and, i've consistently argued that i'd like to, but it's the same problem that consistently comes up. i mean, relatively speaking, there's reasons to take that position, and i will let chomsky speak here as he's a legitimate expert on this topic. but, all i see every time i look into it is a typical left-wing cult with strong authoritarian tendencies that needs to be resisted more than supported. this idea that they're some kind of anarchist paradise is just a projection of fantasy.
they look great compared to isis, but how do they compare in relation to the secular arab socialism that was in place in syria before the saudis invaded in 2011? that's less clear.
what is clear is that i can't support them moving into places and setting up, given that they have a history of participating in genocide in the region.
like most people, i want to see peace in the region and understand that it's a pre-requisite for meaningful leftist change. i think that assad is probably the best way forward and that the kurds need to be pushed back to facilitate for that; we can disagree, but we're disagreeing on tactics.