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interesting. they don't mention the terrorism propogated on the Georgian people that sparked the crackdown (surpise, surpise!)

It's a civil war people. Imagine France deciding to side with the Basques and invading Spain, or India siding with Tibet and invading China.

I'm not saying Georgia is blameless, but Russia is just plain wrong!


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US oil flow interest factor scare me , I feel the US will side not on right, wrong or none of our business, but on the side that will keep the oil flowing.
Check the China opinion.
http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/2008-08/09/content_9101010.htm


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very valid issue elbert


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and I would expect nothing less of Washington.
(by the way, elbert what was that download the entire Chinese language)?
When GWB looked into Putin's eyes he should have seen a sewage treatment facility. sick

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Slow download problems?
Its in English


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Putin probably whispered into George's ear " I'll kick your ass" and then he did.

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bottom line
Georgia is a key part of the so-called "southern energy corridor" backed by the United States which has been seeking to connect the oil-rich Caspian Sea region with world markets.
A key oil pipeline to Turkey runs about 100 km south of Tskhinvali, capital of South Ossetia.
remember this when everyone starts to talk about terrorism, freedom, and democraticy.
none of which have anything thing to do with whats going on.


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Where are the anti-war groups? It's not just our wars that they oppose, is it?


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Pretty much....ummm... yup.


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This is an interesting post from a Russian friend about the political history.

" 't was not annexion. 't was protectorat agreement in 1783. Some later Russia withdrew their army (in 1787) because of Russian-Turkish war and separatists' protest. And after Persian invasion in 1795, when Georgians were blasted out by Persians, Russia was forced to take part in this war to through out Persians from Georgia. Six years later dying King of Georgia , Georgius XII, asked Russian Tsar Paul I to incorporate Georgia into Russian Empire, having the reason to protect his people.
There were another times, rough and inpolite, but I must say, America did the same for Philippines and Cuba - protected them from Spain, then incorporated as territories. It was usual practic."
Having nothing but sorrow for this conflict, I have to say, current Georgian president is insane figure, trying to make US and RU enemies for his personal political ambitions.

I love hearing the real people speak and not what CNN thinks.


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