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Number of Americans who believe Saddam-9/11 tie rises to 41 percent

A new Newsweek poll out this weekend exposed "gaps" in America's knowledge of history and current events.

Perhaps most alarmingly, 41% of Americans answered 'Yes' to the question "Do you think Saddam Hussein’s regime in Iraq was directly involved in planning, financing, or carrying out the terrorist attacks of September 11th, 2001?"

That total is actually up 5 points since September 2004.

Further, a majority of people couldn't identify Saudia Arabia as the country of origin of most of the 9/11 hijackers, even given the question in multiple choice format. 20% answered Iraq, while 14% believed the hijackers came from Iran.

A majority (52%) believe the US is losing the war against al Qaeda, however Newsweek disagrees. In the magazine's reporting of the poll, they made judgment that the US is in fact not "losing the fight against al-Qaeda or radical Islamic terrorism."



Closer to home, 89% of Americans are unable to name the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court (John Roberts), though a majority of those polled were able to name Nancy Pelosi as the current Speaker of the House.

A large majority of people said they didn't know or didn't care who the winner of this year's American Idol competition was (or at least weren't willing to admit it).



Click link for more.



These people are Rudy McRomneyson's base LOL.

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  • hazmatshazmats Member Posts: 1,081

    Here's a pretty good blog on the Iraq war.

    http://www.michaelyon-online.com/

    Great article here
    http://www.michaelyon-online.com/wp/surrender-or-die.htm

  • Cabe2323Cabe2323 Member Posts: 2,939
    Originally posted by AlexAmore


    Number of Americans who believe Saddam-9/11 tie rises to 41 percent
    A new Newsweek poll out this weekend exposed "gaps" in America's knowledge of history and current events.
    Perhaps most alarmingly, 41% of Americans answered 'Yes' to the question "Do you think Saddam Hussein’s regime in Iraq was directly involved in planning, financing, or carrying out the terrorist attacks of September 11th, 2001?"
    That total is actually up 5 points since September 2004.
    Further, a majority of people couldn't identify Saudia Arabia as the country of origin of most of the 9/11 hijackers, even given the question in multiple choice format. 20% answered Iraq, while 14% believed the hijackers came from Iran.
    A majority (52%) believe the US is losing the war against al Qaeda, however Newsweek disagrees. In the magazine's reporting of the poll, they made judgment that the US is in fact not "losing the fight against al-Qaeda or radical Islamic terrorism."



    Closer to home, 89% of Americans are unable to name the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court (John Roberts), though a majority of those polled were able to name Nancy Pelosi as the current Speaker of the House.
    A large majority of people said they didn't know or didn't care who the winner of this year's American Idol competition was (or at least weren't willing to admit it).



    Click link for more.



    These people are Rudy McRomneyson's base LOL.

    I don't see what your point is? 

     

    Americans as a mass people are stupid.  ALL Americans not just Conservative americans and not only liberal americans, but the vast majority of American people are sheep and when they get together over something (such as politics)  they are stupid and easily lead.  The right does it and so does the left (although the left was better at it for a long time since they have a lot of hollywood and tv on their side )

    I would hope that a large amount of people didn't care who teh winner of American Idol was.  That is pointless and trivial.   Not being able to name the Chief Justice isn't that suprising.  Neither is the fact that people couldn't place where the hijackers come from.  The media in this country does a great job of being biased, but does a horrible job of actually reporting anything.   While I was stationed in Iceland I watched the BBC for any real news. 

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  • hazmatshazmats Member Posts: 1,081


    While I was stationed in Iceland I watched the BBC for any real news.

    The funny thing is, BBC did a internal investigation and found the BBC is biased towards liberal views.......

  • Cabe2323Cabe2323 Member Posts: 2,939
    Yeah, but Liberal in Britian is a lot different then Liberal here in America.  Our political system here in America is just plain Pathetic.  I wish someone would establish a third party that had some strong backing.  Maybe if Bloomberg runs as an independent he might get enough votes.  Heck Thats what Buffet should do with his billions of dollars (that he is going to give away to charity anyways).

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  • GodliestGodliest Member Posts: 3,486


    Originally posted by AlexAmore
    Number of Americans who believe Saddam-9/11 tie rises to 41 percent
    A new Newsweek poll out this weekend exposed "gaps" in America's knowledge of history and current events.
    Perhaps most alarmingly, 41% of Americans answered 'Yes' to the question "Do you think Saddam Hussein’s regime in Iraq was directly involved in planning, financing, or carrying out the terrorist attacks of September 11th, 2001?"
    That total is actually up 5 points since September 2004.
    Further, a majority of people couldn't identify Saudia Arabia as the country of origin of most of the 9/11 hijackers, even given the question in multiple choice format. 20% answered Iraq, while 14% believed the hijackers came from Iran.
    A majority (52%) believe the US is losing the war against al Qaeda, however Newsweek disagrees. In the magazine's reporting of the poll, they made judgment that the US is in fact not "losing the fight against al-Qaeda or radical Islamic terrorism."Closer to home, 89% of Americans are unable to name the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court (John Roberts), though a majority of those polled were able to name Nancy Pelosi as the current Speaker of the House.A large majority of people said they didn't know or didn't care who the winner of this year's American Idol competition was (or at least weren't willing to admit it).Click link for more.These people are Rudy McRomneyson's base LOL.

    And for that we're all happy about! Idol is the creation of the devil. I couldn't point out Saudi Arabia as the origin of the most of the 9/11 hijackers, that's strange.

    And here is proof all Americans are stupid.

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  • n25phillyn25philly Member Posts: 1,317
    Originally posted by Cabe2323

    Originally posted by AlexAmore


    Number of Americans who believe Saddam-9/11 tie rises to 41 percent
    A new Newsweek poll out this weekend exposed "gaps" in America's knowledge of history and current events.
    Perhaps most alarmingly, 41% of Americans answered 'Yes' to the question "Do you think Saddam Hussein’s regime in Iraq was directly involved in planning, financing, or carrying out the terrorist attacks of September 11th, 2001?"
    That total is actually up 5 points since September 2004.
    Further, a majority of people couldn't identify Saudia Arabia as the country of origin of most of the 9/11 hijackers, even given the question in multiple choice format. 20% answered Iraq, while 14% believed the hijackers came from Iran.
    A majority (52%) believe the US is losing the war against al Qaeda, however Newsweek disagrees. In the magazine's reporting of the poll, they made judgment that the US is in fact not "losing the fight against al-Qaeda or radical Islamic terrorism."



    Closer to home, 89% of Americans are unable to name the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court (John Roberts), though a majority of those polled were able to name Nancy Pelosi as the current Speaker of the House.
    A large majority of people said they didn't know or didn't care who the winner of this year's American Idol competition was (or at least weren't willing to admit it).



    Click link for more.



    These people are Rudy McRomneyson's base LOL.

    I don't see what your point is? 

     

    Americans as a mass people are stupid.  ALL Americans not just Conservative americans and not only liberal americans, but the vast majority of American people are sheep and when they get together over something (such as politics)  they are stupid and easily lead.  The right does it and so does the left (although the left was better at it for a long time since they have a lot of hollywood and tv on their side )

    I would hope that a large amount of people didn't care who teh winner of American Idol was.  That is pointless and trivial.   Not being able to name the Chief Justice isn't that suprising.  Neither is the fact that people couldn't place where the hijackers come from.  The media in this country does a great job of being biased, but does a horrible job of actually reporting anything.   While I was stationed in Iceland I watched the BBC for any real news. 



    Well put.  I especially liked what you said about the news here in the US.  How often do you watch the national news and feel like you got any real information?

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