re: The Russians say the chemical attack was by the rebels, America says by Assad.

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Most of this forum literally does not have the brain capacity to conceive of a war with more than two sides

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There are definitely more than two sides (or better stated, more than two interests) but that doesn't change the fact that our two allies - Saudi Arabia and Qatar - are directly funding ISIS and Al-Nusar to fight against Al-Saad. Saudi Arabia and Qatar want Al-Saad gone because his is a shite regime. The problem is the "moderate" rebellion (whom condemn the assistance they receive from ISIS and Al-Nusar) have zero capacity for governing a united and stable Syria. Removal of Al-Saad will result in massive destabilization of the region and lead to further expansion and stability of extremist forces in the region.

Obviously Al-Saad is a bad guy but haven't we learned that taking out a bad leader doesn't necessarily lead to a better result (here's looking at you, W.) Russia is right on this issue. The only force currently fighting in Syria that has any chance of stabilizing hat region is Al-Saad.