Glass half full for most Americans

Washington Times ^ | Wednesday, June 2, 2004

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Americans are optimistic, "very satisfied with life" and have confidence in their public institutions, especially the U.S. armed forces and law-enforcement agencies, two new polls show.

Fifty-six percent of Americans say their personal situation has improved over the last five years, up seven points since last year, and 68 percent expect their personal situation to improve over the next five years, up five points from 2003, a Harris poll released yesterday found.

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lives would improve over the next five years; only 23 percent of those over 65 agreed.

Well Duh!

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