The wire services are carrying the news that the President has evidence the Assad government in Syria has used chemical weapons on multiple occasions. One of Obama's "red lines" has been crossed, triggering further U.S. involvement on the other, rebel side.
It may be first evidence of a more activist foreign policy represented by the Susan Rice and Samantha Power appointments. If this means whole-hearted support of the al Qaeda-linked rebels, the news is tragic.
On the other hand, if it means providing just enough support to keep the rebels "in the game" and fighting, without giving them enough aid to win, that's another, more positive story. Perhaps the Machiavellians in the foreign policy establishment are in ascendant, at least for now.
Pay little attention to what is said in this matter. Give much attention to what is actually done.
