Wasn't USSR at war with Afghanistan for over 10 years? It would have been nice if they were banned from Olympics, but I guess the USA was supporting the rebels, so would that have tossed US out during that period as well?

I guess this could spiral until only the Swiss would be allowed to compete....

Will Russia attack Georgia on the ground? I'm sure they've already decided what to do, but I think that will send a significant statement to the other satellite regions. USA will be pressured to stay out using Iran - if US hints at further involvement in Georgia, the AK-47s and Pantsyr-S1s start magically appearing in Iran by the truckload