The AP reports that the 18th resolution in the 12-year-old rush to war is ready for action:
Officials in London and Washington were moving ahead, toning down what was supposed to be a very tough resolution. Diplomats said the final text will place Iraq in material breach of its obligations and reiterate that Saddam now faces serious consequences, but it likely will not make an explicit call to arms.
“Serious consequences” is just the kind of wiggly phrasing that can let both sides claim victory. Apparently some 40 smaller countries intend to deliver speeches for a couple of days before the votes are tallied, which should allow for all countries that might become targets of Aql Qaeda to claim innocence. It sure is great we have this multinational body standing ready to duck any and all tough issues that might come its way.
Did you hear about the turtle who was mugged by a gang of vicious snails?
When the police got there, the turtle said, “It was horrible! It all happened so fast!”