can only speculate as to what is really going on... the narrative from the U.S. gov. is all over the map, and generally not pretty. but, querry, is this the distraction, or the main show? time will tell:
"Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.) on Monday delayed a vote on using military force against Syria.
Faced with stiffening opposition from Republicans and skepticism from many Democrats, Reid said he would not rush the vote to begin considering the controversial use-of-force resolution."
the rest:
http://thehill.com/blogs/floor-action/senate/321169-reid-delays-senate-vote-o...