[DoughtyOne]

The Russians are flatly denying that any of their troops are participating in combat "directly" in Syria.

The Russians are flatly denying that any of their troops are participating in combat "directly" in the Ukraine.

The Russians are flatly denying that any of their troops are participating in combat "directly" in Crimea.

[Nifster]

precisely

[Fungi]

Divided on this , but who will stand up to ISIS? Russia has suffered its share of Islamic fanaticism and deaths as a result. If they can help Assad destroy ISIS and reclaim land, what is wrong with that? Old paradigms don't fit anymore since the feckless one is in charge. ISIS gone—good, Russia in Syria is nothing new.

Arab countries need a dictator as they have never been accustomed to freedom. Witness Iraq, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, etc.....I hate to say it but the best of all possible worlds is Assad at the present time. Look what happened to Libya after Qaddafi’s departure. Once again, the problem is the religion; Islam leaves nothing for rational thought or government as it is a false world view based on an epileptic child abuser, thief and murderer.

[Enlightened1]

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