Why is everryone trying to portray Russia as an evil empire conquering georgia?

Question

Georgia was attacking civilians, but they took to big of a bite and got their asses kicked.

They never tell you how many of those 1500 casualties are gerogian, but I think its probably all of em'!

who do you think the agressor is?

Answer 1

Well that whole "ethnic cleansing" thing isn't proven. The Russians went into Sovereign Georgian territory, Georgia tried to get them out of their borders, Russia begins bombing civillians. Russia is under a dictator. In the recent election all of Putin's oponents were conveniently in jail. Russia is trying to intimidate the countries around them to prevent them from joining NATO. Russia wants the power it once had. If Florida wanted to join Mexico and a lot of the people in Florida had Mexican citizenship, should the US just let them go to Mexico? No. It is US territory and that is Georgian territory. Also, for the dark history Putin has (And Russian Government) we should definitely support Georgia since it is our ally and a real democracy.  

Answer 2

Because a lot of people remember the USSR, and may be harking back to that, and wanting to avoid a recurrence. Myself, I know they've got it backwards.

Answer 3

Your asessment is correct, but since Bush favors Georgia,

the American media will no doubt do everything they can

to slant the issue as being Russia's fault.