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Topic started on 13-8-2008 @ 09:05 PM by AnAbsoluteCreation

Russia to U.S.: Choose us or Georgia


www.cnn.com
WASHINGTON (CNN) -- Russia pressed the United States on Wednesday to choose between "a real partnership" with Moscow or an "illusory" relationship with U.S. ally Georgia.


Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov on Wednesday says the United States should choose sides.
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Washington said it's sticking with Georgia.

"As to choosing, the United States has made very clear that it is standing by the democratically elected government of Georgia," Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice said Wednesday.
(visit the link for the full news article)


reply posted on 13-8-2008 @ 09:33 PM by centurion1211
reply to post by Maxmars



The answer is:

The U.S. chooses Georgia.

CNN Article

As to choosing, the United States has made very clear that it is standing by the democratically elected government of Georgia," Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice said Wednesday.




reply posted on 13-8-2008 @ 10:05 PM by AnAbsoluteCreation
reply to post by pluckynoonez



I relate to this answer the most. I truly believe that this is only a "I don't want to look like the biaaaatch" so I will flex with words." But imagine if it was a precursor to a larger statement? Yikes.

AAC


reply posted on 13-8-2008 @ 10:24 PM by forsakenwayfarer
Originally posted by DisabledVet
A visual representation of the current US vs Russia political game.






A visual representation of your level of understanding of the SEVERITY of this situation, perhaps.

Currently there are US SOLDIERS en-route and present in Georgia delivering humanitarian aid. Should one of our boys, accidentally or malevolently, get "caught in the crossfire" we will have very few options remaining on the table.


This is hardly the subject for light-hearted humor. Though, maybe you will be a figurative "Bob Hope", and keep morale up when the bombs start to fall.


reply posted on 13-8-2008 @ 10:29 PM by AnAbsoluteCreation
Originally posted by DisabledVet
A visual representation of the current US vs Russia political game.






My sentiments exactly! That is hilarious. If you could, would you tell me if that picture popped in your head from recent memory, or was that pic something you stumbled upon today or yesterday?

Just curious.

AAC



reply posted on 13-8-2008 @ 10:31 PM by AnAbsoluteCreation
reply to post by forsakenwayfarer



Chill out dude. I doubt the poster had your penetrating perspective in his/her head when posting. No need to stir the proverbial pot. Yes, what you said would be horrible if it happened. But humor is the universal antidote to all.

No need to worry the masses if there is no need.

AAC


reply posted on 13-8-2008 @ 11:53 PM by AnAbsoluteCreation
Originally posted by forsakenwayfarer
reply to
post by AnAbsoluteCreation



I hope humor can cure radiation poisoning.


August 13, 2008, the day I listened to the funniest thing I have ever heard. I hope you all celebrate it annually with me.

AAC


reply posted on 14-8-2008 @ 12:08 AM by InSanE1
It's clear that the U.S. will assist Georgia, I just hope that they keep it to humanitarian aid and nothing more.

I came across an article on
BBC which briefly outlines the plan by the U.S. to bring in aid. However it also mentions that they've assisted the Georgian military with training, weapons, as well as bases. So I do agree that this could get ugly.

I also wanted to point out a quote that I found in the article that I've linked to above (sorry if this sort of goes off topic):

"This is not 1968," said US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice emphatically at a Washington news conference, "where Russia can threaten a neighbour, occupy a capital, overthrow a government and get away with it."


Seriously how can she say this when the U.S. is presently doing the same thing in Iraq?


reply posted on 14-8-2008 @ 12:10 AM by DeadFlagBlues
reply to post by forsakenwayfarer



And maybe you should understand how mild and predictable the situation is with DisabledVet's perfect representation of what is going on in the post Five Day War. This is chest beating, fifth grade style. There is too much to lose for either side, and as our relations with Russia have been sour for so long, this is just a slight deterioration of an ever deteriorating relationship. Nothing has changed except the exposure of the "play nice" ties we have with The Russian Federation, but don't be fooled, these lines have been drawn since the end of World War Two.
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