Mike says:

“And one other factor that makes reconciliation and staying possible is the Russian military presence, which might still help control the social developments and prevent extremism in a beneficial manner. This is a factor that Georgia itself should recognize and appreciate. If Georgia wants to hold onto South Ossetia, it must relearn how to play nicely with the Russians.”

Feeling nostalgic for the USSR are we?  Play nicely or join the 60 million or so that didn’t?  Good times, eh, Mike?