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04/21/2004 Archived Entry: "It's easy to explain."
It's easy to explain.
Maybe it's because we have a government who's been scaring the crap out of us since 9/11.
Half of Americans have concerns that terrorists might be winning the war on terrorism, and one in five feels strongly that way, according to an Associated Press poll that found many people pessimistic about their security.Fears about an attack against this country are high. Two-thirds in the poll said it was likely terrorists would strike before the November elections. And a third said it was likely there would be an attack at one of the political conventions this summer.
More than 30 months after the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks, two-thirds of Americans acknowledge some concern that terrorists may be recruiting faster than the United States can keep up. A third of those polled feel strongly this is the case, and another third say they have at least some worries.
"Terrorists are winning the war for the hearts and minds of the people in the Mideast," said Christine Wyatt, a 52-year-old church deacon in Clarkston, Mich.
Fears about the war on terrorism may be fueled by growing worries about the conflict in Iraq, which has been described by the Bush administration as a front line of the war on terror.
Those who think the military action in Iraq has increased the long-term risk of terrorism in the United States have increased from 40 percent in December to 54 percent now, according to the poll, conducted for the AP by Ipsos-Public Affairs.
Replies: somebody speaks up.
This should be of no surprise. Both Dr. Rice and Secy. Ridge talked last week about attacks before the Nov. elections. Bush, The Wacko Infallible, feeds his war machine on fear, and has since 9/11/01.
Compare with FDR during the Depression: urging us forward; nothing to fear but fear itself.
JC
Posted by JC @ 04/21/2004 11:35 PM NY
