Georgia conflict

This article came from MSNBC.....read and then read some of the comments...sad...


Georgia conflict has an effectAlso working against McCain is the conflict in the former Soviet republic of Georgia. The U.S. and Russia have supported opposite sides, with the U.S. voicing strong support for Georgia and Russia backing South Ossetia and Abkhazia, two separatist regions on Georgian territory.
In many ways the Georgia War was fought on the airwaves and the television screens as much as it was on the ground, and Russians’ response to the candidates tend to follow what they heard in the Russian media.
And while both candidates were critical of Russia’s military actions on Georgian soil beyond the separatist areas, many Muscovites I spoke with quoted McCain’s statement at a campaign stop in York, Pa., when he declared that "We [Americans] are all Georgians," as one reason for their leaning toward Obama. "In both cases, it will be very hard relations between United States and Russia," said Anton Lopatin, 23, taking a lunch break on the Arbat from his job in financial services.
Many Russians agree with him. Less than a fifth of Russians respondents to the recent poll described U.S. relations as "friendly," "neighborly" or "calm."
Opposite sidesOverall, the saber-rattling over Georgia has sparked a greater interest in U.S. politics and how it can affect Russia.
In the poll, 47 percent of respondent said they "closely" or "somewhat" follow the U.S. elections, up from 36 percent just two months earlier.
"America, it’s the biggest country," said Natalia Golubeva, a 26-year-old who works in financial services, "so we are also interested in the policy … of your country."


That shows that we need to have McCain in the office. They want Obama so they can walk over him!!
Dave in Illinois (Sent Thursday, September 18, 2008 9:18 AM)

If Russia is headed back to true socialism, why wouldn't the Russians like Obama??? Peas in a pod!
Andrew Ritch (Sent Thursday, September 18, 2008 9:34 AM)

What? No comments from Obama lovers? Don't you all want to be "one" with Russia, Venezuela, China, Iran, Cuba, North Korea, et. al? Obama is just the kind of pushover the rest of the world wants. He's just the weak link socialist and communist world leaders want to bring America into their fold. And Obama is just the person to do it. How naive Obama supporters are.
Philip, Tucson, AZ

This is another excellent reason to vote for McCain. Even the Russian people know that the inexperienced Obama would be a push-over and that McCain will work hard to defend America's rights and freedoms.
DL
...."I’m against that one – the aggressive one – I'm for Obama," said Valentina Savina, a lottery ticket seller..." WOW, that's funny! lets really look at what he's saying, I want the one we (Russia) can shove around if need be. Russia has a long long history of nation grabbing, and a renewed, fervent nationalism. Obama's dopey pro-marxist foreign policy ideas would allow mother Russia to flex her muscles MORE FREELY - Georgia is just the first step, Poland, Ukraine and the Baltic States are watching what happens in the Caucasus. Sadly, many Americans are more concerned with Obama's tailored suits and vapid speeches, rather than the solid posture of a seasoned statesman like John McCain. OF COURSE the Russians want Obama! Much like a burgler would rather rob a house guarded by a daschund instead of a dobermann.
MSgt G

My Comment-it didn't post yet though.
To all of you who think we will be safer with Mccain rather than Obama:
Do you people really thing that the Russians polled by the question on who they'd prefer as the next U.S. president are trying a Jedi mind trick or some sort of reverse Psychology? Get real!! They want Obama for the same reason all American's should want Obama, to avoid a war that can be averted. If McCain were to become president, he might start a war that he is too old to see the conclusion of. You are all talking about keeping America safe, but none of you are talking about why in the heck are we even getting behind Georgia in the first place? Typical Republicans. You go off half cocked, and the U.S. citizens pay the price. Over 4,000 troops dead in Iraq. Was that for America's freedom? For the last 8 years the Republican Party has eroded our Foriegn relationships and our economy,and you expect any American with half a brain to vote you guys in for another 4 years! McCain has lied about everything except his name! He's a shifty, untrustworthy, dishonorable, fraud! This is not the man i would trust to walk my dog let alone keep the U.S. out of another war.