What do weasels fear? Decision.

On Monday the President of the Weasel Triumverate declared unequivocal opposition to the Spain, U.K., U.S. draft Security Council resolution on Iraq, after resolution 1441. "Our position is no matter what the circumstances, France will vote 'no.' " Jacques opposes the resolution, in part, because it is a resolution. But what does this resolution say that solidifies him so in principled defiance? In one of the shortest resolutions in the history of the coalition of the "U.N.-willing" there are 350 words of preamble including four 'recallings,' two 'notings,' and one each reaffirming, mindful, recognizing and determined, finally concluding with, and I quote:

"Acting under Chapter VII of the Charter of the United Nations,
1. Decides that Iraq has failed to take the final opportunity afforded to it by resolution 1441 (2002);
2. Decides to remain seized of the matter."

So there you have it folks. France objects to, decision. It appears that the only thing France is certain of is uncertainty itself.