Improper use of a semi-colon! (sorry, so many people do it, I had to comment on someone.)
However, that has little bearing on what you are saying. I have been claiming for years that Bush will engineer a way for him to stay in power, however, that would actually be political suicide, a goal-killer as it were, as I imagine he would not be able to retain power in such a situation. I believe the next administration, whomever that may be, will continue the war and possibly extend it to other countries within the (middle east) region. Why? Because the White House likes to draw maps.
http://www.oilempire.us/new-map.html
Assuming the government is for you should be a sin.
Prior to WWII:
http://www.maps.com/map.aspx?pid=15670
After WWII:
http://users.erols.com/mwhite28/post-ww2.htm
Oh yeah, redrawing maps is totally awesome...
Of course, my opinion is simply that, a (well-informed) opinion.
