I have read closely here for the past few days and think I can add my 2 cents without looking like a complete idiot (at least to myself). First observation- When you want to use a hammer really bad alot of things look like nails. Putin really wanted to show Russian military strength (why?) and thought Georgia was a nail that could be pounded down. I think he miscalulated, but maybe not, it’s too early to tell for me.

Second observation-If what we saw here at BC is a good example of Russian propaganda skills then I believe Russia is to propaganda as Vogons are to poetry.