was when it had to defend itself from the Syrian attempts to destroy Israel Arabs love to fight among themselves, it takes place all the time, Iraq, Aghanistarn, Libya & Egypt, just in case you haven't noticed

Do you really think that American ships won't be close to Syria, loaded with planes and missiles ? Obama can't afford to stick his neck out to incurr the loss of American lies, he more that enough problems the with American's being attacked & killed in Afghanistan & Iraq, that's why he intends to get U.S. troops to withdraw ASAP, if not sooner Keep one thing in mind, U.S. elections are only 9 months away, Obama doesn't want more egg on his face, he has enough with Unemployment and the failed U.S. Economy

The Alawites should seek refuge among their brothers in Jordan or Lebanon, or some Arab country that would accept them

The US Congress is not responsible for foreign policy - that is the sole responsibility of the President and the Secretary of State. So don't blame Congress for any of this cr*p.

Hmm Kosovo. Memories: 1. Loss of F-117 Stealh Fighter to a 1960s vintage missile. 2. Russia recalling Ambassador to US! 3. Bombing of Chinese Embassy. 4. Confrontations between US and Russian Troops! 5. Bombing of other diplomatic installations! 6. Clinton and UN claiming that over 100,000 had died when ONLY 11,000 KILLED AND 3,000 MISSING!