Let's take a look at some of the statements from the Bush Administration regarding the recent military operation by Russia in the former Soviet Republic of Georgia. We, then, will creatively append these quotations with our thoughts regarding the matter. Let's proceed:

On Reuters, "The White House on Monday called for Russia to withdraw forces from Georgia "without delay" (As opposed to US forces in Iraq and Afghanistan, that I guess are going to stay as long as they like).

Associated Foreign Press quotes "The Russians and the Venezuelans can engage in whatever cooperation that they would like. But it's curious, I'm not sure what Venezuela needs or gains by a visit by the Russian fleet," said spokesman Gordon Johndroe. (Almost as curious as to why several US Carrier Battle Groups are headed to the Persian Gulf).

CBS News quotes John McCain, saying "We must remind Russia’s leaders that the benefits they enjoy from being part of the civilized world require their respect for the values, stability and peace of that world." (It seems McCain is exempt from his own "peace and stability" argument, when applying his rationale for invading Iraq).

CTV.ca quotes Cheney as saying, "Russian aggression must not go unanswered, and that its continuation would have serious consequences for its relations with the United States, as well as the broader international community." (It is, however, okay for US Aggression to go unanswered, Mr. Cheney).

Condoleezza Rice told reporters in Belgium, "Russia is a state that is unfortunately using the one tool it has always used when it wants to deliver a message . . . that's its military power." (Yes, as opposed to the United States, that uses bouquets of flowers, rainbows, and fluffy things to get its point across in Iraq and Afghanistan).

And, our all-time absolute favorite quote, from President Bush himself:
"Bullying and intimidation are not acceptable ways to conduct foreign policy in the 21st Century," Mr Bush said. (i.e. "We do not like competition").