New Poll- Iran Greatest Threat, Most Americans Think

[Clara T]

Iran Greatest Threat, Most Americans Think


A new poll finds Americans now think Iran is the biggest threat to the U.S.

As recently as October, Iraq, China, and North Korea ranked as the most threatening.

The Pew Research Center for the People and the Press, which did the poll, says among people who've been following recent news about Iran, there's even greater concern.

President Bush has been warning about Tehran's nuclear program, which also worries many other countries.

The UN Security Council is taking it up, which prompted Tehran to order UN surveillance gear and seals be removed.

http://www.kwtx.com/home/headlines/2274236.html

More Details of poll here:

Summary of Findings

Public concern over Iran's nuclear program has risen dramatically in the past few months. Today, 27% of Americans cite Iran as the country that represents the greatest danger to the United States. In October, just 9% pointed to Iran as the biggest danger to the U.S., while there was far more concern over Iraq, China and North Korea. Nearly two-thirds (65%) believe that Iran's nuclear program is a major threat to the U.S., placing it on par with North Korea's nuclear program, and far ahead of China's emerging power among possible threats to the United States. Overwhelming numbers believe that if Iran were to develop nuclear weapons it would likely launch attacks on Israel (72%), and the U.S. or Europe (66%). There is even greater agreement that a nuclear-armed Iran would be likely to provide nuclear weapons to terrorists (82%).



Attention to News about Iran


About a third (32%) say they have heard a lot about Iran's announcement that it will resume research on nuclear technology; another 46% say they have heard at least a little. Only about one-in-five Americans (21%) say they have heard nothing at all about this issue.

People who have heard the most about Iran's research on nuclear technology are more likely to name Iran as the country representing the greatest danger to the U.S., but less likely to think Iran would attack the U.S. directly. Among people who have heard a lot about these developments, 43% volunteer Iran as the single biggest threat to the United States. This compares to 24% of people who have heard a little about recent events in Iran, and just 5% of those who have heard nothing at all.

But when asked what Iran might be likely to do if it developed nuclear weapons, those who have heard a lot about Iran in the news are the least likely to believe Iran might attack the U.S. or Europe directly. Instead, they place a higher likelihood on the possibility that Iran might attack Israel or provide nuclear weapons to terrorist organizations.



http://people-press.org/reports/display.php3?ReportID=269

Manufacturing Consent

[Straight Shooter]

1. We should rename this country The Turnip Truck.

Half the country acts like it just fell off it.

[Geo55]

2. and the sheeple went ....Baaaa

[Clara T]

15. What Sheeple?

Oh these sheeple.

[Oversea Visitor]

3. Stupid

All base on shouting wolf.
Even if they have nuke
They wont be using it
After all it is sucidical

But all this spinning on a perceived threat
This all not logical
Just base on
Iran getting nuke it threat
What proof.

What a trap
1) Even if Iran has no intention of developing nuke there is no way to proof it is all based on statements.
2) Even if they have nuke they would not use it cause it will means total destruction for them
3) I think they better get some nuke or they history.

[Make7]

4. Why was the U.S. not an option in this poll?

Clearly America is the greatest threat to this country.

:) Make7

[54anickel]

5. Crazy headline. Should read as 2 separate clauses

New Poll- Iran Greatest Threat; Most Americans Don't Think

[mmonk]

6. It's amazing how easy it is for them.

[Child_Of_Isis]

7. The propaganda is working. eom

[Lorien]

8. Ah, the power of the MSM

here we go again-and this time it will be far uglier.

[SicSemperTyrannis]

9. B-b-b-b-b-b-b-b-bushit!!!!!!!

[ECH1969]

10. Baaaaa Baaaaa Baaaaaa

[Theduckno2]

11. Bushco is very effective in introducing new product lines.

You're "Manufacturing Consent" reference is very apt. I half expect Condi to start talking about "mushroom clouds" any day now. :grr:

[upi402]

12. Bush is the prime threat to America

He's done more damage to us than obl could've.

[bullimiami]

13. right on. try this poll. Biggest threat, Iran? Bush?

[Hissyspit]

14. Here we go again.

Good F'ing God.

[nancyr]

16. Here we go again

Bush is the biggest threat to mankind!

[Hissyspit]

18. Welcome to DU, nancyr!

Just in time for "Here We Go Again!"

:toast:
:patriot:

[YOY]

17. I'm sure those good Americans are just lining up to the recruiters

We need a "sheep smilie" n/t

[Steve A Play]

19. Most people that Pew polled believe Iran is the greatest threat

they certainly don't "think" since they believe that! :rofl:

A little bit about Pew Research Center from www.SourceWatch.org

"The Pew Research Center is a nonpartisan "fact tank" that provides information on the issues, attitudes and trends shaping America and the world. It does so by conducting public opinion polling and social science research; by reporting news and analyzing news coverage; and by holding forums and briefings. It does not take positions on policy issues.

The Center’s work is carried out by six projects:

* Pew Research Center for the People & the Press
* Stateline.org
* Pew Internet & American Life Project
* Pew Forum on Religion & Public Life
* Pew Hispanic Center
* Pew Global Attitudes Project

The Center is a non-profit, tax-exempt corporation which operates under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Service code. It was established in 2004 as a subsidiary of The Pew Charitable Trusts, a Philadelphia-based public charity." <1> (http://pewresearch.org/about/)

A survey by Pew in which media workers were asked to specify their own political affiliation was quoted last year (2004) as evidence that the media is controlled by liberals. This is a like finding that a large number of union members work in clothes factories and concluding that clothes factories are controlled by unions.

http://www.sourcewatch.org/index.php?title=Pew_Research_Center

Any questions? :shrug:

Steven P. :kick:

[Neil Lisst]

20. Not most. 27%, which is a lot less than.

Once again, it's misreporting.

If tomorrow the Bush administration and its ministry of propaganda announced Iceland was the gravest threat, 27% would choose Iceland.

Here's the correct statement:

73% DON'T THINK IRAN IS THE NUMBER ONE THREAT.

[LynnTheDem]

24. US "msm" did exactly this re Iraq, when the MAJORITY OPPOSED

bush invading Iraq.

The media simply said the majority supported his invading...and left off the details that the majority WOULD ONLY support invading Iraq IF the UNSC gave approval and IF UN inspectors found any actual "wmd".

Deliberately, knowingly, cheerleading war and lying to the American public.

We're #44 in freedom of the press! We're #44 in freedom of the press!

Amazing we're that high.

[guruoo]

21. I had this conversation with a Ft. Campbell soldier today...

I asked him, you think we're going after Iran now?
Ritter says that speech has already been written.

He laughs, then asks me: What would we be going after them WITH?

[Disturbed]

22. "What would we be going after them WITH??

Plenty of bombs and missles.

[LynnTheDem]

23. No they don't. That's the problem.

More thinking would be a very good thang in this country.

[bling bling]

25. Here we go with the "Polls."

These so called polls are PURE propaganda. No one could convince me otherwise.