Three of Four American Oppose Israeli Strike on Iran

[Purveyor]

By Indira A.R. Lakshmanan on March 13, 2012

An Israeli military strike against Iran’s nuclear program is opposed by three out of four Americans, according to a poll by the University of Maryland and the Program on International Policy Attitudes.

The findings reflect Americans’ preference for a negotiated resolution and doubts that an Israeli strike would thwart any Iranian ambitions for nuclear weapons, according to the survey released today.

“One of the reasons Americans are so cool toward the idea of Israel attacking Iran’s nuclear program is that most believe that it is not likely to produce much benefit,” said Steven Kull, director of Washington-based PIPA.

Seven in 10 Americans favor the U.S. and other major powers pursuing negotiations with Iran to resolve concerns over its disputed nuclear program, according to the poll. That position is taken by 58 percent of Republicans, 67 percent of independents and 79 percent of Democrats.

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http://www.businessweek.com/news/2012-03-13/three-of-four-american-oppose-israeli-strike-on-iran

[dipsydoodle]

1. So I make that

25% with an IQ less than their shoe size.

[annabanana]

2. And ipsos poll says:

70% of Repuplicans say

"You go right ahead there, boy!"

http://www.democraticunderground.com/1002423450

[gratuitous]

3. If the avalanche has begun, it is too late for the pebbles to vote

On the other hand, if the only thing causing doubt in the public mind with a bombing run on Iran is the perception of benefit, there are ways of convincing people that there's something to be gained by not objecting too strenuously to yet another act of aggressive war. I'm thinking "lower gas prices" would be a sufficient promise, empty as it is.