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Date: 15 Aug 2008 18:34:02
From: George Orwell
Subject: SOS GM Nona Gaprindashvili - is in trouble - HELP!

GM Gaprindashvili is in trouble as a result of the Georgia conflict!!!!!
Somebody please find out!!!! Oh my dear god!!!!!!!!!!!

Il mittente di questo messaggio

Date: 20 Aug 2008 15:09:01
From: [email protected]
Subject: Re: SOS GM Nona Gaprindashvili - is in trouble - HELP!

THIS CRAZY WORLD OF CHESS by GM Larry Evans (page 163)

<I'll go, but only if I have the guarantee that Kirsan's saucer aliens
will protect me! > -- Javert

If you want the truth about this tyrant whose autobiography contains a
chapter heading like "It Only Takes Two Weeks to Have a Man Killed,"
check out Planet Kirsan in the New Yorker (April 24, 2006). Kirsan
claims to have the ability to communicate with aliens after having
been aboard a U.F.O. and he is still a great admirer of Saddam
Hussein.

Javert wrote:
> On Aug 20, 3:31?pm, "Chess One" <[email protected]> wrote:
>
> >
> > Yes - I think this can be the only sensible option considering the most
> > evident denial of the Rulers - it does not seem to be any measured
> > assessment of the risk, but instead an exhortation to flock together, no
> > matter what. Meanwhile we get to read more of the Leader's comments [I offer
> > today's speech below]. The only note I make is that he continues to say
> > sport & politics, rather than mention bombs as such. Personally I feel the
> > women are completely /apolitical/ since they do not care whose bombs fall on
> > them. While they may conclude with the Leader's parting sentiment that we
> > are "one family", I further presume they will not voluntarily flock to join
> > a family of over-enthusiastic idiots. Phil Innes
> >
> > ---
> >
> > Dear chess friends,
> >
> > During last several days I have received a number of ?letters, including an
> > open letter from six Georgian chess players in respect of ?a possible change
> > of a venue and dates of the World Women's Chess Championship. ?As you know,
> > the championship is scheduled to take place from 28 August to 18 ?September
> > in Nalchik, capital of Kabardino Balkaria.
> >
> > I have already ?expressed my opinion several days ago. I reiterate: we
> > should not mix sports and politics, and should not involve FIDE into various
> > disputes and arguments. Once ?again I express most sincere condolences to
> > all victims of humanitarian ?catastrophy.
> >
> > As a response of the Georgian Chess Federation I would like ?to note that
> > there are not any grounds for such a change. The Organisers have ?undertaken
> > all necessary steps and carried out a good preparation and are ready ?to
> > host all the guests. It is not their fault that blood was shed. We can't
> > help ?taking into consideration interests of other participants, who
> > purchased the ?tickets and are practically on the way to the venue of the
> > tournament. But, ?first and foremost, interests of lots of admirers of
> > talent of chess players ?should not suffer, as they are looking forward to
> > the start of the Championship.
> >
> > I fully realise all complexity of this situation, I call on all
> > participants, trainers, officials, guests and journalists - all without any
> > exception - to come to Nalchik and show in fact, and not in words - that we
> > are ?one family.
> >
> > Gens Una Sumus
> >
> > Kirsan ?Ilyumzhinov
> >
> > President
>
> I'll go, but only if I have the guarantee that Kirsan's saucer aliens
> will protect me!

Date: 20 Aug 2008 13:03:29
From: Javert
Subject: Re: SOS GM Nona Gaprindashvili - is in trouble - HELP!

On Aug 20, 3:31=A0pm, "Chess One" <[email protected] > wrote:

>
> Yes - I think this can be the only sensible option considering the most
> evident denial of the Rulers - it does not seem to be any measured
> assessment of the risk, but instead an exhortation to flock together, no
> matter what. Meanwhile we get to read more of the Leader's comments [I of=
fer
> today's speech below]. The only note I make is that he continues to say
> sport & politics, rather than mention bombs as such. Personally I feel th=
e
> women are completely /apolitical/ since they do not care whose bombs fall=
on
> them. While they may conclude with the Leader's parting sentiment that we
> are "one family", I further presume they will not voluntarily flock to jo=
in
> a family of over-enthusiastic idiots. Phil Innes
>
> ---
>
> Dear chess friends,
>
> During last several days I have received a number of =A0letters, includin=
g an
> open letter from six Georgian chess players in respect of =A0a possible c=
hange
> of a venue and dates of the World Women's Chess Championship. =A0As you k=
now,
> the championship is scheduled to take place from 28 August to 18 =A0Septe=
mber
> in Nalchik, capital of Kabardino Balkaria.
>
> I have already =A0expressed my opinion several days ago. I reiterate: we
> should not mix sports and politics, and should not involve FIDE into vari=
ous
> disputes and arguments. Once =A0again I express most sincere condolences =
to
> all victims of humanitarian =A0catastrophy.
>
> As a response of the Georgian Chess Federation I would like =A0to note th=
at
> there are not any grounds for such a change. The Organisers have =A0under=
taken
> all necessary steps and carried out a good preparation and are ready =A0t=
o
> host all the guests. It is not their fault that blood was shed. We can't
> help =A0taking into consideration interests of other participants, who
> purchased the =A0tickets and are practically on the way to the venue of t=
he
> tournament. But, =A0first and foremost, interests of lots of admirers of
> talent of chess players =A0should not suffer, as they are looking forward=
to
> the start of the Championship.
>
> I fully realise all complexity of this situation, I call on all
> participants, trainers, officials, guests and journalists - all without a=
ny
> exception - to come to Nalchik and show in fact, and not in words - that =
we
> are =A0one family.
>
> Gens Una Sumus
>
> Kirsan =A0Ilyumzhinov
>
> President

I'll go, but only if I have the guarantee that Kirsan's saucer aliens
will protect me!

Date: 20 Aug 2008 19:02:53
From: Chess One
Subject: Re: SOS GM Nona Gaprindashvili - is in trouble - HELP!

"Javert" <[email protected] > wrote in message
news:ffe79c49-397d-4489-b799-e5e9130750fd@d77g2000hsb.googlegroups.com...
On Aug 20, 3:31 pm, "Chess One" <[email protected] > wrote:

I'll go, but only if I have the guarantee that Kirsan's saucer aliens
will protect me!

--

**You know, he not only met the aliens, he liked them. He liked them much
more than he liked democracy. Not that in a 100% approval democratic state
that is any problem. He also [I read ahead, and saw Larry's mention of the
New Yorker article] likes the Dalai Lama and Genghis Khan, pretty much
equally. A 'complex' character some would say.

Compos sui, non consilio, impetu, consuetedo quasi altera natura. Crescit
amor nummi quantum ipsa pecunia crescit.

// [With apologies to Juvenal]

Nil magnum nisi bonum. [nothing is great unless good]

Phil Innes

Date: 15 Aug 2008 16:10:58
From: Chess One
Subject: Re: SOS GM Nona Gaprindashvili - is in trouble - HELP!

An American woman has already withdrawn from the World Championship citing
the danger of its current 'protection' by Russia. The EU Chess head has
dismissed that as 'politics' [read recent Chessbase report] rather than the
fear of being bombed which the women actually cited. The women Maia
Chiburdanidze, Lela Javakhishvili, Sopio Gvetadze, Nino Khurtsidze, Maia
Lomineishvili, Sopiko Khukhashvili all co-signed a letter of dismay. I have
some contacts who report here and there on this material - but it is
difficult, naturally, to isolate significance of chess, when there is danger
to all inhabitant. Try checking BBC who are on-scene, and make daily
reports.

Here is the latest AP report:

ASSOCIATED PRESS
11:23 a.m. August 15, 2008

MOSCOW - The Interfax news agency says the women's national chess team in
Georgia is refusing to play in the World Women's Chess Championship because
it will be held in Russia.

The team's refusal stems from the conflict between Georgia and Russia over
the breakaway region of South Ossetia.

Interfax quoted Maya Lomineishvili, a member of the team, as saying it is
not boycotting the championship, but rather refusing to play in Russia.

The tournament is scheduled to begin in two weeks in Nalchik, Russia, about
100 kilometers (60 miles) from the South Ossetian border.

Boris Kutin, president of the European Chess Federation, says on the event's
Web site that he cannot see an alternative to holding the event as planned.

Source: http://www.signonsandiego.com/

Phil Innes

"George Orwell" <[email protected] > wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> GM Gaprindashvili is in trouble as a result of the Georgia conflict!!!!!
> Somebody please find out!!!! Oh my dear god!!!!!!!!!!!
>
> Il mittente di questo messaggio

Date: 16 Aug 2008 09:51:37
From: Chess One
Subject: Re: SOS GM Nona Gaprindashvili - is in trouble - HELP!

I see that UN relief workers have all been evacuated from Gori as too
dangerous - apparently after the UN people suffered 2 armed car-jackings
they pulled everyone out.

It is rather extraordinary therefore that the top EU Chess Official 'cannot
see any alternative' to continuing the event there.

I wonder if he can see Paris from where he is?

Phil Innes

"Chess One" <[email protected] > wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> An American woman has already withdrawn from the World Championship citing
> the danger of its current 'protection' by Russia. The EU Chess head has
> dismissed that as 'politics' [read recent Chessbase report] rather than
> the fear of being bombed which the women actually cited. The women Maia
> Chiburdanidze, Lela Javakhishvili, Sopio Gvetadze, Nino Khurtsidze, Maia
> Lomineishvili, Sopiko Khukhashvili all co-signed a letter of dismay. I
> have some contacts who report here and there on this material - but it is
> difficult, naturally, to isolate significance of chess, when there is
> danger to all inhabitant. Try checking BBC who are on-scene, and make
> daily reports.
>
> Here is the latest AP report:
>
> ASSOCIATED PRESS
> 11:23 a.m. August 15, 2008
>
> MOSCOW - The Interfax news agency says the women's national chess team in
> Georgia is refusing to play in the World Women's Chess Championship
> because it will be held in Russia.
>
> The team's refusal stems from the conflict between Georgia and Russia over
> the breakaway region of South Ossetia.
>
> Interfax quoted Maya Lomineishvili, a member of the team, as saying it is
> not boycotting the championship, but rather refusing to play in Russia.
>
> The tournament is scheduled to begin in two weeks in Nalchik, Russia,
> about 100 kilometers (60 miles) from the South Ossetian border.
>
> Boris Kutin, president of the European Chess Federation, says on the
> event's Web site that he cannot see an alternative to holding the event as
> planned.
>
> Source: http://www.signonsandiego.com/
>
> Phil Innes
>
>
> "George Orwell" <[email protected]> wrote in message
> news:[email protected]...
>> GM Gaprindashvili is in trouble as a result of the Georgia conflict!!!!!
>> Somebody please find out!!!! Oh my dear god!!!!!!!!!!!
>>
>> Il mittente di questo messaggio

Date: 19 Aug 2008 07:10:40
From: J.D. Walker
Subject: Re: SOS GM Nona Gaprindashvili - is in trouble - HELP!

Chess One wrote:
> I see that UN relief workers have all been evacuated from Gori as too
> dangerous - apparently after the UN people suffered 2 armed car-jackings
> they pulled everyone out.
>
> It is rather extraordinary therefore that the top EU Chess Official 'cannot
> see any alternative' to continuing the event there.
>
> I wonder if he can see Paris from where he is?
>
> Phil Innes
>
>
> "Chess One" <[email protected]> wrote in message
> news:[email protected]...
>> An American woman has already withdrawn from the World Championship citing
>> the danger of its current 'protection' by Russia. The EU Chess head has
>> dismissed that as 'politics' [read recent Chessbase report] rather than
>> the fear of being bombed which the women actually cited. The women Maia
>> Chiburdanidze, Lela Javakhishvili, Sopio Gvetadze, Nino Khurtsidze, Maia
>> Lomineishvili, Sopiko Khukhashvili all co-signed a letter of dismay. I
>> have some contacts who report here and there on this material - but it is
>> difficult, naturally, to isolate significance of chess, when there is
>> danger to all inhabitant. Try checking BBC who are on-scene, and make
>> daily reports.
>>
>> Here is the latest AP report:
>>
>> ASSOCIATED PRESS
>> 11:23 a.m. August 15, 2008
>>
>> MOSCOW - The Interfax news agency says the women's national chess team in
>> Georgia is refusing to play in the World Women's Chess Championship
>> because it will be held in Russia.
>>
>> The team's refusal stems from the conflict between Georgia and Russia over
>> the breakaway region of South Ossetia.
>>
>> Interfax quoted Maya Lomineishvili, a member of the team, as saying it is
>> not boycotting the championship, but rather refusing to play in Russia.
>>
>> The tournament is scheduled to begin in two weeks in Nalchik, Russia,
>> about 100 kilometers (60 miles) from the South Ossetian border.
>>
>> Boris Kutin, president of the European Chess Federation, says on the
>> event's Web site that he cannot see an alternative to holding the event as
>> planned.
>>
>> Source: http://www.signonsandiego.com/
>>
>> Phil Innes
>>
>>
>> "George Orwell" <[email protected]> wrote in message
>> news:[email protected]...
>>> GM Gaprindashvili is in trouble as a result of the Georgia conflict!!!!!
>>> Somebody please find out!!!! Oh my dear god!!!!!!!!!!!
>>>
>>> Il mittente di questo messaggio

Date: 19 Aug 2008 12:15:56
From: Chess One
Subject: Re: SOS GM Nona Gaprindashvili - is in trouble - HELP!

"J.D. Walker" <[email protected] > wrote in message
news:[email protected]...

> I certainly agree that chess players should not be expected to play where
> there is a likelihood of bullets flying or bombs falling. If it were my
> call, I would look seriously at canceling the event.

BBC world news said today that even Ukraine is apprehensive about
developments. Russian are /withdrawing/ but to no schedule, and the
withdrawal is of ground troops.

> There is a delicate line to be observed here though. Do we as chess
> players take sides on the politics of war?

Only if we want to. But I note the group of women were not addressing
politics at all, but bombs. They didn't seem to care whose bombs they were.

Bombs and bombers being somewhat apolitical objects to the bombee.

Phil Innes

> I have tried to learn a bit more about the conflict. It looks fairly
> complex to me. There are multiple sides with varying agendas. I am not
> going to go into that here.
>
> However, here is a more biased and confrontational approach to
> international politics by gamers. Is this appropriate?
>
> http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/crime/war-on-terror-boardgame-branded-criminal-by-police-889287.html
> --
>
> "Do that which is right..."
>
> Rev. J.D. Walker

Date: 19 Aug 2008 09:58:01
From: J.D. Walker
Subject: Re: SOS GM Nona Gaprindashvili - is in trouble - HELP!

Chess One wrote:
> "J.D. Walker" <[email protected]> wrote in message
> news:[email protected]...
>
>> I certainly agree that chess players should not be expected to play where
>> there is a likelihood of bullets flying or bombs falling. If it were my
>> call, I would look seriously at canceling the event.
>
> BBC world news said today that even Ukraine is apprehensive about
> developments. Russian are /withdrawing/ but to no schedule, and the
> withdrawal is of ground troops.

Unfortunately the situation is too volatile to be ameliorated solely by
actions of the Russians. There are more players involved.

From the US alternative press I see this statement: "Georgia�s
President Mikheil Saakashvili bombed the South Ossetian capital of
Tskhinvali in an effort to destroy the autonomous government and occupy
the city with tanks."

http://www.counterpunch.org/leupp08182008.html

Georgia's military is trained and supplied by the West. If our lame
duck president decides on one last military adventure before leaving
office, we may end up talking about NATO bombing runs, and worse.

Still, all of this is more support for the advisability of canceling the
chess event.

>> There is a delicate line to be observed here though. Do we as chess
>> players take sides on the politics of war?
>
> Only if we want to. But I note the group of women were not addressing
> politics at all, but bombs. They didn't seem to care whose bombs they were.
>
> Bombs and bombers being somewhat apolitical objects to the bombee.
>
> Phil Innes
>
>
>> I have tried to learn a bit more about the conflict. It looks fairly
>> complex to me. There are multiple sides with varying agendas. I am not
>> going to go into that here.
>>
>> However, here is a more biased and confrontational approach to
>> international politics by gamers. Is this appropriate?
>>
>> http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/crime/war-on-terror-boardgame-branded-criminal-by-police-889287.html
--

"Do that which is right..."

Rev. J.D. Walker

Date: 20 Aug 2008 15:31:28
From: Chess One
Subject: Re: SOS GM Nona Gaprindashvili - is in trouble - HELP!

"J.D. Walker" <[email protected] > wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> Chess One wrote:
>> "J.D. Walker" <[email protected]> wrote in message
>> news:[email protected]...
>>
>>> I certainly agree that chess players should not be expected to play
>>> where there is a likelihood of bullets flying or bombs falling. If it
>>> were my call, I would look seriously at canceling the event.
>>
>> BBC world news said today that even Ukraine is apprehensive about
>> developments. Russian are /withdrawing/ but to no schedule, and the
>> withdrawal is of ground troops.
>
> Unfortunately the situation is too volatile to be ameliorated solely by
> actions of the Russians. There are more players involved.
>
> From the US alternative press I see this statement: "Georgia�s President
> Mikheil Saakashvili bombed the South Ossetian capital of Tskhinvali in an
> effort to destroy the autonomous government and occupy the city with
> tanks."
>
> http://www.counterpunch.org/leupp08182008.html
>
> Georgia's military is trained and supplied by the West. If our lame duck
> president decides on one last military adventure before leaving office, we
> may end up talking about NATO bombing runs, and worse.
>
> Still, all of this is more support for the advisability of canceling the
> chess event.

Yes - I think this can be the only sensible option considering the most
evident denial of the Rulers - it does not seem to be any measured
assessment of the risk, but instead an exhortation to flock together, no
matter what. Meanwhile we get to read more of the Leader's comments [I offer
today's speech below]. The only note I make is that he continues to say
sport & politics, rather than mention bombs as such. Personally I feel the
women are completely /apolitical/ since they do not care whose bombs fall on
them. While they may conclude with the Leader's parting sentiment that we
are "one family", I further presume they will not voluntarily flock to join
a family of over-enthusiastic idiots. Phil Innes

---

Dear chess friends,

During last several days I have received a number of letters, including an
open letter from six Georgian chess players in respect of a possible change
of a venue and dates of the World Women's Chess Championship. As you know,
the championship is scheduled to take place from 28 August to 18 September
in Nalchik, capital of Kabardino Balkaria.

I have already expressed my opinion several days ago. I reiterate: we
should not mix sports and politics, and should not involve FIDE into various
disputes and arguments. Once again I express most sincere condolences to
all victims of humanitarian catastrophy.

As a response of the Georgian Chess Federation I would like to note that
there are not any grounds for such a change. The Organisers have undertaken
all necessary steps and carried out a good preparation and are ready to
host all the guests. It is not their fault that blood was shed. We can't
help taking into consideration interests of other participants, who
purchased the tickets and are practically on the way to the venue of the
tournament. But, first and foremost, interests of lots of admirers of
talent of chess players should not suffer, as they are looking forward to
the start of the Championship.

I fully realise all complexity of this situation, I call on all
participants, trainers, officials, guests and journalists - all without any
exception - to come to Nalchik and show in fact, and not in words - that we
are one family.

Gens Una Sumus

Kirsan Ilyumzhinov

President

>>> There is a delicate line to be observed here though. Do we as chess
>>> players take sides on the politics of war?
>>
>> Only if we want to. But I note the group of women were not addressing
>> politics at all, but bombs. They didn't seem to care whose bombs they
>> were.
>>
>> Bombs and bombers being somewhat apolitical objects to the bombee.
>>
>> Phil Innes
>>
>>
>>> I have tried to learn a bit more about the conflict. It looks fairly
>>> complex to me. There are multiple sides with varying agendas. I am not
>>> going to go into that here.
>>>
>>> However, here is a more biased and confrontational approach to
>>> international politics by gamers. Is this appropriate?
>>>
>>> http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/crime/war-on-terror-boardgame-branded-criminal-by-police-889287.html
> --
>
> "Do that which is right..."
>
> Rev. J.D. Walker

Date: 20 Aug 2008 22:52:40
From: J.D. Walker
Subject: Re: SOS GM Nona Gaprindashvili - is in trouble - HELP!

Chess One wrote:
> "J.D. Walker" <[email protected]> wrote in message
> news:[email protected]...
>> Chess One wrote:
>>> "J.D. Walker" <[email protected]> wrote in message
>>> news:[email protected]...
>>>
>>>> I certainly agree that chess players should not be expected to play
>>>> where there is a likelihood of bullets flying or bombs falling. If it
>>>> were my call, I would look seriously at canceling the event.
>>> BBC world news said today that even Ukraine is apprehensive about
>>> developments. Russian are /withdrawing/ but to no schedule, and the
>>> withdrawal is of ground troops.
>> Unfortunately the situation is too volatile to be ameliorated solely by
>> actions of the Russians. There are more players involved.
>>
>> From the US alternative press I see this statement: "Georgia�s President
>> Mikheil Saakashvili bombed the South Ossetian capital of Tskhinvali in an
>> effort to destroy the autonomous government and occupy the city with
>> tanks."
>>
>> http://www.counterpunch.org/leupp08182008.html
>>
>> Georgia's military is trained and supplied by the West. If our lame duck
>> president decides on one last military adventure before leaving office, we
>> may end up talking about NATO bombing runs, and worse.
>>
>> Still, all of this is more support for the advisability of canceling the
>> chess event.
>
> Yes - I think this can be the only sensible option considering the most
> evident denial of the Rulers - it does not seem to be any measured
> assessment of the risk, but instead an exhortation to flock together, no
> matter what. Meanwhile we get to read more of the Leader's comments [I offer
> today's speech below]. The only note I make is that he continues to say
> sport & politics, rather than mention bombs as such. Personally I feel the
> women are completely /apolitical/ since they do not care whose bombs fall on
> them. While they may conclude with the Leader's parting sentiment that we
> are "one family", I further presume they will not voluntarily flock to join
> a family of over-enthusiastic idiots. Phil Innes

Here is a bit of an update from another alternative news source:

The situation is heating up...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cbUuqHETbbs

> ---
>
> Dear chess friends,
>
> During last several days I have received a number of letters, including an
> open letter from six Georgian chess players in respect of a possible change
> of a venue and dates of the World Women's Chess Championship. As you know,
> the championship is scheduled to take place from 28 August to 18 September
> in Nalchik, capital of Kabardino Balkaria.
>
>
>
> I have already expressed my opinion several days ago. I reiterate: we
> should not mix sports and politics, and should not involve FIDE into various
> disputes and arguments. Once again I express most sincere condolences to
> all victims of humanitarian catastrophy.
>
>
>
> As a response of the Georgian Chess Federation I would like to note that
> there are not any grounds for such a change. The Organisers have undertaken
> all necessary steps and carried out a good preparation and are ready to
> host all the guests. It is not their fault that blood was shed. We can't
> help taking into consideration interests of other participants, who
> purchased the tickets and are practically on the way to the venue of the
> tournament. But, first and foremost, interests of lots of admirers of
> talent of chess players should not suffer, as they are looking forward to
> the start of the Championship.
>
>
>
> I fully realise all complexity of this situation, I call on all
> participants, trainers, officials, guests and journalists - all without any
> exception - to come to Nalchik and show in fact, and not in words - that we
> are one family.
>
>
>
> Gens Una Sumus
>
>
>
> Kirsan Ilyumzhinov
>
> President
--

"Do that which is right..."

Rev. J.D. Walker

Date: 26 Aug 2008 08:31:07
From: J.D. Walker
Subject: Re: SOS GM Nona Gaprindashvili - is in trouble - HELP!

J.D. Walker wrote:
> Chess One wrote:
>> "J.D. Walker" <[email protected]> wrote in message
>> news:[email protected]...
>>> Chess One wrote:
>>>> "J.D. Walker" <[email protected]> wrote in message
>>>> news:[email protected]...
>>>>
>>>>> I certainly agree that chess players should not be expected to play
>>>>> where there is a likelihood of bullets flying or bombs falling. If
>>>>> it were my call, I would look seriously at canceling the event.
>>>> BBC world news said today that even Ukraine is apprehensive about
>>>> developments. Russian are /withdrawing/ but to no schedule, and the
>>>> withdrawal is of ground troops.
>>> Unfortunately the situation is too volatile to be ameliorated solely
>>> by actions of the Russians. There are more players involved.
>>>
>>> From the US alternative press I see this statement: "Georgia�s
>>> President Mikheil Saakashvili bombed the South Ossetian capital of
>>> Tskhinvali in an effort to destroy the autonomous government and
>>> occupy the city with tanks."
>>>
>>> http://www.counterpunch.org/leupp08182008.html
>>>
>>> Georgia's military is trained and supplied by the West. If our lame
>>> duck president decides on one last military adventure before leaving
>>> office, we may end up talking about NATO bombing runs, and worse.
>>>
>>> Still, all of this is more support for the advisability of canceling
>>> the chess event.
>>
>> Yes - I think this can be the only sensible option considering the
>> most evident denial of the Rulers - it does not seem to be any
>> measured assessment of the risk, but instead an exhortation to flock
>> together, no matter what. Meanwhile we get to read more of the
>> Leader's comments [I offer today's speech below]. The only note I make
>> is that he continues to say sport & politics, rather than mention
>> bombs as such. Personally I feel the women are completely /apolitical/
>> since they do not care whose bombs fall on them. While they may
>> conclude with the Leader's parting sentiment that we are "one family",
>> I further presume they will not voluntarily flock to join a family of
>> over-enthusiastic idiots. Phil Innes
>
> Here is a bit of an update from another alternative news source:
>
> The situation is heating up...
>
> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cbUuqHETbbs

The situation continues to heat up. Relations between NATO and Russia
appear to be seriously unraveling. Today, Russia formally recognized
the independence of the break-away regions of South Ossetia and
Abkhazia. This despite opposition from all NATO countries.

"Russian President Dmitry Medvedev says his country is not afraid of a
new Cold War but does not seek it."

http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2008/08/26/world/main4383898.shtml

Without assessing who is right or wrong, it is fair to conclude that the
idea of holding the Women's World Championship in this environment looks
more and more insane.

Perhaps Kirsan's alien friends will intervene...
--

"Do that which is right..."

Rev. J.D. Walker

Date: 19 Aug 2008 16:09:00
From: Brian Lafferty
Subject: Re: SOS GM Nona Gaprindashvili - is in trouble - HELP!

J.D. Walker wrote:
> Chess One wrote:
>> I see that UN relief workers have all been evacuated from Gori as too
>> dangerous - apparently after the UN people suffered 2 armed
>> car-jackings they pulled everyone out.
>>
>> It is rather extraordinary therefore that the top EU Chess Official
>> 'cannot see any alternative' to continuing the event there.
>>
>> I wonder if he can see Paris from where he is?
>>
>> Phil Innes
>>
>>
>> "Chess One" <[email protected]> wrote in message
>> news:[email protected]...
>>> An American woman has already withdrawn from the World Championship
>>> citing the danger of its current 'protection' by Russia. The EU Chess
>>> head has dismissed that as 'politics' [read recent Chessbase report]
>>> rather than the fear of being bombed which the women actually cited.
>>> The women Maia Chiburdanidze, Lela Javakhishvili, Sopio Gvetadze,
>>> Nino Khurtsidze, Maia Lomineishvili, Sopiko Khukhashvili all
>>> co-signed a letter of dismay. I have some contacts who report here
>>> and there on this material - but it is difficult, naturally, to
>>> isolate significance of chess, when there is danger to all
>>> inhabitant. Try checking BBC who are on-scene, and make daily reports.
>>>
>>> Here is the latest AP report:
>>>
>>> ASSOCIATED PRESS
>>> 11:23 a.m. August 15, 2008
>>>
>>> MOSCOW - The Interfax news agency says the women's national chess
>>> team in Georgia is refusing to play in the World Women's Chess
>>> Championship because it will be held in Russia.
>>>
>>> The team's refusal stems from the conflict between Georgia and Russia
>>> over the breakaway region of South Ossetia.
>>>
>>> Interfax quoted Maya Lomineishvili, a member of the team, as saying
>>> it is not boycotting the championship, but rather refusing to play in
>>> Russia.
>>>
>>> The tournament is scheduled to begin in two weeks in Nalchik, Russia,
>>> about 100 kilometers (60 miles) from the South Ossetian border.
>>>
>>> Boris Kutin, president of the European Chess Federation, says on the
>>> event's Web site that he cannot see an alternative to holding the
>>> event as planned.
>>>
>>> Source: http://www.signonsandiego.com/
>>>
>>> Phil Innes
>>>
>>>
>>> "George Orwell" <[email protected]> wrote in message
>>> news:[email protected]...
>>>> GM Gaprindashvili is in trouble as a result of the Georgia
>>>> conflict!!!!!
>>>> Somebody please find out!!!! Oh my dear god!!!!!!!!!!!
>>>>
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