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Thu Aug 14, 2008 3:00 pm EDT

Zaza appears on CNN, pleads for Russian-Georgian peace

By J.E. Skeets

Atlanta Hawks center Zaza Pachulia appeared on CNN yesterday afternoon to discuss the conflict taking place between Russia and his native Georgia. Micah Hart at Hawks BasketBlog grabbed a few screenshots and jotted down some quotes. "I am not trying to talk about who is wrong and who is right," Pachulia said. "The most important thing to me is that there be peace, and that the people of Georgia not have to live in fear for their lives or their homes." Well said.

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  1. Sky P
    1. Posted by Sky P Thu Sep 03, 2009 9:26 pm EDT

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    In other news: The price of Real estate in Atlanta Georgia fell dramatically because Americans are idiots
  2. The Wiz
    2. Posted by The Wiz Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:38 pm EDT

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    In order for there to be peace, there must be war...everyone knows that!
  3. Damballah la Flambeau
    3. Posted by Damballah la Flambeau Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:53 pm EDT

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    Give Peace A chance
  4. Ross L
    4. Posted by Ross L Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:10 pm EDT

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    I'm glad he's speaking out like this. Both the Chinese and Russians seem to be receiving a lot of attention right now for positive political moves. In reality the IOC has done nothing but politically bow to an oppressive communist nation, and the Russians are crushing Georgia while the world watches the games. Where are our priorities?
  5. Ross L
    5. Posted by Ross L Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:10 pm EDT

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    i'm glad he's speaking out like this. both the chinese and russians seem to be receiving a lot of attention right now for positive political moves. in reality the ioc has done nothing but politically bow to an oppressive communist nation, and the russians are crushing georgia while the world watches the games. where are our priorities?
  6. Shawn27
    6. Posted by Shawn27 Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:13 pm EDT

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    I wish some of our American athletes were brave enough to speak out on issues like this. I understand that it is more difficult to speak out for issues in another country than to speak out for your own country's issues, but that's what the best Americans have done throughout our history. Besides, it's not like there aren't an abundance of issues here at home that our athletes could bring up. It would be nice to see some of our current Olympians step up and use their platform for something more than personal and national glory...to use them to promote peace, as per their original purpose, rather than McDonald's.
  7. cheese
    7. Posted by cheese Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:18 pm EDT

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    Shawn27 - They are athletes, not politicians.
    They stick with what they do best. People don't tune in the Olympics to check out the world news.
  8. leefud
    8. Posted by leefud Thu Sep 03, 2009 6:48 pm EDT

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    They are there to play ball! Period. Shawn 27, can you tell me who "the best Americans" are that have done so throughout history? Just wondering (Brad and Angelina?).
  9. B-ball loco
    9. Posted by B-ball loco Thu Sep 03, 2009 7:20 pm EDT

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    As long as we Americans care more about basketball than peace on Earth we should have no chance to lead other nations to end their wars. This is true especially when we are leading by example with our own war. I respect Zaza for speaking out. Athletes have a responsibility to model correct attitudes like his because of their public celebrity status. Just as actors often do. By my part he is the only person from his country who I know about.
  10. Michael D
    10. Posted by Michael D Thu Sep 03, 2009 7:14 pm EDT

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    The United Nations can be blamed for all these Wars there Single mission was to Keep the peace thats
    why they were created there are no leaders there just people looking for hand outs,
    you just don't get it do you.
  11. Richard
    11. Posted by Richard Thu Sep 03, 2009 7:30 pm EDT

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    #2 you are idiot, are you saying the world is better when nazi conquer the world? russia must stop now, or they will had large flash back violence from the georgia down i the road like tibet did to china.
  12. Ryan Y
    12. Posted by Ryan Y Thu Sep 03, 2009 8:57 pm EDT

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    Yea, Atlanta is too hot to be fought with... OMG! Does this means 8th and final seed in the eastern conference is up for grabs? C'mon! stick with the issue people =)
  13. albert s
    13. Posted by albert s Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:05 pm EDT

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    They critcize the Spanish Basketball Team for slit eyed photos, which they profusely apologized for...Meanwhile, the HUMAN RIGHTS ABUSES of the Chinese GOVERNMENt, the media censoship, the little girl who was not allowed to perform because she not pretty enough are just being ignored!!
  14. albert s
    14. Posted by albert s Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:05 pm EDT

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    They critcize the Spanish Basketball Team for slit eyed photos, which they profusely apologized for...Meanwhile, the HUMAN RIGHTS ABUSES of the Chinese GOVERNMENt, the media censoship, the little girl who was not allowed to perform because she not pretty enough are just being ignored!!
  15. David K
    15. Posted by David K Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:38 pm EDT

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    Russia wants to become a major superpower again like in the Soviet era and this latest invasion of Georgia is just a test for them to see how the world will react. Russia is just itching to retake the Baltic states again and the Western Powers and the rest of the world must stand up to Russia and not let that happen.
  16. elucas91
    16. Posted by elucas91 Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:53 pm EDT

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    Zaza is the frickin man
  17. nina smith
    17. Posted by nina smith Thu Sep 03, 2009 8:10 pm EDT

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    #2 you r a dumb asssss you should go screw yourself
  18. southbaybusiness
    18. Posted by southbaybusiness Thu Sep 03, 2009 7:04 pm EDT

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    F..Russia and Iran.
  19. QUE RICO
    19. Posted by QUE RICO Thu Sep 03, 2009 8:42 pm EDT

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    great comments ! unfortunately in this world not every one is a loving neighbor, wealth power and oil determine quality of life ,, russia is a country known to have wreckless country men, due to the U.S.'s commitment in iraq it was the best time for them to attack, but a dumb basketball player saying let there be peace is so old
  20. The Wiz
    20. Posted by The Wiz Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:38 pm EDT

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    For those tards that didnt get the message of my comment, pay attention...if Russia continues to attack Georgia and the United States decides to help stop it what do you think that we are going to do...are we gonna have the president sit down with Russia and have some tea and crumpits...no you morons we are gonna send troops or send bombs there way...now let me ask you, Is that peace? Sounds like war to me... In order to attain peace, there has to be a conflict...I didnt realize there were a bunch of 5th graders posting in these blogs or else I wouldnt make statements that are too complex for their mental capacity...
  21. The Wiz
    21. Posted by The Wiz Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:38 pm EDT

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    Eddie first your comment about my mental capacity hurts...actually no it didnt and I dont care to argue with you about this because really I dont care...I made my first statement just because, how do we attain peace...the answer: war and threats... "In order for there to be peace, there must be war" its stating the obvious...For all of you who were offended by my statement, all I can say is "Call of Duty" its a quote from a general who was in WWII. Sorry you all take life seriously
  22. bon
    22. Posted by bon Thu Sep 03, 2009 2:57 pm EDT

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    There must be peace. No debate on that! But it should not be coming from pres bush of USA. He is in no moral ground to speak on the issue. Very cunning.. he even fooled he fellow americans to promote his and friends business interests (e.g. oil and manufacturer of war machines).
    Now he's war mongering by setting up 'defense systems' in Poland to promote again his business interests. Remember how you reacted when the former Soviet place 'defense systems' in Cuba.
    The Superpowers should hire consultants from countries with relatively less shameful acts in their history to shout at Russia and Georgions
    Hey Brothers, have PEACE
  23. Juan
    23. Posted by Juan Thu Sep 03, 2009 8:27 pm EDT

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    Let stuff be as always we as americans are always sticking are nose in other country's wars let them fight their own battles and we all know we are still in war in iraq and afhganistan so who cares about the georgia and russia war its not are problem.
  24. Jeri R
    24. Posted by Jeri R Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:42 pm EDT

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    This post is to express support and to provide a counterpoint to the above posters. War in another's country is no place for imbecilic puns on the name Georgia, nor meditations on the necessity of war. Our ally lies in shambles and we do nothing.

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