hate us, love us, critizize us... it dont matter were still on top and get use to it, cause were here to rule the world for much longer than the romans!! hahaha!!

Eddie jones, New York, USA

USA even cant fight the Afgans or Iraqs ... How can they fight Russians ...

Viraj, Colombo,

Ohhh Dear, the Yanks are so paranoid, they really should stop thinking they're the "Police" of the world & stop sticking their noses into other peoples business. All this talk about terrorism etc, they used to fund it so they could fight against their closest ally, i.e. IRA against the UK. Hypocrisy

Dennis, Dublin, Ireland

The way most americans write here seems like a joke. Why the usa has to have so many military bases all over the world? Even in Italy, not far from where I come from, in Vicenza there is one.

Marcello Miorelli, Belluno, Italia

The USA is always fomenting war somewhere. It is a very lucrative business for them. They sell weapons and destruction and then Anerican companies are paid to rebuild and straighten things up. What an hipocrisy!!! They are always in favour of freedom but how many dictatorships they have supported?

Marcello Miorelli, Belluno, Italia

Russia, the United States, Georgia all need to get together and play a test cricket series to settle this.

Greg, Sydney, Australia

we are the Russians and we can do anything

mitya, moskow, russsia

V--US takeover Fred and Fan did not stiff China and Russia. World's central and privarte banks hold 100s of millions of F & F bonds. This keeps bonds out of default. China cheered this.

At least US went there. Everyone check out cover of latest "Economist." True picture of Europe's leaders.

Terry L. Walker, Ladson, SC / USA

No, David in London, the US wasn't interested in once again become entangled in another European war, especially as it had been the European allies' insistance, against US advice, on punishing Germany after WWI (Treaty of Versailles) that had led to the rise of Hitler and the Nazis.

C. Heathcote, Tonbridge,

Like a senior citizen, the old Russian bear has become obstinate, decrepit, and almost toothless

Maybe the last famous words of Sakashvili, before the 8th of August, 2008...
Almost...What is in an "almost" ?

Leonard, Sardinia,

Andrew, the US entered the second world war in 1941. The war started in 1939 They were not sure that they should be against Hitler and all he stood for until the Japanese attacked them at Pearl Harbor. Hmmm. . .think about that! In the meantime, it was Britain that defended freedom.

David, London,

Russia may be in recline, with a better administration perhaps they wont be, but perhaps the world would be a bit better if the great west stopped provoking the dead bear, they still have a significant nuclear arsenal. If they r so insignificant what is the for a shield against them???

Peter, Berlin, Germany

Serguei, Stalin and Hitler were allies from 39-41. USSR helped to build up the Nazi war machine from '22 supplying it to June 41.Nazi planes bombing Europe and the UK did so with Soviet aviation fuel.USA fed& supplied war material to USSR &UK, without the USA no Kursk, no victory. One big III Reich.

Dr Andris Lielmanis, Brampton, Canada.

All the West has to do is sit back and wait for Russia's implosion. With their only exports of significance being oil, natural gas and a few mineralogical odds and ends, there won't be much of a wait.

Like a senior citizen, the old Russian bear has become obstinate, decrepit, and almost toothless

Dave, Phoenix, AZ, USA

I have lived in Russia for 12 years. Seen a lot, know a lot. Russia's belligerence, the determination to make trouble, is because they CANNOT compete with the rest of us. They simply cannot do it and they know it. Their actions are evidence of a very weak State still in terminal decline.

Ben, Moscow, Russia

i am a great supporter of the usa and believe that if it was not for america during the second world war the world would certainly have been different today.america is the only country that can and will protect our freedom as we know it today.long live america.europeans should never forget history

andrew, cape town, south africa

"The real enemies of America and Western Europe are Russia, China, and Islam" -
It's really stange to call countries which provide oil, gas and produce most of the products, which the world consumes, as anemies. US citizens forget about their trade balance with China and asian countries.

Elena, SPb, RF

Talking about the WW II :

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/europe/4508901.stm

"figures suggesting that German forces suffered 93% of their casualties on the Soviet front".

Ilya, S-Petersburg, Russia

As a country in a state of intellectual, moral and, certainly, economic bankruptcy, the United States had rather better see to its own myriad failings instead of persisting with its ridiculous and megalomaniacal attempt to rule over the entire world.

Fabio Juliano, Sao Paulo, Brazil

The majority of comments from Americans here are scary. I hope they are not too representative.

YuriB, London, Canada

." America has saved us from both Nazi & Soviets
Jas, Alders, UK
which soviets would that be Jas,"
Stalin and beria (head of nkvd) both georgians or Brezhnev the ukrainian? Russians made up the vast majority of the Soviets killed in the Great terror, by Stalin and beria

Graham Bromley, Rotherham, UK

dear America I love you......xxx

anne marie heelan, paris, france

Luis from Madrid, the answer is Zapatero!

Glenn, Brooklyn , US

Barbara from Atlanta wrote:
"Ossetia is not a separate country. It is as much a part of Georgia as Miami is a part of the state of Florida.

Imagine that the state of Florida would bomb the city of Miami with all weapons for 15 hours, like Georgians did to Tskhinvali, and you get the RIGHT picture.

Alexey, Moscow, Russia

Jas asking:
"Has Russia rebuilt Grosney or Geogia after its destruction?"

The right answer for Grosny is "Yes, it has"

Not to start the Chechnya discussion, just to give true answer to the question.

Georgia is not ruined, but Tskhinvaly the capital of south Ossetia is. And It will be rebuilt too

Alexey, Moscow, Russia

I am far more afraid of Americans than both AlQaida and Russians put together.

C Konig, London, UK

With Secretary of the Treasury, Paulson announcing that the U.S. gov't has taken over Freddie and Fannie, stiffing both China and Russia as major investors, the U.S. won't have very much in the way of an 'economy' very, very soon when both dump their U.S. dollar investments which are vital to the US

V, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Okay, let me get this straight so I can think like a European. Russia invades two breakaway Provinces in Georgia which are South Ossetia and Abkhazia and supports that breakaway but when Chechnya tried to breakaway from Russia the Russians invaded them and massacred many innocent civilians. Got it

Lawrence Leeds, Nashua, USA

I've been staunchly pro-american all of my life, but the things I see here make me think whether those comments - which I have alway thought silly - about americans being a dumb and inward-obsessed people were maybe true, after all. You idiots REALLY want another cold war? Are you all mad??

Pietro B, SP, Italy

to american experts in WWII: have you heard of battles of : Moscow, Leningrad, Stalingrad, Kursk? I thoght not - get googling then. Do not forget to look the dates :)

serguei, Lewes, East sussex, The UK

Georgia is not a member of NATO.

Elle, London, UK

The Great Powers that are hostile to the West will take pleasure in reading both the naive and stupid European anti-Americanism and the ill-informed US isolationism and triumphalism of these comments. We share a largely common culture, history and values; united we stand, divided we fall.

Richard, York, UK

Grow up EJM - It's all about the election.

Steve, Singapore, Singapore

Georgia is a sovereign state and can play host to as many American warships - or anybody else's warships - as it wishes. If Russia wants to clang sabres, let it. Anything more and it will be starting a fight it can't win and Putin knows that.

A Watts. Clearly you have no experience of Russians!

Richard Crow , Warsaw, Poland

1. Americans are WELL KNOWN threat nowdays to stability and peace in the world
2. Americans bombed civilians Yugoslavia, Iraq, and are still bombing civilians in Afghanistan and Pakistan
3. According to the posts here THEY ARE AFRAID of RUSSIA, and
4. Thery are morally weak and irresponsible

John, Leicester,

Shouldn't Dick Cheney stick to raping the environment. Hasn't he done enough damage in the world with his assistance in the Iraq fiasco. If Georgia joins NATO then we have another war to deal with. And America does not have the military capacity to go against the Russians. We don't need more war

BJH, Morgantown, WV, USA

If your aim is true where is wmd in iraq and bin laden in afganistan?

Alexey, Moscow, Russia

I was not around during ww2 but i studied history at school
and one thing i know is you get nothing positive out of
appeasement.
Now that Russia is the main supplier of gas to Europe
they think they should be in the seat at the top of the
table. GOD BLESS AMERICA

john w langston, GATESHEAD TYNE AND WEAR, ENGLAND

Well,

I am amazed with your responses. Verbal abuse isn't the answer. Dilect is the key to success. Lets work together and solve these problems promptly and with dignity. Unless you have gone through a life death situation and survived it you don't know what life is about. Enjoy, help each other

Branka, Sydney,

To A Watts,

Tell that to the people in the countries who endured living in the Soviet Union. These people are terrified of Russia's INFLUENCE. I suggest you find out how Russia deals with people who disagree with it.

CT, Cambridge,

Seeing that it was Georgia that was occupied & only traitors & fellow travellers that side with Russia . America has saved us from both Nazi & Soviets plus initiated the Marshal, plan to re buld the EU . Has Russia rebuilt Grosney or Geogia after its destruction? No ! Many have misplaced Loyalty.

Jas, Alders, UK

A choice between Putin and Cheney is no choice.

julia, london,

Americans want the war with Russia too much i'm afraid. I think with such wishes the war will be. Europe, do you understand that the USA is involving you too? They think it's a game, but another world understand that it'll be the end of the USA, Russia and Europe. The first Poland will be. It's fact

vera, novokuznetsk, russia

You anti American's are misguided, how many of you believe that if hitler or stalin had the bomb before the USA, your maps would look like it does now. Wake up and smell the coffee.We are your friends and as in the past our intention's are honerable & our aim is true.

EJM, NJ, USA

"We (Europe) would be better off aligning with Russia and giving the US the thrashing it deserves.
A Watts, Nice, France"

Are you serious? YOU ARE A MEMBER OF NATO! ACT LIKE IT! The NATO Constitution says "an attack on one member is an attack on another." And you want to "align" with Russia?

Robert, Sunrise, USA

I don't understand Europe anymore. Russia starts to growl again and you get all soft? Don't ANY of you remember history? WE (US and Europe together) are stronger together. Putin wants to be a Czar and you want to reward him by giving him Georgia?

Robert, Sunrise, USA

We (Europe) would be better off aligning with Russia and giving the US the thrashing it deserves.

A Watts, Nice, France

Mike in Toronto,
What exactly defines a Christian extremist?

Scot, Phoenix, USA

and four out of every five axis troops facing the soviets, yep the good ole US of A saved our bacon? not!

Graham Bromley, Rotherham, UK

Thank goodness you were not a strategist then. Your understanding of warfare is pathetic.

Tam Earl-Aine, Cheltenham,

I can't wait for US election, and the end of it's government made up of right-wing Christian extremists and fundamentalists. Better times are around the corner!

Mike, Toronto, Canada

I love to hear the ignorance of Europeans espousing the moral equivalency of Russia invading Georgia and the US liberation of Iraq. Unfortunately, their naivety of current events without any historic perspective will lead directly to the repeat of history and the US will have to save the day again.

Jacque Bauer, Los Angeles, USA

Well, this is simply a challenge to the Russians. It is an attempt to take the upper hand in the situation that the Russians gained in the invasion. This move says, "Here we are and we dare you to react." There will be no reaction because the Russians will not fire on an American warship.

Garnett Decosimo, Chattanooga, USA

Where was Russia from 1939-1941 when Britain was under seige and standing alone against the forces of Hitler? (Oh, yes, carving up Poland, Finland and the Baltic.) Helping Britain? Of course not, they were the Huns' ally. It was the Yanks who kept the nightengale singing in Berekely Square.

Bob Evans, Anaheim, California

we had the abomb in 45 so how can u say the usa couldnt have defeated the germans without the russians?

jon, boston, usa

We fooled all of you. America was never involved in WWII. The yanks in Britain left on ships and planes and never really went into battle. Russia did beat the Germans, and didn't need Britain or France to help. Let's all apologize and turn it over to the Russians. The EU can coordinate.

Jim P, Sacramento, United States

Actually the US empire is showing signs of decay. Its puppet in Pakistan is gone; it is losing the battle in Afghanistan; when Russia invaded Georgia all the US could do was stand on the sidelines and screech and scream. Now Rice and Cheney are running around trying to shore up what's left. Amusing.

Hal, Tucson,

and four out of every five axis troops facing the soviets, yep the good ole US of A saved our bacon? not!

Graham Bromley, Rotherham, UK

harry, London, - of course it does. Our media was developed for the subtleties of this senario.Stll, crude or subtle, media works for the same reason it has always - for the citizens who want to alp it up. Mind you, ours is much more subliminal..so that we can't say that we are being brainwashed.

James, Kingston,

The US and Britain would have had very little hope of invading Europe and eventually Germany if it was not for the huge Russian effort. Russia was the number 1 reason for the defeat of Nazi Germany in World War two. As any military historian will tell you, the US couldn't have done it without Russia

Mark Stevens, Auckland, New Zealand

oh yes the great US Liberators !!!!!! Europeans don't have that short a memory, the horror of war was on europes doorstep and we didn't have the luxury of being 3000 miles away from it, maybe thats why we Europeans prefer a diplomatic approach instead of instantly flexing our muscles.

paul, Brighton, england

I am shocked to read so many of the postings from the UK. Russia is in the process of annexing a large portion of Georgia and your indignation is with the US? If that doesn't illustrate to yourselves that your anti-US propoganda has gotten the better of you, probably nothing will.

Michael, San Francisco, USA

You know after reading all of the US bashing "forget" you all. I for
one am all for Fortress America!!! Pay your own bills, fight your own enemies, invent your own prosperity. Enjoy your subservient existence.

Bart , San Diego, usa

The internet is the follow on to DARPA Net,developed by the US military. CERN maintains the standards for the WWW.

keith, Ft Walton Beach, USA

The West invade Afganistan, Iraq and agree to recognise Kosovo. Russia fights a small little battle in Georgia and suddenly the Russian Bear according to the media is back to threaten the world. Our propaganda machines work well don't they......cool.

harry, London,

If the world was really smart, and wanted to cause some trouble for Russia we should recognize Checnya as a seperate nation just like they did with Abkhazia and S. Osseita . Then lets see how smart they are.

Donnie, Ft. Lauderdale , USA

> Being a conservative American

Is this a virtue?

Simon Leonard, Vancouver, Canada

It is time for the US to only take care of ourselves the millions of dollars that we give to help our neighbors, STOP it. What kind of humanitarian aid does Russia send to help others? Let the world take care of itself, the oppresors win, and everyone will stop whining about the "mean" USA

Drew, Phoenix,

You people are so funny.

Rizza, Selfred,

Pootie Poot has been on a power trip for some time now. Killing ex KGB agents with rare and unusual toxins. He's pretty much thrown out whatever was left of the reform and appointed himself as the new Czar.

The evil empire is back... and Pootie is trying to pretend the last decade never happened.

Bob, York, Pennsylvania, USA

Personally, I say we pull out and let the Europee-ons freeze this Winter when Russia decides to turn off the oil pipelines. To hell with them.

James, Birmingham, USA

Yeah Soviet Bear didi many bad things, free education, free healthcare, cheap goods and etc. Flights in space for warsaw pact countries.

Alexey, Moscow, Russia

It would seem to me that too many folks here are only as informed as Bush, CNN, and FOX would like them to believe.
Joseph Stalin was Georgian, and this time around, it was President Mikheil Saakashvili of Georgia that attacked innocent citizens of his own country. Become informed people!

S. Becker, Calgary, Canada

Europe is just as tribal as the middle east, that's the real problem.

Al , Tracy , CA, USA

Ossetia is part of Georgia and any country should police rebel forces inside their borders. I hope the US is supplying military aid. Why dont they search the ships? because it is a whole different game stealing from and killing civillians to a force that will defend itself. Russia GET OUT.

Marcus, Brisbane, Australia

Regardless of the perceived rights or wrongs of the events unfolding in Eastern Europe, if these comments are truly a reflection of American attitude, they show that the US is the most dangerous country to the world at large.

Richard, Marlow, UK

Americans are dumb. They won a war against us and they use are colors for a flag. They also stand proudly saluting this flag whilst singing words to an English soldiers tune.
I think anyone who comes from a country that dropped an atomic bomb on a civilian population should be embarrassed about war.

Mike , Liverpool, UK

Russians saved Europe? Did you forget what happened after WWII? If it wasn't for America staying there, you would be speaking Russian now!

Jim, Starkville,

It was not the Russian army to defeat Napoleon and Hitler. It was General Winter and a slash and burn from the border to Moscow. V Putin is repeating Stalinist history by occupying Georgia an inch at a time. Remember the 23mil dead in the Ukraine.

John Bohacheff, North Augusta, United States

"Do you guys, and I mean all of you, ever stop and think that perhaps arguing on a forum solves nothing?

Cassie, Tucson, AZ, USA"

Seems to me that Cassie is the smartest person on here. Thank you Arizona!

Eric, California, USA

As an american, I wish we could get rid of Texas.
I thought Ronald Reagan ended the cold war? hmm I guess not.

scott, pennsylvania, usa

Good on the US for confronting these Russian thugs, the Ruskies have some cash for the first time in decades due to the oil spike and have big dreams of being a superpower again. Don't let them get cocky, stomp on them now!

With what ? First mind Irak, all the supplies go there . Get real please

Leonard, Sardinia,

This has been one of the most entertaining reads in a long time. I read a lot of emotional reaction vs. an analytical one. I applaud Russia for stooping Germany during WWII. I give thanks to the Brits and the French for never giving up. We triumphed over evil incarnate Hitler. Today we fail history.

Dan, Ventura, USA

World War 1, World War 2, so what! The time is here and now. Iv'e read these posts by Europeans about how the U.S. is hated, and maybe aligning with Russia should be considered. As an American and former soldier, go right ahead. Citizens of the U.S. would love to remove ourselves from Euro.

Reee, Phoenix, USA

We are lucky that USA still defend freedom in the world. Europe is too weak and does have the spinal cord to act and facing Russia or Iran. The Europeans have a short memory and forgot long ago that they were liberated by the USA. May by you prefer to be in the sphere of influence of russia?

Jacquelin Ouellette, Montreal , Canada

US Lend-Lease aid saved the Soviets from Hitler:
Aircraft 14,795
Tanks 7,056
Jeeps 51,503
Trucks 375,883
Motorcycles 35,170
Tractors 8,071
Guns 8,218
Machine guns 131,633
Explosives 345,735 tons
Railroad freight cars 11,155
Locomotives 1,981

Michael, Lakeway, Texas, USA

A message to our allies, the US: Don't blink now.

Andy Lewis, Chelmsford, England

I have read some rather bizarre comments from many people from many countries. I only ask that you do not hold the rest of the citizens of a country accountable for what you have read.

Also, NO ONE, especially not the U.S, forces a person to kill innocent men, women, and children.

James, Texas, USA

2Jim: "The real enemies of America and Western Europe are Russia, China, and Islam" - that is exactly the kind of mentality that is a real threat to the US.

Alexey, St-Petersburg, Russia

Someone needs to remind Mr. Bush and his sidekick Dick that the cold war is over! It ended about eighteen years ago! Yet they are trying to cram NATO down Russia's throat and isolate Russia in every way they can. Why mess with the Russians? Why start WWIII? Al Qaeda is the enemy, not Russia!

Daniel Draffen, Madison, Alabama, USA

Rezo, I hope we can do more for your country. The Russians beat the Germans. Thats funny to even hear that from the Brits. Let's rewrite history to put the Russians in the water heading into Normandy also. I say two things helped the Russians in WWII, 1.the winter months 2.us softening up the krouts

Eric, Vacaville CA, USA

The people of Europe and America should see these Russian aggressions as a wake up call. It's time for us to unite and stand up for what we believe is right. I hope I live to see a federation of the united states of America, Europe and Oceania. Our democratic values are worth fightin for.

Fredrik Augustsson, Göteborg, Sweden

TO: bruce, peoria, IL, USA - we really dont need nothing from anywhere you all need us!

How told you that? Your president? So, it's another big lie! But if you are so sure, isolate yourself for a while and you'll see.

Vitaly, Moscow, Russia

Continental Europe couldn't protect itself from Blackwater without the U.S. The U.S. might as well pull out of NATO and form a new alliance with countries that aren't freeloaders and bleeding hearts.

James Wilcox, Yelm, USA

The ignoranceof american posters is tremendous.
Internet isn't made by USA, but CERN (Europe)
USSR was attacked by massive german troops in and after 4 years defeat germany, not USA, which was involved in wwii and USA was the only one, who use nuclear weapon against civilian people (not soldiers)

John, S. Peterburg, Russia

TO: Andrew, Lynchburg, US - The U.S. is the spreader of democracy and peace.

Read by letter - WE DON'T NEED YOUR DEMOCRACY!!!! Your so called "democracy" is money and blood anywhere you go. KEEP IT for yourself. Your country is to young to teach the others how to live. Russia in particular.

Vitaly, Moscow, Russia

Funny to read. Only imagine - the same situation, the same participants, except one: US instead of Russia, and you all would say "God bless America as the only defender of poor people in Osetia". . It seems US is responsible for everyone in the world, even if this one doesn't want it.

VLD, Almaty, Kazakhstan

OH MY GOD....And these american guys that are commenting here really think that they are living in a free world?? You really think that CNN and FOX are the "the only truth" in the world? Why dont you use your brains, guys?

Im pleased to see some people here(mostly europeans) who have common sence

Maria, Geneve,

Let the Europeans protect themselves against who? The USA or Russia?
There are both the same. Their blood lust will bring us all to Hell.

Rol, Annecy, France

Craig in Baltimore." leaders beg for our help once again after they have ben invaded" If my memory serves me correctly,they,the USA ,didn't become involved the last time until after Pear Harbour and Hitler declaring war on the USA in support of his Japanese allies.

Mike, Peterborough, UK

Well... I suggets to all of us we should start teaching Americans the history, geography and ability to analyze. Or maybe we should start their mass media first?

How about tolarance? Can they be tought at the age, or they're just hopeless?

Leonid, Moscow, Russia

We should've admitted Georgia to NATO sooner. Now look at the mess!

Doug, Minneapolis, USA

Russia had something like 80 div, facing similar Germany Div. The US and the allies faced 14 divs in Europe with approx 13+. All the best Germany troops and hardware where in Russia fighting. IN Reality Russia saved Europe and won WII, NOT the US. (or was it Hilters stupidity that save EU)

Darren, London, UK

Short of a strategic nuclear exchange, a war between Russia and the West would devastate Europe foremost.

It's easy for Americans to be gung-ho about it, because under such a scenario they'd be safely protected by two oceans.

We in Europe don't have that luxury.

I'm an American in Europe.

Rene Moya, London, UK

To Craig, Baltimore, MD, USA
When did Europe need USA. Russia defeated Germans not USA. Who created Bin ladin and his terrorist oh thats right USA. So you are protecting Europe from your enemies, so where were you during London bombings, Spanish bombings etc. I can see how much USA helped to kill

Mark, Leeds, UK

Meanwhile, advanced beings in a far away solar system are watching us in dismay, wondering why are they squabbling amongst themselves when they have a much bigger problem in climate change to confront.

Julio , Austin, TX, US

Its the Americas, from the southern tip to the top of Canada, Pops, the New World, that left the Old World behind, well deal with our own problems, the threat of Spanish, is silly. Why, your in the UK, partner, and being a Mexican American, from my perspective, I do not see it happening! FREEDOM

Frank S Ramirez, Floresville, TX, United States of America

Chris, the USSR and Nazi Germany were allies during the first year of WWII; the USSR helped build up Hitler's war machine from 1922 and fed it '39-40.
Stalin's hope was that Hitler and Western Europe would exhaust each other so that he could advance to the West of territories he occupied in '39-40.

Dr Andris Lielmanis, Brampton, Canada.

It's funny everyone ALWAYS blames the US for EVERYTHING, but when help is needed they always call us for EVERYTHING.
The world is constantly changing get over it, some people are good others are evil, doesn't matter which country you come from it's just human nature. Get over it Uk.

andres, myrtle beach, usa

Hey steve from Romford,UK, at least we won't have to kneel and pray five times a day, give me Spanish and a western lifestyle anyday!

andres, myrtle beach, USA

How do start something when both Ossetia and Abkhazia are part of your country with your thinking it is okay for us to take over canada because they are south to us.
I am assumeing yoe are not a conservative as you never stayed awake during history class or went to the same classes obama.

Jerry, clifton park, USA

Georgia has every right to invite foreign war / aid ships to any of its ports just as Russia could to one of its ports....as it is there are uninvited foreign ships occupying some of Georgia's ports as well as uninvited troops dug in around them and uninvited planes/helicopters flying over them.

Dr Andris Lielmanis, Brampton, Canada.

It is a shame to see all of the anti-american sentiments from Western Europeans, and vice-versa. Let's face it -- we need each other. The real enemies of America and Western Europe are Russia, China, and Islam. We should stick together and confront the real enemy before it is too late.

Jim, Atlantic City, USA

To Steve of Romford UK. You're more true about your Spanish comment than you probably realize. :)

Carl, San Antonio, USA

Ossetia is not a separate country. It is as much a part of Georgia as Miami is a part of the state of Florida. Imagine if Cuba launched an attack on Florida because it falsely accused them of mistreating native Cubans in Miami. Wake up. This is about money and control.

Barbara, Atlanta, USA

I should also like to add "unbiased accuracy of newspapers" to the list of lecture subjects mentioned below. Since your propaganda is obviously different than ours, how does it follow that yours is the more truthful?

Rev Brian Carpenter, Sturgis, SD, USA

Tensions with Moscow? Unheard of. Accusations that we're (The US) anti-Russian? Unheard of...

Good God no matter what we do that's what we hear from Russia.

Ben, Orlando,

Russia saved europe from Germany? How much worse would 50 years of Nazi occupation have been than 50 years of Soviet occupation for eastern europe? It wasn't much of an improvement for most people. With the resurgent Soviet bear, how can you blame countries like Georgia for not wanting a repeat?

Bob, USA,

To M. Lafayette, Paris, KY, US
USA started the war in Yugoslavia. If it wasn't for your interference and UKs everyone would break away peacefully like the Soviets. Just so you can make money selling weapons and establishing new bases to control.

Marko, Birmingham, UK

Pull all of our troops out of Europe...I wonder how long it would be before their leaders beg for our help after they have been invaded.

Craig, it ain't WW2 . Gasprom is neither Wehrmacht nor SS . RF has too few grunts & too much brain to invade EU . If you go, NO ONE'll call you back...BEWARE...

Leonard, Sardinia,

Almost forgot, you can thank Us (the US) for the internet... You're welcome...

Brad, Missouri, USA

It was arguably the Russians defeat of the Germans that saved Europe from Hitler, not the Americans. Remember they wanted no part of it until there interest were attacked

so did Russians.. Molotov-Ribbentrop Pact tells you something?..

Rezo, Tbilisi, Georgia

After reading all the hate America posts,
it's obvious many don't know the real reason
Russia invaded. I'm refering to a certain oil pipeline.
I must warn you, if this ignorance continues, we're
going to bring Democracy to you!

Chuck, Michigan, USA
Go McCain!

chuck tucker, temperance, united states of america

Today, we should all be Georgians.

Ted, Valdosta, Georgia, USA

Europe, we appreciate your thanks.... Glad you weren't incorporated into the Soviet bloc. Here's a deal, we pull our troops out of Germany and you can increase your defense spending, and then like maybe you know your Socialist economies might drag a little, just a little. How about it?

Brad, MO, USA

It is obvious that (in the words of historian John Keegan) that no good deed goes unresented,

Euro-twits are back to their 'peace in our time' mindset.

Is the spirit of Winston S. Churchill alive except as the name of an American warship (with a serving member of the Royal Navy as navigator)?

Arthur Downs, Camden-Wyoming DE, USA

To Graham of London...I would expect such juvenile verbiage from one who calls a "nanny" state his home - why do you think our forefathers threw off the rule of King George in the first place?

Scott, Pennsylvania, USA

Good banter - the US gives aid and support for influence which gives control - at the end of the day I'd be more comfortable with US 'support' than Russian or Chinese 'support' .

We'll all have to learn Spanish to talk to US citizens soon so don't worry to much about English grammar and spelling!

steve, Romford, UK

Being a conservative American, I've long felt that our intrusion into the Caucasus is wrong. Further, let's not forget that Georgia started this mess and they barked up the wrong tree by attacking Ossetia, one of Russia's allies. Georgia should never become a part of NATO either. It's too far east.

Steve Harkonnen, Charlottesville, USA

Europe, lol.

Nick, Virginia, USA

It was arguably the Russians defeat of the Germans that saved Europe from Hitler, not the Americans. Remember they wanted no part of it until there interest were attacked.

Chris, stockport,

What a display of Uber-americans this place has turned into. Let us hope the US elections are over soon...

Sven, Germany, Europe

the ignorance of world history shown by 95%+ of USA posters on here is quite incredible.there again any country that elects a complete idiot for a president has little going for them.the views of clowns like miliband and cameron do not reflect public opinion.most europeans are sick to death of USA

graham, london, uk

hey Bruce, we wish you Yanks stayed in America as well. All you have offered the world is Globalistic greed and relentlessly pursued your selfish ends under the veil of humanitarianism?.
The world has been a worse place since America was the dominant world power, glad that era it is over.

Phil, Adelaide, Australia

I am ask again, who want to attack europe?? May be US use their bases to control europe, to control japan. Maybe US just afraid independent Europe and try to create new big enemy, to save their bases and influence. US still occupies europe.

Alexey, Moscow, Russia

What's with the uneducated UK and Canadian commenters having their say here? Perhaps we should pull all of our troops out of Europe and bring them home. Let the Europeans protect themselves. I wonder how long it would be before their leaders beg for our help once again after they have been invaded.

Craig, Baltimore, MD, USA

What if the US Fleet Flagship hit a mine?
What if the Greek government stops armed foreign ships sailing through the international waters of the Aegean Sea?
What if European government leaders explain to the incumbant US presidents that this could be worse than Subrime disaster for world 'business

Nicholas Xenakis, Borough, London, England, Britain

The sooner they all start world war 3 and everyone nukes everyone else the better i say.Perhaps then the earth will be able to recover without the infestation known as the human race !!!

Mike Baldwin, Rushden,

the sad fact is we have helped so many from babysitting the british to aid in what ever poverty strictened country, frankly most blue collared americans would just assume cut all of you all off and take care of our own. we really dont need nothing from anywhere you all need us!

bruce, peoria, IL, USA

elle, LONDON, UK

Europian "liberals" are the most brainwashed group in the world..
Suddenly it seems OK for your "liberal" values, droping cluster bombs on civilians,ethnic cleansing,viping entire vilages of the map,looting and killing,that's what russian army is doing right now...

Rezo, Tbilisi, Georgia

Good on the US for confronting these Russian thugs, the Ruskies have some cash for the first time in decades due to the oil spike and have big dreams of being a superpower again. In reality they are a 1970's military with warped grandiose dreams. Don't let them get cocky, stomp on them now!

Keith, Auckland, New Zealand

When the US tried to allow the Europeans solve their own problems in the post-Cold War world in the early 1990's in the Balkans, they tied themselves into knots and the US had to force Milosevic to the table under the guise of NATO.

M. Lafayette, Paris, KY, US

GM, US will support whomever it deems necessary, & you should be thankful, because your country is dependent on the US for air defense, and a protectionary contract that ensures your safety. I guess it's hard for someone whose worst enemy is East Timor to understand big boy problems.

JB, Dallas,

God save the Queen and Prince Charles and the United Kingdom of Islam (the one next to Scotland where all the skinny people live.)

Pete, Wilmington, United States

Scott, Texas - I doubt you'd step aside if Europe was invaded, all your nuclear weapons are here as you are too scared of Russia to base them in Texas and actually be a target yourselves. Shame you don't portray such cowardice when starting wars - oh, sorry you do - fighting unarmed women.

peter downs, leicester, england

I love the USA. The people there are amazing and the country is too but I'm seriously getting put off by the cretins who continually bring up WW1 and WW2.

So just for those people: Europe would have been truly scuppered without you it's true, but without Europeans you would have failed to exist

Barney, Huyton, Liverpool

After reading most of the comments it has become apparent that around 60-70% of american posters are seriously unhinged. This is deeply worrying. I think what the world needs is for america to have some sort eugenics programme where the populous is cleansed of right-wing thick sculled creationists.

Steve, London,

Not to worry soon the truth about the American economy will be revelled and America will not be able to afford a war. I see a lot of Americans commenting here are Anti Europe, don't worry we have become Anti American, so maybe we should side with Russia and stop you starting the next world war.

John, London,

Americans is something. So poor education i never seen...
They win WW1?? They win WW2?? They protect "west world" - from who? I think after Georgia, Europe will see what is US now. US is only terrorist and criminal in the world...

Alexey, Moscow, Russia

Well done America, finally a show of strength from the worlds largest military, something we have been waiting to see for weeks. The only way to end this conflict is to call Russia's bluff show them that their hand is weak and the western hand stronger and they may not bluff any pot they wish.

James Clancy, London, UK

Last time it was Poland,before that Serbia,now Georgia. There is a pattern emerging. Non entities starting world wars!

John, Liverpool, England

Brian, Youngstown. OH.
I love the way you have the audacity to correct someone's spelling mistake and then follow it up with a your own example of terrible grammar. A fine example of American arrogance.

Derek, East Yorkshire uk,

Im shocked at how brainwashed Americans are...you really have no idea whats going on in the real world. But then your media is so censored. The US government are the biggest terrorists in the world. Starting wars for oil pretending your the good guys, same story in georgia US backed aggression.

elle, LONDON, UK

It is funny that someone on here called Saddam a madman, It seems the Americans never thought that was the case when they were arming him to fight the Iranians. Same for Bin Laden, when America were training him to fight the Russians. Seems the US will be on anybodies side when it suits them.

GM, Brisbane,

I think the US should send food, lots of it - rather than arms. Its been well known in europe the US has been funding the Georgian Army with equipment for 3-4 years.
Judging by the size of most of your citizens you could do with cutting down on your calorie intake.

Gary, Watford, England

To Joe from Chicago
Maybe you should check out your countries history post WW 2 any action America was in she was supported by GB,an unreliable country I think not.get your facts right.

Mike, Larne, N/Ireland

The sad fact is that England is no more. I am not surprised the U.S. doesn't rely on it as a partner.

Joe, Chicago, USA

Here we go again with the Canadian as "wusses" stereotype. Check your facts pal. Canada has been involved in almost every conflict the U.S. has been involved with the exception of Vietnam) in the 20th Century for better or worse. WWI, WWII, Korea, Gulf War I and Afghanistan. Typical Yank ignorance!

Andrew, Ottawa, Canada

I wonder what STEALTH equipment could be used to MYSTERIOUSLY destroy Russian Equipment not keeping with the pull-back agreement? Hmmmmm !!!!!!!!

Jim, Special Forces Ret., Fayetteville, USA

why are thye majority of posters american?

ian wilson, ipswich, uk

The Mount Whitney carries enough food to feed her crew for 90 days, and transport supplies to support an emergency evacuation of 3,000 people. The Mount Whitney's distilling units can make over 100,000 US gallons (400 m³) of fresh water a day. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/USS_Mount_Whitney_(LCC-20)

Findail, Detroit, USA

Warships delivering aid, next tanks will be described as ambulances and stun grenades as anasthetics. I don't think any one is as simple as the US seem to thik they are - that is eccept perhaps the US military.

Trev, Thetford, UK

the US is playing with fire, Cheney is a draft dodger trying to instigate a war with Russia, in the US you can be as arrogant as you are but in the end nobody wins , God help us all

joe, Florida, USA

The USA and EU should recognize Chenya as independent from Russia. Se what the evil empire thinks of that.

Jeff, West Palm Beach, USA

Umm...is the general trend of comments from Americans on this post an accurate representation of what the US population is led to believe by it's media? Because if it is, the situation for the world may be hopeless.

Taj, London, England

The next time Germany, Russia, France (laughable now, but not under Napoleon), or someone else decides to invade the rest of Europe, I vote that we step aside and let them have it.

Scott, Houston, TX, USA

Iraq wasn't invaded on a lie. They were invade for FAILING to comply with the restrictions that were imposed on them, when they invaded Kuwait. Bush was smart enough to realize that if terrorists were going to get WMD's. That they would get them from a mad man who already used them on his own people

Major Beatdown, Green Bay, USA

"Hawkish", I think they have been too kind to George Bush. Terms like "Satanic", "drunkard", "foaming at the mouth lunatic" would be more appropriate.

Steve, Dedham, MA, USA

Don

The USS Mt. Whitney is named for the highest summit in the contiguous United States with an elevation of 14,505 feet (4,421 m)

Steve, Ithaca, United States of America

Coming off our brilliant victory in Iraq, we should now focus on teaching the Russians some manners. The Georgians are a peaceful, democratic ally of the West and we should come to their aid.

Tom, Cleveland, USA

I served on the mt.whitney 76-79,yes she is a command control ship. moscow knows her capabilities. she is not an offensive ship. she war retro-fitted just when I was leaving 6-79. I'm not up to snuff on her now. any of you ruskies out there served on your listening ships out in the atlantic?memories

jim, lake city,fl, usa

stalin "giving" osseta to georgia came at the cost of an imposed
occupation by russian colonialists. instead of military action ,georgia should have applied citizenship tests like estonia now does and perhaps controlled residency permits like switzerland .

barry, toronto,

Commentro from Oshkosh. So you are saying the US had nor business in Kosovo or Bosnia?

Tom, Lexinton, MA, US

"The Europe nations are continuing to supply Russia with money by continuing to trade with them"

And the US buy its oil from friendly US loving nations ........

Tom Hurley, London, UK

The Americans are the only nation brave enough to stand up to the Russians while as usual the Europeans look towards their tried and tested "appeasement" approach. Lead Of course, the cowardly French and incompetent British will be screaming for American help soon enough. Well done America!

Ian, Brisbane, Australia

Our uninformed friend from San Antonio (doesn't Texas have the worst education system in the US?) should do some research into The Times. If he did, he would find that the paper is owned by News Corp of Murdoch fame, the owner of FOX news. Better luck next time cowboy!

Andrew , Toms River, USA

Racist,hypocritical, small minded, boring New Zealand crows from a high moral perch and does nothing except whine about America while doing everything to attract the US tourist dollar. Maybe its the stifling holier-than-thou attitude that drives so many of us to leave and go to US ally Australia

Bruce Trevor, Wellington, New Zealand

The nasty vile neocons in the white house are playing russian roulette with everyones lives in the world.
This is not Iraq or Afghanistan which were defencless.
why is UK acting as USA's foreign policy mouth piece

Rabbani, Birmingham, UK

"Every human being deserves rights to be free."

Is that the US version of free... and only in states that supply the US with its energy! there are many other nations that need help I dont see the US army rolling to help them!!!!

Tom Hurley, London, UK

For me it looks like a favourite toy is taken away from an American boy. USA = child. You have wars for money you don't possess, for a false reason like nuke in Iraq but always for oil. You'd better go home and leave these problems for the elderly of Europe and Russia.

Leonid, Moscow, Russia

One reason for the Russian invasion of Georgia was to deprive Israel of air bases from which to attack Iran. Now the ball's in the US court. A US attack could well result in Russian and Iranian etaliation. If Israel bombs Iran, the entire Muslim world unites against Israel. Tough call. "You are cordially invited to participated in WWIII, from late September 2008” RSVP
Nice, neutral Buddhist country, anyone?

Andrew Milner, Karuizawa, Japan

Russia commits ethnic cleansing in Georgian Abkhazia and SO since 1992. They back warlords, arm & lead militias raiding Georgia for years. They burn out Georgians living in SO and Abkhazia-territory that is Georgian for centuries. Russia is the aggressor.
This Obama Democrat supports Georgia!

Paul, Orlando, USA

Hey Robert from Amarillo......

http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/agency/navy/lcc-20.htm

The USS MT Whitney is most definately a flagship as well as the most sophisticated command and control vessel the Navy has which has conducted humanitarian relief efforts many times in the past as well

Mike, Houston, USA

Warships MUST be used to deliver aid, because impoverished Russian soldiers steal anything they can. A Russian draftee makes $3 a month! They were seen ripping toilets out of homes in Georgia to take back to Russia.

Kevin Finnerty, Atlanta, USA

China finances the US economy by buying treasury bonds. India is buying its entertainment industry. Japan steamrolls Detroit. Russian nukes re-target US cities. Wealth moves to Asia. US gets creamed in Olympics. McCain says US always wins. Yeah right - Vietnam, Iraq, Afghanistan. Get off my face USA

Rakesh Krishnan, Auckland, New Zealand

Stephen, We invided Iraq on a lie. The U.S. doesn´t invade countries to save lives. Otherwise, we would have permanent bases all over Africa. By the way it was "W" and Co. that have done nothing in Georgia. Why? Because the "Coalition of the willing" doesn´t invade countries with nuclear allies

michael, L.A., U.S.A.

TO Scott Ferguson, Grass Valley, United States

Russia were ready to go, but they also requested the UN to step in 3 weeks before tensions rose... the US said NO to their request... and were left to resolve the problem the only way they know how.........

Tom , dublin, Ireland

Captured members of te Taliban say they would rather fight Euro/Cannuckian forces than American because the Euro/Cannuck forces are timid in battle, while American forces fight like they mean it.

Robert, Amarillo,Tx, USA

Davo, Auckland, New Zealand

America entered the war when it was attacked...the noble entry into war...just like September 11. But don't worry, we expect NOTHING from anyone else. America is the only country on this planet that carries its own wieght...and everybody elses..so sit down and relax.

Robert, Amarillo,Tx, USA

Davo, New Zealand is always first on the scene as well. Right??

Americans took the brunt of the pacific battle (WW2) where you sit in your glass house.

Quit throwing stones from your glass house.

Jeff, Dallas, USA,

every sovereign nation has duty to defend it's citizens(the real ones)
Rezo, Tbilisi, Georgia

So you say SO was your land, so Ossetians was YOUR citizens, and Tzkinvaly YOPUR town...And YOU have bombed IT (not guerrilla men: civilians) for hours, if not for days...What a brilliant defence...

Leonard, Sardinia,

The New York Times

February 15, 1898, page 1

The Maine Blown Up

Terrible Explosion on Board the United States Battleship in Havana Harbor

Remember the Maine !!

luis, Sale, UK

Does anyone remember the massive cyber attacks that took down every government network in Georgia for the two weeks leading up to the Russian invasion (whether justified or not it's still and invasion). And how were there that many troops ready to move that quickly by ground? Russia is guilty here.

Scott Ferguson, Grass Valley, United States

Very soon US will find itself having to fight too many wars... A world "democracy" bringing another Samosa in this world. Bring on November elections...this planet needs a gasp of fresh air....

Max, Belfast, Ireland

Judith of St Louis

The US was also very late to join WW1 as well as WW2. Germany was already exhausted from the battles with England ,France @ Russia before US joined Allies.
US has history of trying to get others to fight wars while she sells war materials to both sides for profit.

Davo, Auckland, New Zealand

It is so sad that the public never understands anything about the military. This article does not even do basic fact-checking on what kind of ship the U.S.S. Mount Whitney is and what it is and is not capable of doing. While technically a combatant, it is primarily a command-and-control ship.

J.L., U.S.A, U.S.A.

1. Let's ignore any commentrs from Canada. The military of Canada is the United States Marine Corps. They are horrifically insecure useful idiots for dictators and anybody remotely anti-american.

2. The US is the only thing standing in the way of evil in this world.

Keith, NYC, USA

World.
When McCain becomes president, the latest rise of dictatorships throughout the world will meet the U.S. with a backbone, and cower once again in fear as they did when Reagan, Bush Sr. and Bush Jr. showed them what strength is.

We will always have to fight wars.

Ryan, Fall River, USA

to Spencer, norman, USA
Just because the Russian lost so many lives in Great Patriotic War (which we call WW2) and in dark times of our history, we so much love peace and tolerance. On the contrary, you US prefer killing people who is not able to fight back. Weak position, I assume.

Leonid, Moscow, Russia

I don't see this as a USA problem. It's a Russian - Georgian problem. The US need to stay out of these affairs. Russia is not threatening the US so why get involved. Georgia was a part of the USSR anyway which makes a stronger case for the US to stay out of it.

Jason, Bloomsburg, USA

The US is if not the only but one of a few "stand-up," countries in the world today. "Stand-up," means believing in truth, justice and the common rights of the individual, and backing up others in the world who aspire the same...this is beyond borders, Iraq, Bosnia, Afghanistan now Ga..we represent

J, Littleton, US

I get a kick out of reading all the hate against U.S. Since WW2, the U.S. has ensured collective security of the western world. The first 50 years of the 20th century demonstrate what enlightened European policy gets you..2 world wars, communism and 94 million dead..thanks enlightened europe !

Ben, Virginia Beach, Virginia, USA

Somthing bad happens in the world and it's blamed on the US and Bush.

Which country delivers the most foriegn aid? It's not France, German, England, Russian - It's the USA.

Maybe we should stop bailing the rest of the world out.

Sean, Oceanside, USA

Hey James of Kingston,
Russia used force. Where is your outrage over their abuses.
Russia is going back to it's thug tactics of the past. The UN is worthless and Russia has UN veto power. Get a clue.
America is noble and most of the other member nations are week in character.
Steve, USA!

Steve, Foothill Ranch, USA

Why isn't Europe delivering such aid to Georgia?

Ian, Madison, USA

Why isn't the USA delivering such aid to the South Ossetians? Why is it that the USA doesn't seem to view South Ossetian casualties of the Georgian action the same way it views the much more limited number of Georgian ones?

Tim, London, UK

I love the hypocrisy of you Liberals. The US goes into Iraq to free 30 million innocent people, THEN we stay to rebuild the country, and you liberals call us evil. BUT Russia invades an innocent country, kills innocent people, & you say NOTHING.

Stephen, Dallas, TX

Anton, Urjupinsk
What a smarty guy! You are showing wonders in your logical conclusions! Sure the world learnt about Russion invasion after mass media had informed about it. Or comrade Putin informed you about his intentions before???

Igor, Kiev, Ukraine

Biggest contributer of foreign aid!!! American tax dollar you cant afford are paying to aid countries who are always in need, yet everyone knows that American citizens need the aid at home....1 billion for Georgia...where will America borrow this from...your national debt is unbelievable!!

Mike, London, UK

Hey, Steve, of London. I with you on sending all of the Americans out of Europe. That would be a dream come true for me. Unfortunatley for us Americans, that will never happen- I live for the day that it will.

Reed, Phoenix, USA

The "rightest press"? haha...okay. The rightist press, the Bush Administration, the entire European community have all painted Russian to be the agressors in this case. If the press and the Europeans are agreeing with the Bush Administration, is it really so difficult to admit that they are right.

Brian, Youngstown, OH

World,
When Obama becomes President, US will pull troops out of every country in the world. He has promised to do this. He also promised to have a closed policy when it comes to free trade. The military will be cut to pay for Socialized National Health Care. We will never have fight a war again.

Lee R. Sachs, Athens, USA

lets invite Russia to EU & NATO .It would solve all problems.Other think what is a point to figth for indepedience ,if stratgh after gaining it you fill accesion treaty??

martin, london,

The whole world knows that the U.S. is the major force for GOOD in the world. Yes, it has its flaws, but it, by far, has done more good things for the rest of the world than the rest of the world combined.

Leroy Jenkins, Brooklyn, USA

Russia is a lawless country that does not care or gives a damn for the rest of the world. As such, Russia should treated as an outcast. Putin is next Stalin. BTW, I am one of those Americans who know what they are talking about - I wasted 27 years of my life living inGod damned Soviet Union.

Lazar, New York city, USA

Andrew in Toronto
The US have absorbed Canada; not by military force but by economic agression and cultural invasion.

MW, London, UK

Here is a test to verify how "unbiased" the US press is. Go to local library and check paper dated 8/8/08. You will find somewhere on the 4th page a couple of lines about "heavy fighting" in Ossetia (i.e. Georgia's attack). Then take the next day paper. RUSSIAN AGGRESSION is right on the first page.

Anton, Urjupinsk, Russia

Let's back up a little from World War II to World War I. The Kaiser and Germany would have won that one if not for the help of the US. The whole of continental Europe would have been German. Interesting thought, eh?

Judith Shimkus, St Louis, MO, USA

USS Mt Whitney is definitely NOT a destroyer. It is a command ship, and can carry many tons of supplies for use in disaster relief (whether natural or Russian).

Howard, Philadelphia, USA

Quit your whining foolish commentators. That the ship is next generation command ship (NOT a pure warship) is besides the point. It is VERY well equipped to deliver aid.

Kazuki, Tokyo, Japan

Ok let's let Russia run rough-shod over all the countries friendly to the US. Good bye Poland, Ukraine, Czech and Georgia. Let's see a return of Soviet style totalitarianism. You can count me out.

Mr. Putin, Poland, Czech, and Ukraine don't want your brand of influence. They want US bases.

Jason, Maui, USA

Safiullah Tazib - The purpose of such a deployment in the Black Sea is a freedom of navigation issue. Ask the people of the Malaca Strait, the Taiwan Strait or the Suez Canal. Whether you like it or not, the US Navy is the only force that can ensure open waters througout the world.

Paul, US,

Do you guys, and I mean all of you, ever stop and think that perhaps arguing on a forum solves nothing?

Cassie, Tucson, AZ, USA

America needs to let the appeasers of the world go by the wayside. If Europe doesn't have the 'stones' to defend one anothers Democracies, then let them be destroyed.

One at a time.

JP, Chehalis, USA

Every democratically elected government makes us safer.
Kevin, Georgia, USA

Keep dreaming. Hitler was democratically elected too. A "hothead" Saakashvili, who started all this bloody mess and who in the middle of the war asked for the US intervention (WWIII?) makes you feel safer?

Anton, Urjupinsk, Russia

I think all responders from liberal CA need to give the conservative and "rightist" commentary a rest. I think the US could balance the National Debt and take care of a lot of problems if we sold CA to the Russians.

The Georgian and Russia problem is the same problem we have all faced - greed.

Bob, east coast, USA

What a hawkish and aggressive nation the Americans are! Probably because you have never had any Real War like WWII on your territory. You joined in 1944 when we have already done all the dirty and bloody work and when it was perfectly clear Germany would lose. That was one brave decision.

Aydar, Kazan, Russia

To Spencer in Norman,

Good point on Stalin and the 10-20 mil he caused to be killed; wrong interpretation though. Stalin was Georgian, first and foremost; he "gave" Abkazia and S. Ossentia to Georgia in the '20's; and by the way, those 10-20 millon?, mostly Ukrainian and Russian. Get the point?

Larry E, Heidelberg, Germany

Steve in Nashville, USA

Britain will consider giving back the Falkland Islands when the USA gives Manhatten back to the Native Americans!

Graham, Florida, USA

Robert in Amarillo;

Have you ever been to Canada? My guess is no. Let us live in our igloos and get to work on our dogsleds in peace.
--
many times,... Canadians bash the hell out of the US, then asked to be left alone? You can dish it out but can't take it? That's the hallmark of a bully.

Robert, Amarillo,Tx, USA

I'm waiting for the journalist world to provide a comprehensive 'what really happened' report first in Georgia before listening to the laughably biased comments above.

And since Russia has officially become a despotism, their "media" is really government spin, so lets see it International media.

Geoff, Santa Monica, USA

Hey Russia, Just so you know. Your partnership with China will end the same as your deal with Hitler. As the old neighborhood bully your enemies will find a way to get back at you. They will with our help find an alternitive to liquid and natural gas which will leave you pennyless. I cant wait.

Stewart, Oceanside, United States

Anton, Urjupinsk, Russia

Rebbels started firing on Georgian villages,with your arms,under your "peacekipers" noses...
they left no choice...
every sovereign nation has duty to defend it's citizens(the real ones)

Rezo, Tbilisi, Georgia

President George Bush is a far better leader than any of the leaders of the Euro/Cannuckian sheeple nations.

Robert, Amarillo,Tx, USA

The Serbian/Kosovo evient is a ghost that haunts and should continue to haunt UK & European citizens. Regardless of how you feel about the US actions, their failure to do anything diplomatically or militarilly is one the greatest acts of cowardice in history.

And you wonder why the US babysits?

Geoff, Santa Monica, USA

Why all the Canadian and UK bashing? Canada is our largest state and UK is our most prized offshore Territory!

BTW the USS Mt Whitney is flagship of the US 6th fleet and the most sophisticated spy ship in the world. We can hear you IVAN!

Bart , san diego, usa

Russia chose their time to invade Georgia because they feel Obama may be the next President of the US. They know that it is too close to an election for Bush to do anything meaningful, and they feel if Obama gets ahold of the realm, they can easily bully him because he's a liberal. They're right.

Bryan, Chandler, USA

Why is the US there? We have a policy of promoting democracies around the world. Every democratically elected government makes us safer. It's called foreign policy, it is not surprising that most of you do not understand what that is.

Kevin, Georgia, USA

"Evil triumphs while good men do nothing"

We don't have to defend ourselves. The U.S. is the spreader of democracy and peace.

We have the responsability to defend our ally - Georgia.

When will you Europeans learn that appeasement doesn't work?

Andrew, Lynchburg, US

What does these American deployments in the Black Sea can now actually achieve ? Going to war with Russia over Georgia is totally out of question. So what's the point showing off your naval toys to Russia ?

Safiullah Tazib, London,

US presence in Western Europe was more than welcome when there was a threat of Russia rolling in any moment. And before that, Europe complained that we didn't enter the fray fast enough in WWII. But now America-bashing is fashionable. Maybe a resurgent Russia will make people like us again.

John Reid, NY, United States

I just wonder what US did if our troops were attacked for ex. in Kosovo by Serbians. I am pretty sure we would answer firmly. Right? So why are we blaming Russia for protecting its own soldiers, who were attacked by Georgian troops?

Garry, Phila,

Hey, America! Wake up! If there is war with Russia, there will be no winners. When will on earth you get that the history proves the peace is settled on the ground of the balance of power, so US and Russia are capable to destry each other. If not, no doubt you will kill other nation like in Iraq

Leonid, Moscow, Russia

Oleg, I think Tom was being sarcastic. Don't worry.

Dima, Tbilisi, Georgia

I think my head may explode. I hate to say this, but maybe it's time to take our "toys" and go home like some of them in Canada, the EU, and others are asking for. Oh, that would include our foreign aid, which we are the largest contributing nation, and our record food exports in the world.

Spencer, Norman, Oklahoma

The rightist press continues to demonize Russia, dismissing the fact that the war was started by Georgia, and backed by the U.S. There will be no chance for peace in Central Asia until Bush and his supporters are gone from the white house.

Robert Berke, Oakland, USA

US action speak for themselves. As a member of the UN security could have made the case for intervention in Kosovo, like the US failed to doin Iraq & Afganistan. Instead it chose force as its first option in dealing with a dissagreement witha neighboring country. US has long ago lost any credibility

James, Kingston,

TO Publius, East Coast, USA

Just to point out the US did not have UN backing for Iraq. US drop their proposal and went unilatural... sparked all those protests.... remember 36 million world wide

Tom , dublin, Ireland

Hey Leonid, yes you comrade. Yes, we (USA) are the only ones, so far, to use atomic weapons in WW2. Although terrifying, the casualties were less than 200,000. How many of your people died under Stalin? Somewhere between 10-20 MILLION people. So, before you start pointing fingers read your history.

Spencer, norman, USA

It is pretty funny to read all these Americans commenting on the subject that they have very limited knowledge of. For most of Americans the war started when their media announced about it, not a day before, when Georgia started slaughtering Ossetian civilians and Russian peacekeepers.

Anton, Urjupinsk, Russia

The US is going to help states without oil. We're going to make it a priority to develop a new, green, renewable technology, and we'll share it with everyone. A lot easier than putting a man on the moon. This is going to happen, and sooner than anyone thinks.

Michael Spencer, Conway, Arkansas, USA

Russian action speak for themselves. As a member of the UN security could have made the case for intervention in Georgia, like the US had in Iraq & Afganistan. Instead it chose force as its first option in dealing with a dissagreement with a neighboring country. Russia has lost any credibility.

Publius, East Coast, USA

Man is experiential. He's destine to touch the hot pan. It's inevitable. Who's who and who has what and where will not mean much in the long run. Those that don't prepare will only have themselves to blame. Did you know you can run your car on salt water ?? I am.

David, Medford, USA

Robert in Amarillo;

Have you ever been to Canada? My guess is no. Let us live in our igloos and get to work on our dogsleds in peace.

Chris, Toronto, Canada

re:bubba in Montreal-careful not to bite the hand that feeds you-last I checked, the US has played a significant role in Canadian prosperity and security for a long time. I'd guess that you'd look to the US for help if Russia were to make claims on Canadian territory in the Arctic (which they might)

Will, New Market, USA

Why isn't Europe delivering such aid to Georgia?

Ian, Madison, USA

People forget that before the compressional blast front radiates out at 500 to 1000 miles per hour, there is an almost instantaneous intense electromagnetic pulse (full spectrum intense light and heat) that literally incinerates all exposed flesh and combustibles. It's inevitable. Prepare.

David, Medford, USA

Wow! I never expected so much anger, manipulating and fraud from US. If you call it democracy by bombing Iraq, Afghanistan, Yugoslavia, Vietnam etc, then please I don’t want it! There was US used nuke bomds on civilians in Japan for the 1st & last time in history. US is threat for civilized world!

Leonid, Moscow, RF

To Andrew Schmidt, Toronto, Canada

The US did absorb part of mexico and tried to take canada, the only country to beat the US on home turf. There is alot of short memories here and claims of US freeing people but every intervention by US had oil involved, many states without oil need help!!!!

Tom , dublin, Ireland

Tom, Cleveland, USA
95% of the world population doesn't support US war in Iraq. It's time for you to be asked the question: "Who US think they are?"
Georgia is a Russian neighbour, so Russia has a lot of itnterest to have a peacefull neighbourhood. US has nothing to do in Georgia, Iraq or Afg-n.

Oleg, Toronto, Canada

I've noticed our neighbors to the north are bashing America again(their new national sport) .I would like to point out that Canada has become a haven for world wide organized crime...a lot of it Russian...and middle eastern. Canada seems to be afaid of them. That's sad. I feel sorry for you.

Robert, Amarillo,Tx, USA

It is truly unfortunate that the Russians are using the supposed invasion of the Georgians on their own territory to absorb the "break away" provinces. If the USA absorbed a portion of Mexico or Canada (have NF, please) the entire world would be up in arms. This is another example of the EU's fear

Andrew Schmidt, Toronto, Canada

I'm just wondering what the world would look like if America wasn't willing to put its muscle behind its convictions. Unfortunately, is is likely that a larger part of europe would be where georgia is right now. Let's learn the lessons of the past. Appeasement doesn't work.

PW hunter, new york city, USA

Just who do the Russians think they are? When we invaded Iraq, it was for all the right reasons. We were invited there to spread democracy and free the brave Iraqi people from Saddam. The Russians are just in it for the money. They should have asked our permission first.

Tom, Cleveland, USA

All of Europe will be looking west for help when Russia shuts off the gas

dts, maine, USA

We have no business being involved in this militarily. You people really think that war with Russia is going to be fun or something? Wake up idiots. We have the option of being a peaceful and prosperous nation, but instead we've decided to build an empire. The American people never chose this!

Jake, Philadelphia, USA

The Russians have zero credibility left and a sordid history of seeking to expand at the expense of smaller neighbors. Just ask the Baltic States and the Polish people. Russia is not an ally, a partner or a friend. The Russian's are a dangerous and reckless enemy and should be treated as such.

Jason Oliver, Los Angeles, USA

Many Americans believe that Europeans want a permanent US presence in their countries.The US quite rightly applies its military capabilities in its own interests and should not expect gratitude and fawning from people who incidentally benefit by it. Let's just send them all back home to US.

Steve, London,

America is trying to push Russia's button's but won't work. Unlike the americans, russia was trying to settle the disputes for a long time with Georgia before Georgia attacked during the start of the Olympics.
The US is an old toothless dog trying to scare people with with bark but has not bite.

bubba, montreal, canada

"San Ying, coming from you, I'd say that's enough for me to support him. Russia, China, and their little axis going on over there are about due for a rude awakening."

LOL, last time I checked it was Russia and China who had the power to dump US Dollars. America cant push the world around forever

Abdiel, NYC, USA

You sure can tell who the right and the left are on this thread. The left only knows surrender. The right wants to stand up to the big bullies and help the little guys. The UN is a total joke. Can someone, anyone, name 1 country where the UN has really, actually helped? Not raping and pillaging.

Clayton, Park Rapids, USA

Andrew Wenstrup, Florence, USA, thats generally becuase where this is oil there is the US causing problems.
SImple fact of life, America's foeriegn policy is horrendeous.
In the 21st century the US is responsible for more civilans deaths in countries other than the US. Sad FACT

Dave, London, UK

Russia is not going to bite anyone. They will jump on little countries like Georgia. They have but a few teeth. They may "gum" a few small countries. Russias Sub fleet is pratically "O" Not may "Boomers" around anymore !

Ruckus, Myrtle Beach, USA

In the many years of the US existence and the different wars we have been in, we have never claimed a region of our own. We freed Iraq from a dictator that made his people live in fear. Every human being deserves rights to be free. We are helping countries do that. Canada, and the EU are sissies

Andy, columbia, USA

The Klingon nation, aka USA, is spoiling for another war.
They need warfare like a junkie needs a fix. In the last 19 years alone: Panama, Iraq I, Afghanistan, Iraq II...training for Iran and now Russia. Give peace a chance, you war mongers!
Jacques, Johannesburg

jacques, Johannesburg, South Africa

"Dick Cheney, the hawkish US vice-president" Oh how I love the unbiased media.

Can you imagine the Times printing "Barack Obama, the dovish Democratic Party presidential candidate"?

Never, ever going to happen.

bill g, San Antonio, USA

"Para-phrasing Stalin - no Georgia, no problem"

I guess youre not aware that Stalin himself was Georgian born and raised in the town of Gori.

Kevin, Los Angeles, USA

Yes,a democratic Georgia invaded a territory, but that territory is part of their country. It is the same when the Union invade Kentucky, and Tennesse at the start of the Civl War. So Georgia was in the right and Moscow is in the wrong. If we do not check Moscows agression now we will have WWIII.

Robert Wilcox, Oshkosh, United States of America

Europe is weak minded. The Europe nations are continuing to supply Russia with money by continuing to trade with them. As far as I am concerned, I think that they are guilty of supporting Russia in Russia's endeavor of tyranny. Can you not even stand up to principles of right verses wrong?

Allen, Los Angeles, CA, USA

Minneapolis Dave,

"The US helps countries"? Just like we helped the Iranians with the Shah, or helped the Chileans with Pinochet, helped the Nicaraguans with the Sandinistas, helped the Iraqis with disorder and strife. I love my country, but get a clue...you'd be a better citizen for it.

Ant, Trenton, NJ,

Some things truly are "...from everlasting to everlasting..." Apparently, European willingness to sacrifice small "other" countries in order to gain an illusory "peace in our time", rather than confront the local bully, is a genetic trait.

Brush up on your Russian--you'll need it this time.

Hektor, San Antonio, Texas,

Bucky,

Are you referring to the several hundred million dollars worth of unpaid bills to the UN?

Laurence, Ipswich,

The UN is commonly dubbed the "Useless Nations" in America. But I digress, the author, James Hilder, belies his bias by using an opinionated adjective for Vice-President Cheney. Whether he is "hawkish" or not, this is for the reader to decide. Give us facts...let us readers use our OWN brains!

Henry Milinski, New Baltimore, New York, USA

How would things be today, if the US had left the UK to Germany in WWII? AS for the UN, yes the US pays 25% of the budget for the do nothing spies in the UN. I for one would be happy to see the UN move to London or somewhere else in the EU. PS When is Britain going to give back the Falkland Islands

Steve, Nashville, USA

Ricardo - The American people would prefer the UN be thrown out of the U.S. The UN is among the most useless, corrupt organizations on the planet. Invite them to the UK, please. Putin started the mess in Georgia. Why does Georgia need Putins permission for anything? Putin = Stalin all over again

Cleveland, Atlanta, USA

Anybody remembers about the war against Spain for Cuba "freedom"? It started with the "mysterious" sinking of a US warship in La Habana.

Any relationship ?

luis, Sale, UK

Russia destroys countries. The U.S. helps countries. It is a great shame that European education has removed history from its curriculum and replaced it with Marxism for Idiots.

David, Minneapolis MN, US

“Naval ships of that class can hardly deliver a large amount of aid,” said Andrei Nesterenko....

Russians know about delivering aid? How?

"...encourages [Georgia's] dangerous ambitions..."

Controlling your entire nation where Russians foment disorder and separatism is a dangerous ambition?

J, New Jersey, USA

If others think the US controls the UN then please take them some where else and host them , it will be hard to find an american that would mind considering the US pays the bill for them being in our country.

robert, beaumont, USA

Does the US have shoulder the entire load for world security? I Europe completely impotent? Of course, it has always been that way, and always will.

TJRose, Phoenix, USA

If it's any consolation to the rest of the world, I think most Americans wish that we'd stay uninvolved with Europe's and the Middle East's problems. We're tired of being viewed as the country that is trying to be the world's police force.

Taylor, Newport Beach, United States

The Europeans are fueling a future war with their appeasement policies. They never seem to learn from their past mistakes. They danced with Hitler and it cost 20 million lives. Dancing with Putin will be cost a great deal of blood. Bullies understand strength....and weakness.

Donald Yost, Cincinnati, USA

Ricardo,

We are only there to provide aid. Maybe we wouldn't if others were able to provide more assistance. What is the UK doing? Where are your European brethren?

Whit, U.S.,

"The UN should impose sanctions on US for creating these conflicts." ??!?

The US has veto power on UN resolutions....Same as Russia.

Sounds like Ricardo is one of Obama's 300 foriegn policy advisors.

andrew, canyon country, USA

San Ying,

I suppose you believe the Russians are up to doing good. Cheney's support of Georgia, a friend, is something you don't seem to understand.

reed, Phoenix, U.S.A.

It is amazing that anyone would say that the USA is somehow responsible for causing tensions in Georgia. Even worse for an ignorant person like Ricardo from London to say we "are" the U.N. We may "flip the bill" for the U.N., but they certainly don't hold U.S. values or interests! Educate!

Andrew Wenstrup, Florence, USA

Ricardo - the UN most certainly has the interst of US in their hearts.....The UN hate America as much as Obama does

Bruce, Bethlehem, PA, USA

It must be the fault of the US for this...Russia is not to blame for invading another sovereign country. I'm surprised you didn't say it was Bush's fault. By the way, the US has pledged lots of money to rebuild Georgia. What has the UK done, Neville?

Rick James, Milwaukee, USA

Ricardo: the invasion was immanent due to Russian heavy equipment being moved through the mountains prior to any attack by Georgia. Georgia tried to close off the Tunnel that Russia had advanced to and did use to invade. The Russian's blew up their pipeline which was their goal all along.

Ted, grand rapids, usa

EU is not afraid of Russia, only Polish Kyrvas afraid. Now Polish worry about their safety after singing anti-defence sysm with USA. Good Luck with that protection.

Andrey, New York, NY, USA

The USS Ronald Reagan would have been a better ship to send. It would remind Putin of his impotence in the grand pictures of things.

Donald Yost, Cincinnati, USA

San Ying, coming from you, I'd say that's enough for me to support him. Russia, China, and their little axis going on over there are about due for a rude awakening.

martin, washington, dc, usa

The Russian agression sounds a lot like a certian country in the 1930's. Now Ricardo I'm sure you know what I'm referring to. Yes that little conflict that almost had Europe speaking German. Where do we draw the line with Russia. I wish the internet was around during the Faklands battle.

John, Chicago, USA

I agree with Bucky, we DO just pay the bills for the UN, a completely useless, corrupt organization, which happens to occupy a prime piece of real estate in my country.
Europeans had better wake up where Putin, the cheap thug is concerned. He might come after another country and day now.

Jo, Marietta, USA

We have no business in the Russian/Georgia conflict. We should not risk WW3 over a conflict in which we understand very little about the ancient cultural forces at work. So people in S. Ossettia and Abhkazia have declared their independence from Georgia, what business is that of ours?

Ben, Birmingham, Alabama,

"Washington has also pledged one billion dollars in aid to help Georgia rebuild after Russia pounded many of its military bases to dust and targeted important infrastructure. "

Where is it written in the Constitution that presidents can dispense our hard earned tax money to others like candy?

Mark, Raleigh, USA

If this US wasn't there to stand up to Putin who would?

Maybe the Poles and a few others in Eastern Europe would make that stand. But what about Western Europe?

Tim, Seattle, USA

What 'invasion' are you talking about? Just answer one question: who did start this war? It 's 'democratic' Georgia who attacked peaceful city at the night.

Another question: who invaded sovereign Iraq searching for weapons of mass destruction that simply did not exist? US and NATO.

Sergey, Tomsk, Russia

TO Don Chicago
MT Whitney and its sister ship the USS Blue Ridge names were selected from previous US warships. There were two previous Blue Ridge vessels. No lonely sailor named these ships. Many vessels are named in honor of individuals, US cities, states and landmarks.

kudlow, Cincinnati, US

Thank goodness the Europeans don't have more power internationally. If they did every dictator, despot, and tyrant would just have their way without any opposition.

Cory, San Diego, US

"I forgot the UN is US"

What???? UN isn't anything like US, not even close.

Europeans do have a strange sense of humor.

Greg, Chicago, U.S.A

We are revisiting history. In the 1930's, it was Japan that claimed its sphere of influence in China and started harrasing the Western nations concerning their interests in the Far East. Not comes a resurgent Russia and our Navy and our nation are again asserting our rights.

Richard Salomone, Fredericksburg, USA

Ricardo,
Russia invades a sovereign democracy and you accuse the US of fueling conflict for bringing baby food and blankets. You sir are a coward and a fool. Also, it is not UN = US. It is “actual action” = US. And of course “useless words” = Europe. Imagine what Europe would be like if America were not always willing to stand up to your enemies.

Tom, Augusta, GA, America

The Mt. Whitney is not an attack ship. It is a support ship often used to deliver aid. Hell, half it's sailors are civilian. It carries a large amount of supplies and can distil salt water into fresh water at the rate of 100,000 gallons per day.

Chuck, Detroit, USA

May I remind everyone that the UN is a spinless, do nothing agency fraught with corruption! The UN is nothing but a big JOKE and WASTE OF TIME!

Bill, Dunlap, USA

Hey Ricardo no problem, lets take it a step further...disband the ineffective UN.

William, Florida, USA

Ricardo, If the UN (Which the US pays the majority of funding) was the US, then it could actually accomplish a successful mission and be useful instead of the empty existence that it really is. I would be glad if the US got out of the UN and it moved to London.

JP, Florida, US

If the US was the UN 99% of this type of genocide and corruption would not happen. I'm glad they are not.
The KGB still runs Russia.

Joe Stalin, Stallingrad, USSR

Thats rich, KGB Vlad and the country that sends spies around the world to poison political enemies, murder reporters, shut down free media, nuke up the crazy Iranian mullahs, and just got finished invading and taking over sections of a democratic country -is crying like babies about treaties ignored

Justin, Washington, DC, USA

Para-phrasing Stalin - no Georgia, no problem.

Dave, Canada,

The United States is the biggest threat to World Peace. Their immoral leadership should be sent to The Hague like all the other tinhorn despots.

Gordon McGordon, Toronto, Canada

I say if we are an ally and Georgia is part of NATO,. I am tired of having weapons capable of killing anyone we need to kill and we just sit on them. In the 232 years of the United States existence, we never killed and acquired...we only killed and liberated. Tell that to Putin and Medvedev. KILL EM

tony, cincy,

The EU nations (with few exceptions) have been hiding behind the military might of the US for two long. The US needs allies with those who share US Values. It so easy for the Europeans to blaime the US for all that is wrong when they have done nothing to prevent Bosnia, Pol Pot, Chechenia invasion

lorenzo, Gainesville, USA

The Mount Whitney is a Comand and Control ship is far more relevant. Basically we just put an untouchable listining post in Georgia.

Jeff, Frisco, TX, USA

I think something is being missed alltogether in this comparison between the US and the Russians. The West Won the cold war, does anyone recall that fact. The Soviet Union dissolved, Russia was supposed to adopt democracy and play nice with the rest of the world.

john, pittsburgh pa, usa

That’s rich Ricardo. Russia invades a neighboring soverign nation, and it is the US that is fueling conflict and instability in the region? What color is the sky in your world?
Want to guess which nation (US or Russia) the Georgians would rather have ships from docked in their ports?

Jason, Lincoln, USA

About time the US stood besiade it's friends in George. The US should plant aircraft carriers and its contigent of support vessels - missle cruisers, anti missle cruisers in the Black Sea, Ukraine, etc. And they should be fully armed with nuclear weapons.
EU does not know what friends are for!

BBub, Raleigh, USA

Ricardo, if Russia invaded London would you consider US aid "fueling conflict and regional instability" Would you not take the billion dollars?

Must be nice to safelty sit under the blanket of security the US provides you and pop your head out and criticize when you see something you dont like.

Rob, Miami, USA

Hey Ricardo...the UN is absolutely worthless, and besides the US pays about 25% of its operating cost, wish they would sanction the US, actually I'm for them kicking us out of that worthless, spineless incompetent group of clowns. Think its time for an organization of democratically elected nations

Mark, Tulsa, USA

What I do not understand is how in this bloody US democracy someone like Cheney can represent the whole country. He has been known worldwide as the most controvercial and corrupted person in US. And now he is visiting countries dictates them how to leave. US democracy for brain washed US people!

Roman, Moscow,

Typical Euro/Canadian wussies. Yes, sell out people who actually escaped the 20th century anachronism of Soviet domination because you're afraid of this little midget of a man with his antiquated army of drunken brigands. Nothing will happen. This army was the best they've got and they're rabble.

Mark M, NYC, USA

Ricardo, the UN is the US? Not in the opinion of most Americans. If that were the case, there would be lots more UN forces in Iraq and Afghanistan and fewer troops under the US flag. There would be forces in Darfur to stop the genocide. There would have been no oil for food program. And more.

Charlie, Pennsylvania, USA

The Mount Whitney makes a lot more sense for the purposes of aid delivery than the destroyer we sent in there last week. That was needlessly provocative, in my opinion.

Rob, Dallas, TX, US

All I want to know is (since this is a non-standoff standoff)...

Which lonely sailor is in charge of naming ships?

Mount Whitney?

Don, Chicago, USA

Ricardo,
Are you people in the UK still mad that we in the US were able to declare our independence from the queen?? If you would like to criticize anyone, take a closer look at your country's history. If you look close enough, you would see that definition of "ethnic cleansing". You cheeky boy.

Jeremy, Louisville, USA

It is amazing how so many people have forgotten about the parts of Poland that the Russians stole after WWII. How about the pact with Hitler to divide Poland in half at the beginning of WWII? Give them an inch and they will take your country. Europeans - be afraid - very afraid (of Russia).

Laurence, Los Angeles, USA

Ricardo in London ("The US is fueling conflict and regional instability...") is a prime example of the freedom-hating, anti-Western leftist. Russia invaded Georgia, not the US; Russian soldiers bombed civilians and looted their homes, not the US. Ricardo will blame the US for anything bad.

Tony, PA, USA

The Russain Bear certainly is a whiny one. What crybabies.

mike, New York, USA

The U.N. is worthless. All they can do is "Bad Mouth" the U.S. while wholesale slaughter goes on around the world. They are not relevant to anything!

Paul Chayka, Syracuse,New York, USA

We didn't start this fight. The Russians chose to invade a neighboring country.
The Georgians are in our coalition helping in Iraq. All the US did was to deliver their troops home in time to stop the invasion. It just so happens that we had outfitted them while they we in Iraq.

Russ, Minneapolis, US

Yes, let the Russians walk all over the so-called near abroad. Not only is it a good idea to have the Mount Whitney there as a sign than we are not going to walk away from Georgia but US and EU troops should be stationed in Ukraine as a tripwire. If you don't stand up to Putin he will take more.

Jamie, Washington DC, DC

The Russians are nothing but commie bullies and they well know that the US would stomp them but good in any conventional conflict. Their only ace in the hole is the nuclear weapons and delivery systems they were able to build due to the assistance of liberal traitor spies like the Rosenbergs, etc.

Andrew, Ephrata, USA

If only our leaders were as intelligent as the Russians. All we cater to is big business. This whole thing is about energy and that is why Mr Dick is over there. The Europeans do not want to confront the Russians so why should we care? I just wish we would either keep our word or quit giving it.

Paul, Atlanta, USA

Did Russia spend over a year lobbying it's own Govt. for permission to go to war with Georgia? Did Russia got to the U.N to make it's case for war with Georgia? Did Russia lobby the world for permission to invade a souvergn Country? Go USA for standing up to evil.

John, Queens, USA

Funny, I don't see the UK or Canada sending supplies or support or even publicly stating that the attacks were wrong.

DC, DC, USA

Ricardo, that's funny... I was under the impression that Britain also held a Security Council veto.

Ryan, Boston, MA, USA

Wait to Putin cuts of your oil and gas supply Ricardo. Then once again the US will get your ministers call for help. Once again the US will be your hero. So start paying attention to Russia's games before its too late..

Will, Houston,

Russian sphere of influence?

They lost their sphere of infuence when they lost the cold war. Democracy triumphed, remember?
They are supposed to be a democracy now, so why are democratic nations at their boarders so threatening to them? Democratic nations dont go to war with each other.

john, pittsburgh pa , usa

Ricardo from London states that the US is "fueling conflict and regional instability". Did the US accomplish this "fueling" when they invaded Georgia with tanks and aircraft? Are they continuing this "fueling" by occupying the same country? Russia could avoid this "fueling" by honoring it's word.

Ken, Atlanta, US

Ummm the UN? they brought you Darfur, Bosnia, and PRK, are you daft? the UN hates the US, from top to bottom, but they are not an effective device, thus the US feels an obligation to stick its big toe in problems. this should not be its role, but who else will to protect you, france, russia?

tom, Blantin, UAE

According to a better report: "Mount Whitney will deliver more than 17 tons of aid, including 4,000 blankets donated by the U.S. Agency for International Development, juice, powdered milk and hygiene products."

JSmithCSA, Fredericksburg VA, USA

According to a better report: "Mount Whitney will deliver more than 17 tons of aid, including 4,000 blankets donated by the U.S. Agency for International Development, juice, powdered milk and hygiene products. " The Russians are lying, as usual.

JSmithCSA, Fredericksburg VA, USA

The Mt. Whitney is not a flagship. Get your facts straight.

Robert, Amarillo,Tx, USA

Ricardo,

the US isn't the UN, we just pay their bills.

bucky, Scottsdale, USA

The US fueling conflict and regional instability. The UN should impose sanctions on US for creating these conflicts. Opps, I forgot the UN is the US.

Ricardo, London, UK

Mount Whitney has an Identical twin, Blue Ridge, and they were built in the 70's. Also, MW isn't armed, so she's an auxiliary vessel and her tonnage doesn't count towards the totals in the Montreux Convention. And we didn't even sign it; The Russians did, you'd think they'd be familiar with it.

Matt, Chicago, IL, USA

nobody's gonna get hurt...believe me.

Putin, Moscow, RF

Cheney is up to NO good.

San Ying, Montreal, Canada