That and other questions lead to the obvious conclusion that they're not sure they're doing anything positive over there anymore. When it comes to the leadership, there seems to be a disconnect.
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I learned in the first poll we conducted after 911 that Americans still want their wars to be quick, they want them won and they want them over so the troops can come home, ... It's curious, but right now there's a mixed message coming out of Washington. The generals are saying we'll begin some troop withdrawal come hell or high water in 2006, but the president is saying we're going to stay there with as much force as we need until we get the job done. It's a contradiction.John Zogby
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