Georgia may have anticipated South Ossetia War

What's a little bear bating among friends? Especially if your erstwhile lobbyist is John McCain's top foreign policy adviser.

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[NoOne]

Pat Buchanan had something to say about this matter.
http://www.creators.com/opinion/pat-buchanan/and-none-dare-call-it-treason.html

[Brenda]

This is old news. Georgia is a tiny country with small army that is swarmed with Israel and US trainers/troops.

It is utterly impossible for US or Israel not knowing a big preparation of war (moving tanks, troops, supplies, big weapons, etc)

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M85 cluster munition found in Georgia. (Israel made)

http://www.boomantribune.com/?op=displaystory

http://www.metimes.com/Security/2008/09/02/commentary_israel_of_the_caucasus/f5e1/

In a secret agreement between Israel and Georgia, two military airfields in southern Georgia had been earmarked for the use of Israeli fighter-bombers in the event of pre-emptive attacks against Iranian nuclear installations. This would sharply reduce the distance Israeli fighter-bombers would have to fly to hit targets in Iran. And to reach Georgian airstrips, the Israeli air force would fly over Turkey.

The attack ordered by Saakashvili against South Ossetia the night of Aug. 7 provided the Russians the pretext for Moscow to order Special Forces to raid these Israeli facilities where some Israeli drones were reported captured.

At a Moscow news conference, Gen. Anatoly Nogovitsyn, Russia's deputy chief of staff, said the extent of Israeli aid to Georgia included "eight types of military vehicles, explosives, landmines and special explosives for clearing minefields." Estimated numbers of Israeli trainers attached to the Georgian army range from 100 to 1,000. There were also 110 U.S. military personnel on training assignments in Georgia. Last July 2,000 U.S. troops were flown in for "Immediate Response 2008," a joint exercise with Georgian forces.

Details of Israel's involvement were largely ignored by Israeli media lest they be interpreted as another blow to Israel's legendary military prowess, which took a bad hit in the Lebanese war against Hezbollah two years ago. Georgia's top diplomat in Tel Aviv complained about Israel's "lackluster" response to his country's military predicament and called for "diplomatic pressure on Moscow." According to the Jerusalem Post, the Georgian was told "the address for that type of pressure is Washington."

Rice: U.S. to Give $1 Billion to 'Help Georgia Sustain Itself'

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/09/03/AR2008090301072.html?hpid=topnews

Georgia is another neocon scheme. Oil pipe and landing strip to attack Iran. Hence the generous support and media lies on yet another military operation.

[rapier]

Of course they planned it well in advance. Well at least they had the firepower in place. The go ahead was not inevitable, but almost. My guess is that Cheney's boys, including some active Pentagon ones, kept whispering in Saakashvili's ear, 'do it, do it. The Russians will stand back'. Knowing full well that the Russians wouldn't pull back because simple intelligence would have seen the Russians were ready at the border to move on a moments notice.

What motive you may ask? Simple. To have a new scary enemy for the election. So a few thousand get killed, ho hum. The payoff was worth it. It's all been a gigantic win for Putin as well, There is euphoria in the Kremlin. Certain to lead to more confrontational situations. Which is perfect for our politicians too. If it came out that this whole thing was orchestrated with direct planning between our guys and Russia I wouldn't be shocked. It most certainly wasn't but the whole thing just as well have taken place with a bunch of winks and nods as it serves the interests of pols on both sides.

[Ion]

I from Romania also advise all to see here!
Truth about South Ossetia War

http://www.nebog.com/truthaboutwar.htm