"Georgia will be in NATO"

[Astaroth]

http://edition.cnn.com/2008/WORLD/eu...our/index.html

The US-American current VicePresident said that Georgia is going to join NATO.

Do you think it still has any meaning considering the elections in November?

Is this an important move?

Discuss.

[Mikelus Trento]

Let's wait and hear what "Pecs" Putin has to say about it.

[DisgruntledGoat]

Let's wait and hear what "Pecs" Putin has to say about it.

Why? Because Putin and Russia have a say in who can and cannot join NATO? I'd say its more like, "let's wait and see what the European members of NATO have to say." As they will suffer the most from any Russian backlash. If Europe has any balls, they will let Georgia in, but it only takes one country (I believe) in the alliance to veto any ones membership request.

[Lord de Lyonesse]

Why? Because Putin and Russia have a say in who can and cannot join NATO?

Ultimately yes, they do because anyone who questions them or challeges them will be seen as enemies of russia while countries who keep out of the way will be seen as weak and not a threat and not targeted by russia's vast army.

So i think you understand now (hopefully!) that russia is much more powerful than anyone is making out true, europe will feel the backlash but that wont stop russia deciding who's a threat and who isn't.

[Andrew87]

Oh God... I have mixed feelings about this move.

If the US is determined to do it,it may push Russia to act. Remember, they still have troops in Georgia and with Cheney's statement it will take even longer for them to "withdraw"

Russia liked the sanction-free EU summit and it may be encouraged to stir up in Crimeea(Ukraine) and other separatist regions right at EU's doorsteps...

But it's still a long way to go before Georgia even recieves the MAP so anything can happen.

[Sphere]

Cheney also said the Iraq insurgency was in its "last throes" a few years ago.

[Каие]

Cheney also said Chavez was President of Peru.

[Mikelus Trento]

Cheney also said Chavez was President of Peru.

Isn't he? Even if God tells you so?

[Łukomski]

Wasn't there similar thread on the topic earlier?

EDIT: Sorry I misreaded the title... so don't bother about my question...

[Panzerbear]

Americans are trying to save face by rattling sabers after the battle .

[Mikelus Trento]

Hey Czar? Why did you go ahead and tell "Pecs" Putin about my theory on the Georgia issue? I mean, within a few days of when I posted it here Putin is making the exact same claim!!

See if I tell you any more secrets.

ps. God told me to post this.

[Carach]

Americans are trying to save face by rattling sabers after the battle .

yes.. its nothing to do with trying to protect a country thats just been ruthlessly attacked by Russia.

You always had more of almost everything during the Cold War...yet you lost?

You outnumbered the Germans in EVERY catagory (except skilled officers), at the start of of WWII, and yet you still almost lost the war, and did lose 12 million people?

So what's your point?

His point is to dick wave.

suprised he didnt mention how russia can annihilate nato sea power in 20mins.

[DimeBagHo]

The US-American current VicePresident said that Georgia is going to join NATO.

He said the US would back Georgia for membership in NATO, but several other members of NATO can be counted on to block Georgia as long as there is any prospect of further conflict with Russia.

In other words his statement was a symbolic gesture, and there is zero chance that Georgia will join NATO in the near future.

[Erik]

He said the US would back Georgia for membership in NATO, but several other members of NATO can be counted on to block Georgia as long as there is any prospect of further conflict with Russia.

What are the rules of becoming a NATO member, exactly?

I assumed America could simply decide on its own who is allowed in and who isn't, but other members also have a voice? - do they have veto power?

[Andrew87]

I assumed America could simply decide on its own who is allowed in and who isn't, but other members also have a voice?

http://www.nato.int/issues/consultation/index.html

- do they have veto power?

http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?p...hKU&refer=home

NATO spokesman James Appathurai told reporters late yesterday there wasn't alliance consensus on putting the two states on a path for membership. ``I would be happy to be proven wrong, but for the moment I do not expect membership action plans for Georgia or Ukraine here,'' he said.

I hope this answers your questions

[shadyrome]

Russia should make there own nato , would be funny

[Thanatos]

Russia should make there own nato , would be funny

They did, during the Cold War.

[shadyrome]

They did, during the Cold War.

So who's in it?

[Каие]

They did, during the Cold War.

They still do Shanghai pact.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shangha...n_Organisation

[Enemy of the State]

Russia should make there own nato , would be funny

Nobody would want to join
Maybe Belarus. But I doubt Belarus will help much...