Not an expert, but I assume the Syrian turnover will result in a long period of instability [View all]

[lindysalsagal]

Things could get far worse before a superpower comes in to establish a new government.

Not saying we should, but if we don't who will? Iran?

If we attempt to "help" them establish a representative democracy, how many will believe it a realistic possibility? Not confident at all that we can export our open, free representative government.

More likely, religious groups will attempt to establish a theocracy. And that will be violent.