so, it seems as though the syria withdrawal was some kind of political ploy, or some kind of depraved negotiating tactic or something.

but, all it's succeeded in doing is broadcasting that the americans are unreliable in their statements, and can't be treated as serious negotiating partners, if there was ever any question that they could be trusted or treated seriously.

the conditions that bolton has put down will never be met, so the so-called withdrawal is in fact a permanent, illegal occupation, and a de facto partition of the country.

the russians should just start carpet bombing the remaining isis footholds.