It took four days and a growing chorus of criticism from conservatives before George W. Bush on Monday matched John McCain’s tough stance on Russia. Having on Monday morning again been upstaged by the Republican presidential candidate, who had called for the US administration to come together with its allies in “universal condemnation of Russian aggression” in Georgia, Mr Bush finally followed suit.

Originally posted by RenegadePsycho

Originally posted by D.E.M.
CNN has just stated that we have a very high potential of being not just on the brink, but in the opening throes of a new cold war. Or at least a re-flaming of the original.

Its nice of CNN to jump onto our thread with what we have been discussing for days. The fact this thing may kick off another war... well a world war/cold war...

nice find & great contribution to the thread D.E.M

U.S. tells Russia to halt Georgia conflict

"Russia has invaded a sovereign neighboring state and threatens a democratic government elected by its people. Such an action is unacceptable in the 21st century," Bush said.
Moscow snubbed Western pleas for a ceasefire, and Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin, taking a leading role in the crisis, criticized Washington for casting Georgians as the victims rather than aggressors in the conflict.
"The Cold War has long ended but the mentality of the Cold War has stayed firmly in the minds of several U.S. diplomats. It is a real shame," Putin said.