Posted on 08/15/2008 2:27:26 PM PDT by XR7
I hope everyone has heard about the war in South Ossetia and Georgia. You probably are convinced by what the media reports, in particular that “Russia is the aggressor against innocent Georgia”. Our government is backing Georgia and also telling us about Russia’s aggression. But that is a lie. I have always made fun of the conspiracy theory people, but I find myself in the same position–criticizing the government and sounding crazy. But I cannot keep quite when such an injustice is going on; so please do not take my words as that of a crazy man who hates America–on the contrary, this country has given me many blessings for which I am endlessly thankful; I care about it and am deeply saddened by how effectively the media has fed us propaganda over the last week. Please read the following short account of my story:
I grew up in Abkhazia, a country only hours away from South Ossetia (see map below). I lived through the 1992 war between Georgia, Abkhazia, and South Ossetia. I have been bombed and shot at by the Georgians. Right now we are in contact with our family in Abkhazia and we receive information first hand with no media bias. I know what I am talking about.
Georgia attacked South Ossetia, destroying its capital Tskhinvali, killing innocent people; Russia came in to protect the Ossetians. If Russia did not step in, Georgians would further the attack and take over Abkhazia; my family would be slaughtered by now. Yet, I am absolutely shocked, absolutely astonished how the media lies to us, telling us “Russia was the aggressor”. I have never, NEVER thought this can be possible in the US–I always believed that the US government has good intentions. Not anymore. All I heard on the news is that “Georgia is an ally that Russia attacked” and similar such lies. George Bush is supporting Saakashvili, the man who lies left and right, and attacks innocent civilians. I cannot believe my ears.
I am not protecting the Russian government, because I do understand that it is likely corrupt also. Of course they are not innocent. However, that does not mean that WE Americans can support injustice just because it is going against the rival power Russia. The bottom line is that Georgia attacked first; they attacked civilians. Russians fought on behalf of the Ossetians. Yet, the media has zero coverage on the devastation of the South Ossetian people. This is just ridiculous.
Why am I writing this? I do not know what else I can do. I must speak the truth. I am paying taxes to the US government, which supports Georgia, which in turn bombs my homeland; in other words, I am funding the destruction of my own people. How can I keep quiet?
I know you don’t go to a photographer’s blog to read about politics, so I will stop now. Please do watch the videos below. Please be informed. Please feel free to ask me any questions (photodu@gmail.com). Please speak the truth.
Apparently so, because you are here, in my country.
No, I was referring to the Russian people still in Russia.
This is the internet, dumbass, get used to it.
I can assure you: I ain't afraid of you.
According to your history of the region, Abkhazia and Georgia have hated each other since pre-Soviet times. You grew up in Abkhazia during a bloody war with Georgia. (You are also of Russian birth). So the two main cultures in your youth seem to be Russian and Abkhazian.
So, when war breaks out between a country you were born in and the country your new homeland was fighting, you give an “un-biased” opinion that Georgia is at fault. That is why people don't trust you.
“Ok. I'm new to posting, but Ive been reading this forum since college.”Congratulations and welcome!
Long ago. Were you EVER there? No. So please don’t tell me I don’t know what I’m talking about. You wouldn’t allow some Chinese person (who always lived in China) teaching you about America, so please don’t teach me about the former USSR ya?
Daniel:
FWY, MarMema has been in Georgia and currently has friends there.
As far as I am aware, MarMema is the closest link to Georgia we have here on FR.
Tell me Daniel, when was the last time you emailed someone in Georgia?
Just a few years ago. Read much? Check out my recent posts on this thread. I am learning Georgian and seriously looking into a leave at work to go there now.
Thanks.
LOL, arrogant Russians are not just in Georgia it seems.
Just as you said Junior. Read the next post.
I was being humorous. I agree, Kosovo has little relevance here.
You have all of Perry’s records?
I never said Russians didn’t attack Gori. Actually, if you were reading carefully enough, I numerous times said that attacking Georgian civilians is wrong.
I can ask you the same question, the videos that are on my blog (and I do hope that you watched them, otherwise, why are even talking); do you think those videos portray what happened, or are the people lying?
I apologize; I didn’t know. I hope if you have relatives there, they will be alright.
And no, i didn’t read your other articles because the way I got unto here, is I found my blog post on this website, and then saw all the people asking me questions; so I registered yesterday and started writing.
As far as war goes—i think we both want the war to stop, and that is why we are all so frustrated. Regardless of who is at fault, civilians are the ones who are suffering at the hand of politicians.
Yes, I agree, Georgian wine is great. There is some sold in a local “european store” in town
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