60% of US opposes IRAQ War. Hence 60% of US citizens are Un Patriotic correct?
960891
Incorrect. In America, we have what is called freedom of expression. We're free to express our opinions, disagree with our idiotic government, and oppose the illegal and unconstitutional wars it brings to our shores. \nActually, the 60% who oppose this stupid, inane 'war' are perhaps among the most patriotic people in America. They know it's wrong, and they believe the Bush administration's activities are despicable.               -RKO-
25448
I don't. In fact, the overwhelming majority of Americans disapprove of President Bush. But many Americans believe that deposing Saddam Hussein will bring a new era of freedom and prosperity to Iraq and give the West a much-needed ally in that area. His supporters are more optimistic than most people about progress in Iraq and hopefully they'll turn out to be right.
999884
Have you never been to a football game, or a US protest (either conservative or liberal)?   Have you never read a message board?   US citizens are some of the most emotional beings on the planet (and this is normally a good thing).  \n\nLets take for instance the point you seem to be driving at, which is surrounding the recent unrest in the mid-east.    As I see it we lost roughly 2500 to 3000 people on 9/11, the CIVILIAN death toll between Afghanistan and Iraq is in the tens of thousands (by our governments count).   That's a pretty emotional reaction if you ask me.\n\nTo answer the question;\n\nThey aren't any more emotional than any other people who feel threatened.
784376
No, we shouldn't, and it pisses me off when people claim that those of us who oppose the war also oppose the troops. It simply isn't true, because we support the troops so much that we want them to come home.
305790
What makes you ask this?  Do you think thee is a lack of patriotism in the US?\n\nIf so, I couldnt disagree more.  Even in a time where we are fighting a very unpopular war, there are American flags on every corner and a "support our troops" magnet on every 3rd car.\n\nOr maybe I just think that because I'm in the Air Force and live in a military community
1108822
The politican is very astute. Through this seemingly simple question he reveals unpleasant truths about the nature of patriotism. Do we put loyalty to country before humanity itself?  If so why? If we put country first there must be reasons that make the protection of life less important. What on earth could these reasons be? I think this politician is ingeniously demonstrating that if the people put country first then they are uncivilised. An interesting thought - for Americans in particular!\n\nThe politician was cleverly showing patriotism for what it is - a fiction. Its a device created to make us obedient to a flag, but there are higher things. Highest of all, our concern for our fellow man - including that one extra foreigner - even at the cost of 100 of our own countrymen.\n\nI would go for 101 strangers every time.
1070647
do not over generalize....many "Americans" do not want this war. It is Bush and his minions that are doing this. Take a look at his approval ratings. I am American...I hate my government. I hate that we are in Iraq. I do feel like Bush made a huge mistake.
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not enough.\n\nFact: less than 1%...yes 1% of america is fighting in Iraq.\n\nSUpport the troops...but not fight the war....\n\ncan we say HYPOCRISY children?\n\nI heard somebody say\nThat the war ended today\nBut everyone knows it's goin' still\n\nOur motherlands and motherseas\nHere's what we believe\nIt's simple\nWe don't want to kill\n\nI heard somebody say\nThat the war ended today\nBut everyone knows its goin' still\n\nOur motherlands and motherseas\nHere's what we believe\nIt's simple\nWe don't want to kill\n\nOh, it's simple\nWe don't want to kill\nOh, it's simple\nWe don't want to kill\nOh, it's simple\n\n--Devendra Banhart
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Michael Moore "The Iraqis who have risen up against the occupation are not 'Insurgents' or 'Terrorists.' They are the revolution, the Minutemen, and their numbers will grow and they will win."\n\nGeorge Carlin--"No. First of all, I'm not liberal. I'm just about (being) anti-United States. I don't like the way this country operates. I think we've ruined this place. And I think it's largely because of businessmen. And businessmen are not liberals. So if that makes me a liberal, then that's just an association. It's not a choice."\n\nJaneane Garofalo--"Our country is founded on a sham: our forefathers were slave-owning rich white guys who wanted it their way. So when I see the American flag, I go, 'Oh my God, you're insulting me."-\n\nA few examples for people who say "show me or hush"\n\nHowever, blind patriotism is not what any country needs.  I don't think that's what your question asks.  I would agree with your statement, you shouldn't root for your country to loose a war, but you could root for them to not be in a war.\n\nPersonally, I understand and agree with the reasons to be in Iraq and I think we need to stay until the Iraqi's can take over and maintain order.  That may be 60 years...which is the same amount of time we've been in Germany.  We've also been in Korea for nearly 50.  To ensure peace we may have to be in this for the long haul...liberals in our nation seem to not understand this.
249992
I'm going to guess the 51% of people who voted for Bush.  No, that number is probably smaller because most people just don't care.
18449
A majority of Americans now feel that there is no exit strategy for the Iraq war.  Many Americans, politicians and leaders felt that going to war, based on the facts at the time, was appropriate.  In retrospect, we realize we were wrong. Way wrong.  And lied to.
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it's about time, six years of hell is enough. this administration have totally lost its focus on the war on terror. instead of stopping terror, they're creating it. \n\nthose who don't support the war in iraq are labelled ..... liberals, cowards, traitors. IS THIS AMERICA? can't we have opposing view? i fully support the war in agfhanistan, but i will never support a war that has nothing to do with anything.\n\ndo you really want to "STAY THE COURSE"? do you actually believed that you can win a war without a valid reason? do you want it to end like nam? 60000 dead us soldiers later\n\nthis war is a mistake. stop it now! \n\nbeing patriotic is "DON'T ASK WHAT THIS COUNTRY CAN DO FOR YOU BUT WHAT YOU CAN DO FOR THIS COUNTRY"\n\ndon't change it to meant "DON'T ASK WHAT THIS MORON CAN DO FOR YOU BUT WHAT YOU CAN DO FOR THIS MORON"
367114
so many comments made by us citizens here show that he is not popular there; its weird because right after the 9/11 terrorist attacks i saw a lot of them wanting war (somewhat a revenge for the attacks), whereas now they disapprove of Bush's policy and war in Iraq. they wanted war, its not going well and they blame Bush for everything now. make up your mind people
173329
okay now I read you. Public opinion is just that. Opinion of the public. And the American people are not by any means the same all the way through. People's opinions differ all the time no matter what it is. Remember after 9/11 and the whole country was behind invading Afganistan? Well there probably was 5% of Americans not gun-ho about it.\n\nAnd thats the beauty of America. Its what our founding fathers would want to see. Not a single minded entity, but a multi-faceted body of individuals with different opinions on a mutlitude of issues.
230727
Fisrt of all this is not "our" war, it is an invasion of Bush. I doubt if anyone would support it noneless an entire population!!
248741
depends on the person. i am against the war completely, but some of my friends are for it. A few of my best friends are Marines and one of them is in Iraq right now.  We all agree that we disagree with the war and some of the President's decisions, but that does not affect our relationship at all. They respect my views as I respect theirs, and I definately have respect for all of our troops overseas.
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It is a lost cause. Most Americans do not believe in the war anymore. I believe we will stay for another year and then leave. The American people want the troops out of Iraq.