I don't think you're seeing the whole picture here.
Why do you think they're "spitting in our eye" or "actively trying to thwart us"? Do you think maybe because they weren't "with us" in the first place? That maybe they FORESAW the problems we are now encountering? And that maybe, just maybe, they decided to extend a helping hand only to have Bush bite it off.
I'm not the only one around here who thinks you live in Brosz Fantasyland.
This "war' which is now localized in Iraq will become the center piece for groups holding animosities towards Americans coming in from all over. Remember, there's a blossoming weapons industry worldwide.
"Jihad" won't be just for the Muslim radicals, but will actually attract LIKE A MAGNET, all those who feel compelled to DO SOMETHING in our new culture of "endless war".
Bush has managed to POLARIZE many people and nations against us in two very short years. His attitude and his mouth will help to take America down.
Ugly American.......right.