Concept: Saddam ~ Noriega

[BlackLightning]

I'm speaking from an outside point of view, so don't get mad.

You do speak some truth, despite the fact that you say it's a dream. The U.S. government could possibly rely on their famous "Domino Theory", this time aiming for more positive results. During the Vietnam War, the U.S. "Domino Theory" was proven wrong, and therefore abandoned.

However, due to changing events, it is likely that the American Senators, Generals, etc. (I don't know...?) could possibly be re-using this domino theory to achieve a positive effect. Regardless of the American success in Iraq, it is possible that George W. Bush might, and will, attempt a "reform" mission in another, nearby country.

Even though, like you said, the U.S. might have been allied with some horrible dictators in the past, George Bush has not made the mistake of allying with the Venezuelan president Chavez, who is in ties with Fidel Castro, and is mainly seen as a dictator due to his queer, and often useless, actions.

Yeah, that's pretty much all I have to say for now.
Vaya con dios amigo!