I was thinking about both of your comments last night.
Back in the day - I think the easy answer was “oil”. But as MrB points out now we’re swimming in the stuff. I think the old answer was a three letter word - “oil”. I think the new answer is “compromised” - an 11 letter word.
How about "Muslim" as in the White House? Obama stands with them. He doesn't need to be compromised.