oh, and

...Some reports from the protests in Adjara say that the security forces are joining the protest and not moving against the people. Unconfirmed, but excellent if true.

Russia is offering asylum to Abashidze, so now he has an exit strategy. I don't think they'll let him live out his days in the presidential dacha like Shevardnadze is doing...

It's a countdown, now. This guy's got no legs.