Are We Itching for War or Just Really Stupid?
"A question in a recent Knight Ridder poll prompted a remarkable response from Americans. It's the kind of response that provokes some to shake their heads or roll their eyes, and probably P.T. Barnum to spin in his grave, wishing he were alive today because he'd just be swimming in money. The question was this: How many of the 9/11 hijackers were from Iraq?"

50% of Americans answered one, some or most of the hijackers were Iraqis. (There were none, of course. Most came from Saudi Arabia). The writer of the article wonders about American stupidity but he should instead reflect on the range and power of the American propaganda system that it can lead to results like these.

Are We Itching for War or Just Really Stupid?
"A question in a recent Knight Ridder poll prompted a remarkable response from Americans. It's the kind of response that provokes some to shake their heads or roll their eyes, and probably P.T. Barnum to spin in his grave, wishing he were alive today because he'd just be swimming in money. The question was this: How many of the 9/11 hijackers were from Iraq?"

50% of Americans answered one, some or most of the hijackers were Iraqis. (There were none, of course. Most came from Saudi Arabia). The writer of the article wonders about American stupidity but he should instead reflect on the range and power of the American propaganda system that it can lead to results like these.