Imminent mistakes in Syria

[eppie]

The cynic in me says it's about one thing: Snowden. Russia gave him a home when no one else would, and you can bet the US told them there would be repercussions. And here they are. Russia does NOT want Assad thrown out.

An interesting possibility, but the magnitudes seem wrong. I wouldn't think the US (or anyone) launches cruise missiles over someone like Snowden. It just doesn't seem like a big enough issue to justify the risk or the expense.

I wonder if this isn't all about knocking out an Iranian ally.

-Jester

I agree with you. The damage of Snowden has been done. (showing everyone how much spying there is going on) It doesn't change anything if he is brought to justice in the US or not.
For sure not important enough to risk a conflict with Russia and China.