A new poll of the Iraqi public finds that a large majority of Iraqis think the US plans to maintain bases in Iraq permanently, even if the newly elected government asks the US to leave. A large majority favors setting a timeline for the withdrawal of US forces, though this majority divides over whether the timeline should be over a period of six months or two years. Nearly half of Iraqis approve of attacks on US-led forces—including nine out of 10 Sunnis. Most Iraqis believe that many aspects of their lives will improve once the US-led forces leave, but are nonetheless uncertain that Iraqi security forces are ready to stand on their own.

Naturally the question arises why it is that only 35% want US troops to withdraw within six months while 47% approve of attacks on US-led forces. Interestingly, 41% of those who support attacks do not favor a near-term withdrawal. One possible explanation is that the attacks are not prompted by a desire to bring about an immediate withdrawal, but to put pressure on the US so that it will eventually leave. Indeed, among those who approve of such attacks, 90% believe that the US plans to have bases in Iraq permanently and 87% assume that the US would refuse to leave even if asked to by the new Iraqi government.

So they approve of the attacks to remind us to leave when its time....N-I-C-E. Of course thats just a possible explanation.

I stumbled across this link from someone at work and decided to read it. I know polls are difficult to gage on accuracy but nonetheless this one has some interesting points. Now ever since the invasion I have had 3 family members in Iraq in the military and they will say the same thing others on this board say, that by and large the Iraqi's love us and we are doing worlds of good there. I often wonder though on actually how much they are really exposed to the Iraqi people.....

http://www.worldpublicopinion.org/pipa/articles/home_page/165.php?nid=&id=&pnt=165&lb=hmpg2

Seeing as how the American military is responsible for the Sunnis being out of power now, it is not surprising that 9 out of 10 favor attacking us.

It is very possible that within five years of our leaving Iraq, there will be no Sunnis living there; they will either voluntarily leave or die in the civil war that will take place.

As usual, the people on the receiving end of the club by necessity have a more realistic world view than the club or its master.


A new poll of the Iraqi public finds that a large majority of Iraqis think the US plans to maintain bases in Iraq permanently, even if the newly elected government asks the US to leave.

Fuck world opinion (and polls.)

Thats a very intelligent, well thought out statement. Thanks for sharing Akipt.

See this quote right here is why these people are so backasswards. So they think if they attack we will leave? The best way for us to leave is for htem to stand up and lead thier country! Keep poking at us and we will never leave. Dumbasses.

Nearly half of Iraqis approve of attacks on US-led forces—including nine out of 10 Sunnis. Most Iraqis believe that many aspects of their lives will improve once the US-led forces leave, but are nonetheless uncertain that Iraqi security forces are ready to stand on their own.

It's not world opinion, it's Iraqi opinion.

The "country" was knotted together by Hussein. We can leave and watch it unravel, or we can remain and take losses, declare "victory," then leave and watch it unravel. Eventually it will become politically convenient (or necessary) enough to declare a pull out. "Mission Re-Accomplished."

Fuck world opinion (and polls.)


Come on...tell the truth...you stole that from Bush.

'Fuck world opinion (and polls.)'

- No, seriously. That hardly suprises me.