Yes Frank.... we were aware of the situation in Turkey at the time, though the mainstream media never mentioned it.
Good for you, we need more Independents. People who see beyond the Party Line.
Mr Obama has not been "hog tied" by the Tea Party or conservatism, but by his own "liberal" ideology, this Syrian crisis is an excellent example of an administration which doesn't really know what it stands for.
Is it "war", "peace", "democracy", "equality", "minorities" or it's own people.
They need to understand that every minority is not of value to society, every minority does not deserve promotion or defence.

The people who lead the rebellion in Syria would slaughter all who did not share their beliefs, given the chance.
When they rule, as someday I'm sure they will, does anyone think that they will hold any finer feelings on the "rights" of infidels.....I think not, I'm afraid it will be the breadknife across the throat for us.

We were supposed to be sowing "democracy", but will reap terror.