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Poll of Muslim World Gives Few Reasons for Hope
Poll of Muslim World Gives Few Reasons for Hope
A new poll from World Public Opinion pretty much confirms everything we thought we knew about the Muslim world: that while not directly supporting al Qaeda, large majorities of Muslims around the world support many of al Qaeda's goals, hate...
My Muslim President Obama
forbes.com — I know President Obama is not Muslim, but I am tempted nevertheless to think that he is,... as are most Muslims I know. In a very unscientific oral poll, ranging from family members to Muslim acquaintances, many of us feel, just as African-Americans did ... (more) My Muslim President Obama
Hillary in Indonesia Explains Why She Took SOS Job
Hillary in Indonesia Explains Why She Took SOS Job
talkleft.com — During her tour of Indonesia yesterday, Hillary Clinton told the Indonesians why she accepted the Secretary of... State's job: It was not anything I had any reason to expect or had even thought about,” Mrs. Clinton said of President ... (more) Hillary in Indonesia Explains Why She Took SOS Job
Darwin's next fight
damianpenny.com — "Intelligent Design" battles in the United States get all the media attention (I highly recommend this PBS... documentary on the Dover case), but Counterknowledge notes that anti-evolution challenges from the Muslim world are gaining traction:  ... (more) Darwin's next fight
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New Poll of Muslim World Shows Plenty of Clenching
Little Green Footballs — ... Rusty at the Jawa Report breaks it all down: Poll of Muslim World Gives Few Reasons for Hope. ...

Poll of Muslim World Gives Few Reasons for Hope
The New EditorThe Jawa Report: A new poll from World Public Opinion pretty much confirms everything we thought we knew about the Muslim world: that while not directly supporting al Qaeda, large majorities of Muslims around the world support many of al Qaeda's goals, hate the US, are clamoring to replace secular repression with religious repression, are paranoid conspiracy theorists, and have no problem with killing US soldiers. The full report is here [pdf file]. The good news, of course is that large majorities in Muslim countries reject killing ...

Poll: most Muslims hate America, support terrorism, believe conspiracy theories
AllJawa Report: A new poll from World Public Opinion pretty much confirms everything we thought we knew about the Muslim world: that while not directly supporting al Qaeda, large majorities of Muslims around the world support many of al Qaeda's goals, hate the US, are clamoring to replace secular repression with religious repression, are paranoid conspiracy theorists, and have no problem with killing US soldiers. The good news, of course is that large majorities in Muslim countries reject killing American civilians. But ...

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