Watching Bush's address regarding Iraq right now. He promises to increase the strength of Iraqi army in order to petter protect themselves. How many times have we helped middle eastern countries with military might, only to have it turn on us? Didn't we help Iran during the Gulf War, and now they are the emeny right along side Syria.

Seriously, use American forces to create a ring around the middle east, letting none leave nor enter. Then let them fight it out for eternity, as they have for the duration of human existance. Quit playing at colonization, it's always been a dirty game.