I have to agree with you Frank there is an overwhelming influence of corporate strength and persuasiveness in the Bush administration
I'm reminded of a speech Bush gave when he first took office and he clearly stated that it's important for the American economy that the reserves in the middle east are to be protected
2 years latter he invaded the country of Iraq under the guise that it was for security reasons to keep America safe, which we now know that it was not true.
Bush never again mentioned in any his speeches that America is in Iraq for economic reasons and probably never will , the spin doctors will see to that.