I think this is a perfect example of the kettle and pot scenario.
It is OK for Georgia to separate from Soviet Union and gain independence, but it is not OK for South Ossetia to separate from Georgia...
and
It is OK for Russia to support South Ossetia as it tries to gain independence, but it is not OK to grant indepence to Chechnya as it tries to separate from Russia...
It would be laughable if it wasnt tragic.
In other news, Russia imposes naval blockade on Georgia.
http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20080810...unrestblockade