The big lie being told is that the U.S. is merely providing minimal support, including humanitarian aid to the Syrians so they can defend themselves from Assad. Thats the big lie that covers up what they are really doing in the region.
Putin called Syria his red line in the sand, and stated that WW III will start in Syria, not Iran.
http://www.canadafreepress.com/index.php/article/51470
Will look for the Michael Regan article.