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GiGi, I agree - diplomacy is important.
War is a important part of diplomacy - it is an extension of it. Infact just the threat of war is diplomacy. If the rest of the world would stop giving Saddam hope, by stalling things, allowing him to play games, supporting him, etc.... we could maybe handle the problem diplomaticly.
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I really don't see 'stalling' at this point. I see a process where there is investigation, and this process has been given an alloted time to complete. (I believe the day is January 28 or so?) One more week and we 'should' have an answer....war, or no war.
This is an important part of the process and it should not be forced along.
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Problem is every nation is looking out for their own interest ( which they should do) - and many of these Nations want to keep Saddam for $$ reasons ( oil contracts), stability in the region, or whatever reason... and some are trying to thwart the US to try and prevent the US from being more powerful, and control a very strategic part of the world. ( and of course oil - natural resources)
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We all know that for Bush, for the most part, it's about oil...terrorism is secondary. No doubt about it. This isn't necessarily a bad thing....$$ is what America was built on...it's just the way it is....
I caught a quick news blurb and it said that 'Bush scolded the UN' for their unsureness. I think he should just leave them alone until Jan. 28. I'm sure they already know exactly what he thinks.
IMHO, they WILL agree to a strike. But I think they feel they MUST complete the process before announcing their decision.
BTW, Bush looked VERY tired and worn on the news....