I heard so many lies about the conflict between Russia and Georgia (in the presidential foreign policy debate), that I had to set the record straight. Georgia attacked South Ossetia, Georgia was the aggressor! The other half-truth that's out there is that poor little Georgia was simply defending its own sovereign territory. While this is technically true, South Ossetia did hold a referendum on voting for independence in which the vote came out in favor of independence in the 90th percentile. This is an extremely pro-Russian region!
What Americans have to understand is that this may be the start of ginning up a new cold war (perhaps the war on terror isn't producing enough bodybags?). The war machine does constantly need new enemies to throw on the fire. Those bombs collecting dust on the shelf, probably need to be used. This is a great example of where the Democratic Party is no different from the Republican Party. Did anyone notice how Obama fought so hard to prove he was as hawkish as McCain on this issue? This is a peace candidate? Nader and McKinney supporters know that's not true, but others who are still entertaining that illusion are really suspending disbelief.
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