[Cerek the Barbaric]

The "real reason" these countries are being excluded is because the bulk of the reconstruction costs will be provided by the American taxpayers....so I believe it is only right that the contracts go to those who supported America.

Since France, Germany, Russia, and the other countries were strongly opposed to the war, there is no reason to seek their help in reversing the results of the war. I respect their right to oppose the U.S. actions in Iraq, but they shouldn't expect to be rewarded for this stance by the U.S. nor to reap the benefits offered by a war they were against.