Shalom,

That letter was definitely in the making. The writer must have a great sense of humour as no American can be that dumb. Or can they? Some of the responses on the website indicate a lack of understanding about the region. Russia did not invade Georgia for the sake of shoring up a failing economy. South Ossetia comprises mainly Orthodox Christians under persecution by the Georgian government. It is the reverse of Bosnia, which was also another grossly misunderstood situation and a proving ground for American weapons and NATO military power. The political demonisation of the invasion by Russia to save the inhabitants there is to cloud the USA's intentions to keep territories open for access to certain oilfields. Nothing more than that. It is not very important at this time so that is why Rice could only console Tsakashvili for getting smacked for having treaded on the toes of Russia. The fact is, the Georgian government started the war against its own citizens! Now, should Russia have waited for the Western world to act while their relatives get slaughtered on its borders? There were floods of refugees crossing into Russia from its' southern neighbour because of the civil war and Russia did not want to wait and see another religious war flare up before inviting the West to destroy it further with their political correctness and inane measures.