I think you misunderstood the use of the word 'settlement'... In this case I mean settling the political solution to syria's civil war. No the reason we did all of this was to atomize Syria, build pipelines into Europe and destabiliize Russia and Iran.
What we're left with is a bunch of military bases stranded without logistical support, once Turkey throws us out of Incerlik which will have zero leverage in the political negotiations since Kurdish independence failed.
Now I see what you mean, apologies.
No worries. These are issues where emotions run high and misinterpretations are easy. One of the great things about Steemit is everyone's first reaction is not their worst because of the stake attached to what you write.