Did the USA and Georgia capitulate to the Russians?

Question

Sounds like it from the news reports. Russia got what it said it wanted.

Answer 1

I've got a feeling only time will be able to tell what this "invasion" was really about!!!

I bet the so called experts themselves are confused about it all.

Answer 2

Pretty much.

Answer 3

What's the alternative? We've sparred long enough that we know there's no way to use direct force against the Russians without it becoming a full-blown war, most likely nuclear. One of the major reasons we don't want Iran and other nations we don't like obtaining nuclear weapons is that, once they do, we can't keep it small-scale. The nuke is the trump card. It's effective without being played.