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| Poll shows many Germans see U.S. behind Sept 11 |
| 2003-07-23 |
| BERLIN, July 23 (Reuters) - Almost one in three Germans below the age of 30 believes the U.S. government may have sponsored the September 11, 2001, attacks on New York and Washington, according to a poll published on Wednesday. Been buying French books, have we? And about 20 percent of Germans in all age groups hold this view, a survey of 1,000 people conducted for the weekly Die Zeit said. It also said 68 percent of all Germans felt the media had not reported the full truth behind the attacks, well yes, but not in the way these nimrods are thinking in which some 3,000 people were killed when hijacked planes were crashed into the World Trade Center and the Pentagon. After the September 11 attacks, there was an outpouring of sympathy from Germans for the United States. Despite misgivings, Germany joined a military campaign against the al Qaeda network that Washington blamed for the attacks. But as the United States geared up for war against Iraq, relations soured bady as Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder expressed vocal opposition to the plans. and other members of the German government got carried away with comparing Bush to famous Germans of history Although the United States took strong offence at Berlin’s attitude, Schroeder’s anti-war stance was popular in Germany and helped him to snatch victory in last September’s elections. But it was principled oposition, I tell you... Asked whether they believed that the U.S. government could have ordered the September 11 attacks itself, 31 percent of those surveyed under the age of 30 in the poll answered "yes", while 19 percent overall gave the same answer. Projection is a dangerous thing, people Die Zeit said widespread disbelief about the reasons given by the United States for going to war in Iraq and suspicion about media coverage of the conflict had fostered a climate in which conspiracy theories flourished. "The news is controlled," 17-year old Kenny Donaubaur was quoted as saying. "You could see that in the Iraq war. It doesn’t seem to me thet you get the full truth." Yes indeed, Kenny, now follow that thought through to the logical conclusion and pull your head out. |
| Posted by:Laurence of the Rats |
| #6 Problem is, I bet you there are people Stateside who believe the same thing. Here in Canada there is plenty as well, all you have to do is listen to Mojo Radio out of Toronto. One particular guy on Mojo is borderline spreading hatred. |
| Posted by: Rafael 2003-7-23 10:25:14 PM |
| #5 Tells you what a true socialist school system will give you. |
| Posted by: Cyber Sarge (VRWC CA Chapter) 2003-7-23 10:13:03 PM |
| #4 Oh My God! They've killed Kenny's Brain! |
| Posted by: Frank G 2003-7-23 10:12:45 PM |
| #3 TGA, your comments? |
| Posted by: Brian 2003-7-23 9:49:08 PM |
| #2 Note to self: remember this article the next time someone tries to play the "our (insert name here) education system is better than your American one" card. |
| Posted by: snellenr 2003-7-23 9:21:44 PM |
| #1 Too bad we don't get a breakdown of the numbers. It would be interesting if the easties had different opinions than the westies. Also interesting would be the numbers in the islamic community of Germany (some 10% of the population but a smaller share of the citizens). |
| Posted by: mhw 2003-7-23 9:20:16 PM |