I believe in accountability; and I believe there is far too little of it in our world. People say anything they please, with little or no consequence for crazy talk. Attempting to adhere to a higher standard, each year I try to review what I’ve written here and assess the […] Read more »
10 years later, many think cost outweighed benefit of Saddam capture
A decade after the capture of Iraqi leader Saddam Hussein, many Americans think removing him from power was not worth the loss of American life and other costs of attacking Iraq, according to a new CBS News poll. Thirty-six percent say removing Saddam Hussein was worth the costs of going […] Read more »
Americans Divided Over Iran Deal
The recent diplomatic accord with Iran is getting a split decision from the American public. The latest United Technologies/National Journal Congressional Connection Poll found a narrow plurality, 48 percent, said they support easing sanctions in exchange for Iran halting its nuclear weapons program for six months. They embraced the goal […] Read more »
Limited Support for Iran Nuclear Agreement
The public is reacting skeptically to last month’s multilateral agreement aimed at freezing parts of Iran’s nuclear program. Overall, more disapprove than approve of the deal, and there continues to be broad skepticism about whether Iranian leaders are serious about addressing international concerns over the country’s nuclear program. CONT. Pew Read more »
Where is the Israeli Public on Iran?
The interim nuclear deal between Iran and the P5+1 has generated much opposition from Israeli officials in what’s shaping up as a battle for public opinion and Congressional votes with the Obama administration. … But how has all this affected the Israeli public opinion that Netanyahu will ultimately need behind […] Read more »
Dem poll: Americans want to give Iran deal a chance
Americans want to give the recent U.S. deal with Iran a chance before passing new sanctions and are opposed to military action to stop Iran’s nuclear program, a poll conducted by Hart Research for liberal group Americans United for Chance [sic]. … By a 34-22 percent margin, people are in […] Read more »