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Raymond Haynes of GA, Was South Ossetia a part of Georgia or an independent state? If it was (is) a part of Georgia Russia or any other state had any business in there.

The difference in the US in Kuwait and Russia in South Ossetia is Kuwait was and is an independent state and an alie of the US and there was a UN mandate for Iraque to get out of it. Russia had no such mandate and in addition Russia (is) funding the rebles in South Ossetia!!

Foolish US

The folly of the US and its endeavours in the region of Georgia is laughable. The US loves to flush US citizens taxpayer money down the drain. Russia has checkmated the US and its plan for homogeny in the region. Georgia in this episode clearly violated the rights of the citizens of South Ossetia by starting a campaign of war. Russia stepped in to help its ally, in similar fashion to what the US did when Saddam Hussein invading Kuwait. Comparing the two counties, it is evident the US was even more savage when they bombed Iraqi civilians who had fled Kuwait from the American invasion and bombardment along the roads to Basra. This was the greatest massacres in modern warfare in the 20th century; perpetrated by the US. in another sovereign country. The kettle can't call the pot black.

The sleeping bear Russia has finally awaken from her slumber and sees the US for what it really is - a dangerous enemy trying to conquer and control the world through democracy and capitalisim,one definitely not to be trusted.

Resolute Strategy on Georgia

It is encouraging that US tries to help nations to democratise themselves and help rebuild the damage in conflict zones like Georgia and Iraq. It seems the way to meet the goals is by opening EU and NATO to new members.

Would it not be prudent then to invite Russia to join EU and NATO thus making good on a promise that NATO is not against Russia and erase the divisions in Europe? Secured steadily operated pipelines would be an immediate benefit, wouldn't it?

The whole story

First of all, Russia is estimated to have supplied 2/3 of the south ossetia separatist's military budget. So the US isn't the only one throwing money at that area, and there's a really good reason why Russia and the US are making such a big issue out of this area.

It's oil. Right now Russia controls the flow of fuel to pretty much all of Europe, and they have not been shy about using this as leverage to get what they want. Now pretty much everybody in europe is our ally, and part of being a good ally is helping to secure their interests. So in order to help our friends in europe, we made friends with georgia. Now georgia is a stable, democratic nation in an area of the world that is a little short on that kind of nation. There's no reason why we shouldn't be good friends. In Georgia, we started building an oil pipeline that would give Europe a fuel source independent of Russian manipulation.

Now this pipeline is the reason why Russia has decided to set up a "buffer" zone in Georgia because what's good for europe and us, is bad for Russia. So make no mistake, Russia isn't acting this way out of some sort of moral outrage, they're doing this because they'll lose a lot of leverage over europe, and a lot of money, if that pipeline in georgia is finished.

georgia

to mike robinson of XX

Are you getting all that highly classified data though that very spiffy tin foil helmet you're wearing. Or is the world better viewed through a drug filled haze. Good luck, pal.

Georgia Aid:

While I think it is important for the U.S. AND the western countries to come to the aid of a small country who is being bullied by it's neighbor (Russia). I don't believe this the time to be so magnanimous with U.S. taxpayer dollars. We could use the money here at home too, (hurricane relief, highway trust fund, military medical care, etc. ad nauseum). How about some support from the other part of the so called "free world". I believe "FREE LOADING WORLD" would be a better description.

Georgia

The Bush/Cheney cabal has been training and arming Georgia for a while now. And of course one of McCains main campaign staff is the chief lobbyist for Georgia, so something definitely stinks. Add to that Cheney's ties to Halliburton and the Bush ties to the Carlyle Group and you have a recipe for dirty deeds financed by the poor American taxpayer. I am very concerned about the mischief Bush and Cheney could do in the next 60 days. it is like being unable to wake from a bad dream...

Aid to Georgia

What are you people in Washington thinking? Loiusiana and Mississippi haven't yet recovered from Katrina and you're sending money abroad? Why don't you put ridiculous proposals like this on the ballot and see just how many Americans are for it?

Last I heard, our military was suffering from lack of funds also. How about using this seemingly endless supply of dollars to take better care of our wounded veterans?

Oh yes, and while you're at it you could pay doctors who treat medicare and medicaid recipients a decent fee commensurate with 2008 standards, not 1969!

Rice

She needs to spend that $1B here in the US FIRST. GIVE THE PEOPLE A BREAK. Too many here need help for her to send it overseas and that also goes for so many other give a way programs.