Dan and sthld, You are both absolutely right!

That's why I think no matter who we elect, we will maintain a large military presence in the region, one way or another. If any candidate says we'll bring the troops home, it's only because they haven't got all the intel they need to make that decision. Once they take office and get the REAL scoop, they'll keep our troops over there.

I think the Saudi's need us there as much as Iraqi's do.

And BTW, I want the troops home too.