Comments on: Europe In The Light of Resurgent Russia http://www.abytheliberal.com/world-politics/europe-in-the-light-of-resurgent-russia The Internationalist Mon, 08 Sep 2008 02:09:52 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.1.3 By: Cov http://www.abytheliberal.com/world-politics/europe-in-the-light-of-resurgent-russia#comment-7367 Cov Fri, 09 May 2008 08:09:40 +0000 http://www.abytheliberal.com/world-politics/europe-in-the-light-of-resurgent-russia#comment-7367 As an American I support whatever works for Russia. I won't support democracy for Russia if it causes corruption and people to suffer. As an American I support whatever works for Russia. I won’t support democracy for Russia if it causes corruption and people to suffer.

]]> By: Cov http://www.abytheliberal.com/world-politics/europe-in-the-light-of-resurgent-russia#comment-7369 Cov Fri, 09 May 2008 08:17:54 +0000 http://www.abytheliberal.com/world-politics/europe-in-the-light-of-resurgent-russia#comment-7369 America has a democracy, but it kills people all around the world. China and Russia don't have democracy, but they don't have any war...So, answer yourself what is better for the world? America has a democracy, but it kills people all around the world. China and Russia don’t have democracy, but they don’t have any war…So, answer yourself what is better for the world?

]]> By: Sophocles_V http://www.abytheliberal.com/world-politics/europe-in-the-light-of-resurgent-russia#comment-13370 Sophocles_V Sat, 09 Aug 2008 05:15:09 +0000 http://www.abytheliberal.com/world-politics/europe-in-the-light-of-resurgent-russia#comment-13370 I would like to see how the conflict in Ossetia will play out... I don't think that Russia will come out of this stronger. I believe that neither the E.U. nor the U.S. will just let Ossetia break away from Georgia and join Russia, especially seeing how the Russians treated their own separatists in Chechnya. The outcome of Ossetia will define Russia's true power projection for the next decade, at least. I think that this attempted annexation of another countries territory will scare Europe and America enough to take a very tough stance towards Russia with possible economic implications on both sides. I also believe that this action will only encourage the post communist bloc countries to further their relations with the west and foment more rebellion among Russia's own separatist groups. I would like to see how the conflict in Ossetia will play out…

I don’t think that Russia will come out of this stronger. I believe that neither the E.U. nor the U.S. will just let Ossetia break away from Georgia and join Russia, especially seeing how the Russians treated their own separatists in Chechnya.

The outcome of Ossetia will define Russia’s true power projection for the next decade, at least. I think that this attempted annexation of another countries territory will scare Europe and America enough to take a very tough stance towards Russia with possible economic implications on both sides. I also believe that this action will only encourage the post communist bloc countries to further their relations with the west and foment more rebellion among Russia’s own separatist groups.

]]> By: G.Vinod http://www.abytheliberal.com/world-politics/europe-in-the-light-of-resurgent-russia#comment-13451 G.Vinod Wed, 13 Aug 2008 10:59:33 +0000 http://www.abytheliberal.com/world-politics/europe-in-the-light-of-resurgent-russia#comment-13451 The conflict in Ossetia was started by the Georgian Government and the Russians are not to be blamed for it. Many civilians and 20 Russian peace keepers were killed by the Georgian army. Though the Russians crushed the Georgian army (trained vigouresly by the U.S West and Israel) the did not attempt to annex the breakway republics of Georgia. The U.S has again created a cold war type situation by supporting the Georgian aggression and condemning the Russian military response. The conflict in Ossetia was started by the Georgian Government and the Russians are not
to be blamed for it. Many civilians and 20 Russian peace keepers were killed by the Georgian
army. Though the Russians crushed the Georgian army (trained vigouresly by the U.S
West and Israel) the did not attempt to annex the breakway republics of Georgia. The U.S has
again created a cold war type situation by supporting the Georgian aggression and condemning
the Russian military response.

]]> By: nate http://www.abytheliberal.com/world-politics/europe-in-the-light-of-resurgent-russia#comment-13480 nate Thu, 14 Aug 2008 23:24:08 +0000 http://www.abytheliberal.com/world-politics/europe-in-the-light-of-resurgent-russia#comment-13480 china kills people russia is cool but somewhat evil us is ressposible for iraq war and is somewhat evil sounding and every country starts wars and kills people china kills people russia is cool but somewhat evil us is ressposible for iraq war and is somewhat evil sounding and every country starts wars and kills people

]]> By: Internationalist http://www.abytheliberal.com/world-politics/europe-in-the-light-of-resurgent-russia#comment-13490 Internationalist Fri, 15 Aug 2008 07:42:51 +0000 http://www.abytheliberal.com/world-politics/europe-in-the-light-of-resurgent-russia#comment-13490 To highlight a set of scenarios, I noted that the U.S. did not condemn the Georgian invasion, nor did it suggest that they should withdraw. Instead, by stating that the U.S. supports "territorial integrity" and "sovereignty" of Georgia, it implicitly told the Russians to back off, since the two provinces are recognized internationally as part of Georgia. That's problematic. I doubt that Georgia would have the courage to engage militarily if it did not have NATO's encouragement, in particular of the United States. It's also plausible that the U.S. was testing the waters on a resurgent Russia, seeing how far it could be pushed without consequences of any significance. An assertive Russia would indeed be a counterforce to the U.S., and those who have grown used to "yes, sir" would, I imagine, have a fit with accommodations on unfavorable terms. The U.S. needs Russia. The E.U. definitely needs Russia. The symbolic retaliation, therefore, would merely be a step of assuring themselves (U.S. and E.U.) that they were still important players. In the case of the U.S., which isn't accustomed to not doing anything, I can see why these irrelevant steps (such as expelling Moscow from G8, canceling NATO-Russo military exercises) would be necessary... It's not smart to corner the Bear. When it lashes out, it ain't pretty... To highlight a set of scenarios, I noted that the U.S. did not condemn the Georgian invasion, nor did it suggest that they should withdraw. Instead, by stating that the U.S. supports “territorial integrity” and “sovereignty” of Georgia, it implicitly told the Russians to back off, since the two provinces are recognized internationally as part of Georgia. That’s problematic. I doubt that Georgia would have the courage to engage militarily if it did not have NATO’s encouragement, in particular of the United States. It’s also plausible that the U.S. was testing the waters on a resurgent Russia, seeing how far it could be pushed without consequences of any significance. An assertive Russia would indeed be a counterforce to the U.S., and those who have grown used to “yes, sir” would, I imagine, have a fit with accommodations on unfavorable terms. The U.S. needs Russia. The E.U. definitely needs Russia. The symbolic retaliation, therefore, would merely be a step of assuring themselves (U.S. and E.U.) that they were still important players. In the case of the U.S., which isn’t accustomed to not doing anything, I can see why these irrelevant steps (such as expelling Moscow from G8, canceling NATO-Russo military exercises) would be necessary…
It’s not smart to corner the Bear. When it lashes out, it ain’t pretty…

]]> By: Eugenu http://www.abytheliberal.com/world-politics/europe-in-the-light-of-resurgent-russia#comment-13516 Eugenu Sat, 16 Aug 2008 14:39:55 +0000 http://www.abytheliberal.com/world-politics/europe-in-the-light-of-resurgent-russia#comment-13516 Once again I've made sure that the West uses double standarts and their massmedia can't be believed. Look here. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DTorXbca6v0&featu They were simply interrupted when they started to tell their point of view,different from the goverment's propoganda. It's really sad,that people are brainwashed ( Once again I’ve made sure that the West uses double standarts and their massmedia can’t be believed.
Look here.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DTorXbca6v0&featu
They were simply interrupted when they started to tell their point of view,different from the goverment’s propoganda.
It’s really sad,that people are brainwashed (

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