Endear yourself to skeptics
Bush Pledges to Seek Congressional Approval on IraqNevermind that congressional approval shouldn't be an option, here's how to endear yourself to skeptical world leaders who think you're a whining child who always gets his way:
"I believe it's important for the world to deal with this man," Bush said. "This is a debate the American people must hear, must understand. And the world must understand, as well, that its credibility is at stake."
Yeah, I find condescension a useful strategy...