I have heard some on the Left claiming that the Russian invasion of Georgia is all because of the Americian invasion of Iraq.

But what comes through loud and clear, from statements made by Putin, to official propaganda put out by Moscow to the things the Russian bloggers say is that the real inspirtaion and justification for the invasion of Georgia was Clinton’s invasion of Bosnia, and especially, Kosovo. So one of the most shameful episodes in recent Americian history comes back to bite. Our intervention in Kosovo was inspired by Bill’s desperate attempt to placate Hillary following Monicagate. It had nothing to do with national defense, our vital interests, or stopping genocide.