europe is dependent on russia for oil and natural gas. if they speak up, russia will turn off the spigot...
At a press conference just now, John McCain redoubled his efforts to thrust himself into a leadership role on the Russia-Georgia crisis front, announcing that two top campaign surrogates, Joe Lieberman and Lindsey Graham, are going on a visit to Georgia. McCain said: http://tpmelectioncentral.talkingpointsmemo.com/2008/08/mccain_announces_that_lieberma.php
Blatant attempt to benefit politically from the crisis. Can't say I'm surprised. Heck, Obama might as well fly to Tbilisi himself and "one up" McCain. Why not? Impeach Bush/Cheney.