Georgia got their butt whooped the past week and we stood by and watched. This is a nation that very recently was trying to secure membership into NATO, which would have meant if they were attacked, the US and most of western Europe would have had to come to their aid. Europe realized just how dangerous it is to accept a former Soviet republic into NATO and declined to do so but the US is very vocal on getting them in.
Now, what I want to say is this: We need to be careful of what we say and how we act on a global scale. If we promise protection and aid to a country when things are going well but abandon them when the going is tough, how will other countries perceive us? We have left Pervez Musharraf hanging in Pakistan, as he faces impeachment. We only talked tough on Georgia's behalf as Russia's military did what they pleased and advanced whenever they wanted against inferior forces. If I was Poland, I would start to think about backing out of the agreement they just signed with the US to have ballistic missile interceptors based within their borders. Russia has already threatened to use military force to ensure the base will not be built. Will the US stand up militarily against Russia if war comes to Poland? Ask Georgia and Mr. Musharraf what US support really means and the answer will be obvious. It's a resounding No.
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