It appeared to me the West was truly surprised when Russian Bear entered in
and started knocking heads, even over the US' stern objections and warnings.
They ordered the US military to stand down during initial sorties ... and the
US military did stand down -- wide eyed and dumb founded.
What to do now? Russia has built up forces in the area, consolidated
power with Syria, (and to a lesser extent Iran), seems to be giving shape to rudderless Iraq,
and has taken control. Absolute control. This will foil US plans
(to eliminate Assad, knock Iran out of the picture, and install ISIS as ruling body,
insuring continuous pointless war). This will foil Saudi plans to install Wahhabi-sm in Syria.
In fact, Sh-ia Iran is now in the picture more than ever. Israel is madder than a hornet's next over
Putin's recognition and inclusion of Palestine - gotta love that, icing on the cake.
Also, BRICS, newly minted competitor to the West's abominable IMF
International Monetary Fund, is discussing the rebuilding of Syria when all is said and done.
BRICS: Brazil, Russia, China, India, South Africa, with Iran as an unlisted partner.
The players that stand out are RUSSIA and CHINA.
They will thwart the evil IMF... and so a new game begins.
The US is losing grip, losing hegemony in the area and, eventually,
beyond. A monster never gives up power easily.
The US feels it must do something and fast... but what?
Russia is looking more and more like the new Number One.
Putin, the chess master, has entered in.
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