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Russia: Georgia can 'forget' regaining provinces
News Type: Event — Seeded on Thu Aug 14, 2008 9:26 PM EDT
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The Georgian ambassador to the United States, H.E. Vasil Sikharulidze, said Russia was employing "scorched-earth" tactics — destroying Georgian commercial and military infrastructure and burning down religious sites beyond the conflict area of South Ossetia.
"What defenses does Georgia have? Because of the cease-fire agreement, which Russia has not honored, Georgian troops are being moved to organize a defensive line 10 kilometers (six miles) away from Tbilisi," he said.
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{"commentId":2458911,"authorDomain":"thedoctori"}
Seems there are enough independent reports of Russia using "scorched earth" military tactics against the tiny nation of Georgia to believe it. It wouldn't be a surprise, as the Russia military has been using brutal tactics in Chechnya for years, like "indiscriminate, disproportionate bombardment" and torture.
But this is par for the course for Russia, who illegally and brutally occupied ethnically distinct nations like Armenia, Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia for half a century. Moscow even erased these nations from maps, and got Western cartographers to follow along without question?!?!?!? Isn't that special?
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- 5 votes
#1 - Thu Aug 14, 2008 9:44 PM EDT{"commentId":2459338,"authorDomain":"backroadsbubba"}
What religious sites? Any idea?
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- 2 votes
#2 - Thu Aug 14, 2008 10:42 PM EDT{"commentId":2463626,"authorDomain":"thedoctori"}
I've been looking around, and all I can find is "religious sites." There have been a lot of heated diplomatic statements flying around, but it wouldn't surprise me if the Russians knocked a couple of churches over -- it's "scorched earth," remember?
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- 3 votes
{"commentId":2469705,"authorDomain":"backroadsbubba"}
I think we're going to see more of this with other former satellites, and more half-hearted protests from the West. One day, perhaps, it will be too late for Europe. I doubt the Euros have the stomach to stand for anything. Perhaps Sarkozy, perhaps not.
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{"commentId":2469820,"authorDomain":"kpr37"}
doctory in the Moscow times I read (Igor Sechin Arctic Conqueror)on my page
What it says is Russia has claimed the oil fields of the Beaufort sea and Arctic Ocean.I don't read that paper at all I just went there yesterday looking for info on Georgia do you think Canada and America just might dispute that claim. is this important info they just tried to get buy while we look away
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- 1 vote
{"commentId":2474962,"authorDomain":"ezeques"}
{"commentId":2483139,"authorDomain":"backroadsbubba"}
I heard a report on NPR this afternoon that despite Russia's agreement to pull out, massive amounts of armor are moving in.
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- 1 vote
#4 - Sun Aug 17, 2008 7:14 PM EDT{"commentId":2483316,"authorDomain":"thedoctori"}
The Soviet Russian propaganda machine churned out lies for 70 years (remember Orwell's Ministry of Truth?). You don't think they're going to start telling the truth now?
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- 3 votes
{"commentId":2483360,"authorDomain":"backroadsbubba"}
No, I think something truly bad has been launched, and with little concern about the consequences. Much wringing of the hands awaits those who rely on the Russian pipeline.
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- 1 vote
{"commentId":2483747,"authorDomain":"thedoctori"}
Much wringing of the hands awaits those who rely on the Russian pipeline.
I've got no sympathy for these Putin's-ass-kissers, like German Chancellor Angela Merkel, who'd sell their first born for a barrel of cheap oil.
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- 2 votes
{"commentId":2483801,"authorDomain":"ezeques"}
{"commentId":2483822,"authorDomain":"thedoctori"}
I won't. I'm riding the bus, walking, taking the train, working from home, recycling, using passive solar, and encouraging others to do so also.
Chavez, Putin, and the House of Saud can shove their oil where the sun don't shine.
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- 3 votes
{"commentId":2484031,"authorDomain":"backroadsbubba"}
I thought Merkel has insisted Putin withdraw immediately.
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- 1 vote
{"commentId":2484134,"authorDomain":"thedoctori"}
Well, Russia's invasion must've changed her mind, because previously, she said "neither Ukraine nor Georgia is stable enough to enter" NATO.
I'm frankly surprised she changed her tune so fast.
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- 1 vote
{"commentId":2484141,"authorDomain":"thedoctori"}
Sorry, ezeques, but I had to moderate my column according to the Newsvine CoH, and delete your comment (#5 Sun Aug 17, 2008 8:59 PM EDT).
You are welcome to post comments, but please, no bigotry and no sexual innuendos.
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- 1 vote
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