Only Fools Ignore the Lessons of History
by zgoldsmith
The comments which criticize Mr. Brezinski's comments demonstrate either a personal political bias which blinds them to the obvious or an appalling ignorance of history - or both. The discrete diplomatic flexibility of making the integration of Russia into 21st century body geo-politic less politically challenging to Mr. Putin domestically has been foolishly abused and misinterpreted by the Russian Leadership. Mr. Brezinski is on the money in his comparisons and the arrogance of the Russian military commanders in Georgia today should recall the same arrogant overconfidence that the Russian Military Commanders in Afghanistan voiced in 1980. Pres. Bush - in a moved that surprised me - has taken the absolutely correct line in exercising ability and force within a humanitarian glove. If the Russians seek to tear that glove and reveal the force more directly will Pres. Bush 'protect' US assets - I hope so, immediately and directly so there can be no question of our position and willingness to defend democracy even at a high price. I hope those that are so aware of America's faults (of which there are many) see the opportunity and necessity of doing the right thing when you can and should. Let us speak softly and carry a big stick - and if necessary use the stick. I just hope the leaders in Europe and the rest of the world are not so ignorant or short sighted to ignore the need to contain this now - not later; and that we are not foolish enough to ignore the reactions and comments of our own candidates one of whom will replace Pres. Bush in making our choice. Hope is not an excuse for stupidity!
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by zgoldsmith
The comments which criticize Mr. Brezinski's comments demonstrate either a personal political bias which blinds them to the obvious or an appalling ignorance of history - or both. The discrete diplomatic flexibility of making the integration of Russia into 21st century body geo-politic less politically challenging to Mr. Putin domestically has been foolishly abused and misinterpreted by the Russian Leadership. Mr. Brezinski is on the money in his comparisons and the arrogance of the Russian military commanders in Georgia today should recall the same arrogant overconfidence that the Russian Military Commanders in Afghanistan voiced in 1980. Pres. Bush - in a moved that surprised me - has taken the absolutely correct line in exercising ability and force within a humanitarian glove. If the Russians seek to tear that glove and reveal the force more directly will Pres. Bush 'protect' US assets - I hope so, immediately and directly so there can be no question of our position and willingness to defend democracy even at a high price. I hope those that are so aware of America's faults (of which there are many) see the opportunity and necessity of doing the right thing when you can and should. Let us speak softly and carry a big stick - and if necessary use the stick. I just hope the leaders in Europe and the rest of the world are not so ignorant or short sighted to ignore the need to contain this now - not later; and that we are not foolish enough to ignore the reactions and comments of our own candidates one of whom will replace Pres. Bush in making our choice. Hope is not an excuse for stupidity!
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