Perhaps you would like to document the multiple instances of Presidient Bush "running off his mouth." To my recollection, his statements have been more along the line of "the use of force is a last resort," "Iraq must disarm or we will lead a coalition of the willing to disarm them" and "the Security Council must decide if it means what it says and if it will enforce its resolutions."
I do not consider that especially belligerent. Now if you are taking the words of pundits who have said more belligerent things, well, that is inaccurate.
We maintained quiet diplomacy through December, going to the UN and not saying much at all. Meanwhile we were ramping up our forces. I would like evidence of your accusations.
To my recollection, his statements have been more along the line of "the use of force is a last resort,"
In hopes Iraq surrender was the reason which I agree with as you know since I said it. Instead Iraq has not surrendered so force is needed.
If we are stopping the UN and getting rid of it, that is in our grasp this week and no later than the 17th.
I will say if we don't finish off the UN it will be stronger. If we get the vote from the UN to go in, then the UN will be stronger.
The next 3 days is it. Which will it be the UN out or the US under the UN?