I made it a point to watch former President Gorbachev interviewed by Larry King last night. As the guy that was part of stopping the cold war on the Russina side, I thought I might learn more about what is happening in Georgia.

I came away even more confused. He supported the actions by the Russians, saying that a splinter (ethnic?) group in Georgia started the whole thing. That surprised me.

Then I saw the President of Georgia interviewed. He seemed to make a more compelling argument, explaining that the Russian invaders were "irregulars" dressed in Russian Army uniforms but not part of the army. He did not mention any Georgian splinter group or actions they might have taken to initiate the conflict.

Clearly, a cease fire is desirable until all concerned can figure out who's doing what to whom. But it doesn't seem to be quite as simple as Russia invading Georgia, killing and raping and then refusing to stop and leave.

If the situation is as confused as it seems, I don't think any American politician should be criticized for requesting or demanding a cease fire.