Poll Shows Arabs' Dislike For US

BBC ^ | April 15, 2008 | Kim Ghattas

[freerepublic_or_die]

Eight out of 10 people in the Arab world have a negative view of the US, according to a new poll. By extension, governments supported by the US are unpopular, found the survey, which was released in Washington.

A recent BBC World Service survey found views of the US had started to improve by 4% globally, although they remained negative in the Arab world. Only 6% of Arabs believe the US troop surge in Iraq has worked, according to the latest poll.

It was carried out by the University of Maryland and Zogby International. A majority of Arabs believe that if US troops withdraw from Iraq, Iraqis would be able to bridge their differences, the survey found. In contrast, an ABC/BBC poll conducted in Iraq and released in March, appeared to show a 20% increase in the numEight out of 10 people in the Arab world have a negative view of the US, according to a new poll.

By extension, governments supported by the US are unpopular, found the survey, which was released in Washington.

A recent BBC World Service survey found views of the US had started to improve by 4% globally, although they remained negative in the Arab world. Only 6% of Arabs believe the US troop surge in Iraq has worked, according to the latest poll. It was carried out by the University of Maryland and Zogby International. A majority of Arabs believe that if US troops withdraw from Iraq, Iraqis would be able to bridge their differences, the survey found.

In contrast, an ABC/BBC poll conducted in Iraq and released in March, appeared to show a 20% increase in the number of Iraqis who felt the surge was succeeding and described the security situation as good.

[Catholic Canadian]

I’d like to see a poll showing how the US feels about Arabs.

[freerepublic_or_die]

We don't need a poll. There's something even better than a poll. Something that puts money where our mouth is. It's called immigration. Immigration from Arab/Muslim countries, in response to requests from the Muslim population seeking a better life in the land of the Great Satan.

Compare that with the Wahhabi Terrorist Financiers of the House of Saud, Protectorate of Islam Holy Places, where Christians are killed, those visiting/working in Saudi Arabia caught with bibles have them confiscated/burned, have been punished, Jews, Jews?, forget about it, they're not allowed into the country.

[gogogodzilla]

Surprise... surprise... surprise.

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Methinks even Gomer Pyle already knew this.

[EGPWS]

Eight out of 10 people in the Arab world have a negative view of the US,...

And 95% of Democrats and 100% of Democrat politicians hate America, so what's the point of discussion?

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[#1CTYankee]

"Beautiful Golden and Lab! They are my two favorite dog breeds!:

They are both great dogs, the Golden is actually what they call a "Red Golden" The Lab is a mix.

Both are rescue dogs, the Lab ended up at a Lab rescue shelter in Mississippi after Rita hit.

The Golden is part of a litter that was brought to a shelter in North Dakota.

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I like both cats and dogs. I had a cat for 18 years when I was growing up. When I retire, I plan to get either a Golden or a Lab. My neighbor’s Golden is a great walking companion for me. He loves his uncle next door and always greets me with tremendous enthusiasm. He’s just about two and a half years old, and still thinks he’s a puppy sometimes!

[#1CTYankee]

"I like both cats and dogs. I had a cat for 18 years when I was growing up. When I retire, I plan to get either a Golden or a Lab."

I don't have much use for cats but that's probably because I'm very allergic to them.

My recommendation is go with the Golden, Labs can be extremely high strung.

Beagles are also great dogs just not too bright.