[dfwgator]

Lesson learned...Never get involved in another intra-Arab squabble again, like we did in the first Gulf War.

And also, we need to gain our independence from any resources in that region...it isn’t worth it.

[expat2]

Too late — we have a Petrodollar deal with the Saudis that makes us their mercenaries.

[ScottinVA]

And also, we need to gain our independence from any resources in that region...it isn’t worth it.

I couldn't agree more. That region, and the muslims within it.. are not worth a single drop of American blood.