heavy fighting continues to rage in syria. more government tanks have swept in elepo. the bloody battle could determine the fate of the bashar s presidency. 160 people have died so far in yesterday s fight and since the start of the uprising 17 months ago, 18,000 people have been kill would. joining us with his perspective. herb london, author of the latest book transformational decade. snap shots was a decade from 9/11 to the obama presidencies. thank you for joining us. it is a pleasure. talking about syria, the stakes remine high. how do you see the