[Mo1]

This is what Sky news is reporting

Russia Denies Capturing Gori

[RasterMaster]

"There are no Russian troops in Gori," said a Russian defence ministry spokesman.

[McGruff]

"There are no Russian troops in Gori," said a Russian defence ministry spokesman.

One guess who that sounds like. Nah. That's too easy.

[DoughtyOne]

Well, if that is true, good. I will say that Russia says lots of things that turn out to be totally bogus. From reports, I suspect some Russian troops are already on their way from Gori to T’blisi. I would love to be wrong about this.

What Russia has done, is so over the top that I don’t trust them one bit. They clearly intend to take over Georgia and replace it’s leadership. Georgia is a sovereign state and it’s citizens are the only ones who decide who leads them.

I’m sure you agree with a lot of this, so please don’t think I’m railing on you for some reason. I’m not.

[commonguymd]

Reuters confirming on the ground. Interesting.

[Arkinsaw]

Here is what I would say:

The invasion of the sovereign state of Georgia is primarily a European matter. The United States stands ready to carry out its NATO responsibilities fully if NATO and the EU decide to take leadership and oppose this aggression.

The United States recognizes the historical parallels of the decisions facing Europe today and the United States promises not to tarry, or be late in responding if Europe and NATO determines to reverse this aggression.

Obviously I will never be President. But Europe broiled us alive for LEADING in the War on Terror. Now the threat is directly aimed at their heart and THEY must either lead in a united manner or replay the Sudetenland. They have rejected our leadership and stood against us at every turn....now it is their turn to take the reins...or not.