[RussianBoor]

It is the height of hypocrisy for Russians to lament support of the Chechens when they themselves support separatists in Georgia.

Agreed. At the same time, isn't it the height of hypocrisy for the US to support Kosovo albanians, Taiwan and Tibet, while not supporting separation of Ulster, for instance?

[Tailgunner Joe]

We should not support Kosovar separatists, but Taiwan and Tibet are not "separatists." Taiwan has never been part of the PRC so it could not be considered "separatist." Tibet is not historically part of China. It is a vanquished nation conquered by Communist bandits. We should support the Tibetans and all others who want to be free of communist slavery.