success

[Nathan Newman]

So should we ignore this belief on the theory that "if we believe the
terrorists have won, the terrorists have won"?

Nathan Newman
nathan at newman.org     http://www.nathannewman.org
http://www.nathannewman.org/log/  (News & Views WebLog)

----- Original Message -----
From: "Doug Henwood" <dhenwood at panix.com>
To: "lbo-talk" <lbo-talk at lists.panix.com>
Sent: Thursday, July 11, 2002 6:38 PM
Subject: success

[In January, 66% thought the U.S. was "winning the war on terrorism;
now, 39% do.]

<http://www.gallup.com/poll/releases/pr020711.asp>

POLL ANALYSES
July 11, 2002

Public Uncertain About Success of War in Afghanistan
Half of all Americans say success depends on capturing Osama bin Laden

by David W. Moore

GALLUP NEWS SERVICE

PRINCETON, NJ -- According to the latest CNN/USA Today/Gallup poll,
half of all Americans continue to believe that unless Osama bin Laden
is captured, U.S. accomplishments in Afghanistan cannot be considered
successful. The same proportion of Americans expressed that view last
January, down only slightly from the 55% who felt that way last
November. Recent news stories that suggest bin Laden may still be
alive and planning another attack apparently have not influenced
public

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