[endthematrix]

Nothing, Oil is there total existence. We "tapped" into the Saudi family politically and economically had to back up policy ever since. I'd say cut and run, but the oil is cheap. And having filled the coffers from oil sales, now they can sling arrows back at us, I say the stakes are too high not to be in for the long haul. The US has historically taken the short-term gain. Can't do it when dealing with the Muslims, they've been slowly taking ground and biding time while the US shoots itself in the foot. Bush offers vision. A hundred years out. A free Mideast and Central Asia.

[nonliberal]

Can't do it when dealing with the Muslims,

Which is why we have to deal with the Russians and undercut OPEC.