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McCain/Georgia and Double Standards
Aug 14, 2008 | 1:21 AM
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Yesterday when speaking to reporters about the Russia/Georgia situation McCain said "in the 21st century nations don't invade other nations." Although many believe he didn't mean anything by the comment, it could have diplomatic ripples. But for many that believe the U.S. is becoming increasingly arrogant in the grand scheme of things, especially while occupying two foreign nations, the comments don't do much to change the negative perception. He also said "this isn't a time for partisanship and sniping between campaigns. This is about hundreds of thousands of individuals whose lives are being taken..." I guess he didn't take into consideration the death toll to Iraqi civilians which passed the one million mark in September of last year.

Russia is beginning to challenge U.S. authority worldwide, noting the increasing double standard image. In a Security Council meeting Aug. 10th, it was pointed out that "regime change" instead of "invasion" was another U.S. double standard that Russia did not use. Yet the U.S. accuses Russia of something it does on a regular basis. "Regime change" is a very well known part of U.S. foreign policy. It has been used from Latin America, to Iraq and Afghanistan and if they can, Iran. Russian politics, on the other hand are much tougher.

The more the U.S. ignores it's own advice, the more it undermines it's global authority which has been growing since the end of World War II. The fact is that the U.S. ignores the role of international organizations and pursues a systemic double standard set of policies in areas like human rights and democracy. We, therefore should not be preaching to Russia or China for committing the same offenses.

Considering all of America's difficulties in the Middle East, the alienation of Moscow will only heighten tensions between our two countries. The U.S. is no longer the most effective nation when it comes to interfering, influencing and resolving conflicts among nations. Let's hope we learn a lesson from the Georgia/Russia conflict. Let's also hope that history doesn't show that it was the pre-cursor to tensions building to World War III.
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plzgetreal read my blog
Aug 14, 2008 | 9:13 PM

The most frightening thing is that most of the folks that frequent this site are going to vote for this idiot.

Let's see, I know that Pakistani / Iraqi border is around here somewhere.....
truth1 read my blog
Aug 15, 2008 | 9:43 AM

Most who post here have a understanding of History. Then we get the idiots who shoot from the lip.
gjflash read my blog view my photos
Aug 15, 2008 | 9:52 AM

Speaking of idiots, how 'bout that B. Hussein fella that wants to be President of these "57 United States"? I can see mispeaking about one border half a world away, but 57 states? GET REAL.

I observed that the Nation of Islam (the one that wants to murder us all in cold blood) has 57 states, getreal. Freudian slip? Sign of things to come? The most frightening thing is that there are liberal morons out there who are actually going to vote for that idiot.

jteam, if you think that you're comparing apples to apples when you compare Iraq to Russia, you're a bigger idiot than the typical liberal. Get some facts.
jteamaz read my blog
Aug 16, 2008 | 12:10 AM

This post wasn't about McCain, I was quick to point out that he wasn't being criticized for what he said, it's the general attitude I'm trying to point out. We're so busy pointing fingers at everyone else that we seem to overlook our own "indiscretions" while our own system is corrupt and broken.

If in fact you choose to disagree, then that's fine. If in fact I were to disagree with you I would not resort to calling you an idiot, no matter how "off the wall" you may seem. Name calling is the lowest form of disagreement. I've read both of your blogs before and I agree with some, some I don't. I'm only asking you reciprocate the same respect.....
jteamaz read my blog
Aug 16, 2008 | 1:05 AM

giflash, there is a good article online that talks about the differences as well the many similarities on Georgia and Iraq. Here's the link:

http://newstream.wordpress.com/2008/08/13/georgia-russi
as-iraq/

There's lots of facts to support both sides. It makes for good dialogue.
gjflash read my blog view my photos
Aug 16, 2008 | 5:44 PM

You're correct, jteam, my apologies. My remarks were actually directed towards getreal. Please note that the idiot statement was an "if/then" thing, not a direct insult.

I'm all for good dialogue. Can we start with this one:

"I guess he didn't take into consideration the death toll to Iraqi civilians which passed the one million mark in September of last year."

What did the question have to do with Iraq?

Are the civilian deaths somehow McCain's fault (at least in part) because he voted for the war?

Should McCain refuse to answer any questions regarding military action from now on, because he doesn't want to cut and run from Iraq?

Respectfully,
Flash
marilyn37 read my blog view my photos
Aug 16, 2008 | 10:08 PM

MCCAIN WAS SUPER TONIGHT AT THE SADDLEBACK FORUM AND OBAMA FUDDLED AND FUDDLED WITH HIS UH ER US ANSWERS

MCCAIN WAS FUNNY, QUICK WITTED AND GAVE GREAT RESPONSES TO ALL. HIT EVERYTHING OUT OF THE BALL PARK....
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Not much to say actually. Just a normal kinda guy. I drive a truck delivering groceries for a major food chain here in the valley. Try to keep educated on local and national events especially those concerning corruption and moral ineptitude by our "elected officials." Very much for protecting our freedoms and rights, always open to new ideas and discussions. I don't identify as Democrat or Republican, and don't like to be labeled as liberal or conservative. Just try to stay responsible and informed as possible.

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