medicinal, et al

While most folks want an 'active' solution to the war (i.e. major change), some sort of slow changeover as described by delusions is really the only way it can realistically be done given the current level of conflict.

Our national leadership from both parties endorses this solution, their only real (hyped to the max) differences are in troop levels to authorize and the timeline for completion [even if we don't call it a 'timeline'].

Also, as you pointed out, Big Oil has a vested interest to protect no matter who's in the White House or in control of Congress. There's more to the Iraq war than oil, but you can be assured it underlies ever aspect of our policies.

Lastly, I am as unhappy as are most about this 'war', from the lies told us to start it to the quagmire we find ourselves in now. But, I have seen firsthand the horrors of genocide in Bosnia and Africa, and cannot condone a sudden departure from Iraq without some hope of stability for it's people.

Peace.