Friday, December 21, 2007

Al-Jazeera Believes, Just a Bit?

Al-Jazeera has a non-scientific poll on their web site asking: "Do you believe that the security situation in Iraq improved as U.S. generals claim?"


The majority say no but I think it significant that almost 30% said yes. Most Al-Jazeera readers don't agree much at all with an American position but they are somewhat in this instance.


This is a sign that insurgent activity is waning: Petraeus has exercised classic counter-insurgency measures and it has paid off.


The poll, by the numbers, states:


Yes
(29.52%)


No
(64.51%)
Maybe
(5.96%)
Total Voters: 1409