Quote Originally Posted by AznTraitor
Paul, this is a pretty big deal....Russia is CLEARLY doing this for "show". In the big scheme of things, what does Russia really need this plot of land for? Russia is HUGE and and South Oscetia (SP) is like a grain in the sand for them. Why in the world would Russia begin rushing troops to the region just at the start of the olympics? It was all tactics. Georgia is our ally, and they have troops in Iraq serving alongside US units. So we are just gonna let them be crushed by a huge superpower who is just doing this to show that they can easily crush a nation? No matter how much firepower or technology Georgia had, they do not have the sheer size and force as Russia. Russia sent NINE Armor Brigades to Georgia! What the hell for? This is just a show of force of part of their army, Russia is not a ally of the US, they do shady sh*t all the time and this attack did not make any sense. Georgia's President sent the cease fire packet up before noon today, but Russia isn't signing? Why? They obviously had no problem running over Georgia Troops, why keep pushing forward and fighting? Why are they already in central Georgia when all they wanted was South Oscetia? none of it adds up.
From my research it would be best to sit back and let them sort this out theirselves.. too much politics with little to gain but much to lose for us to get involved. It is not in our interest to ruffle feathers with Russia right now.