Georgia and Russia at war

The Russians have provoked the Georgians to war. Russians have long wanted to control oil to Europe and to bring the former Soviet Union, if not together, at least, under its control. Taking on Georgia does both. If the former territories don't step up to the plate (they are going to need Europe and most certainly the US) and help Georgia there will be a slow chopping up of the rest of those countries.

Hitler did just this with Czechoslovakia.

On a related note, oil prices are sure to be driven up since a significant amount of oil goes to Europe through Georgia. Will the world have the guts to stand up to the Russians? I doubt it, but you never know. Western Europe should be looking long and hard at this.

Last comment on this. If the war continues then John McCain will be helped by all this. People just don't trust Obama to be able to handle such things. He doesn't have the experience to take on Putin (who really controls Russia, regardless of his stepping down). Could he learn? Of course, but like JFK with Kruskev, it will be on the job training. Americans will have a difficult time turning over the reigns to a young man that will need to be instructed in such things.

McCain may again be the beneficiary of world events.