We are going to win this war. By we, I mean the coalition. And the coalition includes Iraqis. I’m not one who lives by polls but I do find that some of them have value:
An opinion poll suggests Iraqis are generally optimistic about their lives, in spite of the violence that has plagued Iraq since the US-led invasion.”
About 70% of the Iraqis I ask are optimistic and hopeful about the long-term future of Iraq. Apparently, I’m not the only one finding out for myself how Iraqis feel about the future. Since it is the single most critical factor in what sort of nation Iraq will become, I am optimistic. After all, from what I’ve read, the American Revolution was accomplished with only about 30% popular support. The rest of the people in colonial states were either indifferent or anti-revolutionary. Iraq seems to have a better chance than we did. That makes missing Christmas at home with those I love just a little bit easier to deal with.
Here’s hoping for a safe and orderly election process in three days.
Note: Yes, I did read the detailed poll results. I just don’t have time for a more in-depth analysis.