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Well said.

We don't need the UN directly. We need a more multinational force. The problem is that none of the nations we thought we could count on (Turkey, India, etc.) have said no-- unless we get UN SC approval. That puts us in a bind obviously. It means that we have to appease France and Germany to get the multinational force we need.

We are already full cooperating with the demands of France and Germany. We've already agreed to a quicker transition to Iraqi self-rule. It's such a total capitulation that King of all Pieces of Sh!t Dominique de De Villepin said France intends "absolutely" to cooperate with the United States to reach a consensus: "We're entering this new stage in a constructive and open spirit." The only reason they are happy is because we're giving them whatever they want in exchange for their consent. France wants more authority given to the Iraqi Governing Council immediately and would like to see the United Nations replace the United States as Iraq's interim administrator (a view shared by nation Mexico). In addition to the above demands, Syria and Germany also want a U.N.-led force-- so don't be surprised if that happens, too.