Wednesday, August 28, 2013

The American Public Do Not Support A U.S. Military Strike Against Syria



As Syria War Escalates, Americans Cool To U.S. Intervention: Reuters/Ipsos Poll -- Reuters

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Americans strongly oppose U.S. intervention in Syria's civil war and believe Washington should stay out of the conflict even if reports that Syria's government used deadly chemicals to attack civilians are confirmed, a Reuters/Ipsos poll says.

About 60 percent of Americans surveyed said the United States should not intervene in Syria's civil war, while just 9 percent thought President Barack Obama should act.

More Americans would back intervention if it is established that chemical weapons have been used, but even that support has dipped in recent days - just as Syria's civil war has escalated and the images of hundreds of civilians allegedly killed by chemicals appeared on television screens and the Internet.

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Update: New poll: Syria intervention even less popular than Congress -- Washington Post

My Comment: The above poll was done a few days ago .... and I doubt that there has been any appreciable movement to support a military strike on Syria since then. But if there is a war with Syria .... and if these polls are accurate .... this conflict may become the most unpopular war in U.S. history .... including Vietnam.

Update: Americans’ complicated opinions about Syria -- Washington Post

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