Despite a recent clamor within Washington policy circles and troublesome commentary in the US media regarding further military intervention in Syria's ongoing civil war, a new survey of US opinion shows little appetite for another war of choice in a region far from home.

The poll, conducted by CBS News and the New York Times, shows 62 per cent of Americans believe "the U.S. does not have a responsibility to intervene in Syria."

 As CBS News reports:

The current Canadian government has a thing for monarchy. In fact the Conservatives seem to like it better than democracy.

First it seemed quirky and quaint when they ordered portraits of Queen Elizabeth II to be put up in Canada's overseas missions and promoted British royal visits. Then it got a little embarrassing when they reinstated "Royal" to the Canadian Air Force and the Navy's official name.

But since the "Arab Spring" democracy struggles that began in 2011 Stephen Harper's government has gotten down right scary, apparently supporting the divine right of kings over rule by the people.