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jillithian) wrote2008-08-14 10:17 am
jillithian) wrote2008-08-14 10:17 am
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Independently Fierce
So, I was reading this article about the Georgian rebels. And I'm torn on what to think.
They look fiercely independent like the Basque and the Quebecois. (Not nearly as hokey as the Texans) On the one hand, I strongly admire a people for wanting to become their own independent country. On the other hand, I understand the ferocity of the greater country for not wanting to lose a large chunk of itself.
I don't know enough about the situation to know which choice is the better.
Do I admire the rebels because my own country was founded in a revolution from a parent country? Is it the romantic appeal of a Hollywood story where the underdog wins? Or would a common-day patriot side with the US which is backing Georgia? Why is Russia backing the rebels?
I'm very fascinated by the mass upheavals in governments and countries that are happening this year. So many people fighting for the right to be independent and so many countries fighting to keep what is theirs. Is this year special or was I just oblivious to it all in the past?
Update: I should add that I wish I could broach this subject with the Nepalis that I know. I think it would be so interesting to see from their point of view what's going on. But I don't feel callous enough to bring up something that may very well be a sore spot for them. And, I'm less eager to admit that I'm just an ignorant American when it comes to knowing foreign news.
They look fiercely independent like the Basque and the Quebecois. (Not nearly as hokey as the Texans) On the one hand, I strongly admire a people for wanting to become their own independent country. On the other hand, I understand the ferocity of the greater country for not wanting to lose a large chunk of itself.
I don't know enough about the situation to know which choice is the better.
Do I admire the rebels because my own country was founded in a revolution from a parent country? Is it the romantic appeal of a Hollywood story where the underdog wins? Or would a common-day patriot side with the US which is backing Georgia? Why is Russia backing the rebels?
- Do they actually believe in the rebels' cause?
- Are they still bitter about Georgia leaving Russia and are rooting for whoever gets 'em back?
- Or are they just choosing the side against the US?
I'm very fascinated by the mass upheavals in governments and countries that are happening this year. So many people fighting for the right to be independent and so many countries fighting to keep what is theirs. Is this year special or was I just oblivious to it all in the past?
Update: I should add that I wish I could broach this subject with the Nepalis that I know. I think it would be so interesting to see from their point of view what's going on. But I don't feel callous enough to bring up something that may very well be a sore spot for them. And, I'm less eager to admit that I'm just an ignorant American when it comes to knowing foreign news.
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