What's happening in Syria is Americas doing.  In an effort to build pipelines through that country, America began an effort to overthrow Assad, using a number of proxy armies.  Russia stepped in, protecting the legitimate Syrian government (and their own interests).  America, unwilling to directly confront Russia thus far, has backed down in the conflict which it started.  

How can a country like America, which lead sanctions against Iraq killing at least 1,000,000 (half of whom were little children, who died for lack of very basic medical supplies and food) claim the high moral ground?  I guess Iraqis just don't make it on your list, Christine.