I really like Op-Edges on RT.
US to Georgia: Don’t touch Saakashvili, he’s our SOBhttp://rt.com/op-edge/177772-us-georgia-saakashvili-sob/ Earlier, several key figures of Saakashvili's regime had also been charged in similar fashion. The list included Vano Merabishvili (former interior and prime minister), Zurab Adeishvili (former minister of justice), David Kezerashvili (former defense minister), Bacho Akhalaia (former defense and interior minister) and Gigi Ugulava (former Tbilisi mayor).
Washington reacted immediately.
US Republican Senators John McCain and Jim Risch, as well as Democratic Senators Jeanne Shaheen and Ben Cardin, said in a joint statement July 28 that they were "extremely disappointed and concerned" about this ruling. Democratic Senator Chris Murphy and Republican Senator Ron Johnson had this to say:
"While we appreciate the goal of preventing a culture of impunity for government officials, the prosecution of Georgia's former President – in addition to the former Prime Minister, Interior Minister, Defense Minister, and Chief Prosecutor - contributes to the perception that the ruling Georgian Dream coalition is systematically pursuing charges against their political opponents."
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The rise of Saakashvili started in 2003, when he succeeded in overthrowing his former patron President Eduard Shevardnadze in the course of one of the "color" revolutions, the so-called “Rose Revolution.” Contrary to widespread expectations, Saakashvili's regime did not bring Georgia either prosperity or any of the generally desirable values such as democracy, human rights, the rule of law, etc.
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Pathetically, Saakashvili is now an official adviser to the Ukrainian government. One can imagine what kind of advice a man who lost 20 percent of his country's territory can give to Kiev.
Another, no less pathetic action was performed by Tuft's University Board: it offered a "Senior Statesman" position to that odious person with criminal charges hanging over him. Not a very dignified decision by such a prestigious American University. One wonders what the students’ and faculty's reaction will be when they read and see the upcoming criminal case proceedings.
