Russia and Georgia at WAR!!! who's side are you on???

[WolfeDreamer531]

Reportedly, Russia sent columns of tanks and bombed bases in Dzhava, Georgia after Georgia launched a major military offensive to retake the breakaway South Ossetia this morning. Hundreds of civilians were killed. Here's the link for more information on the war.

[Original Poster]

I hope the Russians don't take Atlanta. Sorry, bad joke.

[ChrissyMaria]

The red storm is once again rising, The new Soviet union is here soon... dun dun dun! Anyone read about that potential new cuban missle crisis? As we know, bush wants to put a missle defense system in the czech republic, and russia says the moment those missiles are installed we will send planes to cuba with nuclear missles. /me ducks and covers under desk

[drewmandan]

I think the world needs a good nuclear war. And here's why: 1) it would reduce population to more managable levels 2) it would finally convince most humans that government really is a bad thing afterall 3) we would be able to test the nuclear winter hypothesis 4) it would increase private funding in cancer research 5) it would put a stop to global warming 6) mushroom clouds are pretty 7) it would inspire Hollywood for the next hundred years

[ChrissyMaria]

I sure hope thats satire.

[drewmandan]

I sure hope thats satire. Some of it is and some of it isn't. The fun part is figuring out which is which!

[Patrick]

The beginning of World War 3. FINALLY!

[wa'el]

russians are assholes ...

[drewmandan]

The beginning of World War 3. FINALLY! They've only been hyping this thing for 60 years. It's about goddamn time. It was starting to feel like World War Forever.

[harvey123456]

russians are assholes ... I could not have put it better myself.

[Siиdяed]

Interesting fact, but when World War I started they said exactly the same thing in the newspapers. Austro-Hungary and Serbia at WAR!!! who's side are you on??? Unbelievable but true. And not at all demeaning to the people that lost their lives in the conflict.

[dragonoverlord]

Before this blows out of proportion. Dont believe everything the mass media says which is biased against russia in general. Here are some facts:South ossetia and Abkhazia was not part of Georgia before Stalin annexed the region.Georgia claimed the territories as their own, against the will of the locals and Russia of course.NATO in a bid to piss russia off and get Georgia on good terms, recognized it as georgian territory when it never actually was in reality.Most citizen in those regions are Ethnic Russians or have russian citizenship and are close to Russia in general. Georgian troops allegedly have slaughtered many of them. Apparently like 90% of South Ossetia (The territory in question) are Pro-Russian. LOL Georgia is fighting an uphill battle, the people of the territory in question are against remaining with Georgia and even now Ossetians are taking arms against the Georgian army or so i have heard. Rumours of Georgian Ethnic cleansing are abound too.When Russia's 58th Army arrives Georgia will be history.I hope Russia makes an example of Georgia so that Azerbaijan will think twice before letting the Americans use their territory as a launching pad to engage in agression with its neighbours (Iran specifically)

[Original Poster]

Ossetia would be a cool name for a newly founded sovereign state. Of course no one would ever want to visit because it's between Georgia and Russia.

[dragonoverlord]

By the way how did this happen? I heard Russia had some Warplanes in Georgian Airspace and Georgia launched a Missle Attack on them. If that's true then i have no doubt the US put Georgia up to it(America has been training Georgias military and been involved with them).Im a bit foggy on the details but i think Russia legally can use Georgian Airspace like the American use European Airspace on their air bases in Europe. The Russians have some sort of Peacekeeping force from the 90's over there.

[WolfeDreamer531]

Yeah I really dont think Georgia stands a chance. I know they say size doesnt matter and all... but damn, you can fit at least a thousand Georgias into Russia, I mean Russia can literally swollow them whole!!! But I do know that we (the US) have a base (AF, I think) located in Georgia somewhere... soo that cant be good. The beginning of World War 3. FINALLY! They've only been hyping this thing for 60 years. It's about goddamn time. It was starting to feel like World War Forever. I know right! Im not gonna be satisfied until this planet is covered in nukes and we have all types of weaponized small pox and ebola viruses floating around!!! lol, j/k

[Siиdяed]

Most of Russia is desolate wastelands. The rest is St Petersburg.

[Harrycombs]

I hate war, and this is terrible. But Georgia is clearly at fault for attacking South Ossetia first, giving Russia a reason to attack. I doubt the reason Russia is involved though is to protect their people in South Ossetia, I think its just an excuse so they can gain control of the oil pipeline that goes through Georgia and to increase their influence. Georgia thinks they can regain their lost territory because they will be backed by Nato, and they hope that Russia will back down, but I think Russia will keep fighting. So in the end, their both at fault. The people in Russia and Georgia should revolt against their imperialist governments.

[Taosaur]

russians are assholes ... Hmmm...it's hard for me to agree with this, seeing as every person I've met who was actually from Russia or a former Soviet republic was a smart, hawt female pursuing an advanced degree in a helping profession. Granted, these are people who left.

[Minervas Phoenix]

Georgia and Russia sitting in a tree. Georgia and Russia turning on Cheney.

[Nanten]

Neither side is right. Putin and his puppet Medvedev just want more territory (or possibly just friendly territory, although I doubt it) in the region, and they are willing to wage war against a far smaller, far weaker nation in order to get it. Georgia is trying to prevent South Ossetia's secession, despite the will of most of its people to leave. The same thing happened with the western region of Abkhazia, which Georgia still doesn't recognize as independent, even though it is basically autonomous. Georgia has also been shelling the South Ossetian capital, Tshkinvali, causing many civilian casualties. This war is going to be terrible for all parties involved.

[Half/Dreaming]

Funny how the UN hasn't done shit. Typical for all the spectator-nations in the UN. Doesn't the UN exist to stop shit like this? I forsee words and no action.

[Mes Tarrant]

Well I'm Russian and I'm really disappointed in this. Bunch of uncivilized losers. Hmmm...it's hard for me to agree with this, seeing as every person I've met who was actually from Russia or a former Soviet republic was a smart, hawt female pursuing an advanced degree in a helping profession. Granted, these are people who left. Lol! I love you. I also left.. but not of my own accord.

[shark!]

Funny how the UN hasn't done shit. Typical for all the spectator-nations in the UN. Doesn't the UN exist to stop shit like this? I forsee words and no action. haha when i was away I forgot how stupid you are

[Half/Dreaming]

haha when i was away I forgot how stupid you are haha when you were away I forgot how stupid I am too. Thank you for donating your expert opinions. I really need a punk ass 16 year old like yourself to square my life away. Is there any way you could mail me some of your wisdom? Perhaps send it in a package? Well, scratch that. Your wisdom is too large to fit in any box made by humans. You now, you being alive so long and such. I mean, is there any way we can have a private conversation somewhere where you can fill me in on the truth? You could perhaps fill me in on the purpose of life? Maybe we could go out for cotton candy and you can point out things in my life that are cheap? I would be honored dude. It would be so fucking awesome dude! I could fill you in on the not-so-important parts of life, such as what it feels to have hair on your chest. Or maybe what its like to be out of mommy and daddy's home. I could give you the 101 on that thing called a "job", which is apparently a way to get that green paper shit that mommy would normally give you to purchase items, such as that food and other things you don't have to worry about. I could teach you how to survive a stubbed toe without putting Neosporin on it. I could wean you off the bottle and teach you how to tie your shoes. And, I shit you not bro, FEMALES DONT HAVE COOTIES!!! I know dude! I never would have thought that girls were OK to hang out with when I was your age. On a more serious note, this conflict has been brewing for a long time. Yes, it sucks that civilians die, but what is being done about it?

[DNK]

Minerva, that was the best post of the week. I'm going to have nightmares probably, but it was amazing still. <3 C-SPAN cameramen.