Did invading Iraq set a precedent that has allowed Russia to invade Georgia? The US invaded Iraq under false pretenses, without a UN vote and did it for political interests by the Bush Administration. Russia has done the same thing in Georgia (except for the false pretenses) Who are we to tell Russia to stop the fighting in Georgia? Now that the US is so engulfed in the Iraq quagmire that the US can no longer effectively deal with other global issues like the Russia/Georgia one.

Why is McCain not considered "presumptuous" for interfering in the conflict between Russia and Georgia? Why is it that Obama was considered "presumptuous" for making a speech in Germany, but McCain can criticize the administrations handling of the Russia-Georgia conflict, send his "envoys" over to Georgia to stick their noses in, and make a speech where he takes sides between two foreign nations and say "I speak for all Americans" -- and nobody calls that presumptuous? Please actually answer the question instead of using my question as an excuse to slime either candidate.

How do you think the Russia - Georgia saga going to play out? In my view, this is going to happen: 1. US, Europe will go through a lot of posturing and UN meeting with nothing meaninful to stop Russia. 2. Russia will proceed to crush Georgia resistance. 3. Russia sets up a puppet regime and stops the fighting. 4. World declares victory. 5. Russia controls oil pipeline and has Europe over the barrels on natural gas and crude oil.

What is this business about Russia and Georgia fulfilling biblical prophecy? There is no Russia or Georgia in the Bible. No, you do NOT know that Magog = Russia. Do you even realize how insane you appear to the rest of the world? I swear, if Texas attacked Maine tomorrow, you would find it encrypted somewhere in Joel.

Has the Orthodox Church made a diplomatic statement on stopping the conflict between Russia and Georgia? The Ecumenical Patriarch needs to make a statement to stop the conflict between Russia and Georgia they are both Eastern Orthodox countries, He must have some influence?

What do you think if Anna Chakvetadze and Teimuraz Gabashvili play Hopman for Russia against Georgia?

What happened in the war between russia and georgia? Why did russia invade georgia and what happend?

Do you believe that the elections in Georgia (Russia) where fix or held properly? It seemed to me that as much attention that they brought to themselves and the election they had no choses but to,make them legal.

Will America back up Georgia if Russia decides to Invade? Them shooting down soviet planes isn't the smartest thing they've done this week! No if someone repeatedly trespassed onto my property I'd shoot them to! But I have a Big sign on my fence warning people to stay out! It say's Trespassers will be violated STAY OUT!

Will Russia attacking Georgia and US/Israel attacking Iran starts World War Three anytime soon? Will Russia attacking Georgia and US/Israel attacking Iran starts World War Three anytime soon?

Can somebody explain whats happening in South Ossetia, and in your opinion, if russia or georgia is right? Explain why you think russia or georgia is right as well?

Do you believe the US would militarily support the former soviet republic of Georgia against Russia? I personally think we would not because that would mean World War III and nuclear war, but what do you think? We have alot of interests there, especially with Caspian resources and such, but how much do we really want to protect those interests?

what do you think the purpose of Russia pestering Georgia is? I know they have a pretty peppered history in those former soviet states, but dropping a missle that was confirmed by international investigators to be Russian and then denying it. Then flying into their airspace and denying it, too. What do you speculate their intentions are?

Do you think if Russia invades Georgia completly that the international community should get involved to protect Georgia. So far all the I.C has done so far is offered lip service. Thats nothing new anyway..What do you think should be done.. We cant just sit back and ignore them..Can we ?

what can you say about the relations of Russia and Georgia? what can you say about relations of Russia and Georgia? I am Georgian and I think that the goverment of Russia oppresses my country without any reasons...they menace us because we dicided to become a member of NATO

how did the Russia Georgia war start i have heard 19 ways the war started i just wanted to known how it sparked i heard that georgia attack their the cut contry and killed 10 Russia peace keepers and then Russia attacked Georgia on the olimpics? is that right yes /no if no can you tell me. ps thanks

Who would win Russia or Georgia the country not state? Who would win in a war. Russia or Georgia, again not the state the country.

Russia and Georgia in the breakaway territory of South Ossetia? In August 2008, the United Nations Security Council convened two emergency sessions over the conflict between Russia and Georgia in the breakaway territory of South Ossetia. What was the role of the UN intervention in this instance?

What are democrats view of Bush for choosing diplomacy for Russia-Georgia war? Has he betrayed Georgia for not protecting and not involving militarily? Media said so... http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/blog/2008/08/11/BL2008081101093.html?hpid=opinionsbox1

Why are Russia and Georgia fighting each other and how does that impact the United States? Why is McCain saying that we support Georgia? Do you think we will send troops to help?

What r some parallels to the circumstances/events that occurred during the Cold War and the Russia-Georgia War? does it relate in any way? is the relationship between the US and Russia alike in any way? just anyway t relates to anything would be helpful. or if theres nothing then can anyone think of a current event that does relate to the Cold War?

What was the reason of conflicta between Russia abd Georgia? Hey! please tell me the reason of conflicts between Russia and Georgia...

should america butt out of the russia/georgia conflict ? do you really want russia advising you on iraq ? the holier than thou attitude must stop , it is making us all sick to our stomachs . chris , i would love to see russia get involved in iraq and afghanistan, then i could understand the U.S.A giving advise all over the place but right now it just comes across as stumbling arrogance .

Do you think President Bush is handling the situation between Russia and Georgia properly? Georgia is our ally btw. President Bush has already expressed his support for Georgia and expected Georgian success. Russian President has already expressed his plans to eradicate Georgia and knows that he can level Georgia in a few days/weeks. This is why it makes no sense to "SIDE" with "good or evil".... FYI: Putin is not the current President of Russia. Dmitry Medvedev was inaugurated a couple of months ago.

Sky News coverage of the Russia / Georgia conflict. Anyone else find it sensationlist to say the least? I notice that they are broadcasting a lot of comments coming out of the White house, totally out of context and over dramatising them.

Why does Pat Buchanon think the Georgia-Russia incident was set up to help McCain get elected? And why did McCain visit Georgia so frequently as U.S. Senator of Arizona? Whatz up with that? What is Georgia to him? What about visiting New Zealand, Austrailia, and, especially, China where the WalMart stuff and the loans come from? We want this Georgia connection explained.

What does Grandma Obama think we should do about the Russia/Georgia conflict? Maybe Michele has the answer? Do we have to keep all the issues Obama could face as president within his pay grade?

What exactly is happening between russia and georgia? Im sorry. Im a little behind and confused. Why are russia and georgia fighting?

What caused this recent flair up between Russia and Georgia? What were the circumstances that lead to Russia attacking Georgia?

How did the Russia-Georgia crisis start, and is it going to escalate into a second cold war?