thelike5 wrote:Landrvr does have a point...
While I'm not agreeing (nor have I read) everything else he's said I will point out that
what Russia is doing to Georgia right now is nothing more than ethnic cleansing. This is no different than what Serbia did in the early 1990's. NATO responded with a large bombing that they threatened Serbia with for weeks.
What's going to happen this time around? NATO basically exists just to try and keep Russia in check after all. It could get real ugly.
Just responding to the actual topic here. No this isn't even close. Couple facts:
Russsia held georgia for almost 200 years previous to the breakup of the Soviet Union.
The territories in question, both of them in fact have declared independence from Georgia as long ago as 93, and have acted as autonomous states since then, allying themselves with Russia. Russia even issued passports to citizens there... Georgia decides to take military action against these semi autonomous states, and Russia reacts.
This is entirely different than Serbia, and ethnic serbians in Bosnia attempting to regain control over land lost after the collapse of Yugoslavia. Russia allowed Georgia autonomy, and was also responsive to the separatist movement in the semi autonomous areas.
Georgia basically got ballsy for some reason, and that's the part I don't get? Why the hell would you anger Russia?? Maybe China or the USA could have a go, but any other country, and you're signing your own death certificate. Especially considering how badly relations are between the two countries?
Anybody has any idea what the fuck Georgia was thinking let me know, because it sure confuses me? Just because we trained their soldiers doesn't mean we'll make Russia back off?