It certainly does seem like while we are trying to figure out which rebels to train and which ones not to be trained (or not, again), Russia hitting those same rebels to stop the rampant ISIS barbarity (whether it is to protect Assad or not, frankly) a decisive action in the face of “lead-from-behind” cowardice.
You’re gonna love it even more, Don, when Russia takes over Saudi oil and throws the american corporations out.
They’re not bombing ISIS, they’re bombing the other groups opposed to Assad.
I’d feel better if they would take out the muzzles in this country using a more selective method.
Russia is only doing this because Obama won’t. It is Putin’s way of showing the world that Obama will only protect ISIS scumbags.
Trump’s view of this utter disaster that Obama has created is short-sighted, shallow, simplistic, and imbecilic.
as I interpret reports, ISIL is not being hit by Russia
Russia is taking out the anti Assad Syrians that started the revolution
These are the forces supported by the Arab coalition and deserted by Obama back in november of ‘13.
As long as Russia doesn't bomb US troops, I can't see any downside to this.
The BBC article mentions of a few of the targets. They need killing.
The American diplomatic and military debacles in the Middle East since 1945 are attributable to our failure to heed the advice of our founders to stay out of foreign entanglements. If we had not intervened in the affairs of the nations of the Middle East by choosing sides and forcing regime change we would have saved trillions in spending and the lives and limbs of thousands of American citizens. Today we have nothing to show for our financial “investment” or our blood but more pain and suffering to come. In fact it appears the ultimate outcome of our interference in the affairs of other nations may be a nuclear attack on our homeland by Iran.
“Against the insidious wiles of foreign influences (I conjure you to believe me, fellow-citizens), the jealousy of a free people ought to be constantly awake, since history and experience prove that foreign influence is one of the most baneful foes of republican government. But that jealousy, to be useful, must be impartial; else it becomes the instrument of the very influence to be avoided, instead of a defence against it. Excessive partiality for one foreign nation, and excessive dislike of another, cause those whom they actuate to see danger only on one side, and serve to veil and even second the arts of influence on the other. Real patriots who may resist the intrigues of the favorite, are liable to become suspected and odious; while its tools and dupes usurp the applause and confidence of the people, to surrender their interests.”
-——George Washington 1796
l wonder if Kerry will try to use James Taylor to reconcile everyone.
I said it before, and I’ll say it again. There appears to be 3 sides to the Syrian war:
1) Basher Assad
2) ISIS
3) 50 college kids promising a thriving democracy
The first two sides are roughly equal, although ISIS has been getting the upper had lately, so Russia is helping out Basher.
The last group doesn’t have much of a chance and every time they get their hands on US weapons they hand them over to ISIS, in order to keep their heads on their shoulders. ISIS could wipe them out in 5 minutes, but they serve a function for ISIS, so they’re kept around - and we, LIKE TOTAL IDIOTS, keep thinking they can prevail. Needless to say, we support this third group.
The question for all you non-Trump people is why aren’t any Republicans, other than Trump, pointing out that we are simply ON THE WRONG SIDE here and that our side never had a chance.
Except, Russia didn’t attack ISIS, but instead, dropped bombs where ISIS wasn’t, but our allies were, killing two or three dozen.
Russia is not bombing ISIS, at least not now - and may never attack them aside from a few strikes in an attempt to cover what they are really up to. Russia’s interest is to attack other rebel groups besides ISIS. Putin is not there to stop Islamic radicalism, he is there to prop up his ally Assad.
Ignorant statement from Mr. Trump who clearly doesn’t really understand what Russia is actually doing in Syria.
Careful Donald, this is a complex situation. Make sure you know all the players and all of the possible outcomes before you spout off. The middle east does not lend itself to easy analysis and prognostics. Foreign policy is clearly your weakest side. I trust you to do the right thing when your are briefed by experts, but in the meantime, tread carefully as you risk appearing amateurish.