[nky]

So, how did you come to this conclusion? I have repeatedly said that I wish they would bring the troops home, from getting killed in a needless war.

If we're buying from that region we have a vested interest in the security of the region thus we will need to have a presents there. Getting off as much middle eastern oil as we can will add to the safety of our service personnel. If we stop gulf oil production and exploration we will increase our need for more security in the middle east.