[ETL]

[showing] Putin and Russia and Iran as evil, really just reiterates to everyone what they already know. You are not edifying anyone. What you fail to realize is that there appears to be a large majority of Americans, and Freepers, who see NO vital US interests in Syria. Or the fact that Russia is exerting itself there.

The US has "no vital interests" in Russia, a country with a long history of supporting and arming our enemies, taking over Syria and eventually the whole Middle East?

[Mariner]

"The US has "no vital interests" in Russia, a country with a long history of supporting and arming our enemies, taking over Syria"

None whatsoever.

There have always been Russian weapons and personnel in Syria.

" and eventually the whole Middle East?"

Those facts are not in evidence.

Certainly the US would do well to reestablish good, healthy relationships with Iraq, Jordan, Israel and Egypt.

Otherwise, they too, could be wooed to align with a new "protector".

US political failures in the Middle East and Med are not, and should not, be described as Russian victories.