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For the last week, the world has watched in horror as Russia attacked the small independent nation of Georgia, but other than some strong words, nobody seems to be willing to do anything.

The United Nations has not condemned the action, NATO has not ridden to the rescue despite the fact that Georgia was petitioning for membership, and the United States has well, mostly, not really paid attention. The president told Russia we would be sending humanitarian aid to the victims of Russian aggression and that the American military would be leading that effort. John McCain said “Today we are all Georgians” and that the American citizens stand behind Georgia. Barack Obama called for the an immediate cease fire and a UN resolution condemning Russia.

Whatever.

Seriously, all three of these men suck big time at this international issue. Bush, who has been called a warmonger so many times that the word has begun to lose some of its venom, chastised and offered humanitarian aid. Okay, that’s a start. And,  the American military airlifted Georgian soldiers home from Iraq to fight in their own country.

Again, it’s a beginning. But Georgia is our ALLY. Yup. We consider them friends and their next door neighbor planned an attack, moved an army over the Caucus mountains and used the Olympics as a diversion. And, we said “Shame on Russia.”

Maybe the president is negotiating behind the scenes to put pressure on Putin and the Russians to get out of the democratic country of Georgia, but if so, he’s not doing enough.

“Today we are all Georgians…” What does that even mean Mr. McCain?  That we feel their pain as women and children are killed by Russian bombs and tanks?  I know you aren’t the president, but you are a member of Congress. Guess what! According to our Constitution, it’s Congress that declares war.

So stop the rhetoric, get your butt back to Washington and propose a serious response. Either lead or get out of the way and don’t hide behind the title “candidate”.

Mr. Obama the same goes for you. Yes, we know you are on vacation before the convention. So what?

The people of Georgia cannot wait until you get back from Hawaii for the world to care about them. If you really are a world celebrity, do something—go to the UN, call our other allies, hell, grandstand and ask what alliances actually mean if people are not going to stand up with and for their allies.

Do I want a war with Russia?  Hell no. I’m a child of the 80s and the thought terrifies me. But, if we don’t stand up for democracy and save the world from tyrants, who will?

If the election were today, I wouldn’t want either candidate running my country.

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