Saakashvili recalls Georgia's Ambassador from Russia. He blames Russia for staging the protests.


edit to add: He also expels several Russian diplomats from Georgia.

[edit on 2007/11/7 by Hellmutt]

Thousands of troops are being deployed in Tbilisi. This is serious...

My forecast is coming true. This coup-in-the-making has an obvious driving force, and Russia has every interest to be involved in it. Although I doubt that this involvement is direct, because there is sizeable opposition in Georgia that will make it happen one way or another. The overturning of power is inevitable now.

If Saakashvilli had the army to back him up, he might have had the chance to hold out for years, like Musharaf. But I do not think the generals have any incentives to back Saakashvili. So if the military/police turns on him now this could all end tomorrow, as I honestly hope it does - because the alternative is frightning.

If Saaka chooses to fight and has the forces to back him, I am sure the opposition will not back off. This will escalate untill he is out or untill there is a Civil War. This is the difference between Saakashvilli and Shevarnadze. Shevarnadze could have fought, and had the means to and the backing of Russia, but he decided to step down to avoid Civil War and countless casualties. Saakashvili is a coward, and he is quickly building up his police force in hopes that it will insure his stay in power.


And isn't it ironic that the Georgian turbulance is occurying at the same time as one in Pakistan right now? The two have many parallels, and this is not going to be a good month for the US. In Ukraine Yuschenko has caved in as well, without any revolt - just loads and loads of lies and corruption. And all Russia had to do was sit back and watch.


What shall this revolution be called? I propose the "Green Revolution" since green is on the opposite side of rose on the color wheel. Or maybe be a little more creative and call it the "Viridian Revolution"? Ooooooh! gotta think of a name for Pakistani revolution too. Where is the U.S. creative spirit now - I thought they were masters at this?

[edit on 7-11-2007 by maloy]

(disregard... already posted...again)

[edit on 2007/11/7 by Hellmutt]

Saaka promises earlier elections than the opposition wanted. This might be a way to put the opposition at a disadvantage because they will have less time to prepare for elections. But I doubt this will help him. Of course he could easily turn elections into his favor through fraud, especially if no foreign observers are present - not that they would be of much help anyway. Much could change untill Jan. 5. I doubt all will be quiet untill then.