The whole reason we started getting oil from the middle east was to stabilize the region. Now, in hind sight, Ike screwed that up. But the Soviets were trying to spread in that area and we wanted to stop them.
As a result, we created the problems we now face. Just like the British did a century ago.
I think the best plan would of have been to leave them alone, but that might have not turned out well either.
However, pulling out totally today will create a massive power vacuum. China, Russia, and maybe a few other players will rush in to fill that vacuum. Do we want that?
Not saying that we shouldn’t do it. Just saying there needs to be some high level strategic thought before hand.
The Muslims/Islamists don't want stabilization, they want everyone else dead. Period. Everyone.
We need to do all I stated and start as soon as possible and deal with the high level strategizing at the same time.
We need to get started as soon as possible, Congress needs to get on this Jan 1.