Blake Hounshell says Hom is likely to fall as Syria regime continues brutal crackdown . He says U.S. committed to ousting regime but has not gone all in to end complex conflict . The Associated Press contributed to this report. Hounshell : There are no good options , only bad and worse ; time running short to save lives .
Blake Hounshell says Hom is likely to fall as Syria regime continues brutal crackdown . He says U.S. committed to ousting regime but has not gone all in to end complex conflict . He lists 6 ways the U.S. faltered , including taking force off the table ; worrying about al Qaeda . Hounshell : There are no good options , only bad and worse ; time running short to save lives .