I agree...
Laughs is probably exactly why they're doing it.
While the United States is increasing its forces from 138,000 to 150,000, according to the Washington Times, “about one-third of coalition troops in Iraq, other than British or American soldiers, have left” or are scheduled to leave after the January 30 elections.[19]
Thirteen countries (not all NATO countries) have pulled out their troops or are planning to leave or reduce their presence, although some additional troops from countries such as Britain and Georgia (a non-NATO country) may help to replenish force numbers.[20] According to Lt. Col. David C. Farlow of Central Command, the United States does not provide a comprehensive listing of countries that are supporting the operations in Iraq because of security concerns.[21] The following list is an estimate of force numbers that European NATO countries are contributing to the U.S.-led coalition.
United Kingdom – 8,300.[22]
Italy - about 3,000[23] - but might not extend its commitment by more than three to six months.[24] Italy may send extra troops in advance of the January 30 election, and then bring them back if all goes “smoothly.”[25] However, Prime Minister Berlusconi has said Italy’s troops will remain in Iraq as long as the Iraqi government wants them to stay there.[26]
Poland - Between 300-500 troops may leave after January 30 elections[27] out of the 2,400 troops it has in Iraq now.[28]
The Netherlands - expected to pull out its 1,300 troops by March 2005.[29]
Spain - pulled out its1,300 troops in April 2004.
Romania – 730 in Iraq – this total may rise if needed before the January elections.[30]
Denmark – about 500 - that will “stay as long as needed”.[31]
Bulgaria – may “slightly reduce” its 480 infantry soldiers.[32]
Hungary - withdrawing its 300 troops by the end of 2004.[33]
Latvia - 122[34] – plans to stay through at least until June 2005.[35]
Portugal – 120 police contribution.[36]
Slovakia – 105.[37]
Lithuania – 105[38] - plans to stay through at least until June 2005.[39]
Czech Republic – 100 troops[40] - plans to pull troops out by end of February 2005.[41]
Estonia – 55[42] - plans to stay through at least until June 2005.[43]
Norway – 10.[44