HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania (CNN) – John McCain is turning up the heat on Moscow, and accusing Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin of wanting to “restore the old Russian empire.”
McCain’s comments came in an interview with Harrisburg public radio WITF, in which he hammered Putin for continuing to wield power since leaving the presidency behind earlier this year and installing his hand-picked successor, Dmitry Medvedev.
Watch: McCain says 'we are all Georgians'
“I don’t think there’s any doubt who is still by far the most powerful and influential person in Russia,” McCain said, arguing that Putin’s “personal control” of the military “indicates his position of power.”
“Of course we have to deal with Russia and we deal with Putin,” McCain said. “But it has to be on a very realistic basis. And not one that there’s any illusions about his ambitions.”
Watch: McCain condemns Russia
He then accused Putin of wanting to restore Russia to the days of czardom, when a monarchy exerted broad control over parts of Asia and eastern Europe.
“I think it’s very clear that Russian ambitions are to restore the old Russian Empire,” he said. “Not the Soviet Union, but the Russian Empire.”
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Tell McOld just say he wants a war.... this is the war they said they needed to win...
we put up with this crap – I quess if one politican is serving your need you could give a dam about others
War-Monger McCain is at it again!
Obama 08'
I find it telling that McCain is using this opportunity to warn of the dangers of Russian imperialism while Obama vacations in Hawaii.
Obama is the poster child of a "Not Ready for Prime Time" leader.
Geez, McWarmonger. What the he– are you trying to do? Start world war three?
You have no diplomacy, no sense !!!!!!
Shut up !!!!!!! You are NOT the president. You are an elitist presumptuous old demented fool. Get off the stage.
HERE IS RUSSIA’s RESPONSE TO McCAIN :
So McCain, let’s get this straight (talk), we shouldn’t have voted for and entered into an unwarranted war but it was ok that you and Bush did?
Lord have mercy! THE OLD RUSSIAN EMPIRE??????? THE CZARS?
Or Lenin???????? RIDICULOUS!
This shows how McCain is our past, and Sen. Obama our future. Let's move on, America!
Really, the Bush/Cheney/McCain people, DO NOT have a leg to stand on! They have lost all power to influence and lost the MORAL HIGH-GROUND WHEN .........WE.......INVADED.........A SOVEREIGN NATION......... IRAQ!
How does Mccain know Putin ambitions to restore the old Russian Empire, I tell you this guy is a warmonger God forbid he is elected president he will wadge a war with any country he does not like. I hope any pray that will never happen. My advice to my fellow Americans is vote democrat vote for Obama time for change.
McCain Is absolutly right.. We need to beware of Russia. I agree with
McCain they are not to be trusted.
gotta call them out early and call them out hard.
Sounds like John McWar is looking for opportunities!
How many wars will this man start? What will satisfy his bloodlust? He wants 100 years in Iraq, can't wait to invade Iran and now wants Russia as well.
As someone with roots from this region of the world, who escaped this tyranny, I applaud Mr. McCain for his analysis and approach.
The West has remained quiet and turned its head the other way time after time, despite seeing Mr. Putin lead this country to its old anarchical ways.
Lets not forget the Russians are diametrically opposed to everything we stand for, and have no qualms of supporting our enemies materially including conducting operations in our own soil.
We support the people of Russia, but not its government nor Mr. Putin.
Next Obama will be saying that Putin wants to restore the old Russia Empire. Let's get our own oil and bring back our empire. Oh I forgot, Nancy won't let us vote while she is enjoying her 5 week vacation. Talk about out of touch......
The cold war never ended...the Russians just put a different 'face' on it.
America is slowly being destroyed from within. Obama will surely speed this up!!!
Johnny Mac wants to play Bolshevik to Putins Mongol hoard. Go for it Mac, and don't come back.
"the old Russian empire"...and mccain's thinking, 'finally, an event from MY generation that i can actually remember, those czars were real bad guys...'
mccain is just slobbering with excitement over the possibility of more war, and doing whatever he can to keep it fueled. dont buy their "john mccain is good on foreign policy" line of BS, folks, this guy would get us into serious trouble all over the world.
and voting him in shows the world something, not just that we are a TOTALLY STUPID country, but that we want this war-mongering creep to represent us in worldwide matters-a guy who doesnt even know the BORDERS of the countries in the middle east, i mean come on, people, THAT IS INEXCUSABLE!!!
John McCain is delusional! He needs to be put in a home.
I bet you McCain can't wait for another War! He wants to put his finger on the button soooo bad!
Forget healthcare! Forget the economy! Forget America – the real John McCain!
Well, Bush is trying to install his hand-picked successor, McCain.
Liars at work again: McLiar and company.
While the administration yesterday recalled the days of Soviet empire, the Russians suggested that invaders and occupiers of Iraq lacked the moral authority to offer criticism. In remarks broadcast on state television, Putin, now Russia's premier, decried Western "cynicism" for defending what he said was Georgian aggression against separatist enclaves in South Ossetia and Abkhazia. "They, of course, had to hang Saddam Hussein for destroying several Shiite villages," he said of the United States.
Judgement you can believe in.
Wow thats not looking for a war...I hope his voters are willing to volunteer.
I agree after this Georgian invasion it seems Putin is pulling the strings again behind the scenes.
All you silly america should be quite bcuz you nation nolonger has the moral justification to tell other nation what to do in time like this.You destroyed Iraq,devided Sebia and recognise a part of it as independent nation.What do you expect of other nations?
this guys makes his conclusions way too fast... "pressing the red button" 2 mins later, oh wait I was wrong
Yay – more fear and war!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Here come the Obamabots yelling "McWar", etc. instead of asking themselves if he might just be right. Will they bother to think about what Putin did in the last election in Russia? No, they will just make hateful remarks about McCains age and his military record.
Bomb Iran! Bomb Russia! 100 years in both!
We won't let the Russians take over the world, by beating them to it like we did in Iraq and Afghanistan! So now the US, which is "occupying" Iraq is telling other countries where they can and can't go?
Obama better huddle up with his advisers immediately to get his position straight and come out with a statement....I can hear it now, "My opponent thinks Putin is trying to bring back the old Empire, but I think we just need to inflate the tires on the tank. Uh, uh, uh, I mean tighten up the tracks on the tank, yeah!"
ahhh, fear mongering yet again. LOVE IT!!!!! Same old GAME!!
Let McCain beat the drums of the "cold" war with inflammatory talk about old Russian empires. The tougher McCain gets with Russia the more afraid America will become of what McCain would do as President.
In other words, let McCain implode.
i'm starting to think Bush is smarter.... GOOD LORD HELP US ALL!!!
Sen.McCain is just warming up for WW3 don't worry Americans when he is president we shall bomb, bomb,bomb Russia to Kingdom come!!!!!
Vote Obama '08 end this madness!!!!
you are not the president, old man. why are you dictating policies to the russian prime minister?
this guy loves war so much he just can't wait til november, he must insult the russian government as soon as possible so the world can fall into WWIII ASAP!
what a foolish old man.
I have to agree with McCain on this one, I wouldn't trust Putin or Medvedev at all.
Obama Richardson 2008
and we really want to consider letting this guy in the White House???? great form of diplomatic posture–yes we need to be tough but hey maybe we could be more so but HEY WE"RE IN IRAQ!!!!!! where we shouldnt bed and hey they want us out and he wants to stay! CANT ELECT THIS OLD SHORTSIGHTED MAN!!!!!
The old Russian empire?...czardom?? OMG, McCain's off his meds...again!!
Shortly after former President Ronald Reagan announced he had Alzheimer's Disease, McCain told this joke at a GOP Fundraiser:
“Do you know the best thing about having Alzheimer's?
You get to hide your own Easter eggs.”
Whatever grandpa...
John McSame call your buddy George Dubya off touching athletes behind in Beijing and you guys can go "nuke" Russia!
I would be interested in leaning what McCain’s position has been for the last 30 years on Russia. This problem in Georgia did not just happen over night, it has been brewing for years. What about needing Russia as an ally against Iran, how does McCain suggest we consulate these two conflicting positions. Also, is out focus in Iraq keeping the US weak and impotent to do anything about Georgia.
True Americans know what is at stake this election that is why 18million HRC supporters are voting for you.
McCain proves his foreign policy experience here in dealing with the Russia/ Georgia problem.
McCain has been right every time on Russia. Right for years.
Obama has been right, well....never.
Smearing the head of a government in order to make yourself sound "tough" is NOT effective governing not is it diplomatic.
Additionally, this is about oil and access to the commodity, not about the old 20th century Soviet Union.
Another week another example of McCain stupidity.
McCain wants to expand the American Empire by sendind your children to foreign wars
It looks to me like BOTH Putin and McCain want to restore the idea of a cold war. McCain cannot survive as a candidate without playing up ideas of fear and threats. He does not operate out of this realm with his idea of foreign relations.
McCain as president = War, War, More War & Extended Recession.
Why didn't Bush say this to Israel when they attacked, and continue to attack palestine: Didn't we attack Iraq?
"Russia has invaded a sovereign neighboring state and threatens a democratic government elected by its people. Such an action is unacceptable in the 21st century," the president said in a televised statement from the White House, calling on Moscow to sign on to the outlines of a cease-fire as the Georgian government has done.
McC – BRING BACK THE COLD WAR!!!
So what can we do about it? We are already $500 billion in debt to the Chinese and all of our traditional allies hate us because of McBush's stupid war in Iraq...This is why you use force as a LAST RESORT because now we have played our cards exposing the neo-cons bluff.
Leaders of Countries who think that average Americans can or will help them because a psuedo-leader goes jet skiing with them need to start taking care of their own messes....Its not that we dont want to help, but we cannot help....We have our own messes to deal with.
I have to agree John, Russia has been, is now, and alwatys will be a World threat, we should have let Patten take care of them when he had the opportunity, just like we did with IRAQ.
McCain is right on the money. Putin is a Russian reactionary with dreams of world dominance. The only thing missing is the communist ideology. Once KGB, always KGB....
Putin respects McCain, but I think he'll see Obama as an example of American hype.
McCain 08
Substance over Hype
hmmm sounds similar to Bush "axis of evil" ranting. more moron ranting to attract similar types of voters. wait for him to start ranting "the scurge the scurge". Name calling one the strongest nations in the world, probably isn't the best first step.
Sure does get votes though. The mindless non educated vote. Too bad dumb votes and smart votes are equal in weight in this country.
Wonder if he can think of a song to fit the US getting involved in this one against Russia, a la' "Bomb Bomb Bomb, Bomb Bomb Iran"?
Glad to know that there is at least one candidate who knows what's going on in Russia.
I don't think Obama could even find Russia on a map, much less give a speech about this new war.
And McCain wants to restore the cold war so he can pretend to be Reagan.
I'm not a fan of McCain, but on this point, I completely agree. Whether it's the NASHI group, or having himself named PM of Belarus – this guy is up to no good.
They'll end up with another Stalin if they aren't careful.
Russia is a "bully nation"!....................... "third world, country"; no less; nothing more!
Yes he does and he will run over anyone that will let him. I will never forget when Bush looked in his eyes kinda like birds of a feather. Both want to take away the freedom of their peoples and give the countrys' wealth to their rich and corrupt buddies.
War Propaganda
Hey, you kids...get off my lawn!!
Just like in the middle east...this is over oil. It's also something that we don't need to be involved in. Let Europe handle this, it's in their backyard and now that the EU is a superpower they should step up to the plate and make a statement.
Yes, Europe can't handle their own issues (bosnia, kosovo...) but if we stayed out of it, they could start to learn the lessons that we have.
Or, we could rekindle the ice of the cold war fires and be at odds with Russia and China.
McCain don't even know what the day of the week this is ,how does he know what the Russian prime minister has in store for Russia. Ameriica has enough problems than to try and second guess Russia.
McCain needs to work on America's vision (which he has none) and mind his own business. All we need is for Russia to come over here and start bombing us
I believe "McWar" sums it up very nicely. Anyone want WWIII? Then vote for McWar.
Talk, talk, talk, what else can the US do? Bush and others like McCain have weakened our military with a war in Iraq that we should not have been involved in. They planned poorly then and now Russia knows we can't do much about their illegal use of force. Talk, talk, talk.
Go get em John, I mean after all our troops are fairly close anyway. WE WILL CONQUER THE WORLD!!! MUAHAHAMUAHAHA
Lookout, Gramps! Commies are under your bed! Yawn, what next, the Yellow Peril of China? This is the kind of 'old' thinking America fears from McCain.
McCain should be applauded for highlighting such an important issue.
On recent remarks from McCain addressing this situation was absolutely horrible, and was obviously not thought out.
McCain is careless and shows lack of good judgement, which is also an obvious trait of his supporters as well.
McCain wouldn't hesitate a second to start War World III, and is not a person who would be able to communicate in a reasonable fashion with any forgeign leader.
McCain just doesn't have what it takes to be president.
I dunno. One might be able to make the argument. But to make it on a chaotic world stage? What does he think Putin is going to do with that particular little accusation? Stop shooting?
This flat out doesn't help. And it's just one more indication that for all the bragging about who has the experience, ad nauseam, we've had enough problems on that same world stage for the last 8 years without an encore.
This coming from a man who has no problem with being in Iraq for 100 years.
Stupid old man go away.
Everyone is always out for themselves. Churchill understood this, even if Chamberlin caused WWII while giving in to Hitler's demands. Strong negotiations and aggressive attempts to keep your friends and foes in check is an important part of the balance of global power. While Obama wants to run around "making friends" he will do exactly as Jimmy Carter did, letting foreign nations walk all over us. McCain is the only man ready to stand toe to toe with our enemies and prevent war by being ready and aggressive.
Oh boy...
Can we PLEASE elect a smart leader this time around, someone with a head on his shoulder's, educated and willing to put a round table togather to discuss the best solution to our problems, not an old fanatic stuck to the old days when communism was a witch hunt...
That happened when the communists lost power in the 90s. This is still a scary threat to our security. And yes, I was a russian analyst in the military for 22 years. That is what I base my statement off of.
Here we go, John McWar is starting up already. Just say no to THE WAR MONGER!
McAncient,
try to set you own house straight before caring about other nations like Georgia or Iraq
John McCain (given his recent attacks, I do not have the respect for him to refer to him by title) is a dangerous man. He wants to provoke a fight with Russia in order to promote fear at home in the hope of making himself look tough and more electable. McCain sees himself in the Ronald Reagan mold of fighting comunism. He has advocated for removing Russia from the G8, and recently referred to it as the G7, taking the Bush approach that if you say it, it will be so!
I fear that if John McCain is elected, we will go through four years war and the perpetual threat of war.
Change < Fear
change is greater than fear
Fear, smear, mock, lie – Is that all McLame can do? Only this time he's trying to scare the bejeezes out of us using the Russians as the excuse!
It's the 21st century and it's time to negotiate with the world not bomb, bomb, bomb it. We need someone like Obama who is nuanced in his negotiation skills not a blustery old man trying to re-living the "60s...
Come on John, don't start this. We are already dealing with two wars. Don't instigate anything with Russia. The UN isn't going to back us up on this one.
JUST WHAT WE NEED ANOTHER BUSH CLONE TRYING TO STIR UP WAR AND FEAR. RUSSIA AND FRANCE ARE SPEAKING ON DIPLOMACY AND MCCAIN IS TRYING TO START A WAR BY NAME CALLING. NAME CALLING GOT US INTO THE MESS WE ARE IN NOW AND HAS PROVEN NOT TO WORK. MCCAIN HAS NO POLITICAL GROUND TO STAND ON OTHER THAN WAR. SEND MCCAIN PACKING NOW.
President Obama: 2nd Carter term
Here's a tip: Buy defense industry stocks–in 2011.
Did you look into his eyes and see his soul?
I guess you're a mind reader now, eh John?
More fear mongering – Russia's economy is worse than the US. There is no way they can return to the empire they once had. Of course, McSame doesn't understand our economy, much less anyone else's.
McBush will just "saber-rattle" and hope the "rah-rah" "freedom, liberty, bah, blah" Fox News addicts will blindly vote another moron into power.
Go ahead, but then never complain when you lose your job, corporations and the wealthy get richer, we fight endless wars, and the things get worse than they are now. You will be getting what you deserve for being so easily deceived. Suckers!!
Meanwhile, the entire world laughs at this imperialist cowboy and his partys' hypocracy.
John McCain (given his recent attacks, I do not have the respect for him to refer to him by title) is a dangerous man. He wants to provoke a fight with Russia in order to promote fear at home in the hope of making himself look tough and more electable. McCain sees himself in the Ronald Reagan mold of fighting comunism. He has advocated for removing Russia from the G8, and recently referred to it as the G7, taking the Bush approach that if you say it, it will be so!
I fear that if John McCain is elected, we will go through four years war and the perpetual threat of war.
Change > Fear
change is greater than fear
McWar! Any reason to make the environment more hostile. The man is a war monger. We don't need this again!
Putin is no longer in office but anyone who has common sense, knows that this new president is nothing but a puppet like Bush. When leaders abuse their power; than God will put a stop to their evil ways.
Wait a minute, it took Putin invading georgia before McJealous could reach this conclusion? I knew that about two years ago when the Soviet man died in a London hospital from being poisoned. That's what happens when you are old? Takes a while for things to register.
Warmonger McCain at it again!!! I for one do NOT ever want to hide under my school desk again for an atomic bomb raid test!!! Peace and diplomacy!!!! Let countries run themselves. We can not be the police to the whole world! Iraq has killed millions of Iraqis, thousands of Americans and stripped our financial cupboard bare!!! Go Obama!
I think McCain does! (or the Cheney's whom are whispering
his lines in his ear).
John McCain is out of touch on every issue.
Cool, McCartheyism is returning.
Senator McCain, can you answer why you were admitted to flight school ahead of dozens, and I mean dozens, of more qualified candidates?
Also, when does your wife, the trophy heiress, release her tax statements?
Itching for another war McCain?? this is exactly why you CANNOT be the next president. War of words leads to escalation. Escalation leads to less cooler heads prevailing. Less cooler heads means hot heads like you starting another world war over who has the bigger cojenes.
this isn't the cold war John....it isn't a game that perhaps your children or grandchildren would play..it's actual young lives wasted for the glory of???????????????????? PRIDE?????? Gimme a ffin break!! your economy is a joke; people are starving the price of a home is no longer affordable and people are losing jobs.
So your telling me that a young man or woman's best hope of survival and self betterment is to fight for a country that is less than desireable??
STOP wasting America and the worlds time by Running for president. Make way for TRUE CHANGE.
OBAMA 08, 12 the TRUTH......
McWar...NO-ONE in the world is listening to you......NO-ONE
I didn't know McWar was the anointed president..ISN'T BUSH?...or at
least president by name. IDIOT #1
Now McWar is trying to show what he would do as far as pushing
people around....Putin the prime minister of Germany isn't listening
around....HELLO....nobody is listening to you OLD MAN.......IDIOT #2
Americans are laughing at you McBush.....take a back seat.
Yep,
There goes those international relationship skills. He is not even President, yet he has put up road blocks between America and Russia. Cowboy up just like G. W. Bush.
Here is the “pot calling the kettle black”. Bush with the support of McCain and his likes morally bankrupted the USA leadership in the world and here is the true definition of empty words. Can Bush or McCain right now get any support from any other country in the world to help Georgia whose sovereign nation is being raped by Russia? Guess what Russians knows empty words when they hear them. With US troops buried in Iraq until victory is secured (whatever that victory might be), America has its hands tied behind its back and Bush has his foot in his mouth gagging trying to tell Russia to respect Georgia’s sovereignty. What a joke! And this is beyond lame. My 5 months old SON is better than this, he says a lot that I don’t understand but we communicate and understand each other very well.
McCain is learning from his pal, Tom Ridge.
"BE AFRAID!!!,,,,,,,BVE VERRYYYY AFRAID!!!!!!!!!!"
Fear-monger.
Hopefully the rest of America will remember that the Cold War was a bad thing. Sometimes I just get the feeling that McCain gets off on war and conflict. He has no place in the Oval Office.
That's it...... that's it McCain..... keep that fear going..... the fear of a russian empire.. the fear of terrorists..... the fear of....(insert fear here)...
just keep 'em scared.... they'll vote for you! Scare them into voting against their own best interests.... YET again...
“I think it’s very clear that Russian ambitions are to restore the old Russian Empire,” he said. “Not the Soviet Union, but the Russian Empire.”
and um... we'll all be speaking 'russian' by christmas......
cause if we don't fight them over there....
and george bush could see into putin's soul...
and um... oh yeah... COMMUNISM.... you know.... COMMUNISM.... BAD
my friends.... um... un-AMERICAN.... and no values, and stuff.....
oh.. and wait... i forgot to mention.... putin and bin-ladin are um.. BROTHERS... and were partners on 911... YEAH... 'that's the ticket'
JUST BE SCARED.... PLEASE... THE REPUBLICANS DEPEND ON IT!
This guy is out of touch...he's is too old. Plus we have heard similar comments from one Texas oilman...our current president!
And it's OK for America to invade Iraq?
Careful John, Bush just might have a photo op with Putin whom he is good friends with.
This man will not SAVE us from WW III, he will CAUSE it!
He is already making it clear that his agenda includes invading Russia for the sole purpose of an oil pipe-line.
No to McCain, he will destroy the world.
World War III is upon us. God help us all(If McCain becomes president).
I disagree with McCain.
Putin is former KGB and while he may not want to go back to the days of Stalin, he does want to rule Russia with an iron fist.
For times like this, we do not need an amature in the White House, we need someone with experience like McCain.
Putin will challenge the next American President in much the same way that JFK was challenged.
Obama = amature
McCain = experience
McCain's comments and insight into the situation are right on the money. Whereas, we've heard nothing insightful to-date on the topic from Obama. Why, well he probably needs to be told what to say by his handlers who also have no clue. Just another sign that he lacks the foreign policy credentials needed for the job.
Ahhhh FEAR...Just what America needs. Believe people many Americans didn't have enough of the Bush years. What a pity!
No doubt in my mind war monger mccain wants to start a war with russia well thank god my two boys are not old enough to get drafted!! I dont understand for the life of me how bush or mccain can condem russia for their invasion but its OK WITH MCCAIN AND BUSH WE INVADED IRAQ!!! PATHETIC!!!!!!!!!!!!!! AND THEY WANT TO STAY THERE!!!
Hey grandpa don't screw with the Russians. They will kick the living crap out of you. Scary because you would press the button to start WWIII. We may pick on small countries that don't have nukes but now you want to start with Russian. Who's next China? Remember McShame they have the capabilities to wipe us out with their nukes. There would be no more elections if you go around running your mouth like Bush. Bush condemned Russia for invading Georgia, what about us invading Iraq based on lies? We are not the police of the world.
Mike, TX,
First Obama acts too "presidential" by going and meeting with foreign leader and now he's not acting "presidential" enough because he's taking a vacation for the first time in 19 months. I guess this guy can't win with you.
Meanwhile, McCain's doing nothing more than Sabre-rattling, which is probably not a good idea right now considering that our armed forces are stretched so thin because of the war in Iranq and Afganastan.
To All that want to critisize Obama for being in Hawaii. You are being silly. Obama was there before this crisis escalated Obama has not only spoken out about this issue but he has ( as well as McCain) spoken to the leaders of Georgia and is briefed on the issue everyday. McCain would love to use this for political foder but he should be very cautious. McCain at this pt is a paper Tiger. He know full well that we do not have the resources to wage any type millitary action against Russia. If anything this brings home the point that Barack would be better at this so called 3 am moment because he understands teh importance of diplomacy especially considering we are not in a possition to use military force. While McCain wants to saber rattle and just escalate the situation. People be afraid be very Afraid McCain wants war and alot of it....
I smell another Cold War
I see an axis of evil speech coming ,Geo. Bush looked into Putins eyes and seen his soul, now McSenile can read his mind. McSenile might want to look at the 3;00 am ad again it said the phone was ringing in the white house, but of course the prez was in China, the servants answered the call. OBAMA/BAYH 08
Connie form Indiana
HOW MANY PRESIDENTS DO WE HAVE RIGHT NOW ????
SENATOR OBAMA HAS STATED WE CAN ONLY HAVE ONE AT A TIME..
SENATOR MCCAIN MUST NOT AGREE.
how low of him to try to make political hay out of this.
With the issue of his age lingering in the minds of some voters, perhaps McCain should not be talking about the Russian Empire. He is OLD, but not old enough to remember that.
In this case, I agree with the Senator.
more "old" comments from the shallow obama supporters. You know that 26% of the senate is over 70 yrs old?
There goes ole' John again....rattling his saber.
Perhaps someone should remind him that the Cold War is over.
From everything I've heard and seen, Putin can't be trusted
and want to go back to the old day's of the Soviet Union,
so we need a man like John McCain with no hesitation
not a Chicago Thugmaster like Obama.
Dear Barack:
This is the way real presidents react to Russian "take backs."
Tomorrow I expect you to start copying McCain so we will all think you know something about how to be president and how to deal with those "people you don't like." Talking to them clearly won't work, moron.
Listen carefully to McCain, and be sure to take notes so you won't look like the babe in the woods here.
He then added "And I'm fine with that"
= = = where were the yelps and screams against Bush to stop his invasion and illegal war against a sovereign nation of Iraq; his invasion and senseless killings of civilians? McWar and others berate Russia for reigning in the break-away provinces. Does “Shock and Awe” sound familiar? How many innocent people does one have to kill before one is labeled a “War Criminal”?
Regime Change? That was a term Bush invented, right? Bush also said “If you are not with me you are against me”. So much for democracy! So don’t try to shift the nations attention away from Iraq by berating Russia!
It should be noted the McCain-Bush-Cheney foreign policy is responsible for letting this flare-up happen. Obama has been calling for talks to diffuse the situation for months.
It also should be noted the impotent position of the U.S. in this episode demonstrates the degree to which McCain-Bush-Cheney and their neo-con friends have diminished the leadership of the U.S. in international affairs. The Russians backed off only after the President of France initiated talks with the Russians.
Another 4 years of this type of policy and diplomacy and the United States will be more than impotent, we will be neutered.
Vote for World War 3, vote for McCain!
Seems to me that the tough talk worked.
Not only did Pres. Bush give a tough statement but Senator McCain looked very Presidental when he too gave Russia some stern words. This morning I heard on CNN that Russia was planning on leaving Georgia. So...
Obama must have totally paniced. I can see it now. Sipping a Blue Hawaiian and being told you better make a statement. Darn no suits with me. Gotta look as Presidental as I can. (Finds a couple of flags) and wears a dark shirt open collar. I don't think I paid attention to what he said since I was distracted by the appearance of the man who wants to lead the nation in a time of turmoil.
Even Hillary would have had a dress pantsuit packed away for an emergency situation!!
NoObama!!!! write in Hillary 08
Things younger than John McCain:
Howdy Doody
Area Codes
FM Radio
Peany Butter & Jelly sandwiches
Automatic Car Transmissions
40-Hour Work Week
I'm leaning towards voting for the presidential candidate NOT endorsed by the worst president in American history.
McCain is still stuck in a Cold War mentality, so now he wants to turn back the clock to a time and situation he can understand. The fact is, the Bush Administration contributed to the Georgian situation by largely ignoring our chilling relationship with Russia and encouraging Georgia to escalate existing tensions between itself and Russia by sending its own troops into South Ossetia. McCain has been harping about kicking Russia out of the G8, which even he has to know is both ignorant and impossible. Like it or not, Russia is still a formidable world player, a huge supplier of oil and natural gas to Western nations and a financier of a portion of the US national debt – we need them, and we need them to remain healthy. Russia needs Western investment to continue to explore and exploit its own resources to fuel its growth. Instead of ignoring them then shaking a finger in their face when they do not do as we bid, we should be actively pursuing open dialog and cooperation when possible to foster the relationship. A new Cold War is in nobody's best interests.
Great. Another oil war.
When will this country finally end it's addiction to oil?
If you want to continue the addiction, vote for McCain.
If you want to end it, vote for Obama.
Pretty simple, really.
McCain is ALL about WAR, WAR, WAR...
This coming from a man who KNOWS nothing about nothing. He's just keeps flapping his gums without saying anything substantial in the process. McCain is all about another WORLD WAR III. He's going to put your daughters, sons, husbands, wives, sisters, brothers, uncles and aunts in HARMS way AGAIN, all in the name of stroking his "out of date" EGO. He has NO idea what he's doing, he's been in the Senate for 30+ years AND what has he done, voted in support of George W. Bush.
If this isn't a WARNING FLAG to the American People, I don't know what is. I mean how many times are we going to play the "suckers" by another EGOTISTIC and IGNORANT President?
Many elders would say" if you haven't LEARN your lesson from your FIRST mistake, SHAME ON YOU"!!! I mean it's been TWO BIG mistakes in George Bush, how many more do you plan on making by supporting this fool?
@Mike, TX...McCain is doing nothing more than talking b/c that's all he can do! He has just as much power as Obama when it come to actually doing something which is really none. If Obama came back from vacation what is he going to do give a speech or issue a statement, how is that going to help the conflict? McCain doesn't have any power he's just yapping and overstepping the president with idle threats that we are not going to follow through with.
With all these accusations from McCain how will you have a constructive relationship with Russia. Americans be ready for WAR WITH IRAN, CHINA AND RUSSIA.
McCain knows how to win WARS!
“Not the Soviet Union, but the Russian Empire.”
So McCain thinks Russia wants to bring back the Czar. Well, it's what he knows. He dealt well with Catherine when she was Empress.
AND WHAT ARE YOU DOING IN IRAQ, MCSLEAZO ?
Obama should go to Georgia right now to give a speech to the Russians! His speeches can save an entire nation!
War is often unneccessary when one confronts a bully nation.
And, likewise, often caused when one doesn't.
so nice to see and hear John McCain keeping up the good job --typical war- monger attitude expected from `his`generation -the USA lost the track on the Russian Federation always looking for the threat of the military power and forgetting the financial power of Russia -now along with China and to some extent India Russia is beginning to rule the money world- pity for USA -while expanding military budget at the cost of the home situation-–
Should it ever give a President McCain then the only result will be a stronger presence of the Russian Finance grasp on the world economy and President McCain will still play world Police Officier-keeping the old belief alive hoping the American people will be satisfied to read and see dead soldiers -fighting for democracy while at home the people slide deeper and deeper in debt- Bravo Mr McCain -– stop beating about the BUSH !!! wake up --
I wonder what my friend was thinking, saying Russia is trying to restore the Old Russian Empire. That is ridiculous. What about the NATO expansion? Do you expect the Russians to sit on their tails and do nothing? How far is NATO going to expand? Just stop for a moment and see the carnage and suffering that Russian has brought to a sovereign country these few days. NATO is not an economic alliance, it is a war machine. The expansion of NATO is a threat to Russia and it is logical that Russia would do anything to forestall that threat. Politicians should stop lying to us and tackle the root cause of this problem, which is the NATO expansion. I am all for NATO but not for further expansion, I don't think it is a smart thing to continue to do.
And this cheap imitation of a presidential candidate wants to continue the Bush dictatorship and imperialism. And the difference is?
More saber rattling and fear mongering!!! Isn't it a shame that "McShame" sees that this is his only route to victory!...sounds like more Bush tactics to me! We certainly don't need more of this type of approach to world affairs and diplomacy!...Wake up people...Look what China is doing. Their economic efforts are mind-boggling. They have created a phenomenal economic network of support in Africa, South America and Southeast Asia...trade agreements are burgeoning and their success to enhance their own infrastructure is nothing short of amazing. And what are we doing?...We continue to bankrupt our nation on a pointless war and do virtually nothing here at home in support of our own needs..is this the beginning of the end to the great American powerhouse? It will be unless we make some major changes!
Imperialist Dog Fart Hypocritical Cowboy who graduated 894 out of
897 for President!
Anything really is possible! Gotta love this country!
Hey "Typical White Person":
We know very well what Putin has done to Russia:
Killed the free press, imprisoned or murdered the opposition and consolidated his "party" (read: old KGB + media & commodity control = fascism) power into a functioning dictatorship.
We are trying to prevent Bush, McCain and the Republican party from doing the same thing here.
Putin's Russia looks a heck of a lot like Italy prior to WWII. Scary? Sure. More scary: we're starting to look awfully similar. Or course, Rush Limbaugh and the Christofascists will tell you that's because of gays and feminists...
Why are people even considering voting for a man who like's to get us into wars and provoke leaders of other countries. Most of us are already educated about what really happened in Georgia and why, and Russia wanting to reverse back to historic times is not one of them.
I just realized, John Paul Jones was in Catherine's court in the old Russian Empire, do you think John McCain has confused himself with John Paul?
Putin likes war. He hand picked his successor. Bush likes war, he is trying to hand pick his successor. Bush/McCain vs Putin/Medvedev equals world war 3. It's in the making. TWe, the American people need to break the cycle!!!
Obama thought he said Prussia, but doesn't know anything about that either!!
in 2025 when Russia controls the oil and natural gas market and we pay so much more for gas and oil....
Hypocritical
McCain look it up or do you now condemn the War on Iraq.
War is inevitable with Johnny McSame. Iran, Russia, Korea....hell even China if he wakes up on the wrong side of the bed. May God help us if he gets elected.
Why didn't Bush look into his heart and soul while they were at the Olympics?
Please folks – we do not need another warmongoer in office. This old man has read a brief and can determine that Putin wants to go back to the old Russian Empire?
we took over Iraq and get mad when other country defends itself.
Never suprised at the stupidity and gullibility of the American voters. I bet all the McCain supporters have never read any history, and couldn't point to Georgia on a world map.
McCain should stiop making statements about Russia. What is trying to achieve? Declare war against Russia as soon as gets elected as president? No more wars please.
Oh! Now, McCain is an expert because he got shot down out of a plane! I DON'T THINK SO!
If putin wants to restore Russia to it iniatial state, it is the Russian's right to do so! The Russians are doing to Georgia what the USA is doing to Iraqi. One super power deserves another!
Sen. Obama's strategy of diplomacy and talks should help the Russians build their empire back up again. The world should not have one super power which is America. Two super powers should keep the balance in the world. I think Obama would be good in this situation.
How presumptuous! He isn't President. How dare he suggest foreign policy! He's so arrogant! Sound familiar? You can talk tough with Russia all you like John but you have our entire armed forces stuck in Iraq. This isn't a pre-9/11 mentality – it's a pre-WWI mentality.
TO "I USED TO BE A DEMOCRAT"
I agree–your candidate McCain is SO MUCH BETTER at GEOGRAPHY than Obama. I bet Obama does not know where the Pakistan-Iraq border or Czechoslovia is. Or how about the difference between Sunni and Shiite.
Check your facts, you Neo-con, Fox-news spewing moron.
Obama 08
Would anyone disagree that we need an intelligent leader. When I say this no matter what side your on, does McCain come to mind?
Does he realize that they aren't communist any more? Does he realize that they are a democratic country? Does he even know his name or when he soils himself? McGramps is really a pot calling a kettle black on this one!
1950's Cold War Mentality going on here. This man's only hope of getting into the white house is by waving a flag of fear and security threats. This would be what his entire term serving as president would be like.
War = Viagra in McWars mind...
The "I told you so" theory from McCain does not work for me. It's because of mismanagement from the Bush administration of the relationship with the Russians that makes it all messy.
McCain is the first to scream from the rooftops that the Russian can't be trusted. Here is where I see a bright future for Obama. I believe that Obama can alter the mind-set of the Russians and try to make everybody work together as much as possible with respect of who you are.
Americans are the first to say "Together we are strong!", but are generally not the first in row to act on it. Here is where Obama comes in to motivate people to do so.
I think McCain must accept that the United States of America is NOT so strong anymore as it use to be, and have to lower his tone a bit.
The "I don't know so we bomb them" or "I don't understand thus I bomb" mentality will kill us all.
So... Anyone know housing prices in Australia? Because if McCain gets elected... I'm moving as far away as possible from this continent. Sorry... I have no intention of being part of WW3 with McCain at the helm.
FOR THOSE OF YOU THAT AREN'T ACCUSTOMED
TO READING & THINKING, MCMORON DOESN'T HAVE
ANY INTERNATIONAL CREDIBILITY, WHATS SO EVER.
HE IS A WARMONGER HIMSELF. MCSENILE SUPPORTS
A WAR THAT HAS COST THOUSANDS OF AMERICAN
LIVES, THE DESTRUCTION OF THE AMERICAN ECONOMY,
AND THE LOS OF MORE THAN A MILLION IRAQI LIVES.
AND ALL THIS FOR NO REASON KNOWN TO GOD OR MAN,
OTHER THAN UNTEMPERED GREED BY US CORPORATIONS,
WHO ELECTED BUSH SR, BUSH JR. & TRYING FOR MCBUSH.
The Soviet Union has been plotting for years on a way to restore their glory days of Russian control. Glad McCain sees this for what it really is.
Our next President will have to deal with this issue. We have enough enemies at the moment – we don't another one – especially one from the Cold War mentality.
McCain, who helped America lose its moral authority to criticize others when he advocated for and supported the invasion of Iraq and when the outrageous condemnation of its allies when they blasted them as not joining them in this invasion that the US supported, helped and armed Suddam Hussein, is using the Georgia incident to appeal to neocons and fear mongers.
The countries leading the diplomatic effort are France and Finland, two countries that the US has constantly belittled. This man will not be able to garner any more real support and respect from former friends and allies than Bush has. His campaign has belittled the support these allies demonstrated by Obama's positive reception in Europe.
Georgia, a country supported and armed by the US, started this incursion. If the US and its right wing proponents think they can "go it alone" one only has to look at the Iraq war to see that it can't. McCain has an old world view and the angry, America is always right that the world views as dangerous.
Of the two candidates running for president, it is Obama who demonstrates the level headed ability to lead in diplomacy, re earn respect, and hepl America earn a voice that people will listen to. As it is right now, people around the world view the Republicans and their gov't as among the most dangerous in the world.
the kettle calling the pot black . The US can not afford a war with russia thats not going to happen we invaded iraq killed saddam and still didn't get the oil? did i miss something here Mcwar. FEAR FEAR FEAR made us go into iraq we need to mind our business
Dear indenpent voter,
Stay in the past when the rest of your country goes
into the future with Barack Obama. YOUR next President.
See, I told you guys that McBrainless' attitude was not conducive to anything constructive. Instead of using prudence in an extremely delicate situation, this clowns looks to incite Russia. I don't know what he is expecting to accomplish with these remarks. In my opinion it further proves that he does not have the temperament to lead this nation.
McBrianless' saber rattling is not going to make Russia succumb to his imagined authority. What does he think Russia is going to do, pack up and leave so McIdiot won’t think we're trying to re-establish our lost empire? How utterly stupid. What kind of administration would McBrainless have? With nonsense like think coming out of his mouth, just exactly how effective does he think he'll be?
See, this buffoon has no idea how to lead on the world stage. All this posturing is only for the American electorate, that' s it. It shows how inept his administration will be. He doesn't even consider possible repercussion of statements like this. This, chuckles the clown, is definitely unfit to be President. Being president requires commonsense and keen insight on how to deal with international problems, not waving a big stick.
Besides, if Russia wanted to they could say the thing about us for invading a nation unjustifiable.
McBrainless is an absolute idiot, being advised by equally stupid people. Saber rattling is not the answer, McWizard.
Good Lord......
Putin wants to restore the old Russian empire, and McCain wants to return to the Cold War against Russia. They sound like birds of a feather, both wanting to regress to past dark ages. A very good reason not to vote for McCain. Let's move forward and not backward. We need a visionary in the WH, not a narrow-minded politician remembering past glories.
... leadership. BO, this is how you respond when a country strong arms the defenseless. You stand up for them. ... But, I guess you wouldn't care about that since you sat through a hearing describing how helpless babies were thrown into a linen closet to die yet chose to stick your head in the sand and decry the Unborn Infant Protection Act as a ploy to overturn Roe v. Wade.
Barack Obama: Helping Make Darwinism a Reality
Sanity '08
I nominate for a nobel peace price those working to promote peace and not wars.
Pelosi, Medvedev, Sarkosi must be candidate for a nobel peace price.
Independent Voter - talking to them won't work?
It has so far, moron.
Russia has been attempting to to maintain its "empire" since the breakup of the Soviet Union. Just look at the way they coerced and forced a few of the old Soviet Republics into being part of a CIS dominated by Russia. Instead of mindlessly blasting anything that is not said by the Obama camp, you may actually want to educate yourselves in that region. That region is rich in oil and gas reserves, has a history of terrorist activities (Chechyans for example), and is seeing a rise in Islamic fundamentalism (Central Asia).
It would be nice to live in an idealistic world where everyone gets along and everyone does the right thing. Unfortunately, that world doesn't exist because of states like Russia and Iran.
Unfortunately for McConfused the situation in Georgia is a great deal more complicated that he thinks. And it will need the kind of diplomacy that the poor old guy is unable to provide.
McCain is old enough to remember everything about the Russian Empire! Too funny! Somebody get the cobwebs off this guy.
and McBush is a continuation of the rotten Bush administration... so he has nothing to talk about
That's it McCain. Get us into a war with Russia. That's what we need.
This man is such an idiot
SEN. MCCAIN is a TRUE LEADER our country needs at these very troubling times. We cannot trust Sen. Obama to depend on others as to what to say and how to act in situations like this Russia-Georgia conflict. Obama is too soft and too inexperienced to be our president.
McCain 08!
Is Mr. McCain starting his own "axis of evil? People can bluster all they want but all of the clever analysts last night said that there really isn't anything any country can do to stop this right now beyond dipomacy and sanctions. You can't go in there with troops because they are all tied up in Iraq.
With Obama in the white house it will probably happen. This is why we need strong leadership and not just feel good talk.
McCain is right. Why did Obama wait for McCain to say something first regarding Russia invading Georgia ? Just like the democratic primaries when Hillary would answer first, Obama just adopted/incorporated her answers into his. This truly troubles me and I don't think Obama would be an effective president.
Just because Sen. McCain is being forceful, he wants war. Well, I rather have him be forceful then Obama wanting to just talk.
To Barbara: if you think Obama is only going to tax rich people and not you, come to NY I have a bridge to sell you.
I think you Obama supporters are scared. This is going to be a close race and not the landslide you think it is. If he is so popular how come he is not ahead by more?
If "The Maverick" is elected President it probably won't take long for him to send our boys over to Georgia to settle this little conflict...even if it takes 100 years!
OBAMA in 2008!
McCain will have us at war with in 1 month if he becomes president. He will go to war with anyone. Look up "project for a new American century". Go Obama
Why would any thinking patriotic American vote for a candidate who wants more war? Aren't two wars enough? Do you want a draft to take away our sons and daughters? Do you want more of our children coming home in body bags? Do you really enjoy the thought of killing people who don't speak English?
Throughout my life the US and Russia have maintained a steady, and sometimes uncomfortable, balance. I was eight years old when I knew what nuclear war meant and how close we have sometimes come to that. Do you enjoy the "thrill" of possible annihilation? I sure don't.
Senator Obama is intelligent and balanced. He wants a safe world for our children and grandchildren. I want that too.
CNN, please print this!
YES! JUST WHAT WE NEED, ANOTHER WAR DUE TO SPECULATION!
This is going to be great. The Bushies want to keep us in a constant state of war. Real estate in Canada will go up.
Sarge in Florida August 12th, 2008 12:09 pm ET
Hey grandpa don't screw with the Russians. They will kick the living crap out of you.
****************
Florida Sarge, I like your refreshing style..and delivery....well said, mate.
GWB should have seen this all in the making when he looked into Putin's eyes and got a sense of his 'soul'.
Hey Barak fans... do you think your guy can stand up this kind of pressure... oh yeah barak!!!... better talk & talk, its always the refuge of the ignorant.... and you can always ask for opinion, thats what you are good at anyway... hide all the negative things about your candidacy because you cant defend them and come up with one against MaC or just afraid to face the brutal facts.... Employ lots of advisors that your supporters are gonna pay for, this may help you come up with better ideas...
ah yes.......fear.........the "old"ways aren't dead......they are ALIVE..........
If McWar gets his way our militery will be all over the world in all the hot spots and the draft will be on again......yes......that's why in his new...adds he is wanting all the young to join........yeppy.......war.....I seem to rember a song starting with ....war.......in the 69's,70's....I guess I better drag out that record......Oh....did he ask pres. bush's permission??????? For you see, bush's g.father....Prescott Bush was in the $ for Hitler......Of course it was taken from them....something about trading with the enemy.......You see, an article published can be unearthed..as this one was.......many artlicles on this topic......is McBush up on this...afterall,it does deal with foreign affairs......oh well.......time will tell.
Relax everyone, it really doesn't matter what McCain, or anyone else in the west, says.
Putin already built his empire! He has more power then Czar.
here we can see what USA can do and what can!t do
Rusia/china can!t be touch by USA,those two country do what ever they want and the USA can only talk crap,Rusia is only showing their power
same as USA did in iraq,USA when come to China/Rusia can only see and shout,no more no less.
US to the rest of the world: "Do as we say not as we do" how fitting don't you think McWar!!!!
US to the rest of the world: "Do as we say not as we do" how fitting don't you think McWar!!!!
McSame is a real piece of work. The man who was in constant step with President Bush when he led the surprise "Shock and Awe" attack on Iraq now claims that Russia should be subjected to World Opinion!
America was the subject of World Opinion at that time and still. Negative World Opinion. I guess McSame has conveniently forgotten that the Bush Administration played a lead hand in the Georgia Battle now ongoing! And I guess he's also forgotten that it and has been America's greed for Power and Oil Revenues that has inflamed many battles in many Nations over the last several decades.
This the same man who claims he will keep the Iraq war going for a hundred years if that's what it takes to bring success is now calling for a cease fire between Russia and Georgia! If he wasn't so pathetically hypocritical he might make me smile !
Why does the main stream media ignore John McCain quoting wikipedia word for word in his speech?
Remember, war is good for the militery industrial complex and business is good. Too bad our grand kids will be paying for these wars for hundreds of years!
simmer down buddy, remember they are our friends now so keep the blood pressure at a managable level. We don't have to like everything our allies do but we need each other.
McCain/Ridge 08
Hillary 12
O YES, THE RUSSIANS WILL STOP THE WAR WHEN A
WARMONGER TELLS THE TO. SURE THEY WILL. HE IS THE
SAME MCMORON THAT SUPPORTS THE IRAQ WAR EVEN
MORE THAN BUSH. THE ONLY NATION THAT HAS A GREAT
DEAL OF RESPECT FOR MCSENILE IS CZECHOSLOVAKIA.
IN THE EVEN THAT SOME OF YOU GET YOUR FACTS FROM
MCNOTHING, CZECHOSLOVAKIA HASN'T BEEN A NATION
FOR THE PAST 16 YERARS. & MCMORON MADE PUTIN
PRESIDENT OF GERMANY. YEA I CAN SEE THE RUSSIANS
REALLY PAYING ATTENTION TO OUR SENILE IMBECILE.
Barack Obama = MEDIOCRITY
We can not allow that mediocrity rules us in our nation. Barack Obama is the mediocrity itself. Barack Obama only speaks on behalf of his followers and democrat party. He will speak for all the mediocrity in the country and he will comfort them. Obama is and will be their saint protector, their champion and he will bless them saying: mediocrities of our nation, I absolve you.
"I LOVE WAR" McCain is at it again and it looks like he found himself a new enemy.
The Republicans say: We have George W. Bush, Stevie Wonder, Bop Hope and Johnny Cash.
And the Democrats say: We have Obama, no wonder, no hope and no cash !!!
I thought Iran was the most pressing concern of the US? Then it was Iran. Now it's Russia!? Who's next?
Here we go again, Old Man John McCain is on the wrong side one more time.
Old Man John McCain's comment about Russia, similar to his other foreign and internaional affairs, such as, Pakistan, Iran, North Korea, Iraq, Afghanistan, Georgia, Sudan are ridiculous, naive and amaturistic.
The current Russian action against Georgia was and is proper and a correct action. The villain, in this case, was and is the president of georgia, namely President Mikheil Saakashvili. Therefore, as the Russian said, Saakashvilli must go. He is a dangerous president for his country and for the entire region. Old man John McCain supporting such a dangerous ruler reflect very bad gudgement from naive McCain or from any other government that supports such a bad president.
Similar to villain Saddam Hussein, Mikheil Saakashvili must go before he creates disaster for his country and for NATO or for us, THE GOOD AMERICANS.
The Old Man, John McCain isliving in a fantasy world. McCain needs to be educated about foreign policy, good gudgement, international business and especially about MODERN TECHNOLOGY
Republicans WANT war, all the time. That's the only way they can get votes.
Too funny folks,
One could argue that Obama is ALSO a war-pro candidate!
After his lukewarm remarks Friday, he COPIED McCain on Saturday!
And Richardson? What dream world is he living in having the audacity to say that under Obama, this would never happen! Just because Russia and China are in the global economic policy does NOT mean their quest for power is not absolute.
Russia acheived its' objectives...to show a force that ANY former country of the Soviet Union had better tread carefully...
President Bush said he looked into Putin's eyes and saw a man he could trust. McCain said he saw KGB. Obama, well he just looks....
@ Fred, Las Vegas, NV
finally someone who makes a point. thank you, thank you for not cussing, pointing finger to any war mongers, etc etc.
Rob
Semper Fi
My bad. China's on the list too.
McCain has not met a country he wouldn't go to war with. He is the scariest politician I have seen in a long time. The man has a brutal temper and throw on top of that his lust for war and it's a recipe for disaster. The days of diplomacy at the end of a gun are over. McCain is just too old to get the new concepts of the world. He is very much out of touch.
oooooh beware of all foreigners! foreigners = bad!!!! must destroy foreigners!
gosh, wake up. czars? russian EMPIRE? get real. only empire forming these day is the U.S. Global Empire
The former Soviet Union crumbled because the rich, privileged, and powerful kept piling up their riches, privilege, and power at the expense of their citizens and their country. Sound familiar? Don't get me wrong, I don't really trust Russia, and we should keep an eye on them, but the Empire we should fear the most is our own.
Please look at a map of Russia and the Caucasus Region. Georgia is a strategically important country to the Russians, it is on their southern flank. The current administration has been leaning on the Europeans to include Georgia in NATO. Therefore, Russia has acted before that could happen. We have overthrown governments in Latin America on lesser pretexts. A nation's strategic needs and areas of legitimate influence do not change with political changes. We misled the Georgians, just as we misled the Hungarians in the 1950's.
I can't believe people are that easily tricked into thinking that Russia isn't a threat. The old communist empire is not going to come again, nor will the empires under the Czar's. However, it is naive to think that Russia doesn't want its power back over the states it lost post-communism. Russia is constantly conducting underhanded things to undermine the young democracies around it. Heck, they even poisoned the Czech president a couple of years ago because he was pro-western. Just as Iraq is essentially influenced by the US now, the Russians want to extend their influence in the surrounding countries, aside from China, so they can have control. It is not the old Russian empire, perse, however once they get control, it will be defacto Russian rule.
It is also rediculous to say that McCain wants to start a war with Russia. I really wish there was more intelligent comments on this comment board.
McCain scares me, his recent statements about Russia, that he wants the USA to confront Russia is bordering on lunacy. Doesn't he know about M.A.D? I think he figures if we have a nuclear exchange some of us MIGHT survive so he can claim victory.
McCain belligerent statements about Russian leaders are fuel to the fire. We don't need World War 3.
Obama did the right thing, telling Russia and Georgia to begin talks, and not making any belligerent statements that would tie the hands of the current President.
Luckily President Sarkozy followed Obama's suggestion, and now the two sides are talking.
Obama lovers need to give it up. Putin is a dictator. McCain is speaking truth and fact. The fact that your canidate is an inexperienced fool who Putin would walk all over should not influence how we all as Americans should deal wit this ex-KGB murdering dictator. We as a nation need to show that we are united in the fact that what both Russia and Georgia are doing is wrong. To say McCain only wants WWIII is the most idiotic things I have heard out of you uneducated misinformed fools yet. GROW UP!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Wow what an embecile old goon this McCain guy is proving himself to be. Trying so hard to sound tough and an expert on foreign policy when he doesn't even know basic geography...i.e the non-existent border between Iraq and Afghanistan, the splitting up of Czchekoslavakia, difference between Sunnis and Sheits etc etc.....
There is one thing about Mc cain and Bush and that is that they are both hypocrits. The one thing about hypocrits, and it is always true; hypocrits are ALWAYS liars.
= = = for crying out aloud, Mr McWar, will you stop saying “my friends”, “my friends”, “my friends”, “my friends” !!!!!! You are not my friend.
I am writing in Hillary Rodham Clinton for president on November 4, 2008.
Maybe now you know why.
I think all can agree Russia is being restored and America is no longer in a possition, either diplomatically or militarily, to stand up against it since we have spent the last 6 years in a war we should have never been in. Imagine all the options we would have now without the Iraq mess of lies. Bush is not repsonding because he has no options for response other then "please stop".
McCain and Bush put us into this mess, Obama is the only option out.
Choose McCain and just keeping digging the hole deeper.
Will the lights go out in Georgia?...McCain will send in our American troops to save the day, heck, with McCain we can save everybody...just ask him. He'll stop at nothing even if it takes him 100 years. It's a pity that people are falling for McCain...only flag-draped coffins coming home will Americans wake up. I hope it's not too late.
I AM SURE THE RUSSIANS ARE WORRIED AT THIS POINT.
MCSENILE MADE PUTIN PRESIDENT OF GERMANY IN HIS
TOWN HALL MEETING MORE THAN ONCE. THEY DON'T
KNOW WHAT HE MIGHT DO NEXT, AND FOR THAT MATTER
NEITHER DOES MCNOTHING.HE MIGHT APPOINT A CZAR
TO RUN THEIR COUNTRY NEXT. MAN TALKS TO CLOUDS.
Here we go.....WWIII
Can't let that PIPE LINE get away!!
And who died and made the Cheshire Cat president, anyway?
Mc(walking)Cane should keep his mouth shut and deal with his own problems.
We already Occupy enough countries at the expense of the US tax payer.
ENOUGH IS ENOUGH
LOL! President Bush 'warned' Russia to stop their attacks on Georgia... Or what? We're going to war with Russia? We're going to impose economic sanctions on Russia? LOL! Not likely!
And McCain talking tough, too? Sheesh!
And what did the president of France, Nicolas Sarkozy, do today? He met with Russian president Dmitry Medvedev and helped produce a list of terms for a peace agreement. Russia has stopped fighting and has withdrawn troops to the border. The peace might not endure, because the reason for the dispute has not been resolved, but the fact is that the president of France helped end the immediate violence.
How did Bush's approach to this matter help? How did McCain's tough words make a difference?
Meanwhile, Obama likely decided that he is not currently in a position to enter in to negotiations with foreign governments, but his fundamental principles include "preferring diplomacy to aggression" and "not excluding parties from negotiations". As president, Obama would likely have the kinds of successes in negotiating peace agreements as the president of France had today. That's the kind of president our country needs. We can't win the "war on terror", because anyone can choose to become a terrorist; but we *can*, through *constructive* and *peaceful* methods, reduce the conditions that give rise to terrorism. McCain, and people who believe in neo-conservative principles, cannot hope to promote lasting peace and prosperity in the world. You can't fight fire with fire without casting embers. The approach that Obama advocates is the only one that can succeed in the long term.
McCains top advisor is a lobbyist for Georgia who made millions in helping to build up their military from the U.S. The United Stated helped to provoke this conflict with the help of McCain and his foreign relations advisor Randy Scheunemann who lobbied for Georgia.
McCain is as corrupt as they get.
You guys really don't get it. Is it warmongering to be on guard against an obvious threat in Russia? It would be irresponsible of a president not to consider all the options.
MCCAIN 08 IGNORANCE YOU CAN COUNT ON !!!
Wow, this is the first accurate thing that McCain as said throughout the campaign (well, unless Pakistan annexed Iran without my knowledge of it). Keep it up, McCain, and you might only lose by a little.
Obama '08
BE AFRAID, BE VERY AFRAID.....By John McCain and George W. Bush. Wake-up America, we should be afraid of ourselves!
TIME FOR CHANGE.......OBAMA in 2008!
before the invasion of Georgia, people were making fun of McCain's hard line with Russia, saying it was a throwback to the Cold War. Well, now Russia has invaded and crushed a neighbor, and you brian dead Obamanots can't see he's been right all along. Maybe Obama will hold hands with Putin and sing Kumbaya and solve the whole thing.
Hey McCain...you know we can always invade Russia. We can finally avenge the beatings and humiliation you suffered in the hands of communist vietnam as a POW right? After all, we are the USA. No wonder you don't understand anything but bomb...bomb...bomb!
My children will NOT fight a war for John McCain if I can help it!
Obama '08
To Mike, TX and Typical White Person
Both of you two are idiots. How does tearing down Obama make McCain more attractive? I think both of you are nothing more than a couple of Republican plants attempting to stir up division. How is it that Mike from Texas can consistent post on every topic logged here on this website? Because thats what he's being paid to do. Fellow Dems, please do not be deceived by these feeble tactics and ignore these attempts to divide us from those on the right. Both Mike of Texas and Typical White Person should get a life.
This will be a sorry day if McCain gets into the White House. We are so busy fussing that we are not listening. This man does not know nothing but war. I read something about Hillary supporters voting for McCain and she can run in 2012. Ask yourself this one questions if this man is elected will we be here in 2012?
Please people I want to see my grandchildren grow up.
Yes, it is bad that Russia has invaded a sovereign nation with little justification and no international support. I think they were just following the USA's example. If you want something, take it.
Russia's invasion of the nation of Gerogia just put the old Soviet
Union and Communist Style of aggression without provocation into
International spotlight.. It has done them more damage than they inflicted on Georgia and its people..Now the former Soviet annexed States like Latvia, Estonia and Lithuania , as well as Ukraine , Poland are wary and duly suspicious of Russian intentions in the region and are banding together moving into aliaances with Nato and the Western Powers. They all know as we do that You simply cannot trust the Russians and their leaders of which many of them are former Soviet/ KGB officials. It is Senator McCain who is the right man to be Commander in Chief . He is more experience and better judgement than Obama. Our Country's problems are enormous and our next President will be faced with Wars and potential wars (Iran) and now the Russian threat.
Remember what our next president said: I can see in Putins' eyes K G B ! This is why we need a former military hero as Commander ian Chief, and include Colonel Oliver North in the mix Bob Beckner Nokomis, Florida
This man's overpowering desire to win the election is astounding! Even if it means nuclear war.
Evangelicals, is this what you want?
Moderate Republicans, is this what you want?
Independants, is this what you want?
Hillary Supporters, is this what you want?
Get a grip, people, this man is dangerous.
You people have got to stop listening to Obama and the Democrats!!!
McCain is absolutely right about this. Look at the facts!!!
Putin (the ex president) is still running that country. He has in essence taken a democratic country and turned back into a communist country. He will NEVER leave power as long as he is alive and then someone will be "elected" to fill his shoes.
You morons just can't see the light because you are blinded by the "Great Saviour's" glow. All praise OH-BHAMA!!!
Public Speaker 08-12!!!
Russia has veto power at the UN.
Just a reminder for Obama.
McCain is THE MAN. Even Obama knows this. He keeps following McCains lead. There is even an current CNN article stating his position has moved towards that of McCain's on this matter of Russian aggression.
McCain is my man for President. Ready to lead and move our nation forward.
Why don't we ask our friends in Britain about Russia's motives and ambitions? Aren't they in the middle of an investigation of the radioactive poisoning of a Russian dissident who was critical of Putin????
Is this information about Putin something new or has it been going on since he took office in Russia? This is not news. Bush let this guy do whatever he wanted. Russia is not afraid of us and they're certainly not afraid of some 5 foot 3 71 year old who can barely raise his arms. Insulting and intimidating other countries is not the way to go. Peaceful dialogue.
I think it matters more what the current President says and how HE is handling this issue right NOW. That is the telling tale. Also, while CNN and others are deciding who would best handle this if it were them in the WH at some future date, has anyone asked just what our superior U.S. intelligence knew about this and when, if they advised it was imminent or, what if U.S. Intelligence didn't have any intelligence that the Russion invasion of Georgia was imminent. That is an important question. Now ask yourself how safe you feel!
I LIKE SOME OF THE COMMENTS ABOUT
"WHAT DID PUTIN DO TO RUSSIA"
* then you should ask yourselves*
"WHAT DID BUSH DO TO AMERICA"
ACTION without thinking....(John McCain)....Is like SHOOTING a gun without aming......McCain is very dangerous....
I just don't get it? McCain takes a stand on an issue and Obama acts befuddled and takes the same stand, yet the liberals say Obama was right and bash McCain. Isn't the Left about having an open mind on issues. I guess that's only the case when it's convenient and when we have is has to do with minorities and the poor. Stop the comparison's of Bush and McCain, you all know how wrong you are on that topic, but like you're candidate, will do anything to get him elected. Shame on all of you for you constant attempts to downplay Obama's weaknesses. You act like he has none...why don't you try telling me what his strength is...speaking in public? That will sure get us to the promise land...NOT!
It's not over yet folks! We criticize Russia for invading Georgia but we will be bombing Iran before years end. Talk about double talk!
Putting all childish political leanings aside, it's obvious that McCain is right on this one.
It would be a real hit to the US and world peace if we have to deal with another cold war – I hope that the world can nip this one in the bud. Unfortunately, Europe relies on Russia for their fuel just like we rely on the Middle East. It is a real shame we don't have more fuel options as consumers. Now that would make the world a safer place – politically, environmentally and economically. You think with all of our technical advances we could pull out at least 2 other cheaper substitutes to gasoline/oil.
- GoodCitizen
It would be nice if everyone understood their place in the world. Clearly most don't. Our country has lost much respect on the world plane.
Just how do you not talk to Russia? There is nothing you can to do them militarily without creating WW3. Plus they are needed to keep Iraq in their box. Same as China. Even Bush understands that. He says a few bad things about them before he enters the country and has a ball once he's there. He acts like he is on the biggest vacation of his life.
McCain likes to rattle sabers and talk a big game but he is not true to his word. There is nothing to be done but talk to Russia. Plus the world doesn't want to hear from someone that it considers a lier...remember why we went into Iraq...WMD....lies. All I see is another chip off the same old block.
We better find someone that can talk to the world. We haven't done too well by ourselves over the last 8 years.
What has McCain done but sell a bunch of wolf tickets he can't back up?
What do you want to do John, nuke 'em?
You want to deploy ground troops? Have you thought about how you are going to get them quickly into tha mountaneous region? They'd be sitting ducks as paratroopers.
By sea? How you going to quickly navigate to the Black Sea through the narrow straits between it and the Mediterranean.
You don't THINK THINGS THROUGH Mr. So-Called I'm Ready to be Commander-n-Chief.
We want Russia to keep Iran in check. We need them to do this because with Saddam removed, Iraq is no longer a counter-balance to Iran.
You see, Mr. McCain, all these things play together. Your repeated lack of long range, comprehensive , strategic thinking is why you are not right for the job ... Add in your temper and whew ...
And to all of you who are complaining because Obama is on vacation, weren't you all complaining the other day that you see too much of him? Please do something productive with your lives.
If Putin wants to restore the old Russian empire that should be fine with McCain for two reasons.
First, he'd have a reason to agrue for war when he returns to the Senate.
Second, with the old empire he could remember the names – now if he could pronouce the Presidents of Russia's name correctly we might be making progress.
IT REALLY IS HARD TO TEACH AN OLD DOG NEW TRICKS
Will this man ever learn that war is not the answer to world problems? War is the biggest problem that could possibly exist!!!!!!!!!!!!
Please save the US from WWlll and Johnny McWar. We can do so much better!
Who attacked whom first? My understanding is that Georgia made the first move regardless of what the MSM is trying to tell us.
McCain please stop the war-mongering.
The empty suit vacationing in Hawaii is too young to remember the COLD WAR YEARS!
So from his cell phone he says-we need to talk with the UN.
I'm old enough at age 55 to understand what is at stake here.
It is VERY serious and John McCain is totally correct in coming out right away and with Tough Words.
WE NEED A LEADER WHO HAS BEEN A PART OF THE WORLD STAGE LONG ENOUGH TO KNOW WHAT TO DO!
McCAIN 08
What kind of relationship can McCain have with Russia when he uses them as scapegoats in a fearmongering strategy during his campaign?
One of the very few things I will commend Bush for is keeping a fairly peaceful relationship with Russia. McCain's already set the tone for the relationship he'd have.
This old man should check himself before he wrecks himself, he might get so worked up over the election that he expires before November 4., Standing in front of two American flags issuing ultimatums, I believe he forgot that he's only a lowly senator and does not speak for this country., hust as a POW when he read his captors prepared statements to the cameras, he was not speaking for america then either, the only US prisoner to do such a thing. war hero or imprisoned with the true war heros. This man is not above lying with a straight face, give him the power and we'll be at war with him telling us"my friends I hate war". He needs to retire to a home where he can get his cognitive issues treated.
i wonder if McCain the war munger learned how to pronounce the names of all the leaders he is bashing. this old fool wants a war somewhere so bad he can't stand it. god help this country if we americans let him near our whitehouse. we are to blame if this idiot gets voted in office and what consequences we will have.
this just helps him not have to talk about all the jobs that have been lossed and the economy going down the tubes. but he is in hog heaven right now he is talking war and more war. even what he says is soooo old and lame. he could not back up a plan if the old man had one. i am sure he does not understand how a 21st century war will be fought, he can't use a computer so he will have to be briefed by pen and paper. how backwards is that?
All hot air from McCain. IF we did need to militarily confront someone, HOW would we do that with our forces already stretched so tightly that people are doing extra and extended tours of duty?
His only comfort zone is war. He is wanting to keep fighting Viet Name until he gets it right. Not going to happen.
Let's not get into a situation where we have to reinstitute the draft so a man who is experiencing personality changes and reduced mental capacities can play war games.
War should be the LAST option. Obama knows that.
becky–"McBush's stupid war in Iraq…This is why you use force as a LAST RESORT because now we have played our cards exposing the neo-cons bluff. "
One thing my President is named Bush not McBush, Idiot!!
Second thing you don't even know what neo-con means, so stop using it.
Third thing the Iraq war was absolutely justified by the world and by your precious Democratic party. So stop claiming that Bush "wanted" war.
If you want to claim that McCain is the same as Bush, fine but do it with substance not hearsay. In fact McCain is "disliked" by many Republicans because he disagreed with Bush more often than not.
Bring it on!!!
Public Speaker 08-12!!!
What regrettable circumstances. If we had not tortured, killed civilians , and started a pre-emptive war we would be in a position to chastise Russia. Now we are a joke on the world stage, and cannot profess to take the high road. Thanks Neocons!
It sounds to me like John McCain wants to start another war.What a war monger he is.
OBAMA WILL BE THE BEGINING OF WORLD WAR111 IF ELECTED. NOSTRADUMAS PREDICTS THIS IN HIS BOOK THE CODE WORLD WAR 111. YOU O.B. FOLLOWERS ARE JUST AS LOST MINDED AS HIM. AMERICA GETS WHAT THEY ASK FOR.
Is Russian now going to occupy South Ossetia and Gori , two Georgian provinces? With overwhelming forces, the Russian Bear desdended on the Georgian province without provocation, ostensibly to "protect"Russian citizens. What the heck? Will they
now invade an independent country because it has a minority
Russian Citizens.
If they permanently occupy those provinces and the Western Powers
allow them to do that, I will be History repeating itself. IT is called APPEASEMENT. Remember how the predeccesor of Winston Churchill , tried to appease Hitler ? well , it only whetted Hitler's appetite and it led to World War II.
Seriously the democrats are really showing ignorance on this issue. Russia attacks a free sovereign nation in Georgia and now we label McCain a war monger? If the world were left up to the liberal left communism would have taken over years ago. Go see what's happening to the people of Georgia right now. You think they deserve what is happening to their land? A declaration of war by Russia on Georgia is a declaration of war against all freedom loving people. If you people want to take your freedom for granted than go live in a dictatorship or a communist regime. See what happens to you in those nations when you try to think for yourself. The United States needs to remind Russia how fast we will put their country in check. General Jack Lemay will be rolling in his grave right now. I wish they would of took his advice as beat Russia to a pulp when we had the advantage soon it will be too late.
McCain/Romney 2008
Is it possible that a presidential candidate touted as an "expert" on world affairs could be so misinformed on not only who benefits most the oil from the Caspian Sea via the Baku-Tbilisi-Ceyhan (it sure isn't the U.S.) but about the breakaway efforts from Georgia of South Ossetia (a territory in dispute for years) as well as the Russian fears of NATO sitting on its borders? Too bad, he just might get elected if he can sell enough voters that Russia is the "boogyman", and then will we be in for it!!!
Old Man McCain, the cold war is over! I'm not going to let you single handedly re-start it so you can further your political career...
People, please stop believeing this guy has any credibility on foreign affairs. He's trying to fool everyone.
The right approach with Russia is to understand their position and compromise. Russia wants to defend itself just like we do. Why is Russia's invasion of Georgia any different than our invasion of Iraq? We showed them the way, didn't we? I'm tired of this nonsense.
We need to stop antagonizing the Russians and work with them to better both our nations. Reduce or eliminate nuclear weapons, work together on captuing and eliminating terror. These are things we share.
Being divisive is a clear sign that McCain does not have the temprament to be President of the US. He's just an angry guy and he'll take it out on other nations to prove it.
Please elect a sensible person to be President ...OBAMA 08!
Russia is not to be trusted.............that pretty much goes without saying.....but............
McCain, you do not have a clue to Russias intentions. The EU doesnt even "speculate" about Russias intentions. Our (including the EU) first and foremost obligation was to demand Russia stand down and return all air and ground troops back to russian territory.
To speculate is to esculate.
McCain needs to stop speculating....we are not strong enough for another war, our resources are way beyond depletion, thanks to the policies of Bush/Cheney/McCain.
Remember the Keating Five!!!! McCain started his career by lying, stealing, and claiming ignorance. He WILL continue to do just that on a grander scale with more power.
To all of you that say the U.S. is being a hyprocrite because we invaded Iraq:
Do you not see a different between invading a dictatorship and democracy? Disagree with the War in Iraq, but acknowledge this is like comparing apples and oranges.
To those saying McCain thinks we can save everybody:
Have you not been paying attention to Obama? He wants to use words and handouts to save EVERYONE. Looks to me like both have similar views, just different paths.
We are not going to enter WWIII. Read some well-rounded articles on Russia, and you'll see that soft power cannot be effective in dealing with them.
All you liberals just turn the other cheek . Osama Hussein Obama would just talk to tyrants , and walk softly and not use the big stick.
Hillary Clinton is more of a candidate , and would stand up to the
ruski's
What a suprise! More simple-minded posts from Obamites spouting the same old tired "Mc" isms and warmongering rants. Really, do any of you that post these try to gain any perspective on the subject by at least doing a Google search before you spout? I have come to the conclusion that many of these posts are automated and come from some server at Obama election headquarters.
For those that care, do a Google search with the following terms:
Putin KGB
Russia oil
Cold War peace through strength
McCain is as stupid as he is ugly, and is clueless on foreign affairs. Does he really think that Putin will bow to his will just because he said what they did is bad. This is almost as pitiful as George Bush condemming Russian's actions. Putin doesn't listen to him either, and I'm sure he laughs everytime Bush opens his mouth. If McCain gets elected, Putin would laugh at him too, and probably yawn in his face.
Note to McStupid, it's not a good idea to ruffle the feathers of a Russian leader who was once the most powerful man in the KGB. Stupid, demonic Republicans–and that includes Bush and McCain supporters–they are the truly arrogant ones if they think anyone in the world will listen to them. When you look at polls of foreigners, 80 – 90% of them would rather sit down with Obama than these tired old stupid flatulating republicans.
i can't wait to be drafted.
Come on CNN. Why do you continue to post comments that have nothing to do with the story? Could you at least provide some of these morons a spell checker. I know little kids can spell better than most of these morons that comment on here.
As usual, here comes good old John McSame with his fast draw...Act now, ask questions later (then forget the answers). He's so uninformed that he makes Bush look semi-intelligent – and that's pretty hard to do. Georgia's leader is nothing more than a gangster who pretends to love democracy & freedom. The Bush administration falls for that one hook, line & sinker because it suits their purposes. Georgia has oil. Everyone has gotten on the 'bash big bad Russia/Putin' bandwagon. Nothing about how Georgia has been terrorizing its own people and neighboring states. It would be so refreshing if just one branch of media actually reported facts instead of opinions based on partisan crap.
It seems like 90% of the postings at CNN are Obamaphiles.
Don't you bitter people have jobs??
McCain seems to espouse too many antiquated ideas that have caused so many problems when approaching foreign policy from positions similar to the past eight years of the Bush administration. Dealing with Russia/Georgia in a constructive manner will require unified efforts through our relations with the European nations.
When comparing the two candidates, I honestly feel Obama offers the diplomatic appeal needed to strengthen these relations, as demonstrated by the warm reception Obama received from leaders when traveling abroad. His potential seemed reminiscent of Reagan's diplomatic achievements in this area. Obama '08
Quit trying to compare our wary in Iraq and what Russia is doing. We overthrow dictator and tried to build a democracy and help the people of Iraq. Russia is trying to overthrow an elected democracy and isn't trying to help the Georgian people. It's disgusting you'd even try to compare the two wars.
McCain is right all the way. The people who are criticizing him are the same people who don't care what happens to the rest of the world. The only care about the US, how selfish.
But American imperialism is ok? We have military bases in over 100 countries around the world and want to put up missile defense shields in Europe, and we are the only country to have used nuclear weapons.
I think the candidates need to stay out of this, neither one of them are the US PRESIDENT yet. This is President Bush decision to make suggestions to Russia. If that is the case, then any American person could tell the world what to do. What gives with these 2 candidates they are trying to be president already. Yes, there opinions do matter but make the suggestions to the US President. What is this world coming to?
WHAT ARE YOUR DOING? Start world war 3? Or are you satisfied with a new cold war?
you the man mccain.
Senator McCain saw Putin's intentions years ago and no one would listen. Now it's happening. McCain isn't sending any troops. Get off the funny colored pills, Obama supporters. Through diplomatic and economic pressures the Russian's can be persuaded to look at things differently. We need Russia to help curb Iran's ambitions and Russia needs us economically. No one is going to bash one another over the head. However, the Russian's have eyes on again expanding their influence and we must help Western leaning nations like Georgia and the Ukraine get into NATO as quick as possible to ally themselves with Europe and the US among others.
Apparantly, McCrypt wants his very own personal war now, I guess to show us he knows "how to win wars", if he is in control start to finish. Sad.
McCain-as-foreign-policy-authority is a myth, McCain has shown time and time again that, far from being an expert when it comes to foreign policy, he is frequently - and dangerously - clueless.
So every day between now and November 4th voters should be reminded that:
1. McCain has been among the most ardent supporters of the war in Iraq - the most disastrous foreign policy decision in American history.
2. McCain falsely claims that, from the beginning of the war, he called on former Secretary of Defense Rumsfeld to resign. He should have, but he didn't.
3. McCain thinks it's "not too important" when American forces come home from Iraq.
4. McCain has repeatedly claimed that Iran was training members of al-Qaeda in Iraq, showing a fundamental misunderstanding of the key players in the war. He doesn't understand the difference between Shiites and Sunnis, and even after being corrected he still doesn't get it.
5. Need more proof of why McCain is not "ready to lead"? Do you want a president who thinks there is an "Iraq/Pakistan border"? Who believes Darfur is in Somalia? And that Czechoslovakia is still a country?
Actions of peacenics and president Carter directly led to invasion of Afganistan by Sovjet Army in 1980, which was the catalist of all further problems in the Middle East. Young people think that Obama and good intentions can appease fashists and any KGB goverment . If you give them a finger, they will swallow your.
Tough Talk is Campaign strategy it doesn't restore peace in Georgia. Here go the republicans trying to make Americans believe that rebuilding the OLD Russian Empire is possible..that's as laughable as his statement that the anthrax strains came from Al Queda.....lol.
McCain...UNAMERICAN
McCain/Exxon Mobile 08
Danger! Danger! Who wants a third world war?
What do republicans say about McCain?
Sen Thad Cochran of Mississippi said "The thought of his being president sends a cold chill down my spine," Cochran said about McCain by phone. "He is erratic. He is hotheaded. He loses his temper and he worries me."
Sen Cochran has known the McCain family from the days when they lived in Mississippi and got to know McCain well in the 1970s when Cochran served in the US House and McCain served as a naval liaison in Congress
I am am a republican and will vote for Obama. If John paul were running, I would have voted for him. Why isn't he running(actually he i in a way) He isn't really running because he was against the war in Irak. The oil companies soon put him out of the race!
To those criticizing McCain; just what is he wrong about? So from now on calling out unnecessary aggression on a democracy is called fear mongering? So we should sit back and let Russia do whatever it wants to? You are siding with the aggressors. In your attempt to avoid war at all costs you let other countries commit whatever atrocities they want. Wake up, McCain is right. You all would sit quietly by why the world commits one act of genocide against its own people (Saddam in Iraq) to another (Russia in Georgia). Peace through strength.
BTW: Why do you not trust the Russians? YOU TRUSTED BUSH!!!!!!!!!
And now you trust McCain??????
The "Russian Empire"??? McCain is out of his cotton-picking mind. What we need is someone like Obama who can see the world clearly and not through McCain's and the rest of the neocons' naive, child-like eyes. It's not all "good v. evil," McCain. He would make for a very dangerous president. I don't want this unstable old man anywhere near that red phone!
East and west met in Germany you dont have be a genius to figure thing out.:out"so shut up and let our president handle foreign policy.
American people don'nt be fool again by another lying Republican like Bush who led us into war that should of never happen.Mccain is trying to fear some of the American people into voting for him because Mccain thinks he knows what he is talking about and Mccain is a war monger. American people don'nt be fool not this time. Only thing the Republicans have is to scare some of the American people about war because some of the American people think Mccain knows what he is talking about because he was a POW many, many years ago. The American people need a new and updated Foreign Policy If Mccain is elected some of the American people will be sorry just like they are sorry because Bush was elected President. Wake Up say No to Mccain
john MCcrazy wants to vblow up the world , sounds like he's too risky. Obama 08.
Many here shouting at Russia without knowing the facts. Georgia is a bordering nation and it cannot intimidate Russia with Israeli trained army or American supplied weapons.
Americans are dishonest and secretly supply GUNS to Georgia. American lap dog Isreal is also there! Why?
McCain can go and fight there instead of crying in USA. Bush barked that Georgia is a sovereign nation. Did these two idiots Bush and McCain know Iraq is also a sovereign nation?
NATO is not a democratic alliance but a military alliance. Russia is also a sovereign nation and it cannot allow American-Israeli backed criminals at her doors step!
American politicians or any American have no moral right to bark at Russia while they invaded Iraq for no reason and still killing people there. American medias now stopped counting the civilian deaths in Iraq. More than half million Iraqis already killed.
Not sure if my previous post will get published so just wanted to add that Putin dealing with terrorism in his own backyard, whether linked to oil or not, is his business. Not ours. Certainly NOT McCains. Haven't we interfered enough with other countries? Forced democracy isn't in any way, shape or form, democracy. Putin is no threat to us, much as we would like him to be. Same with Sadam Hussein. He was also no threat to us, much as we would have liked him to be. Anybody getting a pattern here?
I'm not a McCain supporter but he is correct about Russia. Putin has been peeling back democracy in Russia for many years and the conflict in Georgia is a land/power grab.
Hopefully McCain backs off this rhetoric now that the events of the conflict are coming out
Putin would have made a great Republican,do what ever you please and to heck with the people.
McAwesome is right we do need to watch out for Russia in the future but I dont think there is anything we can do about this situation.
Bush is butt slapping the Olympics babes and Condi is doing what?
Shoe shopping again?
All this from a guy who could not remember that Putin was prime minister and not President anymore.
Perfect example of why McCain is not ready to be President and will never be. A vast majority of Russians back Putin, for many reasons, and the kind of talk offered by McCain only put fuel on problems instead of bringing something to the debate. It has nothing to do with being weak or strong. You do have to hold your ground while making sure, through diplomacy, to build a strong enough coalition to deter any ambition Putin might have. McCain does not understand that, nor does he have any real understanding of geopolitics. Not surprising considering he admits himself that he does not read. US can not afford 4 years with someone who does not know what he's doing.
The best way to end an Empire is to get yourself in debt through wars; i.e., Rome and France.
I see McCain would like to see the U.S. follow the demise of those empires through his sabre rattling.
Now that Russia is flexing it's muscles again, we more than ever need a capable leader. Obama is not it. Wake up people. We need to stay stong and vigilant and now is not the time to give on the job training to a rookie.
Vladmir Putin = George Bush ..but on a smaller scale
McBush = Medvedev (Figurehead)
John McCain- The UnAmerican Candidate
Don't we have a war or two going on all ready?
It aint going to work. All these fear mongering aint going to work anymore. Going to war is the solution to everything as far as Republicans are concerned. Bush was a war mongering president, and what did it get us? No more. It is time for change, Bush, McCain and the rest of the republican scum has to go. They are the reason we are in the mess that we are in.
mccain you need to shut up.you are not president.you are only trying to capitalize off of the suffering of the people of the caucuses,to try to earn votes.your lobbyist buddy scheuneman and you were provoking russia,and now you are using the situation for political gain.
Doesn't it bother anyone in the press or in politics that it was Georgia that fired the first shot and rolled in the first tanks, breaking a truce of over a decade? I'm by no means an apologist for Russia, but the lopsided and distorted coverage appears to be nothing more than an anti-Russian knee-jerk reaction. If we had held the British to the same level of responsibility in the Falklands, we'd have come down four-square for Argentina.
Putin does have some explaining to do. If he had a ligitimate gripe,he should have informed the Powers that be,and told them his honest appraisal of the situation,before invading.
See, I told you guys that McBrainless' attitude was not conducive to anything constructive. Instead of using prudence in an extremely delicate situation, this clowns looks to incite Russia. I don't know what he is expecting to accomplish with these remarks. In my opinion it further proves that he does not have the temperament to lead this nation.
McBrianless' saber rattling is not going to make Russia succumb to his imagined authority. What does he think Russia is going to do, pack up and leave so McIdiot won’t think they're trying to re-establish their lost empire? How utterly stupid. What kind of administration would McBrainless have? With nonsense like this coming out of his mouth, just exactly how effective does he think he'll be?
See, this buffoon has no idea how to lead on the world stage. All this posturing is only for the American electorate, that' s it. It shows how inept his administration will be. He doesn't even consider possible repercussions of statements like this. This, chuckles the clown, is definitely unfit to be President. Being president requires commonsense and a keen insight on how to deal with international problems, not waving a big stick and talking loud.
Besides, if Russia wanted to they could say the thing about us for invading a nation unjustifiably.
McBrainless is an absolute idiot, being advised by equally stupid people. Saber rattling is not the answer, McWizard.
Good Lord....
Why is it that the USA can march into any country it wants for any reason, such as to protect US citizens, as we did in Grenada, Panama, Serbia, Iraq, and that the USA can support and recognize separatist movements, such as in Kosovo, but we get so upset when any other country does the exact same thing? We are hypocrites and the rest of the world knows it, which is why we have less influence in the world and must rely on empty, saber rattling bluster from people like McCain who is impotent to doing anything about it.
What...and the US isn't interested in empire building...? Give me a break. Our leaders and the TV pundits who are suddenly international relations experts need to read some history books. Russia is not easily understood or judged. Russian history is highly complex, more so than the average American intellect can comprehend. Since 1918 their foreign policy has been dominated by fear of encirclement by the west (following two catastrophic invasions from the west). Look at how we are expanding NATO. Our goal is to encircle Russia and prevent Russian resurgance. They are working to prevent/undermine this strategy.
The Baby Boomers will indeed be the end of the world. If they have to sink the earth to have their selfish narrow minded way and send their own grandkids into war they are fine with it. Sick.
McCain's response to Russia is very dangerous for the US and for the stability of International peace. Observing his response to this crises shows that he could easily escalate this to world War III, where as Sarkozy's and Obama's diplomatic response shows true leadership. Here's why:
1.McCain has not acknowledged the reports and eyewitness testimony that the Georgian army were shooting women and children.
2. Jumping to conclusions so fast with such strong rhetoric before the facts that are only now coming out shows a grave warning to what McCain would be like as president.
3. Calling for Russia to be removed from the G8 prior to all these events serves to only antagonize Russia (granted after their use of excessive force this maybe be a good idea). However, this only plays into the Russian's belief that the US is not a fair broker in international affairs.
4. McCain coming out with such strong anti-Russian rhetoric, his jokes at his town hall meetings, mispronouncing Mikheil Saakashvili's name and calling Putin president instead of prime minister all sends very bad signals to Russia and to the region.
5 McCain needs to bare in mind that Russia's support is required to keep Iran from developing nuclear weapons and to stop it's influence in Iraq. McCain is burning bridges. A foreign policy blunder beyond belief.
Also: The headlines 'Obama moves to Mccain's stance on Russia' is very misleading. McCain started with a biased view on Russia and didn't wait for facts before starting the blame game. Obama on the other had showed a far better response, stating both sides had to refrain from use of force and then only when there was proof that Russia had over extended itself did he beef up the rhetoric.
This is what America needs in a president. A calm informed balanced response, not a biased two dimensional thinking war mongered.
Putin is dangerous and so is McWar. Mixing two volatile ingrediants is a good way to make an explosion. They both scare me but of the two, MCBush has the hot temper and acts before he thinks.
D-MI August 12th, 2008 12:21 pm ET wrote:
Hey "Typical White Person":
We know very well what Putin has done to Russia:
Killed the free press, imprisoned or murdered the opposition and consolidated his "party" (read: old KGB + media & commodity control = fascism) power into a functioning dictatorship.
That's a lot different from the US. The free press here has killed itself by not doing its job by vetting Obama the way it would have vetted any other first year Senator who decided to run for POTUS.
The difference here is that the opposition is being imprisoned by the press and Obama supporters and surrogates with racism charges for anyone who disagrees with him.
And didn't Obama just take a jab at McCain for OPPOSING "commodity control"? Remember, McCain opposed governement mandated purchases?
I WRITE IN ALL CAPS BECAUSE I'M MAD!!!!
This man wants to start another senseless war somewhere else now! good Lord!!!!!