Eyes taken off Syria during Gaza conflict

With the news mentality "if it bleeds it leads" Syria and Assad took advantage of being out of the spot light. Now the death toll is 40.000-45.000 people dead. 50% or more innocent civilians trying to live there lives. the other 50% is divided between Assad's troops and the freedom fighting rebels. Then you have 15.000 arrested by Assad who just may be in a mass grave somewhere? Assad or Mr.genocide as i call him flew Syrian jets in to already bombed towns just to finish them off. We all know where they got the arm's --Russia and China and a great sum of weapons from loud mouth bully's like Iran's old bearded farts and it's President who is not right in the head.Now that being said: President Obama has not been all that help full  in the world. You have in America the most power full leader of the free world. When Gaza might have been averted by a visit and talks to both sides by Obama where was he? leading from behind. When the freedom fighters need heavy fire power from America and its Ally's,where was Obama? Leading from behind.When Russia and China where making back door deals for oil from Syria and Iran where was Obama? leading from behind once again. Being a veteran i sure do not want any more of our boots on the ground but giving them weapons to defend themselves is another story! Since you can not be re-elected for a 3rd term maybe now is the time to get some huge big brass balls and start to make a difference in the world. You also need to stop allowing China and other country's bid on fixing our bridges and roads,railways as well. Remember JOBS FOR AMERICANS? Oh yes,there is more. Let us talk about the Latin votes you received. How about picking up a phone and giving Cuba a call? there are Cuban Americans who have not seen family in 30 years or so. About time you opened talks not only with Cuba but the South American country's as well. Nothing ventured nothing gained. Open the pipe line from Canada to the Gulf coast so more oil will bring down prices and dependant's on other oil producing country's. Next, cancel the oil leases on the companies who are not using them. re-issue to other who will use them. For today that is what my big mouth has to say. To all people,be blessed and well work for peace on earth. Howard from Alabama.  PS. Just a reminder,if you are not the lead dog then your smelling someone else's butt- so take the lead!!