If you wanted evidence of clueless Americans, look no further:
Asked whether former Iraqi President Saddam Hussein was personally involved in the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, 52 percent said he was not, but 43 percent said they believe he was. The White House has denied Hussein’s 9/11 involvement — most recently in a news conference August 21, when President Bush said Hussein had “nothing” to do with the attacks.
43%(!?!) in the poll had a false belief about the basis of an ongoing war? Who are these people? And why don’t they believe Mr. Bush’s statement? Either they:
(1) aren’t listening to the disclaimer, or
(2) they have been listening to just about every other speech were Mr. Bush talks of “Iraq September the 11th.”
The White House can now try to backtrack all it wants; Operation Mislead has been a success.