Has Obama offered any comments/advice/opinions on the Georgia/Russia conflict yet?

Question

Or is he smart enough to realize that he should not openly highlight his inexperience on foreign matters?

He sure had a lot to say while he was on his world tour, why has he been so silent on this important issue?

Answer 1

I haven't heard much, but then I'm not sure what he or anyone but Bush could do about the situation.  Last time I checked Bush was still President, or at least playing the part of one, (sigh).  He's gonna do what he's gonna do and no one can stop him, as usual.  I'm still not sure why we need missiles in Poland, but Bush is going to put them there no matter who objects or how much it pisses Russia off.

Answer 2

He said as long as Russia does not get near Atlanta, everything will be A ok.

Answer 3

In fact he said he hoped the two sides would find a peaceful resolution.

Sort of pointing to the fact that he didn't think it had anything to do with the US. Of course he had to check with one of his 300 international advisors first.  

Answer 4

He's not in a position (yet) to be telling them what to do. At least he's not starting the cold war all over again.

Answer 5

At least he knows the difference between a Sunni and Shiite

Answer 6

He is tucking his tail between his legs like all dems do.If we dont defend democracy world wide we will soon loose our freedom and our American way.

Answer 7

I heard he said they better not attack its next door neighbor, Florida or he'll get mad!

Answer 8

He hasn't been silent, you just haven't been listening.

"Below is a statement from Sen. Barack Obama on Russia’s escalation of violence against Georgia:

“I just spoke separately with Secretary Rice and President Saakashvili about the grave crisis in Georgia. I told President Saakashvili that I was deeply concerned about the wellbeing of the people of Georgia.

“Over the last two days, Russia has escalated the crisis in Georgia through its clear and continued violation of Georgia’s sovereignty and territorial integrity. On Friday, Aug. 8, Russian military forces invaded Georgia. I condemn Russia’s aggressive actions and reiterate my call for an immediate ceasefire. Russia must stop its bombing campaign, cease flights of Russian aircraft in Georgian airspace, and withdraw its ground forces from Georgia. Both sides should allow humanitarian assistance to reach civilians in need. Russia also must end its cyber war against Georgian government websites. Georgia’s territorial integrity must be respected.

“As I have said for many months, aggressive diplomatic action must be taken to reach a political resolution to this crisis, and to assure that Georgia’s sovereignty is protected. Diplomats at the highest levels from the United States, the European Union and the United Nations must become directly involved in mediating this military conflict and beginning a process to resolve the political disputes over the territories of South Ossetia and Abkhazia. A genuinely neutral mediator — not the Russian government — must begin a process of negotiations immediately.

“The situation in Georgia also requires the deployment of genuine international peacekeeping forces in South Ossetia and Abkhazia. The current escalation of military conflict resulted in part from the lack of a neutral and effective peacekeeping force operating under an appropriate UN mandate. Russia cannot play a constructive role as peacekeeper. Instead, Russian actions in both South Ossetia and Abkhazia appear to be intended to preserve an unstable status quo.”

Answer 9

He said as long as his pal Jimma Carter was oaky it was right as rain

Answer 10

Hopefully he's stays out of it as the US should be doing.

Answer 11

Because he doesn't have a clue as to what to do about it other then talk them to death.

He was to busy surfing to worry about America and what was happening in Georgia as Russia was invading them.

Answer 12

Why did you ask this instead of using google?

because all republicans on Y!A can do is act like they are 5 years old.

Here, I searched for you. Next time do it yourself.

Answer 13

Yes, the dumb M-F'er compared the likes of what they did with us going into Iraq.  The only problem is that we went in with 35 other countries and we did have UN blessing.  The more I hear about O'Dumber the more I loathe him.  He is a pathetic piece of c**p human being.