[1010RD]

Actually, a smaller logistical platform means he can last longer. Particularly if he’s getting air support.

[SunkenCiv]

Depends on who you believe:

• Syrian leader: Airstrikes haven't hurt ISIS
• Puny Airstrikes Fail To Degrade And Destroy Islamic State
• ISIS Fighter Calls US Airstrikes Totally Ineffective
• Where's the Outrage? US Airstrikes on ISIS Have Had "Very Little Impact"
• Mavi Marmara 'Peace Activist' Killed in US Airstrike
• US Syria Airstrikes 'Ineffective' Against ISIS

Assad doesn't want US airstrikes, any more than Iran, Russia, or the Iraqi Shiite puppet state does. Add into that mix all the apologists and axis weasels.