I see oil as a motivating factor and it would not be the first time that a nation went to war to protect economic interests. I personally do not have a problem with that.

But oil was only a desert, not the main course - primary reason is because yes, we need to be a "bully" over there - again, I have no trouble with that - America will never be safe by building more walls around itself - there is no fortress that is long impregnable - the only solution is to eliminate your enemy -

and no, that doesnt mean "reason" with him - where diplomacy is viable, a solution should certainly be mediated - but those who have no interest in negotiation must be exterminated - is that nice? no - but it is our gov's job to protect our families and people and the arabs made a BIG mistake by allowing Osama and freinds to piss us off

- just think, without 9/11 we would be arguing about the deficit, the economy and healthcare - but dont blame the dragon when you piss on him and he arises and wreaks wrath and destruction on your head - blame those who woke him.