>>Still, the vast number of countries are perhaps "vocal" by their relative silence. I think the better part of the world is playing this what I would call "the right way." Which is to say, the bulk of nations are basically reserving long-term judgement to see exactly how this all unfolds.
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>This is more a case of the media than anything else. When was the last time you heard that Spain and Italy were with us, as opposed to the last time you heard France was against us? The media would have you believe we are on our own. We are not.
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>>The US may yet come out of this in fairly good shape, and still take out Hussein, I have not given up that hope. The best chance I see for this is Hussein refusing to destroy "medium-range" missiles - we might get by with much of the world's support, if we play our cards right and Hussein plays his wrong (which he seems inclined to do).
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>>Keep the focus on destroying these missiles (a legitimate war issue, I think), and we may be okay with our long-term world-standing.
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>I agree.

Chris;

It is so comforting to realize so many nations are “with us”! I want to see who actually walks through the Iraqi desert with us to defend our position. Now that is what I call support! Words are cheap but pay well. Announce your support for our position and reap the benefits. Our country would like a few billion dollars and then we will agree with anyone, seems to be in order.

Tom