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(AP/Ipsos) Poll: Majority says war in Iraq a mistake
Bakersfield Californian ^ | 6/24/05 | AP

Posted on 06/24/2005 12:23:24 PM PDT by NormsRevenge

Just over half of Americans, 53 percent, now say the war in Iraq was a mistake - the highest percentage to say that in AP-Ipsos polling since December 2003, when two-thirds said the war in Iraq was the right thing to do.

The poll taken earlier this week also found that almost six in 10 disapprove of the Bush administration's conduct of the war, but about the same number say they would prefer keeping troops until the situation is stable instead of immediately withdrawing them from Iraq. Some other findings:

-Who most favors the war: Suburban men, Republicans.

-Who is most opposed: Those 65 and older, people living in urban areas, unmarried women, those who make less than $25,000 a year, Catholics and Democrats.

-War's conduct: Almost six in 10, 56 percent, said they don't approve of the way the Bush administration has conducted the war in Iraq, with 41 percent approving. Four of five Republicans, 79 percent, approved, while more than four of five Democrats, 84 percent disapprove.

-No hasty retreat: Given the choice of keeping troops in until the situation has stabilized or bringing troops home immediately, six in 10 said they want troops to stay and help stabilize Iraq. The percentage of people who want troops to come home immediately has increased to 37 percent, up from 28 percent in November.

The findings on the Iraq war come from a poll of 1,000 adults conducted June 20-22 for The Associated Press by Ipsos, an international polling firm. The margin of sampling error was plus or minus 3 percentage points, larger for subgroups.


TOPICS: Foreign Affairs; Government; Politics/Elections; War on Terror
KEYWORDS: apipsos; ipsos; iraq; majority; mistake; poll; pollsoniraq; texasflowerlies; war
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To: texasflower

Oh, and I worked VERY hard for my degrees, and paid my own way all the way. I'm more proud of that than anything else.

And submitting a dissertation has to be one of the most humiliating experiences in one's life.


161 posted on 06/25/2005 6:36:28 PM PDT by warchild9
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To: warchild9

As far as I am concerned, even if you didn't ask for it, you are forgiven!!!!!


162 posted on 06/25/2005 6:36:55 PM PDT by Coldwater Creek ('We voted like we prayed")
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To: warchild9
Let's all gang up!

Yikes

Gee I thought Mr. 5 degrees was so much better since he is so much smarter than us.

I guess not.

163 posted on 06/25/2005 6:37:08 PM PDT by Dane ( anyone who believes hillary would do something to stop illegal immigration is believing gibberish)
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To: warchild9

I thought you said you like this sort of thing? Annoying "bots" that is.


164 posted on 06/25/2005 6:37:48 PM PDT by texasflower
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To: warchild9

The problem that I have believing the 5 degrees, especially the Phd is that you have a very immature way about you.


165 posted on 06/25/2005 6:39:33 PM PDT by texasflower
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To: jjmcgo
The liberal media scumbags will stop at nothing in their quest to damage this country.They are too caught up in their make believe world to realize that nobody takes their opinions seriously.I wouldn't use one of these publication to housebreak my puppy out of fear that they would dirty his shit.If every person who despised the media refused to read or watch their propaganda they would be put out of business where they belong.Then they can go to work prostituting themselves somewhere else.
166 posted on 06/25/2005 6:40:02 PM PDT by rdcorso (To Fight And Win The War On Terror We Must Secure Our Borders Now.)
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To: Dane

Mr. Dane, even with my five degrees, I can be incredibly stupid. Just ask anyone who knows me well.


167 posted on 06/25/2005 6:40:59 PM PDT by warchild9
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To: Dane; warchild9
Gee I thought Mr. 5 degrees was so much better since he is so much smarter than us.

And I thought he was too busy doing "research" to look up any documentation for the tripe he's been posting about W and religious people. Yet, he is still here.

168 posted on 06/25/2005 6:41:34 PM PDT by ShowMeMom (America: The home of the free because of the brave.)
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To: texasflower

It gets tiring, especially for the fingers. And with some people, it can border on bullying.
Some bots I'll harass until doomsday, though, because they're so vicious. They ARE bullies. Like this Dane character. I've run across him before, many times.


169 posted on 06/25/2005 6:43:11 PM PDT by warchild9
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To: texasflower; warchild9
The problem that I have believing the 5 degrees, especially the Phd is that you have a very immature way about you.

I'm still getting a chuckle out of the "importance" wc9 is giving the reporters typed up "downing street memos".

That screams DU lefty moonbat.

170 posted on 06/25/2005 6:43:34 PM PDT by Dane ( anyone who believes hillary would do something to stop illegal immigration is believing gibberish)
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To: texasflower

I'm only seem immature after you get to know me.

Seriously, this is the internet, not church. It's to play in.


171 posted on 06/25/2005 6:44:40 PM PDT by warchild9
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To: Dane
I'm still getting a chuckle out of the "importance" wc9 is giving the reporters typed up "downing street memos".

That screams DU lefty moonbat.

Could also be a LewCrockWell type moonbat.

172 posted on 06/25/2005 6:45:08 PM PDT by COEXERJ145 (Just Blame President Bush For Everything, It Is Easier Than Using Your Brain)
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To: warchild9
It gets tiring, especially for the fingers. And with some people, it can border on bullying. Some bots I'll harass until doomsday, though, because they're so vicious. They ARE bullies. Like this Dane character. I've run across him before, many times.

Well gee Mr. 5 degrees, you with your infinite knowledge should be able to knock me out with one keystroke(rolling eyes)

173 posted on 06/25/2005 6:46:10 PM PDT by Dane ( anyone who believes hillary would do something to stop illegal immigration is believing gibberish)
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To: warchild9; Dane

Dane is very rational. I don't always agree with him and he doesn't always agree with me I'm sure, but I appreciate his comments and find him to be thoughtful and measured.

The "character" here is YOU.


174 posted on 06/25/2005 6:46:29 PM PDT by texasflower
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To: ShowMeMom

I'm not researching now. I'm teasing bots on several different threads while waiting for the Mrs. to get home. We're taking our dog out for walkies tonight. I made the mistake of telling him, so I'll have to do it, no matter how late she shows up.


175 posted on 06/25/2005 6:46:50 PM PDT by warchild9
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To: Dane
I'm still getting a chuckle out of the "importance" wc9 is giving the reporters typed up "downing street memos".

That screams DU lefty moonbat.

Yes, indeed it does.

176 posted on 06/25/2005 6:47:15 PM PDT by texasflower
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To: warchild9

I had forgiven you, but I remembered that you called my president Saint George or "W", and that is not playing.


177 posted on 06/25/2005 6:47:28 PM PDT by Coldwater Creek ('We voted like we prayed")
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To: Dane

LOL! They get kinda cute when they think they're being clever don't they?


178 posted on 06/25/2005 6:48:05 PM PDT by texasflower
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To: Dane

Mr. Dane, I first read about the Memos on WorldNetDaily, and immediately realized they were crap because of that.

You take things too seriously.


179 posted on 06/25/2005 6:48:28 PM PDT by warchild9
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To: Dane

Look up:

1. Cognitive dissonance

2. Credulous

then look in the mirror


180 posted on 06/25/2005 6:49:10 PM PDT by warchild9
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