the Sugar Conspiracy

Friday, October 22, 2004

Snow job

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.

There's much more, and it ain't pretty. (From Bob Harris, whose new blog is indispensible.)

UPDATE: You know, I don't think this shows that Bush supporters are ignorant fools. It more clearly points to the constant barrage of statements by the Bush administration that are utterly divorced from anything remotely resembling reality. The Bush administration has repeatedly lied, cherry-picked information to support their lies and then covered up their lies with more lies when the facts disputed their lies. It's no wonder Republican supporters think that Saddam Hussein had some connection to 9/11 or had WMD.

And, sadly, the mainstream media has not challenged these statements until it was much too late. Then there's media sources like FOX News, which is more Bush administration cheerleader and spokespiece than any kind of legitimate news source. Again, with a media that is either cowed by the Bush administration or actively supporting them, it's no wonder so many people are misinformed.

posted by chris at 11:35 AM
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