reality-based, too
by John at 10/22/2004 01:10:00 PM
Apparently, President Bush isn't the only one who is reality challenged. Many of his supporters are, too:
"Three out of 4 self-described supporters of President George W. Bush still believe that pre-war Iraq possessed weapons of mass destruction (WMD) or active programs to produce them. According to a new survey published Thursday, the same number also believes that Iraqi President Saddam Hussein provided "substantial support" to al Qaeda.
But here is the truly astonishing part: as many or more Bush supporters hold those beliefs today than they did several months ago. In other words, more people believe the claims today –- after the publication of a series of well-publicized official government reports that debunked both notions."
What is wrong with this country? The most important act in Bush's entire presidency, and his supporters are, by an overwhelming margin, misinformed on the basic facts. Maybe it's cognitive dissonace - for when you absolutely, positively have to be in the right.
"Three out of 4 self-described supporters of President George W. Bush still believe that pre-war Iraq possessed weapons of mass destruction (WMD) or active programs to produce them. According to a new survey published Thursday, the same number also believes that Iraqi President Saddam Hussein provided "substantial support" to al Qaeda.
But here is the truly astonishing part: as many or more Bush supporters hold those beliefs today than they did several months ago. In other words, more people believe the claims today –- after the publication of a series of well-publicized official government reports that debunked both notions."
What is wrong with this country? The most important act in Bush's entire presidency, and his supporters are, by an overwhelming margin, misinformed on the basic facts. Maybe it's cognitive dissonace - for when you absolutely, positively have to be in the right.
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