This "conflict' reminds me of that movie "Wag The Dog".

This topic is on Georgia and South Ossetia, not the whole of Eastern Europe. I am not condoning Russia's part in this conflict; Georgia has a lot to lose if South Ossetia ever gains their independence. Just look at the map of that area - look where the gas and oil piplelines are, and 2 of the major 4 transport routes.

Georgia wants those resources badly - they always have. They have instigated many "conflicts" in the past - some of those conficts they claimed the "South Ossetians started it" when facts clearly proved that Georgia fired the first shot. It's happening all over again.

I am an American, I served this country for 20 years in the US NAVY; I am not condoning communism.

Just because the United States has been supplying Georgia for years and years with money, ammunition and many other perks does not mean that the USA made the right choice. There is OIL in South Ossetia.

This conflict may eventually require US Troops to help Poor Poor Georgia.

When the American people find out they've been duped into war again by the first President Bush - I don't want to be around for THAT.

Read the history of the region - not all of Eastern Europe - just this region. There is a clear history of genocide (ethnic cleansing) perpetrated by the Georgians - not Russians - in this region.

You know what I find interesting in a sickening way? The MEDIA include South Ossetia when talking about GEORGIA.

The Media make this conflict look as if it's Georgia vs. Russia when it is not.

This conflict is about Georgia vs South Ossetia - Russia is South Ossetia's ALLY - Russia is protecting South Ossetia from the Georgian troops

sherry