"CHEAP SHOTS??? I assure you, my comments regarding the Bush Brothers failure on this are genuine and sincere."
I'm sure they are. WE are all mad and wish to blame someone. Please read MEN IN BLACK. We should not come down on our president too hard on this to the point that it will undermine his presidency. This was a no win situation for him as has been discussed her by many. He could have executed some executive action but have lost in the end.
He is not our king.
So all that bluster about doing as we please in Iraq, with or without a U.N. mandate, was a mistake? I seem to recall the President showing genuine leadership, giving his finger to France, Germany, and Kofi Annan, and coming out on top in the end, and with much more respect than if he said, "Nah, the world disagrees. Let's bring those aircraft carriers home. It won't look good."
Please read Bill Bennett's article regarding this issue in the National Review ON-line. It is well done!