Poll: Afghans, Iraqis most optimistic

UPI via The Washington Times ^ | Jan. 24, 2006 | Unkn

[Kaslin]

An international poll done for Britain's BBC says Iraqis and Afghans are most optimistic about their economic future, while Italians are among the downcast.
Joining the Italians in the pessimism category at people in Zimbabwe and the Democratic Republic of Congo, says the poll of 37,500 people in 32 nations.
Joining the Afghans and Iraqis in the optimistic category are Canadians who are bullish not only about their own finances (64 percent), but also about their country (63 percent). In Afghanistan, 70 percent of respondents said their own circumstances are improving, and 57 percent said the country overall is on the way up. In Iraq, 65 percent believe their personal life is getting better, and 56 percent are upbeat about the country's economy, the BBC reported.

[goldstategop]

The Democrats are saddened, deeply saddened at the news Afghans and Iraqis are optimistic about their future.

(Denny Crane: "I Don't Want To Socialize With A Pinko Liberal Democrat Commie. Say What You Like About Republicans. We Stick To Our Convictions. Even When We Know We're Dead Wrong.")

[mlc9852]

But, but - this can't be true! Things are getting worse in Iraq and Afghanistan - aren't they? At least that's what I hear some leading Democrats say. This must make them so sad.

[MNJohnnie]

GREAT news from Iraq and Afghanistan ping!

[goldstategop]

According to Harry Reid, our own country is going straight to hell in a handbasket and its all President Bush's fault. These people have nothing good to say about America. Every day they wake up, they're bitter and angry things are getting better than the day before.

(Denny Crane: "I Don't Want To Socialize With A Pinko Liberal Democrat Commie. Say What You Like About Republicans. We Stick To Our Convictions. Even When We Know We're Dead Wrong.")

[MNJohnnie]

It's all Bush's Fault!!!

[rovenstinez]

Wonder if these optimistic polls in New Orleans have been released?

[stylin19a]

How sad is this ? The Afghans & Iraqis are more optimistic about themselves, then the democrats are about themselves.

[Enchante]

Sounds like Italy, Congo, and Zimbabwe need liberation from socialists too..... no surprise there!!

[marsh_of_mists]

Iraqis and Afghans are the most optomistic nationalities in the world? Hmmm, how strange...

To bad for the Italians though. Maybe if they jettison the stupid euro (and the rest of the EU).

[Road Warrior ‘04]

The Democrats are saddened, deeply saddened at the news Afghans and Iraqis are optimistic about their future.

That's gonna leave a mark! Nothing like good news getting better. The dems have got to be near suicide.

[popdonnelly]

"This must make them so sad."

Like the Iraqi lady said when she voted, if you don't like what President Bush has done in Iraq, you can go to H__l.

[Just A Nobody]

Thanks! Great news!!!

[Fred Nerks]

New Slogan:

IRAQ JOINS COALITION TO FIGHT TERRORISM!

[Just A Nobody]

Excellent idea Fred!!!

[patriciaruth]

Three cheers for the U.S. Armed Forces!!

[ohioWfan]

Three cheers for the U.S. Armed Forces!!

HOO-ah!! (times THREE! :)

Good stuff, Patty. Thanks for the ping!

[Ros42]

WOW! Great news! Thanks for the ping :)
God Bless our Troops!!

[Txsleuth]

Thanks for the ping....


This is great news...and quite different than Barak Obama and John Kerry came back saying.....LOL

BTW...I have bought all for shipment, but have baby till Friday...will get ready to ship on Saturday...will freepmail you then...

[daybreakcoming]

What a great bit of news to take to bed along with prayers for our Armed Forces and these optimistic peoples.
Thanks Patty.