re: #510 lawhawk

Greets and saluts from the NYC metro area. The situation in Syria continues to go downhill, and dozens of people were killed across the country by Assad’s forces, including two journalists and a blogger. 27 men were lined up and killed in one particular incident - add that to the list of war crimes and crimes against humanity committed by Assad’s regime.

But don’t expect much in the way of international action. Russia, China, and Iran are all backing Assad and will do pretty much anything to thwart UN or Arab League action that might send Assad packing.

I think those supporting Assad will end up on the wrong side of history eventually but I think you’re right. In the short term I don’t see much chance of international support for the uprising.