Rather than looking broadly, independently and logically at each issue, some folks seem to choose and adhere to "their favourite" from one Middle East issue (and thread) to the next - much like rooting for a side/team on a football game. Say the wrong thing that challenges the involvement of their team" and these "mud-folkies" brand and attack you.

There is plenty of blame to go around on every side and on every issue. The main issue is it involves peoples lives, folks, it's not a football game.