Originally posted by: Craig234
Reality check for the right-wingers:
The most recent poll of Iraqis shows that 80% say more violence is caused than prevented by US forces. If the right wants to argue that the US forces are keeping violence from exploding, they should address why the Iraqis disagree so much.
So, are the Iraqis just a bunch of Al Queda supporters? No, the same poll shows they are very opposed to him. They're at least supporters of the regime in Iran, though, with the Shiite majority in Iraq, right? No, 56% disapprove of Iran's elected leader.
About 75% think the US plans permanent military bases in their country, rather than getting out after liberating them from Saddam.
Whatever else the 'solution to Iraq', I'd like to see no military bases there, to at least send that message.
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