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Poll Numbers on Iraq You Haven't Seen
"The Other Iraq" <KDC@RMRWest.Net> ^ | Mon, 18 Sep 2006 20:27:59 | Kurdistan Development Corporation

Posted on 09/27/2006 9:16:42 AM PDT by Issaquahking

IRAQ POLL:
Kurds Grateful for U.S. Support

A delegation of Iraqi Kurdish officials is currently traveling through the United States right now. The mission is to build upon the great friendship between the Kurdish people and the United States of America.

Most specifically, the people of Iraqi Kurdistan wish to invite American businesses to come and help invest in the rebuilding of Kurdistan. It's a win for the people of Iraqi Kurdistan to have help in building a brighter future, and it's a win for American businesses seeking promising new opportunities.

We have launched an advertising campaign called "The Other Iraq" because there is a story to be told about Iraqi Kurdistan that most Americans have not heard. We hope you've taken a moment to watch not just our television ads - but the documentaries that tell the full story at http://www.TheOtherIraq.com

In fact, a poll taken earlier this year provided results that will likely surprise you. We hope you will review these results, and share them with others. And if possible, we'd like to hear from you about your feedback on our public relations campaign for "The Other Iraq" in the U.S.

If you, or someone you know of, can help play a role in the rebuilding of our region's future, or wish to learn more information on investment or business opportunities, please email us at info@theotheriraq.com


The following poll was conducted by WorldPublicOpinion.org and their Program on International Policy Attitudes. The poll was fielded by KA Research Limited/D3 Systems and was conducted among 1,150 Iraqis. The views of Iraqi Kurds in particular are highlighted below

>>> Thinking about any hardships you might have suffered since the US-Britain invasion, do you personally think that ousting Saddam Hussein was worth it or not?

Iraqi Kurds: 91% said it was WORTH IT.

>>> Do you think that Iraq today is generally headed in the right direction or the wrong direction?

Iraqi Kurds: 76% said RIGHT DIRECTION.

>>> Do you think that the government to be established by the newly-elected parliament will or will not be the legitimate representative of the Iraqi people?

Iraqi Kurds: 81% said WILL BE.

Despite a "negative" bias in some of the questions, Iraqi Kurds remained optimistic and resolute in supporting a better future for their country and their people and resisted attempts to "bash" the United States.

>>> It is offensive to me to have foreign forces in my country?

Iraqi Kurds: 0% said it was offensive.

>>> Do you approve of the U.S. being involved in Iraq - assisting with the economic development of Iraq?

Iraqi Kurds: 87% APPROVE of U.S. involvement.

>>> Do you approve of the U.S. being involved in Iraq - assisting with the development of Iraq's oil industry?

Iraqi Kurds: 87% APPROVE of U.S. involvement.

>>> Do you approve of the U.S. being involved in Iraq - training Iraqi security forces?

Iraqi Kurds: 96% APPROVE of U.S. involvement



TOPICS: Constitution/Conservatism; Culture/Society; Editorial; Extended News; Foreign Affairs; Government; War on Terror
KEYWORDS: freedom; freeiraq; iraq; kurdistan; me; middleeast; polls
The web link" may be a little misleading. You can however be on there mailing list. This is out of my personal Email. Amazing how what they say is more in line with the freepers in the region say than the MSM have ever said...imagine that.
1 posted on 09/27/2006 9:16:43 AM PDT by Issaquahking
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To: SierraWasp; Allegra; MikefromOhio; editor-surveyor; cgk

Kurdistan ping


2 posted on 09/27/2006 9:19:05 AM PDT by Issaquahking (Trust can't be bought)
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To: Issaquahking
This is precisely what I had explained to several of my relatives when I went back East for vacation last week; the MSM refuses to air or print anything remotely positive regarding the WOT, for fear it'll make President Bush look good.
3 posted on 09/27/2006 9:20:11 AM PDT by T Lady (The Mainstream Media: Public Enemy #1)
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To: Issaquahking

Great post. Thank you


4 posted on 09/27/2006 9:27:22 AM PDT by MNJohnnie (Say Leftists. How many Nazis did killing Nazis in WW2 create? or Samurai? or Fascists?)
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To: Issaquahking

Super post... the real story of "polls" in Iraq...


5 posted on 09/27/2006 10:07:07 AM PDT by AFPhys ((.Praying for President Bush, our troops, their families, and all my American neighbors..))
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To: AFPhys

This is great. You have a portion of the people in Iraq that are reasonable and want to be a part of the civilized world and are doing the right things to get there.

Instead of sitting around bitching and moaning and whining about this and that, they have started a campaign to improve their lives.

Good on them.


6 posted on 09/27/2006 10:14:25 AM PDT by BookaT (My cat's breath smells like cat food!)
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To: BookaT

bump


7 posted on 09/27/2006 10:15:05 AM PDT by Dinah Lord (fighting the Islamofascist Jihad - one keystroke at a time...)
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To: Issaquahking

Great post..Let's see if the MSM will pick up on this. Will not hold my breath.


8 posted on 09/27/2006 10:30:12 AM PDT by Irish Eyes
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To: Issaquahking

These people KNOW they will be slaughtered by the MILLIONS if we leave....

They have put EVERYTHING into thier faith in America, and Democrats would sell them out in a heartbeat to get those Limos and Private jets paid for.....

Here's to hoping they haven't made the wrong choice...


9 posted on 09/27/2006 10:34:46 AM PDT by tcrlaf (VOTE DEM! You'll Look GREAT In A Burqa!)
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To: tcrlaf
These people KNOW they will be slaughtered by the MILLIONS if we leave....

The Kurds and a large percentage of the Shia. No more "killing fields".....


KEEP THE PROMISE TO IRAQ!!!

10 posted on 09/27/2006 11:06:22 AM PDT by Just A Nobody (NEVER AGAIN...Support our Troops! www.irey.com and www.vets4irey.com - Now more than Ever!)
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To: Issaquahking

It looks like the poll they're talking about is this PDF document:

http://www.worldpublicopinion.org/pipa/pdf/sep06/Iraq_Sep06_rpt.pdf

And it looks like they're talking about the January 6 poll, not the one done this month. For example, on page 17 of the PDF document they ask the first question, about whether ousting Saddam was worth it. 91% of Kurds said yes in January, but only 81% said yes this month. There are other numbers in there from the Shia and the Sunnis that are not positive at all. For example, Kurdish approval for attacks on US-led forces is at 15%. For Sunnis it's at a whopping 92%. And those numbers is why we may see this reported in the MSM after all.


11 posted on 09/27/2006 12:34:39 PM PDT by Tarantulas ( Illegal immigration - the trojan horse that's treated like a sacred cow)
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To: Tarantulas
Haven't taken the time to cover it. It does make one think twice about Kurdistan flying their own flag a while back - seeking greater autonomy, and acting like they'd like to be their own country. Kind of a trial balloon in effect.

The release looks like it was timed to coincide with given events.

Looks like that is an even better reason to bring it to FR for others to analyze the document...wouldn't want to be mislead too far.

Thanks for the heads up.
12 posted on 09/27/2006 12:59:41 PM PDT by Issaquahking (Trust can't be bought)
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