Let’s see. Before George Bush invaded Iraq he gave the Baathist Government a UN sanctioned ultimatum. The ultimatum said nothing about “destroy your weapons in secret” or “get Russian help to hide them in a third country.” It demanded he dismantle his program in an open and verified manner with a clear accounting to the world. Saddam did not comply. The US removed him. The left went ape shit.

Vlad the Invader stomps on another country and does not even pause long enough to give the UN the finger. The left springs militantly to his defense. What could it all mean? Is the UN dead even for the left?

Nah: Just not useful in this instance. Somehow, it’s got to be George Bush’s fault.