Clear majority of Americans now oppose George W. Bush's illegal and unwinnable war
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Opposition to Iraq War Hits 68% in U.S.
July 08, 2008
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Two-thirds of American adults are
disappointed with the coalition effort, according to a poll by Opinion
Research Corporation released by CNN. 68 per cent of respondents
oppose the United States war in Iraq.
The coalition effort against Saddam Hussein’s regime was launched in
March 2003. At least 4,113 American soldiers have died during the
military operation, and 30,200 troops have been wounded in action.
In December 2005, Iraqi voters renewed their National Assembly. In May
2006, Shiite United Iraqi Alliance member Nouri al-Maliki officially
took over as prime minister.
In September 2007, commander of the Multi-National Force - Iraq David
Petraeus and U.S. ambassador in Iraq Ryan Crocker provided a
comprehensive assessment of the situation in Iraq to the U.S.
Congress. In addition, U.S. president George W. Bush said U.S. forces
in Iraq would be reduced by 5,700 troops in December. After July 2008,
all troop withdrawals from Iraq will be suspended.
Earlier this month, Iraq’s Oil Ministry allowed international
companies to submit bids for six oilfields and two gas fields.
Government spokesman Ali al-Dabbagh discussed the process, saying,
"There is no intention of signing oil deals outside the law. The
principle of competition will be applied. There is no preference to
any company."
Polling Data
Do you favour or oppose the U.S. war in Iraq?
Jun. 29
Favour
30%
Oppose
68%
No opinion
2%
Source: Opinion Research Corporation / CNN
Methodology: Telephone interviews with 1,026 American adults,
conducted from Jun. 26 to Jun. 29, 2008. Margin of error is 3 per
cent.
http://www.angus-reid.com/polls/view/opposition_to_iraq_war_hits_68_in_us
Loaf of Bread
> Angus Reid Global Monitor : Polls & Research
> Opposition to Iraq War Hits 68% in U.S.
> July 08, 2008
>
> (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Two-thirds of American adults are
> disappointed with the coalition effort, according to a poll by Opinion
> Research Corporation released by CNN. 68 per cent of respondents
> oppose the United States war in Iraq.
Just remember, my roving socialist fruitcake
Prime Minister Paul Martin responds to criticism that
sending troops to Afghanistan will endanger Canada,
saying that fighting terrorism is the government's
responsibility.
http://www.ctv.ca/servlet/ArticleNews/story/CTVNews/1025062497948_204...
(Thank you snowman and John F for digging that up.)