One of the Best Articles Yet, On Russia/Georgia

It is a bizarre moment indeed, that Harrogate finds something so quite near the truth of the matter in a Townhall columnist. But then, as Rusher himself says at one point, one supposes that when it comes to foreign policy, liberal spokespeople are all so scared to death that they will be perceived as "soft" on something, that they dare not speak reason on matters of foreign policy. Because it is taken for granted that they are so darned tough, Rightists, it follows, can in some ways better afford a moment of lucid argumentation on foreign policy.

The whole thing is a useful read for the 99% of us who are just beginning to learn of the dynamic between Georgia/Russia. But this blurb, in particular, seems like the only advice Harrogate has seen that is worth taking right now, both in terms of the Rhetoric our Politicos use, relatedly, and in terms of whatever strategies they are considering:

Nostalgists for the Cold War may try to seize on this development to inflame Russia's relations with the West and revive the whole East-West struggle. But I think Russia is now quite likely to let matters quiet down again, having given a useful reminder to Georgia -- and all the other small neighbors on Russia's vast periphery -- that good behavior will be appreciated.

In reaching this conclusion, I recognize that there is an inescapable element of risk. But if Russia has indeed embarked on a new policy of aggression, there will be plenty of time to recognize that fact and respond accordingly. Meanwhile, I recommend staying cool.

Cold War Nostalgists. That's nice. And doesn't it just sum up McCain to a freakin' tee? But what Rusher will not dare ask, is, what kind of a fundamentally indecent person must one be, if that is the sort of thing he is nostalgic about?