Mike:

After reading that story you linked to, I am more certain than ever the Geneva talks will be very fruitful and everyone will participate honestly, sincerely and forthrightly.

That story also contained this statement:

"If the opposition rejects such a deal, they will lose most of the West and only have Saudi Arabia, Libya and Turkey left on their side."

the deal being accepting that Assad will hang on.

I figure Saudi Arabia, Libya and Turkey are all they need judging by the results so far. Gee, imagine not having the feckless Americans backing you. The horror.