Let’s look at a few recent news items about this oh-so-safe and peaceful country…

Ahh, Syria circa 2015: an idyllic land of peace, prosperity, and security… said no one ever. Well, except for the U.S. State Department, which counts “bringing peace [and] security to Syria” among its top 2015 accomplishments. In a year-in-review post on the department’s official blog, it also takes credit for “step[ping] up to to aid the Syrian people during their time of need” and developing a plan for “political transition” that “is responsive to the needs of the Syrian people.”
Syria—as you might recall if you haven’t lived in an isolated underground lair for the past few years—is currently overrun by the brutal Islamic State and losing citizens by millions, triggering something of a global geopolitical crisis as refugees flood neighboring countries and Europe. Meanwhile, U.S. “aid” has consisted of bombing the crap out of potential ISIS targets and any innocent Syrian adults and children who happen to be nearby…. [Click HERE to continue reading]