The last thing we need is more lies about the effects of American foreign policy.

The last thing we need is another President grandstanding on inaccurate information.

Republicans, sadly, continue to display their dimness to the power and consequences of American actions around the world.

Our country is in deep need of thoughtfulness on the world stage. It is time for the adults to take over. It is time to elect a Democrat.

...they attack us because they are true believers in Islam, it is the the greatest thing that they can do before the eyes of their god and the only way to become worthy...most of you have learned much about how to hate of America and Israel but have missed the class on why Islam hates America and Israel.

Really, GA? And what class is that? What deep knowledge do you have of Islam beyond what you hear from bigoted jerks like Steyn and Savage and Glen Beck?

Oh, please. Only 1/8th of our oil comes from that region. Wanna try again?

Well, a bit of back-of-the-hand calculations says that for $3/gallon gas, a 1/8 supply drop translates to a direct increase of 37.5 cents, plus additional premiums for percieved scarcity, plus the inevitible gouge from the suppliers, plus overhead costs from re-organizing oil transport lines, etc., etc. It may only be 1/8, but it's still non-trivial in terms of economic impact...

Which will only further marginalize the GOP until it's remaining sane members either take it back or jump ship to re-form an actual 'conservative' party. Win-win.

I see your point, but I think the country would run much better with two working parties (and better still with thirty). We've seen where one party rule gets us, and no the Dems won't be any better in that regard.

Of course the 800 pound gorilla in the room is our countries endless thirst for oil. (me included) and the fact that we have done next to nothing about getting off the oil (but that would hurt oil company profits!)

Oh, please. Only 1/8th of our oil comes from that region. Wanna try again?

Since 9/11, the operant phrase to guide us in undercutting the base of support in the islamic world is "it's Palestine, stupid."

NOTHING engenders antipathy towards us as much as our commitment to the status quo in Palestine. The Arab League's plan is not so radical.

Achieve peace there, with obvious American leadership. Reduce our footprint in the arab world, especially in Saudi Arabia. Increase investment in education in the middle east (have you seen how many leaders there attend the American Universities in Cairo and Beirut?).

Finally, recognize that "in S'allah" is not just a phrase, but a way of thought that stifles development in the arab world. People do not see themselves as causes of change; everything happens because Allah wills it. If you doubt this, try making plans with an arab you meet on the street. His intentions may be excellent, but he does not determine what he does tomorrow, let alone next week.