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They were just following the U.S. military doctrine. Compared to our military doctrine of shock and awe, Russia's actions were arguably relatively proportionate. Message to Georgia: Don't even think about messing with Russia in the future. Besides, your supposed allies will abandon you in a heartbeat.
Anyway, in the tradition of 1984, Russia is the new, old enemy as the global war on terrorism has become somewhat tiresome and amorphous as a way to rouse the public.
You got that right. Perpetual war is the name of the game right now. If it is not terrorism then go back to what worked in the past. It is the best way to keep the US distracted and the populace will to give up more of its freedom. Seems to me like the US is trying for a replay of the early 80's. Cold war all over again. The problem this time around for the US is Russia now has the upper hand.
We have always been at war with Oceania, pardon me, Russia.
It appears Orwell was a optimist.
As a side note, the Orwell estate is suing BushCo for plagiarism.