We stayed out of their politics? Is that a joke? We are the chief supporter and backer of a dozen corrupt governments in that region of the world (a major portion of Osama's propaganda appeal).
And after we have invaded and broke apart all these countries will democracy flourish, tolerance reign, and they love the USA and not want to attack us or sponsor terrorism again? I have a bridge to sell you. This article is nutty.
Other than Mossadegh in Iran in '53, we may have supported the "existing" governments in the area, but we didn't tell them what to do politically, we didn't put them into power. We haven't told the Saudis what to do, what their politics ought to be. Egypt's the only Arab government, we've given loads of money to.
If we can set up a better situation for the ordinary Iraqi, yes they'll think well of the US.
They already attack us and sponsor terrorism, up to now, there's been no cost for that. Now, the leaders are going to start paying the price.