What ever happened to Syria

Ever since our government started imploding, Syria dropped out of the headlines. The civil war didn't stop, just the headlines. And for US foreign policy that was a good thing, or at least for the home team's appearances. Tonight, however, I read through an article about the Obama's administration worst nightmare is playing out. If you are curious it is a short article from the Business Insider. Basically recaps the current geo political situation in Syria right now.

And as the article states no good news for Obama. And for us and the rest of the world a huge cancerous debacle that is spreading way too fast for anybody's good, even the Middle East. And yet it is all the Middle East players building on it.

So what does the good ole USA do? Whatever political momentum Obama may have picked up with surviving the shutdown could be quashed in a heartbeat if they don't come up with a strategy to work out a solution in Geneva, or where ever.

Personally I still think we should stay out of it, but hate to say it, but may not be feasible long term. That sucks, but a reality.

So what do we do. Obama has tried to sidestep the situation hoping to get everyone to do something. Then he got caught between a rock and hard place over the chemical red line. And what sucks more for him and our policy Putin bailed him out. And worse Russia and Assad look good solving the chemical issue. Or at least the perception they did something.

So we have to go back to the drawing board with no ink and paper. We really don't have a good place to start right now.


So everyone get your thinking caps on , this one is going to take some work. I believe the administration and myself are open to suggestions.


And lately can't figure what to do to get our exports up. We still need balance of trade to help our economy. We just can't continue as mostly a service economy and expect things to get better for the long haul. Wall Street still hasn't done any favors.

And finally for the night, cannot wait for primary season,next spring. Probably going to be a thrilling ride thanks to the Grand Old Party.

Having beautiful fall weather here in North Texas. I hope all of you get to enjoy a few more weeks before winter sets in.