I haven’t seen where Syria was attacking another country. Therefore, I don’t see the need to help terrorists overthrow a government.
I certainly don’t see making the Russians as the bad guys here. They have to deal with Islamic extremists just like we do.
I certainly don’t see making the Russians as the bad guys here. They have to deal with Islamic extremists just like we do.
The word "bad" implies the other side is "good," and I think we're not that naive anymore. What I mean is that every power in the middle east is looking at the events of the Arab Spring, plus the draw down of American troops in Iraq and Afghanistan, and realizing that the maps are now open to being redrawn, especially as to who are the major powers with influence. This is also projected onto the Sunni-Shia conflict. Russia is a traditional allay of Syria, along with Iran. They want to keep it in their sphere. The U.S., Saudi Arabia and Egypt want Syria to be Sunni controlled and in the Saudi camp.
If the US is supplying arms to Syrian rebels, then Russia and Iran have a motive to attack Benghazi.