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Its called diplomacy.
Ahhh...and here I thought it was called "getting permission".
If we go into Iraq now, it will be with complete international backing and not like America is some kind of imperialistic monster.
Ah yes, international backing. Got to keep "the global neighbors" happy. Somehow I don't think going into Iraq will ever have "complete" international backing.
America is already seen as some kind of imperialistic monster. How the hell is any of this supposed to change that?
Simply because we get the backing from some countries doesn't mean that those that view us as the imperialistic monster will change. I just don't get it.
I have little use for the UN or for other country's "perceptions" as to America being an imperialistic monster. I'd rather have other countries see us as a nation able and willing to defend itself and retaliate against an aggressor without having to aquire the acquiescence or blessings of other countries.
No, I find little good in all of this UN permission stuff, "diplomacy" or not. That "nice doggie" is going to turn around and bite us someday.

Read the thread Arabs Back U.N. Vote, "If you reject the resolution, you're on your own"

If you don't understand the value of a diplomatic approach after reading that, you never will.