The Assad family are Shia Muslims from a minority tribe in Syria. The vast majority of Syrians, are Sunni Arabs. Why does this fighting not surprise me.

Heard Susan Rice’s statement last night describing the Russian and Chinese positions as ‘disgusting’ or ‘disgraceful’ or some such strong language.

Very rich from the UN ambassador who vetoed a bill condemning Israel for trotting along in confiscating land from Palestinians and building ‘illegal’ settlements on them.

And very rich from an an ambassador who worked diligently and succeeded in thwarting the Palestinian authority, you know not Hamas but the ones who wants to sit and talk peace to Hamas’s consternation, from seeking recognition of statehood from the UN.

And the we wonder why the Palestinians then resort to so-called “terrorism”, which in reality is not terrorism but feeble attempts at countering the real terrorism practiced against them by the Israelis

Dirty little secret is our outrage at China and Russia is all centered around Syria being a satellite state for Iran and the goal behind overthrowing the Assad regime being surrounding Iran and softening the effect of the blow back from a strike against it.

I has nothing to do with the Syrian civilian casualties and massacres perpetrated by the mass murderers at the helm of the Syrian regime. Would be nice if it were, but it all revolves around how can we enforce Israel’s military superiority, and racial really, further in the region today

Russia and China will only challenge Bashir if the US changes its tune and supports the Syrian government.  Look past the diplomatic-speak.  If the US suddenly bowed to world pressure,  condemned Israel with substantially fierce language and pulled its diplomats and funding like many people want,  Russia and China would become Israel’s best friends.  It is simply about doing the opposite of what the US wants, no matter what it is or how valid it might be.

“China’s state news agency Xinhua ran a commentary piece saying the two countries believed more time and patience was needed to solve the crisis.”

Tell that to THESE people, ASSH0LES!
http://www.youtube.com/verify_controversy?next_url=/watch%3Fv%3DNn7yA_u_JPI

No surprise given Russia and China trade with Syria are each in the billions of dollars! Money is more important than Syrian lives to them. Don’t want to interupt that money flow you know!

I usually agree with you..But why not show pictures of Palestinians killed, maimed and slaughtered by the Israelis?

China and Russia, have a  stellar record when it comes to slaughtering their own people. It’s good for business and safeguarding resources.  Here in America, we do it with the help of the American Drug Cartels and fast food chains…not to mention pickling livers with the best booze money can buy.  The mideast is in a freefall, as is much of the world.  Soon we will all have a taste of hell, and it will be one of our own design. 

THEY DO THE SAME THING TO THEIR OWN PEOPLE. 

 http://tinyurl.com/can5hdg

Russia says NYET to Damascus spring: http://www.latitudenews.com/story/russia-says-nyet-to-damascus-spring/

To what Andy said:  The list of U.N. Resolutions against Israel is extensive.  The resolutions address the issue of Israel’s deplorable international behavior against its neighbors.  The U.S. has chosen to be the lone veto against every resolution pointed at Israel. 
 
Make no mistake, we live  in the the United States of Israel.  I say that because no matter what international laws Israel breaks over and over and over again, our bought and paid for presidents unequivically pledge to support them in their crimes.  If you can picture Netanyahu riding on Obama’s back–like he would any horse he has broken–then you have an accurate picture of those two’s relationship.
 
When they were trying to seal the oil leak in the Gulf, why on earth didn’t they use the same adhesive material that’s keeping Obama’s lips sealed to Netanyahu’s ass.
 
Let us be honest here, though.  Israel is the West’s aircraft carrier sitting in the Middle East.