We have to do something about Iran and Syria, too, so leaving isn't an option. Even if we dusted off that cold fusion formula and had the US on dandelion gas/fuel by next week, thus ending dependency on foreign oil or any oil for that matter, it wouldn't solve the problem. Arabs have nothing else to sell but rugs, so they wouldn't be happy with the loss of oil revenues. The truth is they're stuck in the Dark Ages intellectually, spiritually, and certainly socially. Maniacal two year-olds itching to get their hands on nukes. Something nasty is bound to happen, and let's pray Israel or one of our aircraft carriers in the area isn't on the receiving end.
right on the money! You said it all in one paragraph, unfortunately, libs have their heads (or @sses, same thing) buried in the sand.