teribus - The UN have extended the mandate of the multinational force, because at this point, it would be all out civil war in the Middle East if the U.S. were to abandon their committments to Iraq and pull out immediately. One important point - THE MULTINATIONAL FORCE IS THERE AT THE REQUEST OF THE IRAQI GOVERNMENT.

The U.N., "...adopted a resolution extending the mandate of the multinational force in Iraq until the end of next year and allowing for a review of that mandate at any time, no later than mid-June 2006, or for its termination, at the request of the Iraqi Government."

It might have been a different story if the request had come from the U.S. so I don't think thats much of a blessing, do you?

As it is, looks like the U.S. may not be able to hold down their end of the bargain, especially since so many allies are pulling their troops. Here's my question, if the U.S. and Britain are so almighty, why can't they stabilize the region?

Seems pretty obvious to me that the U.S. and British invasion has created instability throughout the middle east, not just Iraq. Please tell me that democracy has brought peace and stability. I haven't seen that myself. I think most people are tired of living on a promise that seems more and more like a dirty little lie.

I do not recall applauding Iran or any other country for ignoring international rules and obligations. But, heh, if you really want to go there, when will the U.S. pay Canada the softwood money they owe us according to NAFTA?

The good ol' United States of Hypocracy and the British Emporer who wore no clothes.