But LEJ--just compare this Iraq war with the first Bush's Iraq war--especially insofar as international support was sought--and won--before a move was made.

The degree to which the US acts unilaterally, heedless of international views, is far greater under W than any other recent president--see the so-called "Bush doctrine". It's the allegation that pre-emptive war is fine foreign policy which alienates much of the world--and many Americans.