Aleppo 2018

**Loki** · 11-20-2018, 02:03 PM

Originally Posted by StonyArabia

Not at all. I think Assad is better to be there, then to let chaos ensues. I was naive to think that democracy can work there, as there is to many factions fighting for power. I said that Assad should be more inclusive and represent people from all ethnic groups in government.

I don't understand. Syria is a democracy. Most people support Assad. Even more now, than before the war.

**Loki** · 11-20-2018, 02:05 PM

Originally Posted by Disaffection

I read this and then saw your age. Not surprised.

There's nothing wrong with her comment. He is a good leader.

**lameduck** · 11-20-2018, 02:11 PM

proud of Syrians , they are a great people and heir to great civlization

**~~Borealis~~** · 11-20-2018, 10:28 PM

Originally Posted by Loki

There's nothing wrong with her comment. He is a good leader.

Every Syrian I ever met in real life would disagree. Not that I have a bias in this, I don't support any side. But we can't pretend Assad is an angel either, at best he is better than the other side.

**~~Borealis~~** · 11-21-2018, 04:37 AM

Originally Posted by Loki

I don't understand. Syria is a democracy. Most people support Assad. Even more now, than before the war.

Syria is not a democracy...it is a police state. And most people don't support him, it is a certain segment of the population. Just like in every civil war, there are supporters and enemies, and also people that are just neutral. At this point there are many many people who are neutral because they are alienated by all sides.

**Dragoon** · 11-21-2018, 04:47 AM

Here is a chart how Syrians see things from 2018:

**~~Borealis~~** · 11-21-2018, 04:51 AM

Originally Posted by Dragoon

^ here is a chart how Syrians see things from 2018:

Exactly what I'm saying, the country is really damn split. That's one of the biggest reasons this civil war has lasted so long. 41% have a good view of Turkey, 41% good view of Russia. 40% good view of Assad regime, 40% good view of opposition. Split really damn equally.

**Loki** · 11-21-2018, 11:59 AM

Originally Posted by Disaffection

Every Syrian I ever met in real life would disagree. Not that I have a bias in this, I don't support any side. But we can't pretend Assad is an angel either, at best he is better than the other side.

And every Syrian I've met in real life would disagree with you. In what circles are you moving dude ... ? Some terrorist buddies?

**Loki** · 11-21-2018, 12:02 PM

Originally Posted by Disaffection

Exactly what I'm saying, the country is really damn split. That's one of the biggest reasons this civil war has lasted so long. 41% have a good view of Turkey, 41% good view of Russia. 40% good view of Assad regime, 40% good view of opposition. Split really damn equally.

No you're drawing your own conclusions from data that doesn't support what you are saying. I don't see any referendum on Assad, you're grasping straws.

**Loki** · 11-21-2018, 12:04 PM

Originally Posted by Disaffection

Syria is not a democracy...it is a police state. And most people don't support him, it is a certain segment of the population. Just like in every civil war, there are supporters and enemies, and also people that are just neutral. At this point there are many many people who are neutral because they are alienated by all sides.

You watch too much CNN.