I guess I’m the one that has to break this to you, kris sargent, but if Georgia were a full member of NATO Russia would never have dared to do what it is now doing. It would have to had resorted to the whole U.N. dance thing, etc.

Germany, with its veto, gave them a great gift. And they are now trying to exploit that gift. We will see how it goes but if you think America has to land all kinds of troops to effectively screw this Russian drive I think you seriously misunderstand the nature of things as they now exist.

One thing is for certain; we shall soon see. I’m still of the opinion that an informal understanding may have been reached between America and Russia as long as certain other bright lines are not breached.

We.
Shall.
See.

But Iran had better be very nervous right about now.

In the alternative, it may very well be that we knew what the Russians were planning and this was, in fact, a preemptive strike by the Georgians. If it was going to happen anyway, bring it on under your terms. And test the Turks — once again — while you’re at it.