Losing Egypt .... just like Iran was lost to the cavemen ?

Looking at what's happening in Egypt, Alan Caruba has that feeling of déjà vu. The implications if Egypt goes the way of Iran spells one of the greatest disasters for the entire world.

....The fate of the Suez Canal is the biggest geopolitical concern at this point. A lot of oil transits through it in much the same way it does through the Strait of Harmuz. Years of growing dependency on Middle East oil while our own vast reserves were locked up and neglected will demonstrate why the policies of several administrations have been not just short-sighted, but incredibly stupid.....

Can we already say Sarah Palin was right when she insisted that the USA should keep drilling for oil in their own land and not depend on the Middle East.  And yet people seem to think she does not have what it takes to be Madame President.   Hmmmmmmmmmmm