The reaction of journalists provides a good backdrop for the initial reactions of the presidential candidates. Here they are, in their own words:
John McCain: "Russia should immediately and unconditionally cease its military operations and withdraw all forces from sovereign Georgian territory."
Barack Obama: “Now is the time for Georgia and Russia to show restraint, and to avoid an escalation to full scale war. Georgia’s territorial integrity must be respected.”
Which one sounds more presidential?
(Editor's note-- it was in the interests of our readers that we decided against titling this posting "Russian to Judgment)
