More FUBAR than ever

[David Morris]

http://www.nytimes.com/2014/09/24/world/middleeast/strikes-against-isis-in-syria-draw-mixed-reactions-in-middle-east.html?hp&action=click&pgtype=Homepage&version=HpSum&module=a-lede-package-region%C2%AEion=top-news&WT.nav=top-news&_r=1

Even rebels who supported the strikes on the Islamic State criticized the
targeting of the Nusra Front, which they consider a loyal partner in the
battle against Mr. Assad.

“It is not the right time to target the Nusra Front,” said Lt. Col. Fares
al-Bayyoush, whose rebel group has received support from the United States
and its allies.

Colonel Bayyoush was also angry that the American strike had killed
civilians and that the United States was not attacking Mr. Assad and his
allies, like the Lebanese group Hezbollah, which the United States also
classifies as a terrorist organization.

“Isn’t Hezbollah a terrorist organization and the coalition wants to target
all terrorist organizations in Syria?” he asked.
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