If clocks could tick faster.. the second hands marking the time left for peace would be flying around the dial..
Note here.. France is being blamed for this outcome.. Direct reference from Britain when withdrawing the new Resolution puts the onus on 'that nation which issued it's veto even before the Iraq government itself responded'..
The Cabinet will meet at 10 Downing street in less than half an hour.. Jack Straw is slated to address the Commons this evening..
George will speak to the Nation this evening.. well.. one o'clock in the bloody morning here.. we'll be watching to look for any mention of a religious nature tho..
But the White House has said that the 'miracle of diplomacy' has not happened.. that the window's now closed..
Colin Powell's expected to made an announcement is some 15 minutes or so.. and what we'll hear is 'regrets..but it's time..'