The new frontline
Two thoughts spring immediately to mind regarding Russia's invasion of the Republic of Georgia--1) It's a shame that the American president and the other war criminals of his administration so quickly and so long ago surrendered all capacity to project diplomatic or moral authority across the globe. How in the world are we in a position to lecture or sway Russia over their act of military aggression?
and 2) The world's need to end its dependence on oil is not just an environmental concern, but a national security one as well. Georgia represents the West's "energy corridor" to the Caspian Sea, and Vladimir Putin knows it. Once again, our oil card is showing.
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Reporter Mark Ames slices through Candidate McCain's bluster regarding the conflict. No surprise, the senator's simply an agent for Wall Street.
There are no heroes in the pissing match between Russian Prime Minister Putin, long spoiling for a fight in the region, and the criminally careless Georgian dictator, Mikheil Saakashvili. As usual, civilians are left to bear the brunt of military violence-- at least 2,000 dead already.
posted by CM @ 8:43 PM
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