So the U.S. has decided that all those nations that refused to support us during the Iraq war will be missing out on lucrative reconstruction contracts.

"This kind of decision just begs for retaliation and a tit-for-tat response from countries (such as Germany, France and Russia)," said Schooner. -- Reuters, reporting that the U.S. decision to limit Iraq reconstruction bids to coalition partners could spell diplomatic trouble down the road.

"Gosh, you mean that the U.S. might not get the rebuild business the next time France defeats another country militarily?" -- Spoons, who apparently isn't buying into the empty threats and rhetoric.