On Thu, 14 Aug 2008 07:41:52 -0400, Eisboch wrote:


If you want to talk mishandling, Saakashvili is right at the top of the
list.



Don't you find it interesting that both McCain *and* Obama have
indicated both support and endorsement of Bush's actions so far?

Eisboch

Well, thankfully, he hasn't really done much since the invasion. Giving
ultimatums would have been a serious mistake. I agree with Vic, pushing
for Georgia's inclusion into NATO was a mistake. If I were Putin, I
would feel encircled, and threatened, especially since, up until
recently, Russia has been playing relatively nice.

I may be wrong, but I don't see this as a major crisis, more as a temper
tantrum from an ignored child. What will be interesting to see, will we
continue to push for Georgia and Ukraine's inclusion into NATO?