If you really think politicians always take decisions based on whether it's the best thing for their country, you're kidding yourself.
That statement seems to suggest you believe presidents always make the best decisions no matter what, whihc is fucking stupid too.
But then again you're only a patriot, you're not brainwashed right?
Say what? Best economic interests? How about the biggest deficit?
Political interest? The whole planet hate America
Defense interests? Iraq is now a prime breeding ground for terrorists
Now that's what i call a brillant success