I'll Hold Your Coat....

Heather Horn's Meanwhile in Syria blog for Global Post today defines the alternatives in Syria as follows:

The choice is between a mass-murdering dictator and mutilation-happy jihadists.

The correct U.S. policy vis-a-vis Syria is to quietly help whichever side appears to be weaker. Two enemies fighting each other is nearly ideal. The vigorous continuation of their civil war is in our national interest.