A Police Chief, A Lawsuit And A Small-Town Mayor

Noblinders made some interesting comments about Russia/Georgia. Earlier in the year Russia had not yet brutally invaded Georgia. Since the August invasion by Russia the Ukrainians have solidly been in favor of now joining NATO. Russia has been fueling arms and finances to Abkhazian and S. Ossetian rebels for years. When those two regions were militarily strong enough to attempt a breakaway they did so. Russia has also been handing out Russian citizenship papers to the regions like candy to babies. That was so Russia could intervene on behalf of so called "Russian" citizens. The military invasion of Georgia was not about military startegy and certainly not about S. Ossetia and Abkazia citizens. There is nothing of value in those regions as the oil pipelines are in southern Georgia. No great industries. Only 5% of Georgia's population. It was about intimidating all the former Soviet Republics not to do economic buisiness with the West. You see, Russia supplies 40% of Europe's oil and natural gas. Any economic embargo or disputes and Russia could hold Europe hostage to fuel shortages. Except that Europe could do an end around through the Mediterranean Sea and into the Black Sea and get oil from the Baku pipeline in Azerbaijan which runs from the Caspian Sea through Azerbaijan and Georgia to the Black Sea. In other words, Europe wouldn't need to rely on the Russkies for oil. In December at the next NATO meeting, Georgia and Ukraine will be incepted. NATO troops will be on the ground in Georgia and NATO ships and warplanes at the Ukraine naval base of Sevestapol. The Russians no longer have the military might to stand against NATO. Russia has 21 tank and infantry divisions and 23 seperate brigades in her army. About 29 total divisions in strength. The NATO countries of Europe have 40+ active divisions combined and 10 more conbined in reserves. That does not include the U.S., Britain, Canada, Australia, and others. Also, the Russians have the equal to 9 tank and infantry divisions on the border facing China. China has 118 infantry and 13 tank divisions. 26 of those face Russia. Also Russia has the equal to about 5 divisions in the N. Caucasus region where Georgia is at. That leaves only about 15 divisions in strength to face Europe. Come December, Georgia and Ukraine will join NATO. Russia gets Ossetia and Abkazia. NATO gets military bases right on the Russian border. The West gets oil from the Baku pipeline. Russia gets kicked out of every economic and military alliance in the West. Russia is bluffing. NATO will call that bluff in December.

Continue to talk bout lipstick and pigs. I'm frustrated. The media, and it appears, all of you, having nothing to talk about that is important except to talk about Britney Spears type gossip. I'm going to put on some symphony music, read some Ralph Waldo Emerson, and get a very, very slow drunk on. I'll leave all of you to your self absorbed blitherings and blatherings. And remember my words here today. 30 years. If you live that long you will live to see the end of the United States of America.

Republi-czars and Demon-crats. I bid a less than sincere farewell for now. Don't have a good night.

You sorry Newsweek rascals are at it again. Do you scrutinize Obama's ties to radical terrorists and bring up the fact that he takes financial gifts and property from them? No. Do you dare challenge Obama or his wife to clearly state why until a few months ago she was not "proud" of America? No. Let's cover up the stupid comments and decisions of our liberal "rock star" so that we can deceive the American people into thinking he is a real good change for our country. HOGWASH!!!!! Still not reporting real, credible news. Newsweek? Reporting 11 year old news is good for your business?

Okay this is a new subject.
I was wondering everybodys thoughts on Palin having a down syndrome baby and being Vice President.
I just am a little worried for this child I guess. It take a alot of time and attention for a child like this.
I don't think she understands the choices she is making. When they are this little a person really doesn't know
the problems a child like this might endure. Down syndrome children can have multiple medical issues.
I just don't think when she says she is a working woman and can do it all family and vice presidency she is thinking clearly. This child not only needs it dad it needs it mom. That child doesn't need child care from everyone else. I think it's alot to ask of her other children too. What is gonna happen when she travels all over the country where does that leave this child especially if something was to happen. Any thoughts on this?

I think maybe the biggest problem is the slow polarization of America. Blame whomever you want, but the fact remains, both sides have become so far apart that they can't even have a reasonable discussion any longer, and it is becoming evident the comments from the supporters as well. I don't think I can recall a time when people were more hateful, condescending, and just outright mean towards people with a differing opinion. Its no wonder the country is in the state that its in. I'm even guilty of it from time to time when frustration takes over. Well put comments Katiec, and I agree. It won't be easy, but we do need to get back to where we once were.

Sarah Palin's 80% approval ratings make me think that the people she fired needed to be fired.

U go Palin. It is about time that we women can get in to politics and just ignore all the things that the opposite side is trying to do to you. I am behind u all the way and I still want you and Mcain to win this election and you will for sure!!!!!!!!!!!!1

Poenix AZ. We did hear about it. It was mentioned in several news articles. The tv networks probably didn't report it because it was only about 20 people standing on a stret corner. Not exactly a mass protest.