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 @S0cialistLynxDemocratfrom Pennsylvania  commented…2yrs2Y

I admire Obama, but he made a huge error not taking out the Syrian military air bases like he threatened to do if they started poisoning civilians again. Yeah, the British conservatives in Parliament surprised him, with their successful bid to take over, but going to Mitch McConnell for Senate approval was weak. Worst, of course, was falling for the Russian intervention to “remove the chemical weapons” which brought them in where they would dominate.

 @UnicornGenesisDemocratfrom Tennessee  commented…2yrs2Y

The primary US goal was to topple Assad by arming and supporting Islamic extremists who shared the same goal. Secondarily, to weaken ISIS. But the US regime change effort has failed. At Syria’s invitation Russia intervened to save Assad.

 @J0intCommitt3eOliviaPeace and Freedom from California  commented…2yrs2Y

Elliot Abrams rose to power under Bush2 determined to destroy Syria. WikiLeaks released cables about the US sending money to opposition groups or financing Barada TV.

We don’t like Assad but accept Egypt’s dictator or the authoritarian powers that rule Qatar, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, etc.

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