Actually, if the U.S. acts to topple Assad, it will only be abetting the establishment of an al-Qaeda state. “Al Qaida leader Zawahri urges Syrians: Unite against Assad and bring down Israel-backing U.S.,” from Reuters, June 6 (thanks to Anne Crockett): Al Qaida leader Ayman al-Zawahri urged Syrians to unite to bring down President Bashar … Continue reading Al-Qaeda top dog: U.S. wants to topple Assad and set up pro-Israel Syrian client state