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The message here is that Russia also has drawn lines concerning it's interests and is willing to back them up. Serves the Georgian leader and his administration right for starting this mess. Hope he gets voted out in the next election.
Um, Peter, the lines you speak of seem to be drawn on Georgia's sovereign territory.
I spoke to relatives in Russia and they said it is being played like 1939 - when the evil finnish hordes invaded the defenseless soviet union.
Simply put, Russia is going to crush any government within reach who opposes its regional hegemony. Unfortunately for Russia, if Georgia does not back down, Russia cannot prevail without a massive escalation. I was in Abkhasia when war broke out there in 1992. Georgian civilians were slaughtered by the thousands by abkhaz irregulars supported by Russian military.
The Georgians started this war; they made their bed, let them now sleep in it. They thought they would take over all the separatist areas of the country by the brand new arms they've been buying (probably from the west) as part of their arms buildup. They thought NATO or the US would come to their rescue if things went south. Well things are going south and they now have to live with their defeat.
..here they are, totally surrounded by trade partners. They could be the economic powerhouse of Asia, and they think THIS is important.
This tells you a lot about the Russian leaderships mindset.
If even ten percent of internet users would send a message to Russia and Georgia to stop, lay their arms down and negotiate peacefully they would seriously consider it. Instead, there is nothing but silence and a few guys cheering either side. That speaks volumes to the state of our consciousness.
I am Ukrainian from Kiev. When Russia tried to influence Ukraine's elections and Orange revolution started, I naturally wanted Russians to stop their interference and many of my friends were on streets, protesting. Russians were on a bad side. Now.. I can't be certain, but they seem to have legitimate reasons not to stay aside from Ossetia issue, and you should research facts if you not aware of what's involved here. However I am particularly frustrated to see the reaction of other states outside this conflict. It's almost Russia is bad because it's, well, Russia. There is a lot of hate and misinformation involved, for many people in the West the cold war never ended. And the West isn't being a role model ether, by exercising double standards, they are giving impression that, perhaps Eastern flavor of democracy (as Russians claim they are developing) should be given a chance. So we don't act like apes: who does not look like us should be first demonized and than 'pacified' into submission of accepting our rules. Did you know about Media Reform movement in US? Yep, its all about that, first making democracy work well here, at home, before exporting it to other places. Georgia is a fine example here with hot-tempered leader who act like he is not accountable to his people.
The artcle says:
' While the international community continued to exhort both sides to step back from the brink, the United Nations Security Council remained unable to forge a united response.'
The United Nations may be now obsolete and rendered dead.
We have different factions of NWO (new World Order), including our
sttoges/clowns at White Hose and Congress. I don't know where
Putin and Medvedev stand as far as NWO, but this is not good for
Russia & US relations.
Frankly, as expression goes 'cat was let out of the bag', that is indeed
what happened when King Bush and his neocons pals decided to tear a
piece of Serbia: Kosovo-Methohija.
This was not legal and under UNSC resolution 1244 this indicates
USA has broken laws. So, now it is irrelavant what US politicans
want of Russija in Ossetia. It is all down hill now after
Kosovo.
Keep in mind what Srdja Trifkovic wrote:
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Kosovo: A New Day of Infamy for a New Century
'encouraging its Albanian clients go ahead with the unilateral proclamation of independence written at the Department of State, the U.S. administration has made a massive leap into the unknown. ..The fruits will be equally bitter. While their exact size and taste are hard to predict right now, that in the fullness of time America will come to regret the criminal folly of her current leaders is certain.'
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All the power brokers trying stake their claims in the N.W.O must
understand now what the fruits taste like now
Californian
I am from an Ex_yug republic, I have been to those regions and travelled back.
You see we are all brothers Serbs, Croats, Slovenes, Macedonians, CrnoGorci-
similar as Ukraincii are brothers with Russii, Byelorussii.
I know quite a few Ukes in NY STate - I am sure they do'nt trust Russii.
But I wonder if you dont think CIA operatives and NGOs have 'set up shop'
in Ukrainja to influnce elections and pedal socalled 'democracy'
- such as democracy being pushed in Iraq
Yes, you have a point, you have to question what Russia is still trying to
to sovereign country like Georgia. But in a model of acting like a growing
superpower again , Putin&Medvedev are free to exercise the actions necessary
to counteract other elites' puppets like Bush1, Bush2, KKlinton, Blair, etc.
I hope you saw what I posted about NWO (New World Order)
You have be aware a bit more about NWO, and what they attempt to do
throut the numerous 'unsolved' conflicts.
Putin maybe s aiming to join the NWO I don't no I have never been to UKraine
or Russija, but maybe some people believe he is accomplishing something
different. Namely, different from Yelstin & Gorbachev as this article interviewsin
Solzhenitsyn states:
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07/23/2007
'SPIEGEL: Thirteen years ago when you returned from exile, you were disappointed to see the new Russia. You turned down a prize proposed by Gorbachev, and you also refused to accept an award Yeltsin wanted to give you. Yet now you have accepted the State Prize which was awarded to you by Putin,
Solzhenitsyn: I declined the proposal, since I could not accept an award for a book written in the blood of millions. ...Putin inherited a ransacked and bewildered country, with a poor and demoralized people. And he started to do what was possible -- a slow and gradual restoration.
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Everyting is done for a reason - and we are all pawns/cannon fodder I guess
>>Frankly, as expression goes 'cat was let out of the bag', that is indeed
what happened when King Bush and his neocons pals decided to tear a
piece of Serbia: Kosovo-Methohija.
This was not legal and under UNSC resolution 1244 this indicates
USA has broken laws. So, now it is irrelavant what US politicans
want of Russija in Ossetia. It is all down hill now after
Kosovo.
'I know quite a few Ukes in NY STate -....But I wonder if you dont think CIA operatives and NGOs have 'set up shop'
in Ukrainja to influnce elections and pedal socalled 'democracy'
- such as democracy being pushed in Iraq'
Why do we allow such idiots to seek refuge in our country? Seriously, why do Americans allow blame America first and common sense be damned types to move here and make their grudges OUR grudges? Don't we have enough indigenous idiots and conspiracists to contend with?
Did the navy know you have relatives in Russia? Is that why you are no longer in the defence of the country, a commie spy? Or was it because you ran your garbage scow into the Admiral's gig in broad daylight?
Vladimir from NYState
I know what you saying. You know, I like both, Russia and US, mainly for its cultures, intellectual people and all the greatness that exist in both countries. And I always assume I know little of what is happening behind politics. I really do, know little. I also know not to trust printed or spoken words from media or politicians, they all have they agendas all right. Here is my view of new and old world orders: it is bull.. I believe (or want to believe) that the homo erectus will one day become homo sapiens and develop a true democracy, where politicians (I'd like to call them social managers) will not be elected by special interest, leftist, rightist or Martians, all driven by some kinds of personal believes and interests then rather simply conducting their constituents will. And for that, brainwashing and propaganda must stop. Everywhere. Am I utopist? Perhaps. But I am also a believer. Do you know what I meaning?
'But I wonder if you dont think CIA operatives and NGOs have 'set up shop' in Ukrainja to influnce elections and pedal socalled 'democracy''
Peddle 'so called' democracy? I lived in Russia for many years - married a Russian, and many of my closest friends are Russian. They would all be honest enough to admit that attempting to assassinate the President, and holding conferences on democratic institutions are quite different. You obviously can't tell the difference.
Russia was a big empire and is now flush with cash and it wants to reassert itself. It is ready to kill people to remind everyone how great they think they are. It is a fundamentally corrupt government.
Is there any possibility to pin responsibility on either side ?As far as I understood Georgia was part of the USSR and separated from it on nationalistic ethnical grounds .Now it seems Ossetians want to separate from Georgia but are not alowad by the very same Georgians that separated...2 different standards perhaps ?Whatever the reasons the consequences are disastrous for the population ,as usual the first victim in any conflict,together with the truth .Sirater than playing the blame game it is urgent to reach a cease fire and have all parties sit at the table .In a war it is the strongest party that wins,not necessarily the one that his all rights on it's side .
Never in history Ossetians and Georgians have been enemies,now suddenly they find themselves hostages of nationalistic parties with agendas that have nothing to do with the interests of the people involved .Patriotism;pride,nationalistic doctrines have always caused great harm in history.It's nothing more than the backbone for those that have not enough brains to rely on common sense .The best solution would be for the soldiers of both parties to refuse to fight each other,dispose of those that oppose populations and nations.
The US wants to reassert itself. It is ready to kill people to remind everyone how great they think they are. It is a fundamentally corrupt government.
Russia is the New Nazi Regime of Europe...this time Europe will have to defend itself...America is tired of your whining and un-gratefulness...do you own fighting or learn russian and STFU.
gotta be muslims. they always cover their face like women.
Georgia should have sealed the borders to its breakaway provinces long ago. Then, a quiet ethnic cleansing of Russian infiltrators within might have been a good solution. But it's too late now, innit?
What were they THINKING?
The LARGE Russian cancer will probably kill Georgia now. Did you notice the Ruskies failed at everything they ever attempted except violence? They have a history of suffering and failure culminating in their bollixed up attempt at communism. Now they've decided to redefine themselves as capitalist imperialists. Ooh, I can't wait!
In case nobody's noticed : the age of free immigration and porous borders is past. Over. All you'll get is somebody else's assholes. Borders of all countries should be hermetically sealed and this should be enforced with deathly force.
Spitfire
SP4: The Mongoloid RussiansAug 9th, 2008 - 16:56:27
..here they are, totally surrounded by trade partners. They could be the economic powerhouse of Asia, and they think THIS is important.
This tells you a lot about the Russian leaderships mindset.
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You'd know about egomaniacs; so why are you having a problem understanding what's happened? Russia is territorial, and sees the U.S. influence as targeting them by stripping away former satellites, and turning them against Russia. Our two countries played chicken for years, and only the threat of MAD kept the world intact. Russia now has economic power through oil, and a very smart leadership; while we have Bush and a $10 trillion debt. And you; to keep his ass damp through kisses.
www.ontheissues.org/celeb/Pat_Buchanan_Foreign_Policy.htm
Avoid the democratist temptation of the internationalists
With the Cold War ending, we should look, too, with a cold eye on the international set, never at a loss for new ideas to divert US wealth and power into crusades and causes having little or nothing to do with the true national interest of the United States. High among these is the democratist temptation [free the world], the worship of democracy as a form of governance and the concomitant ambition to see all mankind embrace it, or explain why not. Like all idolatries, democratism substitutes a false god for the real, a love of process [political pragmatism] for a love of country. The true national interests of the United States are not to be found in some hegemonic and utopian world order. Bush holds global democracy as a goal. This is a formula for endless conflict.'
Source: Where The Right Went Wrong, by Pat Buchanan, p. 13-17&34-35 Sep 1, 2004
(Russia is on the move, and has a point to prove. The risk of the conflict spreading before it naturally winds down, and Russia's expandings its territory thereby. Note the last paragraph below)
www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/world/europe/article4495637.ece
Georgia pulled its troops out of South Georgia this morning 10,000 Russian troops entered the country. A Georgian interior ministry spokesman, Shota Utiashvili, told Reuters 'They have been withdrawn, completely.' Shortly afterwards, a Georgian government statement said that the Russian troops had entered Georgia in two places.
Hours earlier, Russian warplanes pounded a military airfield near Georgia's capital, Tbilisi. Georgian officials said that Russian warplanes had bombed a military airfield close to Tbilisi's international airport and just eight miles from the capital, hours after launching raids on other parts of the republic beyond the conflict zone in the separatist region of South Ossetia. Russia was accused of seeking the 'annihilation of its former Soviet satellite.
There were also signs that Russia was preparing to open up a second front from Georgia's other breakaway region of Abkhazia on the Black Sea coast. Georgia accused Moscow of sending troops by sea to Abkhazia and a United Nations peacekeeping official warned that separatist fighters were preparing an imminent attack on Georgia.
Russia's Prime Minister Vladimir Putin defended the military campaign as he visited Vladikavkaz, close to the border with South Ossetia. He accused Georgia's 'criminal' leadership of embarking on genocide against the people of Ossetia and said that Russia's actions were 'absolutely well-founded and legitimate and moreover necessary'.
In an ominous turn, Mr Putin warned that it was hard to imagine South Ossetia ever returning to Georgian control. Many in Tbilisi fear that Moscow is intent on re-writing the map of the Caucasus to incorporate South Ossetia and Abkhazia into Russia.
Man, it's sweet to read American posts (with their customary 'Hitler and Nazi' routine) and almost feel their angry impotence. I waited long time for this. This war is a watershed event. America's puppet (that was spending 70% of Georgia's GDP on its pathetic military which was proved good only to rape Iraq and Ossetia) roundly defeated in 3 days, and while slimy Yankee slaves were routed the USA was doing what???.... begging Russia to stop. Begging! Oh,mother, what a pathetic fraud the Yanks are. A joke of a crappy collapsing nation. Remeber Kosovo, bastards? Now you know how Serbs felt...))) Off to a restaurant now - to toast another step in a long and painful American decline.
Not one word in all these posts about the causes of the conflict,only glee and mutual insults.Nobody even comes close to inderstanding what is going on and we are to believe it is the russian mndframe,or the slavic soulor whatever bullshit posters believe .Lack of hisorical perspective,lack of moral standards,lack of brains,kack of proper education,this stuff could happen everywhere now .
When human people are bombed and children mimed at least an effort ought to be made to learn a lesson.None is found in these posts .A missed opportunity.
Georgia has a long history of suffering from invasions. Included in that history was the Russian Empire, Communists, etc.
Georgia was, finally, a free nation in the latter part of the 20th century. Any sovereign nation has a right to defend its territory from the dictates of its cruel overlords.
History will be repeated again, and Georgia will be subjugated under the developing iron fist of the modern, enslaving attitudes of the Russian power seekers.
...the presidents of Poland, Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia condemned in a joint statement the actions of Russian forces fighting in South Ossetia.
This time we do not stand alone, and neither should Georgia.
it is all down to Bush's meddling - with missile shields etc, so Russia is fortifying it's borders
'Russia is the New Nazi Regime of Europe...this time Europe will have to defend itself...America is tired of your whining and un-gratefulness...do you own fighting or learn russian and STFU.'
NO My FRiend so far it is USA who is the New NAZI Regime of World -
wake up and see what BUSH1/KKKLINTOON/BUSH2 have done.
btw i am from Ex-Yug republic - I know all languages form there Ex-Yug
I have intermediate understanding of Ukra/Russian -- so what is up with
'STFU'
ebem to bush!!!
Let me geuss some typical US HS drop out from a public school trained
in Political Correctness
To the poster who who said why we let idiots like that come to America
Listen to me guy, we all came for many reasons. I am also from Eastern Europe
and I believe you are very demeaning. I cant speak for
We came for the ideals and principles that America represent, along with
the opportunities to make a goood living. Have you read
John Kennedy's book 'A Nation of Immigrants', it is part of a picture of what
has drawn us to America. I am a citizen for many, many years - but I perceive that
the dignity and straight-forward morals that America had from 20-30-40-50 years
has almost evaporated. Case in point illegal immigration - you are some
15 yr old who doesn't understand that current President Bush cares about
more Iraq/Afganistan , but yet permits millions of undocumented aliens
thru Mexico.
So what if many in Tbilisi fear what Moscow will now do - rewrite map??????
BIG DEAL !!! WHAT DID YOUR IDIOT PRESIDENT DO IN KOSOVO!!!
The American Presidents are BIG BaK stabbers - bigger than Russin.
Look what Pres Clinton did after we helped US with Shiptar refugees after 1999
topics.nytimes.com/top/reference/timestopics/subjects/t/terrorism/index .html?query=ARACINOVO%20(MACEDONIA)&field=geo&match=exact&
Huge riot erupts in Macedonia's capital of Skopje after American troops escort hundreds of Albanian rebels to safety away from Aracinovo, town that has been most recent flashpoint in political conflict; Macedonian Slavs, already angered by outside intervention, march through streets firing weapons; temporarily occupy Parliament in worst show of violence in capital since conflict began; atmosphere is one of rising chaos; US diplomat is slightly wounded in accidental shooting by Macedonian soldie...
June 26, 2001
Dont u as US citizens see that dont' know understabd what this means we your
government treats small countries like these many different ways
God help the Russian army and exterminate the New 21st Century Fascists
Georgia and their American handlers
Not So Average American, I feel your pain. And I like it. Georgia is a NASTY PIECE OF WORK, AND WE ARE GOING TO PULL ITS TEETH OUT, AND LEAVE IT TO ROT IN A DITCH. We don't need it, you can own it to your satisfaction. But South Ossetia and Abkhazia will be free.
You Yanks like feedom, don't you?
Funny, how you count on Poles and Balts. The funniest thing ever, in fact. I guess misery loves company. Only underlines one more time what a joke you had become.In Russia we never pay attention to anything these clowns are saying, so all of their little declarations may warm your weary soul, but for us they aren't worth paper they're written on.
Just so that you know.)))
Just like in Iraq/Afghanistan not only sad to see civilians die in line of fire -but also journalists:
www.echo.msk.ru/news/533059-echo.html (Po Ruskii)
10.08.2008 18:13 : Двое журналистоk 4; убиты в зоне грузино- южноосетинl 9;кого конфликта - корреспондk 7;нт журнала 'Русский Newsweek'
reads:
10.08.2008 18:13 : Two journalists killed in Georgian -SoOssetian fighting zone - correspondent journal 'Russian Newsweek'
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From Georgia (English)
www.messenger.com.ge/
From Ossetia po Ruskii(Cyrillic-Russian)
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From Ossetia English/po Ruskii(Cyrillic-Russian)
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From Abhazia
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FromRussia
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h_t_t_p_:_//en.rian.ru/
h_t_t_p_:_//www.russiatoday.ru/
For those req: fast translation (can't confirm accuracy)
Ryan Erickson site
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I like Georgians, and I like Russians. I like Georgian cuisine much better than Russian cuisine. Most Russians would tend to agree. This is all a damn shame. Georgia is but a tiny fraction of the size of Russia, and yet Russia has been actively supporting separatists since early 90's. They are doing it because they can - not because of any moral justifications. Imagine - Russia granted citizenship to the majority of south ossetians who were aggressive towards Georgia - even though the territory is part of Georgia. How do you think that would play in your country?
Russia is massive and brimming with untold wealth - but it is utterly corrupt. Many villages outside the capital don't even have telephone service or running water, yet they still demand their imperial right to dominate every neighbor. This is just another example.
In Abkhasia, the russians supported a brutal muslim separatist movement that slaughtered tens of thousands of Georgian civilians. Why? I was there when it started. I knew many decent Georgians who were murdered. It is a jaw dropping tragedy.
For the record, I agree that Kosovo independence was a mistake. Why pretend these stupid little countries? Albania should have annexed part - and Serbia the rest. 'Palestine' is also a joke. Either relocate the arabs into Jordan and rename it Palestine, or split the difference with Israel and let Jordan annex its share.
Ethnically I wonder how many of the ossetians are really 'ossetians' vs transplanted soviet/russian ex-pats. You find large populations of Russians all over former soviet union. This has been a two edged sword for Russia. In this case, it gives them a reason to pull the trigger.
Russians commenting on this site prove the Georgian case why they do not want to be living under Russia's yoke, and there is no reason they should. Hopefully Georgia will find some practical solution. This will come back to bite Russia in the ass because they have far more minority territories who will make their own claims.
Look what happened in Chechnya.
Charles, you are a moron. Nobody in Russia wants a secession, not even Chechens. Putin's popularity in Chechnya is higher than the rest of Russia, where it's already sky-high.
But let's assume that your idiotic hopes come true and some people want to braeak away. We'll just explain to them that it's not in their best interest - THE WAY ABRAHAM LINCOLN EXPLAINED TO THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA 140 YEARS AGO. It'll be over quickly.
And of course once USA starts falling apart, we'll supply weapons to those states that decide to be free from the yoke of Washington.
Only a matter of time, the way the USA is going...
We love you Americans too, BTW.)))
'Putin's popularity in Chechnya'
Yes - we all know about government popularity and official turnout in soviet/Russian elections. Did you hear that wheat production was up 40% and far exceeded the most recent 5 year plan projections? Did ya?
'it's already sky-high.'
I am also glad that Russia has done well with its oil exports. But don't be too much of a fool and cheer for authoritarianism. Your former leaders murdered tens of millions of your own citizens, and terrorized many times more.
Quick now - try to somehow blame it on Bush. I know you want to.
'idiotic hopes come true'
They are not my hopes.
'THE WAY ABRAHAM LINCOLN EXPLAINED TO THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA 140 YEARS AGO.'
Nice use of capital letters! I don't think that is a valid comparison though (i.e. Chechens are not Russians), and you are simply proving my point. Russia is just flexing its muscles and will not tolerate independent neighbors. You cannot really imagine that Georgia is a threat to Russia? Are you so insecure? Russia would certainly brutally crush rebellion in minor fringe non-russian territories. Georgia was trying to assert its sovereignty over its own territory but Russia will not allow it.
'It'll be over quickly.'
Like it was for the polish officer corps in 1939 when they surrendered to the Russians. I don't doubt it - nor do I doubt the brutality of the powers that run Russia.
'And of course once USA starts falling apart'
Let's all hold our breath while we wait for that - shall we? Ready - 1 2 3...
'We love you Americans too, BTW.)))'
If I ever said I love all Russians, I misspoke. I only like some.
Please explain to me vasya, why does Russia support Abkhasia? Seriously, I never quite got that one. The only reason I can think of is that they want to destabilize Georgia.
Charlie, leave humor to professionals. You are not all that good at it. And what are you doing in North America anyway? After killing 10 million natives, USA doesn't even have a right to exist, period. Russia can't even hold a candle to Yankee brutality. Scumbags like you should go back to where your ancestors lived before they have stolen Indian land. Then you can preach to us, not before.
OK, now back to the subject. I guess if small countries like Kosovo or Palestine don't deserve independence as you seem to suggest, then Georgia doesn't either. It'a a small country too. Or you'd make an exception for that little Nazi anclave?
And, plase, chuckie, lay off your 'georgians are sweet and cute people' routine. Ossetians know Georgians better than you'll ever will, and they prefer Russia, unambiguously so.
And yes, Carlito, we are terribly insecure right now. Kinda like Kennedy was in 1962. We may not be as crazy, but don't push us too hard. I might be wrong on this one.
Let's hope that Putin isn't a coward. That he fulfills the desire of Russian citizens and pulverizes Georgia into oblivion.
When I said we love you Yanks, I didn't misspeak. We do love you a lot. Dead, though.
'what are you doing in North America anyway?'
I was born here - and I didn't kill anyone. So as usual you are wrong and wrong. Your black heart shines through. Luckily for the world you are just an ass wipe talking big on the internet.
'Russia can't even hold a candle to Yankee brutality.'
You are only kidding yourself.
'Palestine don't deserve independence'
In case you aren't aware, the only time 'Palestine' was ever an independent country was when it was called Judea. This latest 'palestine' thing was invented in the 1960's. Or maybe you didn'y know that? Idiot.
'Georgia doesn't either.'
Listen fool, Georgia as a nation, language, and culture had a thriving civilization when Russians were still sucking pine cones up in the trees. Don't take it personally. I don't actually have a horse in this race. As I said before, its a damn shame.
'He fulfills the desire of Russian citizens and pulverizes Georgia into oblivion.'
Funny that no Russians I know want to pulverize Georgia. I guess we travel in different circles.
'When I said we love you Yanks, I didn't misspeak. We do love you a lot. Dead, though.'
You are just a sick pup. Keep blabbing. This will blow over despite your homicidal fantasies. Get some therapy.
Oh and here is a simple analysis of Russian motives:
Russian cleptocracy cannot tolerate loss of energy monopoly/stranglehold over Europe and former satellites. Prospects of major pipelines bypassing Russian controlled territory through Georgia eliminates one of Russia's main foreign policy blackmail instruments. It is an immense power and Russia cannot be blamed for trying to keep it. Ruthless to be sure.
Similarly, the rest of the world cannot be blamed for trying to establish alternative sources not under Russia's thumb screws. Europe has seen that russia has no qualms about turning off the pipelines.
What would the russian economy be without oil/gas and other raw material exports? Its all they have so its in their interest to leverage it to the max.
'To the poster who who said why we let idiots like that come to America Listen to me guy, we all came for many reasons. I am also from Eastern Europe and I believe you are very demeaning.'
We here in the USA fought a cold war that had 3 generations of my family serving to liberate Eastern Europe. If you have come here to be an American, to contribute and be a part of the freest, most prosperous society on earth fine, you are welcome. If you came here to demean my country or import your grudges get the hell out.
'When I said we love you Yanks, I didn't misspeak. We do love you a lot. Dead, though.'
I loved tossing your knuckle dragging asses out of Kosovo and blowing up your crappy tanks in Iraq. (By the way, your tor missiles are a joke.)
Have some more vodka before your bravery wears off and you have to go back to being a nobody from a crumbling wasteland that people can't wait to escape from. That is what an 'average russian' is after all; someone with no future.
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