Bush, McCain, Russia, Georgia, and irony
August 15th 2008 05:25
Mounting evidence from all corners show that Mr. Bush and his administration completely and totally lied and manipulated the people and Congress into taking on his folly that is Iraq. They forged letters, changed intelligence reports, withheld information that would suggest an invasion wasn't needed while trumping up anything that might point to Iraqi culpability, and attacked anyone who didn't come along.
John McCain has decided to hitch his wagon to the dogs of war too. He has completely accepted the Bush line on Iraq. He is even more bellicose than Bush about Iran. And now it comes out he is deeply involved with the events leading up to the Georgian army attacks that led to the current crisis. And why was Karl Rove just recently in the region? And why are McCain's lapdogs, Joe Lieberman and Lindsey Graham, going to Georgia?
Is it the expected "October Surprise," come early? There is alot of evidence to support that assertion. The most glaring is the fact that John McCain's chief foreign policy adviser is on the dole from the Georgian government. In a span of time covering 3 1/2 years Randy Scheunemann and his partner lobbied McCain and his staff on issues involving Georgia while getting paid about 800,000.00 from the Georgian government. And yes, that's the same Randy Scheunemann who ran the so-called Committee for the Liberation of Iraq, a group set up in 2002 to push for an invasion of Iraq.
Is it any wonder McCain has taken such a pro-Georgian stance? Blustering loudly about Russia, saying at a speech that "we are all Georgians," bringing up the point that if Georgia was in NATO (as he strongly pushed for) the treaty would require us and the other NATO countries to respond militarily.
But his most ironic (and idiotic) statement would have been laughable if he wasn't so serious. "In the 21st Century Nations don't invade other Nations." Perhaps Grandpa Simpson doesn't remember that although they have been going on along time, the "wars" in Afghanistan and Iraq began in the 21st Century.
As for the Russian/Georgian conflict, it is important to remember the Georgians fired first. The Georgian army blew into the Ossetia region with little regard for civilians and with alot of firepower. There were even reports of Georgian soldiers throwing hand grenades into cellars where civilians had taken refuge from the assault. Whatever you think of the level of Russian response, it's important to note the initial provocation.
A good analogy for Americans to understand might be this - what if a heavily armed group of Mexican soldiers moved into West Texas, putting claim to El Paso and the surrounding area? Would it be enough justification if they said they were reclaiming what was theirs? Or would America respond with overwhelming force? Regardless of what you might hear on FOX News, the Russian's, at least initially, were protecting the people of South Ossetia.
Once they ran through the contested regions, they moved against Georgian positions deeper inside the country and acted to diminish the ability of the Georgian military to make war. Where might we have heard of such a tactic before...when we drove the Iraqis out of Kuwait? Maybe the Russians thought "shock and awe" was a good idea too.
It is looking more and more like the Georgian president decided to "poke the bear" with expectations that America would rise to his support. And John McCain isn't one to disappoint a big money pal like that, right?
When Condolezza Rice visited Georgia in July, did she leave the impression that Saakashvili was getting a green light? Did the Georgian president feel he could move with confidence? The Georgian army has been getting trained by Americans for years. Georgia sent 2,000 troops to Iraq in support of the Bush debacle there. Did he feel that America would rush to his aid?
The way many neo-cons are talking, they can't seem to contain themselves over the possibility of war with Russia. It's the war-profit paradise, baby! And there's also the fundamentalist Christians who see a war with Russia as critical to the return of their Jesus.
Now it's time for the Russians to back down, and let the French brokered peace deal take hold. As for America, Bush and McCain need to stop sounding so much like neighborhood bullies who have had their bluff called. As for our election, what it comes down to is easy enough. If you like war - I mean really, really, like war- John McCain is your man.
John McCain has decided to hitch his wagon to the dogs of war too. He has completely accepted the Bush line on Iraq. He is even more bellicose than Bush about Iran. And now it comes out he is deeply involved with the events leading up to the Georgian army attacks that led to the current crisis. And why was Karl Rove just recently in the region? And why are McCain's lapdogs, Joe Lieberman and Lindsey Graham, going to Georgia?
Is it the expected "October Surprise," come early? There is alot of evidence to support that assertion. The most glaring is the fact that John McCain's chief foreign policy adviser is on the dole from the Georgian government. In a span of time covering 3 1/2 years Randy Scheunemann and his partner lobbied McCain and his staff on issues involving Georgia while getting paid about 800,000.00 from the Georgian government. And yes, that's the same Randy Scheunemann who ran the so-called Committee for the Liberation of Iraq, a group set up in 2002 to push for an invasion of Iraq.
Is it any wonder McCain has taken such a pro-Georgian stance? Blustering loudly about Russia, saying at a speech that "we are all Georgians," bringing up the point that if Georgia was in NATO (as he strongly pushed for) the treaty would require us and the other NATO countries to respond militarily.
But his most ironic (and idiotic) statement would have been laughable if he wasn't so serious. "In the 21st Century Nations don't invade other Nations." Perhaps Grandpa Simpson doesn't remember that although they have been going on along time, the "wars" in Afghanistan and Iraq began in the 21st Century.
As for the Russian/Georgian conflict, it is important to remember the Georgians fired first. The Georgian army blew into the Ossetia region with little regard for civilians and with alot of firepower. There were even reports of Georgian soldiers throwing hand grenades into cellars where civilians had taken refuge from the assault. Whatever you think of the level of Russian response, it's important to note the initial provocation.
A good analogy for Americans to understand might be this - what if a heavily armed group of Mexican soldiers moved into West Texas, putting claim to El Paso and the surrounding area? Would it be enough justification if they said they were reclaiming what was theirs? Or would America respond with overwhelming force? Regardless of what you might hear on FOX News, the Russian's, at least initially, were protecting the people of South Ossetia.
Once they ran through the contested regions, they moved against Georgian positions deeper inside the country and acted to diminish the ability of the Georgian military to make war. Where might we have heard of such a tactic before...when we drove the Iraqis out of Kuwait? Maybe the Russians thought "shock and awe" was a good idea too.
It is looking more and more like the Georgian president decided to "poke the bear" with expectations that America would rise to his support. And John McCain isn't one to disappoint a big money pal like that, right?
When Condolezza Rice visited Georgia in July, did she leave the impression that Saakashvili was getting a green light? Did the Georgian president feel he could move with confidence? The Georgian army has been getting trained by Americans for years. Georgia sent 2,000 troops to Iraq in support of the Bush debacle there. Did he feel that America would rush to his aid?
The way many neo-cons are talking, they can't seem to contain themselves over the possibility of war with Russia. It's the war-profit paradise, baby! And there's also the fundamentalist Christians who see a war with Russia as critical to the return of their Jesus.
Now it's time for the Russians to back down, and let the French brokered peace deal take hold. As for America, Bush and McCain need to stop sounding so much like neighborhood bullies who have had their bluff called. As for our election, what it comes down to is easy enough. If you like war - I mean really, really, like war- John McCain is your man.
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