One could view this a couple ways. I guess it depends on how you define your country's best interests. If you mean, acting in the best interest of the U.S. maintaining an open pipeline of cheap oil no matter what the cost in lives and diplomacy, then I would rate this lower. If you mean, look out for our interests without crapping on others, then I think it is okay. For me, working in this country's best interests means getting out to vote Bush out of office.
