re: #208 HappyWarrior

Yeah. Syria from what I understand is one of those ME nations that has a lot of different groups vying for power. Agree with you about instability. too.

Lebanon keeps their blend under control with an almost comical system of checks and balances where the Christians get a cookie…and the Shia get a cookie…and the Druze get a cookie…

It seems nuts to an outsider, but it seems to keep them on an even keel these days.