Posted on 06/14/2005 6:33:40 AM PDT by slowhand520
I doubt we will see this poll on the news.
This is the best part:
"Although much good has come out of the Iraq War, the media have repeatedly viewed it as a half-empty glass."
Americans Split On Military Effort In Iraq, But Most Acknowledge Positive Outcomes BY IBD STAFF
Americans may not see eye-to-eye with President Bush on all issues, but a majority believe that the U.S. military action in Iraq will lead to a more democratic — and by extension freer — Middle East, according to the latest IBD/TIPP Poll.
Conducted June 6-10 among 913 adults, the poll found nearly two of every three (60%) think America's foray into Iraq has helped sow the seeds of democracy in the Middle East. Among Republicans, that number jumps up to 87%. Even large numbers of Democrats (44%) and independents (53%) agree with that sentiment.
"Most Americans see a democratic Middle East as one positive outcome of the Iraq War," said Raghavan Mayur, president of TIPP, a unit of TechnoMetrica Market Intelligence, IBD's polling partner.
What's more, a large majority (70%) also believe it's important for the U.S. and coalition countries to maintain a military presence in Iraq.
IBD/TIPP asked Americans about some of the roles that the U.S. should take on in Iraq. The results show the generosity of the average citizen. Eighty-four percent believe that it's important for the U.S. and coalition countries to continue to train Iraqi security and police forces, 79% think it's important to provide Iraq with economic aid and 74% think it's important to rebuild Iraq's infrastructure.
Beyond Iraq, experts believe that the U.S. expedition to root out terrorists in Afghanistan and neutralize Saddam Hussein's offensive biological and chemical weapons capabilities have been a wake-up call for other rogue nations.
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About time!!!!
We did not go over there to set off the fireworks and leave. It will take a while for the Iraqis to grow into their freedom and most importantly to comprehend the responsibility that goes with it. Freedom is NOT the station you arrive at in life and then sit down to enjoy yourself. It is the daily and sincere commitment of everyone to assure that there is a future for freedom. Until freedom is a consistent and central feature of life throughout all Iraq, the coalition needs to remain and help to achieve stability. Then, the training wheels come off. You would have to be pretty naive to see it otherwise.
We did not go over there to set off the fireworks and leave. It will take a while for the Iraqis to grow into their freedom and most importantly to comprehend the responsibility that goes with it. Freedom is NOT the station you arrive at in life and then sit down to enjoy yourself. It is the daily and sincere commitment of everyone to assure that there is a future for freedom. Until freedom is a consistent and central feature of life throughout all Iraq, the coalition needs to remain and help to achieve stability. Then, the training wheels come off. You would have to be pretty naive to see it otherwise.
Whisky Tango Foxtrot! How the heck would they propose that we topple Saddam's murderous regime?
Actually, I heard that answer once when a leftist called in to one of the talk shows (might have been Rush or Hannity) and said, "You do it by projecting such goodness that no one could possibly oppose you!" I wonder what the weather is like on the planet where she comes from?
At least we've come a long way in that regard.
Used to be Americans spit on military, at least the left-wing crazies -- split is a big improvement.
Nope, we won't see this poll in the news, bump.
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