Georgia/Russia Conflict

[KGSodie 0]

Having been in the military in the past, if they were to attempt to call up old, out of shape guys I think I'd invoke the 'conscientious objector' defense. If being married to a Russian doesn't give one solid ground to object to fighting against them, I sure don't know what it would take.

It really is sad, though, as all wars (or any other word you want to use to describe armed conflict) inevitably are. People suffer and die, be they guilty, innocent, military, civilian. I'm not a peace-monger, but I certainly haven't read or heard anything (from any news outlet, or here on VJ) that makes me believe any of this was necessary.

My thoughts and prayers are with everyone suffering unimaginable pain and losses there, be they Ossetian , Georgian, Russian, or whatever.

[slim 1,533]

I heard Condi talking on the radio today and she's going over there tomorrow with some U.S. troops.

My "Oh $#!T meter" went into the red.

Didn't hear the specifics but something about "serious consequences" if aggression didn't stop.

I hate to see what happens next if a there's an "incident" involving U.S. vs. R.F. forces.

Truly scary stuff. And Condi speaks Russian.....

[NavarreMan 10]

Watched the McCain speech. What a load of #######. Still don't know who did what to who but I can recognize ####### when I see it. According to McCain, Saakashvili's halo is the brite shining light leading Georgia into democracy and freedom. I have not taken sides yet but I think both sides have dirty hands. Like Kevin, I think it is an atrocity that the people have to suffer due to the political games of others.

[1HappyGuy 45]

Russia's intentions are becoming clearer now. They have been destroying Georgian military installations on the Black Sea and it's sea ports. They are digging in south of South Ossetia and are only an hour away from Tblisi. Does anyone think sending Condi Rice to France and then to Georgia will frighten the Russians. Putin probably can't talk because he's laughing so hard.

The Russians won't stop until someone is willing to put up soldiers in defense of Georgia. I'm telling you, if Russia gets what they want, then Ukraine is next. Can the Baltic countries be far behind?

[payxibka 10,048]

My wife had a conversation with her father yesterday. He is a retired career Russian/Ukrainian military officer. He believes it is a local issue and there is no way Ukraine or any other border nation is at risk. I hope he is right.

Edited August 14, 2008 by fwaguy

[Ilya R. 0]

Russia's intentions are becoming clearer now. They have been destroying Georgian military installations on the Black Sea and it's sea ports. They are digging in south of South Ossetia and are only an hour away from Tblisi. Does anyone think sending Condi Rice to France and then to Georgia will frighten the Russians. Putin probably can't talk because he's laughing so hard.

The Russians won't stop until someone is willing to put up soldiers in defense of Georgia. I'm telling you, if Russia gets what they want, then Ukraine is next. Can the Baltic countries be far behind?

Thats some wild speculation.

[Ilya R. 0]

For people looking for good read

Talks about how well Georgia played their cards using media

http://exiledonline.com/the-cnn-effect-geo...rfare/#more-291

[Ilya R. 0]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H8XI2Chc6uQ

Wow media nowadays are are worse than bullets

[Ilya R. 0]

Who knows, too much bullshit nowadays. Its nonstop.

[slim 1,533]

Is Anderson Cooper there yet?

How about Geraldo?

I can't wait to get the "fair and balanced" side of this story.

[1HappyGuy 45]

Actually I'm waiting for Oprah to have her special on Georgia. Maybe she'll give the entire country new cars.

[Brad and Vika 129]

Actually I'm waiting for Oprah to have her special on Georgia. Maybe she'll give the entire country new cars.

Probably just consolation gifts - like cosmetic gift packs and DVDs

[Kotenochek 0]

Let me say what i think since i am half Georgian and Half russian which lets me be objective in this conflict.Part of my family is stuck in Georgia and part in russia..

so here is what is really going on which i can prove by videos made ..you can check hose videos about russian Savages stealing stuff from Georgians and harrassing people.

Russia sent to Georgia soldiers that been in a war in Chechnya.these people have no homes,they are sick(everyone would be after war in chechnya and things they have seen) and they do not care about anything.some iof them do not even know they are in Georgia.

they break in villages,One of them is Village where i was spending all my childhood in summers.Russians shooting in all civilians at home and then raping Georgian Kids and women and take them in a hostige...I do love russian people and i am russian citizen,however i was born in Georgia and seeing my people Suffering like that just creeps me out..Nobody is againts Russian nation as a nation,the conflict is with actual premier minister Putin,that is trying to create soviet union again..I feel bad for those soldiers that instead of getting help are sent to kill more and feel even worse for people that do not even watch tv and running now and hiding in a mountains with their kids..

and Please,Russians before making up your mind watch news on CNN and read russian articles and then also Georgians on Rustavi2.com

that way you will be able to analyze yourself what actually is going on...

Lets pray for this violence to stop..It is against human rights...

[Kotenochek 0]

My family is In Tbilisi,However our cousines right now are hiding in a mountains,because russians going to their villages and stealing everything they can included Used teeth brushes..Gross...

they line up Georgian male from houses and shott them and take women in sexual hostige,included kids...

My father is going to the war zone to help our relatives,they are with kids hiding...No Georgian cares about their own life when it comes to protect children..

Its sad that these Savages have no values..they have nothing in their lives thanks to russian government.those soldiars are starving,they are stealing clothes from Georgian soldiers..Putin just uses those people,instead of giving them help after Chechnya...Just breaks my heart to see this violence..where is the world going...

Not Just Georgia,did you guys see how in china tibetian people been arrasted yesterday?And thats the country that promised no violence on olimpic games...

Just all we can do is pray for all this to stop

[Brad and Vika 129]

There you go mox. My brother, do you still think Russia is acting properly? Dude - you know this isn't personal, look back at earlier posts. Is this the right way to treat a captive civilian population? Really??