"Hey, we didn't need the UN when we trained and armed this sum-bitch, we didn't need the UN when we supported him against Iran, We didn't need the UN when we sold arms for hostages, we didn't need them when we invaded based on their resolution, which does not abdocate authority to our nation if they should falter on it."

Right, we didn't need the UN, it's true. The UN is strictly a club for and run by rich nations to justify their actions while giving poorer nations the appearance of having some say. Oh, all those weapons they've been using in Iraq, the AK-47s, the RBGs and the mortars, are Russian. Sorry, we didn't provide them.

"We do need them now, for legitimacy, to lower the US body count, and by involving the Arab members of the UN the chance to end the 'Crusade' which the Muslim community sees happening through their world view."

You asked for international cooperation. Do you mean you don't want it? I ask again, do you want international cooperation or not? You can't complain we didn't ask for it and then cast aspersions on the reasons for asking for it when you're one of the people insisting on it.