Russian Operations in Syria

http://www.reuters.com/article/2015/09/10/us-mideast-crisis-syria-exclusive-idUSKCN0R91H720150910

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Pretty worrisome. What really surprises me is that Russia is still so gungho about Al-Assad. You'd think they'd write him off as a ****up and look for a replacement.

Originally posted by Omega Vision
Pretty worrisome. What really surprises me is that Russia is still so gungho about Al-Assad. You'd think they'd write him off as a ****up and look for a replacement.

The only reason they weren't as cozy with Assad in the last few months was because Europe and the US were really set against it. Russia eventually decided that the West is all talk and went to act in their typical Russia ways.

It was a savvy choice from their point of view. It's kind of our fault they went there though.

Russia is now working with Assad.

I am sure Assy and Pootey will only engage in true humanitarian causes....that or shirtless tiger hunting.

Remember "Assad Must Go"

He isn't going anywhere

http://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-34241256

And Putin has just nut checked and slapped Obama in the face.

Well, it's no wonder Russia acts more efficiently than the Western countries, given that their power is so vertical to begin with.

Still, this won't help Syria in the long run, Assad needs to be dealt with in this decade.

And how do you see Obama dealing with them when Russia has his back?

I just can't imagine Al-Assad governing a reunited Syria, not one with any hope of renewed prosperity.

I think the Baath Party should remain in the political future should there be a transitional government and reconciliation, but there's no place for the Assad family. Even the Alawites are starting to cool off to Al-Assad because they realize he's only interested in how #1's doing, **** everyone else.

Al-Assad and Kim Jong Un prove that just because a dictator's son gets an education in a progressive European country and learns to appreciate Western culture doesn't mean he's still not the son of a bloodthirsty dictator.

I remember when this all started, our very own SamZED claimed that Bashar wasn't like his dad...that didn't really hold up, did it?

How do we get Russia out? It seems Russia is making allies in the Middle East.

Syria, Iran..

Edit: Also how do we get Assad out since Obama failed on that front.

Originally posted by Time-Immemorial
How do we get Russia out? It seems Russia is making allies in the Middle East.

Syria, Iran..

I don't need to refresh anything, when is the last time Russia has built up forces in Syria, if you don't see this, you are blind and or ignorant.

It's like you didn't bother to read what OV said. You did your alarmist thing over the Russia/Syria alliance and OV pointed out that those two countries have been allied for a very long time.

Originally posted by Omega Vision
You may need to refresh on your history a bit. Russia has been allies with Syria since Soviet times. That isn't new, the only new development is that Russia's apparently decided to double down on Al-Assad. With Iran, that's more of a new development, but I don't think they're allies as much as strategic partners. Russia wants good (or at least non-acrimonious) relations with Israel and with the Sunni Arab countries, and that will guarantee that Russia tempers its support of Iran somewhat.

The Iran thing is disturbing though. Russia seems to be purposely giving the US the finger while the nuclear deal is in the works and Iran is playing along.

But if Iran does indeed have troops on the ground in coalition with the Russian forces, that means Israel and likely SA will be joining in at some point. Syria's going to get even more ****ed.

Originally posted by Time-Immemorial
Edit: Also how do we get Assad out since Obama failed on that front.

You already tried that by arming and supporting groups that became ISIS.

Obama did that, not me.

Originally posted by Time-Immemorial
I don't need to refresh anything, when is the last time Russia has built up forces in Syria, if you don't see this, you are blind and or ignorant.