Do you think Iraq is another "Banana Republic"?

Not even. At least a Banana republic rotates it's stock of dictators with somewhat more frequency. Too, correct me if I'm wrong but I can't think of any American installations or deployment there. No, it's not about oil. There's an alternative staring everybody in the face. Fear. Everyone is fearful and doesn't want to make waves. Fearful. Can you say ' fearful '?