Is there really anyone who doubted that it would come to this? I mean, since late last year the Administration has been talking 'diplomacy' on the one hand, while sending in troops, stockpiling weapons and ammunition along the borders. Bush & Co. wanted and pushed all along for a war and nothing the UN or anyone else did or said would have prevented it from happening. Even if there had been a second vote, and it had been vetoed the current unelected Commander in Chief would have used previous resolutions (as he has and said so last evening) to allow him to justify an invasion.

Of course, since we are invading the Iraqi military has every right to fight back, as would any country whose borders had been violated. One of those stipulations for a 'just war' (we have heard so much about) is such an incursion.

Try to put a 'good face' on it as they might the U.S. will have to live with the consequences (social, political and economic) for years after G.W. has returned to the ranch.