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Originally Posted by dc_dux
The problem here, in terms of McCain's response to Russia's action, is the pot/kettle factor: "In the 21st century, nations don't invade other nations." He and Bush, who made a similar comment, just dont see how the rest of the world views the US invasion and occupation of the sovereign nation of Iraq. |
Or was it a
U.N. coalition invasion (lead by U.S. military) followed by a peace keeping operation, all because of continued defiance of exhaustive U.N. resolutions by the Saddam regime? If the U.S. decided to invade Mexico because we said some of their border towns really wanted to be part of the U.S.A. (true or not), and because Mexican forces fired on U.S. forces while occupying Mexican territories, then you would have a more accurate parallel.
Iraq and Afghanistan where not unilateral incursions/invasions. Russia's invasion of Georgia was. The equipment used, troops, and logistics also prove that they had this planned months in advance.
So technically... McCain's statement was correct. And, of course, political nature compels the opposition to spin without the need for accuracy. They all do it and it's expected. We can only marvel at how it will play out.