I have no idea why we really want to get rid of Assad. He is a member of a Shiite sect and the Sunni groups are supported by the Saudis. Also, in about 2006 or so,Bush was trying to oust Assad and a good number of Democrats opposed that policy.
There is a famous photo of Pelosi, head scarf and all visiting
Assad.
And why McCain visited ISIS, I have no idea.
Alawite to be exact!
yes . Assad is actually an Alawi. an off shoot of shia islam. They all believe in “Ali” —second cousin of Mohamed.It is a Shia sect and despite it’s small minority ( 11%) it rules Syria and the sunni ( ISIS) hate Assad because he is not a damned sunni.Of Course, they are all going to hell but we need to understand their insanity to protect America which is 83% Christian believers.