Thousands rally in Georgia to question vote and demand new election

Weren't we all lectured of the evils of electoral denialism over the last years?

JJEToday 07:37 am JST

Weren't we all lectured of the evils of electoral denialism over the last years?

Different country. Georgia doesn't have the election safeguards the US does.

Incorrect. Their Foreign Agents Registration Act-style act has been absolutely necessary, as one can see from the article and photos, this is foreign financed intrigue.

They literally dodged a bullet by not having a nasty colour revolution and destroying their country for other's geopolitical obsessions.

Good on them.

sure they can protest.

its their right.

but Sakartvelo is a democracy.elections were ones as well.

here are results.somebody won somebody lost.

accept results and try next time better.

Sakartvelo dont need any US supported maidan anytime soon.

thats all.

JJEToday 09:27 am JST

They literally dodged a bullet by not having a nasty colour revolution and destroying their country for other's geopolitical obsessions.

Are you saying russia is prepared to destroy Georgia as well for daring to defy the Tsar?

No. Emulating the example of another party recently is the best way to cause a civil war.

Wisely, Georgia chose the path of peace, neutrality and cooperation, which means they are trying to heal ethnic and cultural tensions, not divisively stoke them.

Good for them and their pragmatism. Leave them alone to solve their own problems.

JJEToday 06:01 pm JST

No. Emulating the example of another party recently is the best way to cause a civil war.

Oh, I see, "civil war" that accidentally results in the country's annexation. That would be in keeping with the russian line.

Civil wars/strife often result in countries breaking apart: too many examples to list.

Fortunately, Georgia doesn't want to go down this path, as they already have multiple autonomous and restive regions.

Frequently, the breakaway region seeks the protection of a foreign power: this is hardly an original concept by any measure.

JJENov. 12 06:32 pm JST

Civil wars/strife often result in countries breaking apart: too many examples to list.

Not in annexation, though, unless you happen to be next to a psychotic horde state.

Frequently, the breakaway region seeks the protection of a foreign power: this is hardly an original concept by any measure.

Yes, this is the excuse that is not legal by any stretch of the imagination and fools only the russian.

Be advised not to get to wrapped up in annexation: it's a misnomer.

From 2014 nothing was annexed - they were happy to be independent, until they sort and needed protection to preserve their own integrity.

Look at Israel - it annexes lands (often forget that), but under protection.

Look at Taiwan - it has been quasi-annexed by a larger power and under protection.

Look at the Balkans - many of them hide behind someone else.

Point is civil strife often leads to countries breaking up and seeking quasi-protection with greater powers. The above is a short list: one could go on and on.