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McCain/Georgia and Double Standards
Aug 14, 2008 | 1:23 AM
Category: Political
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Yesterday when speaking to reporters about the Russia/Georgia situation McCain said "in the 21st century nations don't invade other nations." Although many believe he didn't mean anything by the comment, it could have diplomatic ripples. But for many that believe the U.S. is becoming increasingly arrogant in the grand scheme of things, especially while occupying two foreign nations, the comments don't do much to change the negative perception. He also said "this isn't a time for partisanship and sniping between campaigns. This is about hundreds of thousands of individuals whose lives are being taken..." I guess he didn't take into consideration the death toll to Iraqi civilians which passed the one million mark in September of last year.

Russia is beginning to challenge U.S. authority worldwide, noting the increasing double standard image. In a Security Council meeting Aug. 10th, it was pointed out that "regime change" instead of "invasion" was another U.S. double standard that Russia did not use. Yet the U.S. accuses Russia of something it does on a regular basis. "Regime change" is a very well known part of U.S. foreign policy. It has been used from Latin America, to Iraq and Afghanistan and if they can, Iran. Russian politics, on the other hand are much tougher.

The more the U.S. ignores it's own advice, the more it undermines it's global authority which has been growing since the end of World War II. The fact is that the U.S. ignores the role of international organizations and pursues a systemic double standard set of policies in areas like human rights and democracy. We, therefore should not be preaching to Russia or China for committing the same offenses.

Considering all of America's difficulties in the Middle East, the alienation of Moscow will only heighten tensions between our two countries. The U.S. is no longer the most effective nation when it comes to interfering, influencing and resolving conflicts among nations. Let's hope we learn a lesson from the Georgia/Russia conflict. Let's also hope that history doesn't show that it was the pre-cursor to tensions building to World War III.
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ProudAmerican read my blog view my photos
Aug 14, 2008 | 9:54 AM

Did you get this off moveon.org?
jla5906 read my blog view my photos
Aug 14, 2008 | 10:39 AM

MSNBC I think it is, can't remember tha lady's name that came up with the ripple effect.Georgia is a siverign Nation and a democracy,Iraq is a little different, dictatorship, threatening, should have taken him out in the first Gulf war.
Ivyman68 read my blog
Aug 14, 2008 | 11:55 AM

Those subtle differences, jla, are what many people like to ignore in order to portray America as being a bad country.
jteamaz read my blog
Aug 14, 2008 | 12:20 PM

I guess you may have missed my point. I'm not trying to paint America as a bad country. My concern is that we're trying to become the world's watchdog and interfering in too many folks business, while at the same time pointing fingers and criticizing while we commit the same infractions.

I don't read moveon.org, and don't pay a lot of attention to MSNBC either.
Kestrel read my blog view my photos
Aug 14, 2008 | 12:46 PM

jteamaz,

I wouldn't call Iraq the same as the Russian grab for territory through armed adventurism.
The Republic of Georgia posed no threat to Russia. As for the worlds watch dog, we stand a better chance for our democracy surviving if we have like minded democratic countries in the world. The price of freedom isn't free there's a cost.
TexasTruBlu read my blog view my photos
Aug 14, 2008 | 5:43 PM

Hey, it's the EU that needs to worry. Russia is stealing the last pipeline out of that area so France and friends will have to dance to Putin's tune for oil. BTW, negotiation did so well in avoiding this-not. And that's what Obama thinks will work. Sure...not.
balky22 read my blog view my photos
Aug 14, 2008 | 11:28 PM

Finally a informative and intresting blog.
jla5906 read my blog view my photos
Aug 14, 2008 | 11:35 PM

Yes we are the worlds police but it seems we have an interest of some kind everywhere.One thing i find we do not need is the UN, seems out of date, and we can't account for what they wish to do.Now Putin is blaming Cheny for meddling in Georgias busiiness and telling them to cuse problems for Russia, whats next, seems one issue goes away another starts
Antiwarmachine
Aug 15, 2008 | 7:00 AM

Protip for jteamaz, I personally find your post to be completely aligned with my way of thinking in global affairs, however, I believe that you are appealing to the wrong audience. These people on this blog, constitute the most narrow minded, biased, people of the world. I have all but given up trying to engage in ANY informative discussion with these Fox DFW bloggers. Anyway, just know that you are appreciated for your ideas from some, but don't get to discuraged when you will at times be the minority of opinion.
UCantHandleThisTruth read my blog
Aug 15, 2008 | 10:07 AM

If we are not #1 then someone else will be.
Now would I rather have the non perfect but mostly but barely capitalistic America as #1 or anyone else who at best is, at best socialist oatmeal???

America #1!!!
jteamaz read my blog
Aug 16, 2008 | 12:16 AM

Antiwarmachine, I appreciate the comments. But, I have pretty thick skin and can appreciate the fact that it's OK to disagree. I think it'd be pretty boring if everyone felt the same way don't you? Don't give up man, they win when you do that......
balky22 read my blog view my photos
Aug 16, 2008 | 3:35 AM

Antiwarmachine is absolutely correct about these fox bloggers.It is always the same little group writting ridiculous narrowminded things. They say they are proud of being American ect....... and are the ones that complain the most about are nation. Truth is they dont have a clue what a real American is.Thank God for real Americans like Jteamaz and Antiwarmachine.
jteamaz read my blog
Aug 16, 2008 | 11:03 AM

I find that is the case on several of the Fox blogsites. My main page is on the Phoenix site. There are many there, and many opposing viewpoints. You may find it refreshing, although there are a few who operate in the same manner, it's just to be expected. The really bad one is My Fox Colorado, the blogs have pretty much been hijacked by the same bloggers with the same viewpoint. It's almost like sitting in their living room sometimes. I get called an idiot there regularly. So much for open minds, right? Thanks for the compliment balky......
Antiwarmachine
Aug 16, 2008 | 6:07 PM

Thanks Balky, I must agree with you on the fact that maybe a true patriot will have viewpoints that may not be of mainstream opinion. I think if people would give themselves an opportunity to do a little research abroad (not conventional mainstream media), then they could form an opinion of their own. I really wish more American's could see the BIG PICTURE, and how its really not which party is in power. There is and has been an agenda that has been sold to the American people, and in the end we are all too busy to realize what is really going on.
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jteamaz

Not much to say actually. Just a normal kinda guy. I drive a truck delivering groceries for a major food chain here in the valley. Try to keep educated on local and national events especially those concerning corruption and moral ineptitude by our "elected officials." Very much for protecting our freedoms and rights, always open to new ideas and discussions. I don't identify as Democrat or Republican, and don't like to be labeled as liberal or conservative. Just try to stay responsible and informed as possible.

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