[Citizen Blade]

I really don't think the Russians want to go toe to toe with us on that front. They know their nuclear arsenal is way inferior to ours, they do not want to be annihilated.

That would be a very dangerous game of nuclear brinkmanship. I don't think Russia would push it that far, but it's not a risk I'm willing to take over Georgia (no offense to any Georgians on this board)

[eastforker]

If we are not willing to play poker than we should get up from the table. As long as we are a world power with interest around the world, you don’t fold your cards and risk losing the game because of a known bluffer.Kennedy called Russia over Cuba and it’s a damn good thing he did.