IRAQ NEEDS HELP (WARNING: GRAPHIC PIX)

[HairOfTheDog]

What I'm curious about, Cutz, is what you would do if you were walking in that old black dude's shoes.
I know that you aren't literally able to slip into his Hush Puppies; I'm going all figurative on you here.
So, homie, what say you?

I'd tell the rest of the world, "We'll provide as much support as we can, but we won't send a single soul into combat in that area since we're blamed for meddling so much. If the UN decides that crimes are being committed or that the world needs to get involved, then we'll send our troops to a UN taskforce."

Thanks for answering, Cutz.

I was posting at the same time and also think the UN is part of the equation, but from a different angle.

I don't think the UN is set up to successfully head a global troop that would actually be put into combat, if needed, at this time. IMO, that wouldn't deter insurgents and terrorist fighters -- it would be perceived as an empty threat. But, I do think that the US should consult with UN members regarding under what circumstances and when/where/how the US will use force again in Iraq -- in advance this time.

I think a UN Special Forces team (or something to that effect) comprised of the best of the best across the globe -- with clear "use of force" parameters and elected term-based leaders from charter countries -- is something that makes sense and might bolster the UN's significance and be more effective than one country leading the charge against a perceived global threat while its allies lend support, jump in, back out...