And now, it’s time for a simple lesson in the Russian language. For instance, in Russian truce is defined as, “We keep shooting.” Likewise, ceasefire seems to mean, “We will continue bombing.” And, withdrawal is apparently best interpreted, “We will go on advancing.” This concludes a short but necessary lesson in Russian. Apparently, it’s been a language difficulty that Europeans are having with their agreements with Mother Russia. But, that’s to be expected from Vladimir Putin, the great decider of a nation he’s no longer ruling. Supposedly, someone else is in charge, but he’s just a pretty face, kind of like John Edwards who only briefly comes out from a hotel bathroom.
Unsurprisingly, repressive regimes tend to misrepresent things both big and small. In other words, they lie about practically everything. So, when Russia invaded a former satellite, lies were flying like flocks of geese migrating in the fall.
In fact, Russia has been instigating a separatist movement in two Georgian provinces. When the Georgian government baited finally moved to quell the uprising, Russia claimed that Georgians were committing “ethic cleansing” requiring, of course, Russian intervention.
And Russia under the Soviet empire had 80 years to absorb those disputed Georgian provinces. They didn’t even when they had total control of the boundaries. Therefore, any claim they make now is irrelevant.
Curiously though, Russians invaded more than just those two provinces in question. Instead, grabbing a large swath like they were planning to occupy the entire Georgian republic and stay a long time.
Georgia is pro-Western and committed to democratic government. Its president is US educated and supports free market reforms and human rights. Georgia even has two thousand troops in Iraq. It only has 38,000 total. Georgian President Mikhail Saakashvili would actually make a great Republican presidential nominee.
The Russian invasion shows clearly that dialogue and agreements really don’t work to stop an aggressive power. French leader Nikola Sarkozi immediately dispatched to Moscow and arranged a “ceasefire.” Funny, the Russians continued bombing Georgian towns. Seems they found a clause that supposedly allowed them to continue their attack.
However, it wouldn’t have mattered even if they hadn’t found a loophole. Finally, Russia did agree to pull out… eventually. Instead of demanding Russia’s withdrawal from Georgia, maybe Europeans should ask them to advance back to Russia.
The macaca media always against the side of true liberty immediately began arguing the Russian talking points. Nice to know they’re consistent in undermining not only freedom for Iraqis but also the Georgians. But comparing the Russian invasion as morally equivalent to America’s in Iraq showed just how ethically corrupt they’ve really become.
Undoubtedly, Russia invaded unilaterally without international support. Apparently, Russians don’t need no stinking UN. No resolutions required condemning supposed genocidal Georgians. With Russia, these important steps to war simply aren’t necessary.
Yet, when America does with an international coalition, it’s still not enough for “la la land liberals” to whine unilateral. Actually, liberal loony logic works like this. Russia good and every crime they commit good. America’s bad and all good deeds helping nations achieve democracy, very bad.
Still, America has a responsibility to strongly support the former Soviet states. The West shouldn’t lose their independence won under the Reagan administration. Concluding the missile defense shield agreement with Poland, President Bush made a good start. Admitting Georgia into NATO along with beefing up the defenses of states bordering Russia would also be prudent.
If Russia doesn’t completely leave Georgia continuing to entrench their positions, Bush should support Georgian resistance even to providing pinpoint bombing to remove Russia ala the Taliban in Afghanistan. Whatever it takes to get the Russians out and discourage any further future forays.
The reaction in America’s presidential race, the two candidates couldn’t be more different. While McCain offered a strong response in support of Georgia, Obama was wishy-washy supporting neither side but instead an undefined peace. He even suggested a UN resolution apparently never realizing that Russia being a Security Council member can veto anything it doesn’t like.
So, it was no surprise when Saakashvili didn’t acknowledge Obama for his statements while thanking McCain for his. Here’s one leader who isn’t mesmerized by the messiah. But then, the reality of war has a way of putting things into the proper perspective.
Finally, Putin with his authoritative rule and invasive foreign policy proves that you can take him out of the KGB, but you can’t take the KGB out of him. And Obama demonstrates why being only an ACORN organizer isn’t enough to be president. You can take him out of ACORN, but you can’t take the ACORN out of him. If Obama loses this election, it won’t be because of racism. It’ll be because many Americans realized his politics isn’t moderate. Instead, it’s undeniably Marxism.
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