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To: Ilaine who wrote (206260)	10/17/2006 9:37:54 PM
From: cirrus	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 281500

"Legally constituted government" What an interesting concept. Once upon a time we actually had diplomatic and military relationships with Saddam's Iraq - we actually did recognize his government... er... regime. Even supplied him with guns and stuff. I assume the United States would recognize only "legally constituted governments"? Anyway, I see your point. Polls are at best a snapshot of public opinion, and an imprecise measure at that. However, every politician, and party, including President Bush, spends millions... polling public opinion. Why is that? We ignore public opinion in Iraq at our peril. Who should we listen to, the legally constituted government of Iraq, or pollsters?

To: Ilaine who wrote (206260)	10/17/2006 9:48:45 PM
From: jttmab	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 281500

Who should we listen to, the legally constituted government of Iraq, or pollsters?? And the survey says ..... Jubilant cheers from a group of Iraqis as a Foreign Office convoy is attacked in Basra by MATTHEW HICKLEY, Defence Correspondent Last updated at 22:00pm on 16th October 2006 The jubilation is etched on their faces and the message is clear - the British are no longer welcome here in Iraq. This group of Iraqis are seen dancing for joy around the burning wreckage of a UK diplomatic vehicle which was destroyed by a rocket propelled grenade on the streets of Basra. The attack came just days after Britain's most senior soldier General Sir Richard Dannatt sparked a political storm by claiming that UK troops should get out of Iraq 'some time soon' because their presence was 'exacerbating the security problems.' ... dailymail.co.uk