The combined estimated cost of World War I, World War II, the Vietnam War, the Korean War, the Iraq War, and the Syrian conflict exceeds $17 trillion in today’s dollars. This figure includes direct military expenditures, reconstruction, veteran care, and economic losses, though exact totals vary by methodology and source.
The logic of war is illogical. The only thing that is ever gained is money to the defense industry. After war everything becomes a boon town. During war everybody dies.
The reason the topic came-up because in Syria as bad as Bashir al Asad was portrayed as being. His successor is apparently following in his footsteps.
It takes a specific grip to a rein in the Middle East. The problem is, by becoming the person needed to maintain control, gives you a certain profile as a leader. That profile can easily be tampered with, and used against you.
We have many worthless leaders coming to power with different ideas between right and wrong. Then they commit crimes against humanity and label them just, simply because they are in power.
Before his 2025 name change to Ahmed al-Sharaa, Abu Mohammed al-Julani was almost exclusively involved in military and militant leadership roles. There is no credible evidence of him engaging in non-military civic, political, or administrative activities prior to 2017 — and even after that, his governance roles were tightly interwoven with HTS’s militant control.
Ahmed al-Sharaa decided that it would be better to rule as a civilian, than a military coup leader taking the reins. Or was he advised? Like Saddam Hussein, Ahmed al-Sharaa is a Sunni Muslim. But he is not a complete fraud, gladly. His dad is reported to have been in civil service. Maybe his commitment and dedication are hereditary. He ranks fifth in the world’s youngest leaders, so good thing Syria is a democracy.
I just thought I would point out some differences and similarities; in case he needs ousting. The press will be the first to build a case against him. So, I am coming out in advance. the rumors are starting that he is locking up people in bunches, just like Bashir al-Asad.
If you listen to the video, you will hear Trump saying, “the things I do for the Crown Prince”, with regards to Syrian forgiveness. The picture above could literally be President Trump shaking hands with the devil (or vice versa).
I do believe we have our second terrorist state. Trump has a new jet, and a $600 Billion investment that he will likely profit from. This is why, globally – we have spent over 17 trillion dollars, the dealings of insignificant men.
[updated 26DEC2025 – The means by which Trump actually forgave Syria is by burying the repeal of the Caesar Syria Civilian Protection Act in a 900-billion-dollar defense appropriations bill – in the House. The senate will not strip it. A move appropriated by slim-shady himself. in other words, Syria forgiveness came in the back door]