Russian and Georgian Olympic shooters hug in Beijing as their countries fight

If only governments had as much common sense as these two swimmers. I wonder what would happen isf diplomatic decisions were taken out of the hands of a few (elected, I grant) individuals and put to a national vote or referendum?

How else can we be sure that our governments are responding to the genuine majority on deadly serious issues? The Iraq war certainly wouldn't have happened (at least from the British point of view) if Bastard Blair hadn't blatantly disregarded the will of the country.

Good for the hug.

It's good to see the Olympic spirit helping to bring nations closer together.Hopefully this conflict will be resolved in a civilised manor before more damage comes to the inocent people.

Yea and, just because a country is it war doesnt mean all the civilians have to follow aswell

This is the Olympic games, and countries are supposed to put aside thier differences, atleast while the games are taking place. This very well might just be a good thing for these two countries, Georgia and Russia embracing each other positively on a high scale such as this, the Beijing Olympics.

this photo is an inspiration.

Sexy

Just goes to show that the Olympics don't have to be political!

photo op!

Definitely good for the games & hopefully politics. Now they better hope they're not conscripted to fight after winning medals in marksmanship.

Though this is nice, I think its time that we separate sports from politics and try not to turn the Olympic games into a commentary on international relations.

So if you don't like your ex that has caused you problems ever since the split, but like the person that is willing to help you stay out of an abusive relationship, you become a Bush-puppet...awesome!

The only Russian enemy in Georgia is their Bush-puppet quisling of a president.

Now if only world leaders can give hugs. hahaha

I needed something just like this right now. Thank you.

I enjoy the fact that most countries put their animosity aside for the olympics, a sport where everyone is on the same level, the best of the best.

That's nice. Shoot at targets, not each other.

What if, instead of wars, countries could settle their differences in games like the Olympics, and win or lose, still hug and be friends afterwards? Ah, what a dream!

I'm happy to see this. The games have gone well so far; hopefully things will continue to progress this way.

That's what the olympics are about!

It just shows that wars are started by Governments and Don't always reflect the views of the citizens they represent.

Is it me, or has the 2008 Summer Olympics been completely plagued with bombs, killings, and pollution? It's nice to see people from warring countries hugging and stuff.

lol i know bart.

The very fact tht they have air pistol competition in the olympics and not baseball has to make one shake his head in complete disbelief.