>The problem for the American left is that any policy that doesn't maintain or
>enhance the US' hegemonic position in the region will imply serious downside
>effects for just about every American--short and medium term.
What do you have in mind? A retreat would probably lower the chances of violence against us, and wouldn't have much effect on oil prices either. What's the danger, if you're not an ExxonMobil or Lockheed Martin shareholder?
Doug