Mixed Messages From U.S. as Turkey Attacks Syrian Kurds To mollify Turkey, the White House said it was easing off its support for the Syrian Kurds, while the Pentagon said they were a critical partner in the war against the Islamic State. Share: Facebook Twitter Google+ Stumble Digg Email ThisBlogThis!Share to XShare to Facebook Related Posts:Millions in Bribes Go Unpunished in Mexico as Election NearsVietnamese Protest an Opening for Chinese Territorial InterestsU.K. Women Celebrate 100 Years of Voting RightsPutin Says He Would Welcome a Meeting With TrumpAhead of Summit With North Korea, Trump Is Heard (on Twitter) but Little SeenNixon Did It. Why Not Trump? Crib Notes for a Presidential Summit