AMERICA - Obama's Syrian Speech Opinion From John McCain, and Strategy

"McCain:  President's Call for Action as Well as Pause Hurts His Case on Syria" PBS Newshour 9/11/2013

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SUMMARY:  Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., praised President Obama for appealing to the emotions of the American people in his Syria speech, but felt the president fell short by not advocating for the Syrian rebels.  In a conversation with Gwen Ifill, McCain also considers whether Russian efforts to help reach a diplomatic solution are sincere.

My title:  "What Syria Strategy Should U.S. Pursue WHEN Diplomatic Efforts Don't Bear Fruit?"

Assad has no self-interest in really complying.  The world's diplomatic community is ignoring that Assad is focused on his self-interest even if he has to turn all Syria into rubble.

"What Syria Strategy Should U.S. Pursue if Diplomatic Efforts Don't Bear Fruit?" PBS Newshour 9/11/2013

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SUMMARY:  Russia has opened up the potential for diplomatic movement on Syria, but can the U.S. trust them to follow through?  Judy Woodruff talks with former national security adviser Zbigniew Brzezinski, who recommends a "patient and persistent" UN-sponsored effort, engaging powers from Europe and Asia.