I wouldn't be too pessimistic, if I were you. How many uneducated Muslims who are being used by their faith actually know reality when it stares them in the face? They don't question what the imams say, or what they learn at the massadras in general. There are those, who DO seek out reality. But, when education is lacking, it is very hard to reach the surface.
Remember, 50 million people have been liberated in Iraq! That more than makes up for the ignorance of the plumber you met, today. (Did he acknowledge that the Iraqis' freedom was a positive thing?)
"Remember, 50 million people have been liberated in Iraq! That more than makes up for the ignorance of the plumber you met, today. (Did he acknowledge that the Iraqis' freedom was a positive thing?)"
I appreciate the positive tone of your post. He said American got a pass on Iraq because Saddam "wasn't nice" but there would be no pass on Iran. But you are right I don't want to over generalize - I'm hoping this is not typical.