“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!
Heads should roll in the CIA over this. I knew this ... you knew this...and the Georgians and the CIA didn't? Hahd to believe.
Instead of having unruly, hard-to-govern autonomous provinces, now the Georgians will soon have none. The Russians will ... largely ... leave, but not before taking anything that isn't nailed down, including our Humvees, forcing our man to resign, and making a sweetheart pipeline deal.
After it's all over, by all means send in Obama for a speaking tour. Those poor dumb Georgian bastards will need a few laughs.