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Obama’s Syria Problem
Coach is Right ^ | October 3, 2015 | Jim Emerson, staff writer

Posted on 10/03/2015 8:11:13 AM PDT by darkwing104

It’s been over 1,500 days since Barack Obama tried to extend the failed Arab Spring into Syria. He called for the removal of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad in order to hand over the country to the Muslim Brotherhood. But to Obama’s chagrin, Bashar al-Assad is still there. Russian President Vladimir Putin, well aware of Obama’s weakness, took advantage of the opportunity to directly intervene in the Syrian Civil war.

The Administration naïvely believed that Russia would assist the cobbled together alliance of western allies in their fight against the Islamic state. Unfortunately, Obama and Kerry don’t understand or don’t care that Russia will do what is in her own best interest. That is why the President and Secretary of State have looked like fools over the last few months in their dealings with Iran, the Islamic State and Syria. They have simply not been acting in the best interests of America.

Russia, however, is playing the long game by moving into Syria. Putting an end to the rebels and keeping al-Assad in power will provide Russia with financial, military and geo-political advantages. If Putin does manage to drive the Rebels, al-Qaeda and the Islamic State out of Syria, it will solidify Russia’s position in the Middle East. Obama, of course, was hoping the crisis would resolve itself. Although words may be nice, actions speak louder. Obama would have been better off calling “Wag-the-Dog” Clinton for advice.

(Excerpt) Read more at coachisright.com ...


TOPICS: Politics
KEYWORDS: obama; putin; syria


1 posted on 10/03/2015 8:11:13 AM PDT by darkwing104
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Obama’s Syria Problem

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Obama has a ‘Syrious’ problem. ;)


2 posted on 10/03/2015 8:17:31 AM PDT by Starboard
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How many votes can the Democrat Party get out of Syria?

Democrats are Democrats first. Being an American is way down on their list.


3 posted on 10/03/2015 8:30:28 AM PDT by blueunicorn6 ("A crack shot and a good dancer")
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How many votes can the Democrat Party get out of Syria?

Depends on how many refugees he can get and grant them instant citizenship


4 posted on 10/03/2015 8:40:31 AM PDT by darkwing104 (Forgive but don't forget)
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Than ks for this reality of our illegal war in Syria, conducted by Barrack H.


5 posted on 10/03/2015 8:47:14 AM PDT by Grampa Dave (Ain't Trump concernment great? Ignore fake concernment & vote Trump/Cruz 2016/2020, Cruz/? 2024/28!)
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6 posted on 10/03/2015 8:47:42 AM PDT by Cats Pajamas (Romans 1:18-32 ..............God gave them over to a depraved mind, to do those things.....)
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He called for the removal of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad in order to hand over the country to the Muslim Brotherhood.

This is exactly what happened.

He had us attacking Libya to overthrow them on behalf of the muslim brotherhood. He supported the overthrow of Egypt on behalf of the muslim brotherhood.

The muzzie brotherhood needs to be run out of Washington DC.


7 posted on 10/03/2015 8:48:19 AM PDT by boycott
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The President and Secretary of State have looked like fools over the last few months in their dealings with Iran, the Islamic State and Syria.


8 posted on 10/03/2015 9:39:57 AM PDT by MarvinStinson
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To: Cats Pajamas

Thanks for ruining my keyboard.

For some reason, I seem to have spewed some kind of liquid all over it.


9 posted on 10/03/2015 10:00:24 AM PDT by HippyLoggerBiker (Always carry a flagon of whiskey in case of snakebite and furthermore always carry a small snake.)
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Awwwwww. LOL. Glad I could help.


10 posted on 10/03/2015 11:35:38 AM PDT by Cats Pajamas (Romans 1:18-32 ..............God gave them over to a depraved mind, to do those things.....)
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