[edpc]

Pure conjecture on my part, but it wouldn't surprise me if the Russians started doing "excercises" with aircraft and SAMs in the area around Tartus. Also wouldn't surprise me if, as part of these drills, they conducted "painting" classes that have nothing to do with art.

[SJackson]

They’ve chosen their side, so why wouldn’t they. Demonstrate the potential costs, not to suggest Putin could stand down The One. Not sure we had a role at the beginning, but we passed. At this point, it appears to be over. In Syria, and likely for Lebanon. While I don’t think an intervention is appropriate at this late date, if Barry is thinking about it, it needs to be substantial, we need to win.