Quote:
Originally Posted by Azure
Well, IMO its a bit early to make accusations one way or the other. I understand the double standard, but I really feel that the media isn't reporting very much right now, and its not wise to take the propaganda and run with it as news.
I also don't feel that what the US did in 2003 has anything to do with their stance right now. Which is why Putin hasn't said a word about it.
|
Putin hasn't--but there is that Russian commander who told a BBC reporter
“If the American president can take Baghdad, why can’t we take Tblisi?”
http://www.npr.org/templates/story/s...oryId=93606405
But yeah--other than the very obvious connection there's no connection at all. For the record, I agree that the situations are indeed quite different. But there is that one troubling little similarity, and if it's being said out loud by Russian commanders you can bet higher-ups are thinking it too. Like it or not, the U.S.'s past actions do provide diplomatic cover for a regime that didn't need much of it in the first place.