That sound you just heard...

... was another reason to vote for John Kerry going poof.

(Hat Tip: Fred)

No French or German turn on Iraq

(FT) -- French and German government officials say they will not significantly increase military assistance in Iraq even if John Kerry, the Democratic presidential challenger, is elected on November 2.

Mr Kerry, who has attacked President George W. Bush for failing to broaden the US-led alliance in Iraq, has pledged to improve relations with European allies and increase international military assistance in Iraq.

So, two of the only countries in the world that count when creating a multilateral coalition, Russia and China making up the remainder, seem to have a pre-October Surprise surprise for the good Senator.

can't.... type... laughing... too... hard...