IMHO, our esteemed ally pulled one of the dumb moves of history when they decided to try and militarily crush the Russian-supported separatist rebels in South Ossetia. Folks on this site don't seem to understand that there was a large CIS (read Russians) Peace-Keeping force in South Ossetia and Abkhazia, by prior arrangement between Georgia, the UN, and the Russkis.
These CIS Peacekeepers (and distributors of cool weapons to the local rebels...Read Russians) had radios and telephones, so when the Georgians attacked, they called for help from the Russians conveniently waiting across the border, and counter-attacked big time. You know the results.
Russkis, Ossetians, Abkhazians:---------------1
Our pals, those lovable Democratic Georgians: 0
The Georgians got themselves royally trick-f##ked. I expected smarter moves from these rug merchants, horsetraders, and cardsharps. They kicked the Bear and got bitten. Surprise. Surprise.
So now, what the hell are we supposed to do? Send in Obama?
“IMHO, our esteemed ally pulled one of the dumb moves of history when they decided to try and militarily crush the Russian-supported separatist rebels in South Ossetia. “
that is an interesting spin on the story, but the further the situation is examined the less plausible it sounds.
The russians had been planning this for months.
Russian propoganda is not very subtle.
It wasn’t really an issue of “if” Russia would invade, but rather how much could the Georgians withstand without attempting to defend themselves.
Yes - those stupid idiots finally attempted to protect themselves from these “peacekeepers” - not realizing (and this was the dumb part) that russia had already readied its invading forces, waiting for Georgia to make that dumb move.
“So now, what the hell are we supposed to do? Send in Obama?”
Well...isn’t this the perfect time for Obama to deliver on his promise that he will practice a different type of politics of hope and change?
Didn’t he announce his Coming in Berlin?
What a perfect opportunity for the Chosen to work his wonders on Putin.
Obama’s words will bring out the best in Putin. Putin will see the error in his ways, and will honor any agreement he makes with Obama.
This is the change we all have been waiting for!