Some Basic Facts On Syria

I'm always amazed by the willingness of some of my countrymen to attack other countries when they don't know anything at all about them.  Here are some basic facts about the country, the people and the history.

Top Ten things Americans need to Know about Syria if they're going to Threaten to Bomb It

"Despite the vigorous national debate about intervening in Syria, there is some reason to think that most Americans could not find it on a map. Here are some key points about Syria that this blog has been trying to underline."

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