''The country was one of the infamous '7 countries in 5 years' that would be overthrown after 9/11. The US has consistently denounced the Syrian government's actions and even accused "the Assad regime" of commiting chemical attacks against its own citizens. This claim, however, does not hold any credibility despite of the mainstream media and Western governments assuming it does.''

Exactly my thoughts to a certain extend; it's the same story, just a different setting/environment. I guess we just have to find out. Good read bro, the footnotes gives it the extra backed up knowledge/facts for readers , good one!