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Poll: Afghans, Iraqis most optimistic
UPI via The Washington Times ^
| Jan. 24, 2006
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Posted on 01/24/2006 3:56:50 PM PST by 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.
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TOPICS: Extended News; Foreign Affairs; Front Page News; News/Current Events; War on Terror
KEYWORDS: afghanistan; ageofliberty; iraq; pollsiniraq
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posted on
01/24/2006 3:56:51 PM PST
by
Kaslin
To: Kaslin
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.")
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posted on
01/24/2006 3:58:17 PM PST
by
goldstategop
(In Memory Of A Dearly Beloved Friend Who Lives On In My Heart Forever)
To: Kaslin
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.
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posted on
01/24/2006 3:59:29 PM PST
by
mlc9852
To: Kaslin; SandRat; Gucho; StarCMC; LUV W; Allegra; MikeinIraq; Justanobody; eeevil conservative; ...
GREAT news from Iraq and Afghanistan ping!
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posted on
01/24/2006 4:01:14 PM PST
by
MNJohnnie
(Is there a satire god who created Al Gore for the sole purpose of making us laugh?)
To: mlc9852
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.")
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posted on
01/24/2006 4:02:00 PM PST
by
goldstategop
(In Memory Of A Dearly Beloved Friend Who Lives On In My Heart Forever)
To: Kaslin
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posted on
01/24/2006 4:03:54 PM PST
by
MNJohnnie
(Is there a satire god who created Al Gore for the sole purpose of making us laugh?)
To: Kaslin
Wonder if these optimistic polls in New Orleans have been released?
To: Kaslin
How sad is this ? The Afghans & Iraqis are more optimistic about themselves, then the democrats are about themselves.
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posted on
01/24/2006 4:10:20 PM PST
by
stylin19a
(God does not apply to your alloted time, the hours spent playing golf.)
To: Kaslin
Sounds like Italy, Congo, and Zimbabwe need liberation from socialists too..... no surprise there!!
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posted on
01/24/2006 4:12:06 PM PST
by
Enchante
(Democrats: "We are ALL broken and worn out, our party & ideas, what else is new?")
To: Kaslin
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).
To: goldstategop
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.
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posted on
01/24/2006 4:25:53 PM PST
by
Road Warrior ‘04
(Kill 'em til they're dead! Then, kill 'em again!)
To: mlc9852
"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.
To: MNJohnnie; iraqikurd; jan in Colorado; Fred Nerks
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posted on
01/24/2006 6:15:48 PM PST
by
Just A Nobody
(I - LOVE - my attitude problem! WBB lives on. Beware the Enemedia.)
To: Justanobody
New Slogan:
IRAQ JOINS COALITION TO FIGHT TERRORISM!
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posted on
01/24/2006 6:18:14 PM PST
by
Fred Nerks
(UNDERSTAND ISLAM; Read THE LIFE OF MUHAMMAD pdf link on my Page)
To: Fred Nerks
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posted on
01/24/2006 8:04:15 PM PST
by
Just A Nobody
("Iraq joins coalition to fight terrorism!" I - LOVE - my attitude problem! Beware the Enemedia.)
To: Abigail Adams; AIC; airborne; AirForceBrat23; Alamo-Girl; ALOHA RONNIE; angelsonmyside; apackof2; ..
Three cheers for the U.S. Armed Forces!!
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posted on
01/24/2006 8:19:55 PM PST
by
patriciaruth
(http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1562436/posts)
To: patriciaruth; Kaslin; mystery-ak; mike1sg
Three cheers for the U.S. Armed Forces!!HOO-ah!! (times THREE! :)
Good stuff, Patty. Thanks for the ping!
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posted on
01/24/2006 8:27:47 PM PST
by
ohioWfan
(PROUD Mom of an Iraq War VET! THANKS, son!!!!)
To: patriciaruth
WOW! Great news! Thanks for the ping :)
God Bless our Troops!!
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posted on
01/24/2006 8:42:30 PM PST
by
Ros42
To: patriciaruth
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...
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posted on
01/24/2006 8:43:43 PM PST
by
Txsleuth
To: patriciaruth
What a great bit of news to take to bed along with prayers for our Armed Forces and these optimistic peoples.
Thanks Patty.
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posted on
01/24/2006 8:49:14 PM PST
by
daybreakcoming
(May God bless those who enter the valley of the shadow of death so that we may see the light of day.)
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