There is no change from within. If you could learn to read in context, the only way Syria could change from its current autocratic style to democratic style would be political. As in, Mr Assad would have to willingly give up a lot of power and give it to the people. This hasn't and probably will not happen so WTF are you on about when you ask what I think change from within is working or not....
Did you watch the Aljazeera article I linked to?
The Syrian civil war originated with the brutal way the Assad regime put down the pro-democracy movement. The change started from within.
How do you have a pro democracy movement inside an autocratic government? Was this movement sanctioned by Assad?
The only way you will get a democracy that wont destroy the country and murder/displace millions is having such a plan/transition sanctioned by the dude at the top.
Sometimes, it's better to put egos aside and just let a dick rule over you. I bet life in Syria, as much of a dickhead and disgraceful human being Assad is was A LOT better with him in charge.
This rebel movement could have been crushed in its infancy if us 'libtard do gooders' let the regime crush them. Is what we have now better?
Both sides of the conflict are disgusting groups of people.
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