text: More talk of regime change which has been proven ineffective in Libya, Iraq, Afghanistan and soon Syria. This approach simply leaves a black hole that drags in every odd ball faction that had been united against the common enemy and prolongs the destruction of lives and infrastructure while imposing a police state on survivors. We need to be more realistic about outcomes and more creative about solutions. Otherside it's the Africa model over and over again -- a succession of President's for life and a 24/7 extermination machine for those who seek lasting change.