[Capt. Tom]

Russia and the West are fighting to decide whether Syria will be run by Sunni Islamists backed by Saudi Arabia or Shiite Islamists backed by Iran.

A difference is if Assad an Alawite, stays in power, it is a better outcome for the Christians, as the Alawite Govt. has protected minorities in Syria.

If the Alawites are deposed by the Shiites or Sunnis the Christians and other minorities will be mistreated.

Spare me the Alawites are Shiites stuff.
If you look at the Alawite religion, they are at best Muslim heretics and will be punished by the Sunnis and Shiites.

Minorities in Syria should hope the Alawites (Assad) stay in charge. -Tom

[Lurker]

I hope they all die, Alawite, Sunni, and Shia.

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