https://pjmedia.com/rogerlsimon/2005/05/26/is-there-a-place-more-depressing-than-syria/feed/PJ Media is a leading news site covering culture, politics, faith, homeland security, and more. Our reporters and columnists provide original, in-depth analysis from a variety of perspectives.en-usWed, 10 Jun 2026 06:42:40 -0400<![CDATA[Well, probably a few, but not many. How much longer do the Syrian people have to live under despotism? For all the horrifying carnage, at least in neighboring Iraq there is hope.]]>Thu, 26 May 2005 20:51:37 -0400<![CDATA[Roger L. Simon]]>https://pjmedia.com/roger-l-simon/2005/05/26/is-there-a-place-more-depressing-than-syria-n208215