WTF Is It Now?!?

Bush Cartel Iraq bids delayed after global backlash
CNN -- The Bushies are facing a backlash from many countries over its decision to bar some of its biggest trading partners from bidding for Iraqi reconstruction projects, including possible legal action.

"I find it really very difficult to fathom," said incoming Canadian Prime Minister Paul Martin. "There's a huge amount of suffering going on there, and I think it is the responsibility of every country to participate in developing [Iraq.]"

White House spokes-hamster Scott McClellan said the decision to limit the list was "totally appropriate."

"The United States and the coalition countries, as well as others that are contributing forces to the efforts there and the Iraqi people themselves, are the ones that have been helping and sacrificing to build a free and prosperous nation," he said. "I think it is totally appropriate for U.S. taxpayers' dollars to go to the entities I just mentioned." Gee, thanks, Scott.

On Wednesday, a Pentagon spokesman said a postponement of bidding for 26 contracts, which was set to begin, was "unrelated to the controversy."