We are making lots of enemies in the Muslim world
Headlines from new public opinion poll of four predominantly Muslim countries:
- Majorities Want US Forces Out of Islamic Countries And Approve of Attacks on US Troops;
- Large Majorities Agree With Many Goals of Al Qaeda, But Oppose Attacks on Civilians;
- Most Support Enhancing Role of Islam in Their Society, But Also Favor Globalization and Democracy.
These people are not terrorist supporters, but clearly oppose US foreign policy which they believe specifically targets them:
"Large majorities across all four countries believe the United States seeks to weaken and divide the Islamic world.” On average 79 percent say they perceive this as a US goal, ranging from 73 percent in Indonesia and Pakistan to 92 percent in Egypt. Equally large numbers perceive that the United States is trying to maintain “control over the oil resources of the Middle East” (average 79%). "
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