The Bush strategy is a good one. He has decided to treat Georgia as an independent country hit by an earthquake or a typhoon. Therefore, we will rush aid to where it is needed by the most effective organization on the planet for such missions- the American military. Backed by UAVs and other technology, I’m sure. We’ve got to keep our eyes out for Russian soldiers, paramilitarys, Cossacks and Chechynans who may want to cause mayhem.
If the Russians or the SOs wish to provide evidence of ethnic cleansing or other crimes, let’s allow journalists to embed and take photos. Of course, if Georgians want to do the same, we shall oblige.
I believe the tide has turned on the war and the Russians are going to wind up losing badly. They didn’t war plan for this move by the US.
Bush warned Putin at the Olympics. The President attending the opening ceremony turned out to be the right move.