The "Arab street" hated us in the past, hates us now, and will continue to hate us in the future. They couldn't hate us any more.
And that's exactly the point: It's impossible for them to hate us any more. Therefore, whatever we do doesn't increase their hatred for us. Nor does it decrease it, so why give a damn.
You are a smart cookie most of the time and I do not wish to bend your feathers but I must.
You are correct only on a large geopolitical scale, but not in Iraq, Iran, Kuwait and a few of the smaller states.
Iraq and Iran were both devastated by wars. Their population is largely young men and lots of women.(nice place to be)
They are a bit more western and a bit smarter than you give them credit for and that is why Iraq has strategic significance and was chosen as the first domino to fall.
If this plays out correctly, they will emerge pro-western and end the reign of the anti American mullah. if not, it will be a shame, but we damn sure tried.
I see success. This era must end or there will be no future for Islam. I think they will see it as well.
Next stop.................................Syria!!!!!!