Doesn't explain everything, but it does play a major role. Only an idiot would attempt regime change using only air assets. A billion $ for nothing. Yeah, that qualifies as stupid.
“Only an idiot would attempt regime change using only air assets. “
No, he’s not even smart enough to be that stupid, he’s dumber. He doesnt even want regime change, so he’s just helping the rebels lose more slowly... would you prefer to bleed to death fast or slow? ...
Only a super-idiot would attempt to start a war without actually having a goal to win something, say like regime change.