CNN POLL: Will al Qaeda attack the U.S. before the presidential election?

[Q]

- What the hell motivates the mainstream media to ponder questions like this? This is blatant fear mongering and should be beneath the 'free' press.


http://www.cnn.com/

[boobooday]

1. Wait, could they possibly be any stupider?

Well, maybe, but then they would be FOX.

http://www.wgoeshome.com

[ComerPerro]

2. I am really offended by all this shit

Ever since the Spanish elections people in the media have been talking about how the new government there was "installed" by terrorists.


WTF?

[PaDUer]

7. Remember when Ridge

met with reporters a couple of months ago to discuss how they should present the news if/when another attack occurs....Seems like they're priming the people..

[Occulus]

3. GGGGRRRRRRR

This ticks me off. Please, someone explain to me how it is possible that Al Qaeda does NOT have internet access, somewhere, somehow.

Now tell me this CNN poll doesn't send a message to them, specifically. The current, majority 'yes' vote tells them the people are concerned, if nothing else. It tells them their tactics are working- and that's just due to the fact that this poll exists at all.

They are directly aiding the enemy's intelligence regarding the results of their tactics by posting this poll. This one needs to be yanked immediately!

[Mel]

4. I don't know about the rest of you

but I've had it with this BS! This is insane if living in fear is what they want from me they can forget it, it's not working! It's only pissing me off!!!!!!

I ask you Q what press? We've got no stinking press!

What we got here is a bunch lilly-livered yellow belly corporatista media cowards!
Let's offshore their jobs if anyone is deserving of it it's these assclowns!

[Q]

16. While we were busy playing democracy...

...the other side was buying up the media and manufacturing consent.

- It seems that most Americans and indeed too many Democrats still don't understand that the 'free press' has suffered a 'hostile takeover' and is now owned and operated by the Republican party.

[Must_B_Free]

5. Better, even more stupid question:

Should Al Qaeda attack the US to support President Bush in his war on terror?

You know, I mean how stupid can these poll questions get?

How about "If Al Qaeda attacks the US, will you vote for president Bush?

[hang a left]

14. How about an intelligent one?

Do you believe the right-wing conspiracy arm of the government will stage another attack to effect the outcome of an election that will, without one, most surely unseat Scumbush?

[Mel]

6. tell them how we feel here

http://www.cnn.com/feedback/forms/form1.html?41

I sent my thoughts to them on their fear mongering minus the curse words.

[Pobeka]

8. This is sooooo stupid.

Of course Al Qaeda wants Bush to win. He will continue to infuriate muslims, driving more into the fundamentalist ranks and creating recruits for the jihad.

Why is our press afraid to get to the root problem here? Is it because Clinton had it figured out, and anything with Clinton's fingerprints on it is taboo? (Even if it's sensible, *especially* if it's sensible?)

[stepnw1f]

9. Done!

Dear CNN,

I am disgusted with your portrayal of Spain's election. Contrary to what you have been reporting to the American public, Spanish citizens have been outraged at the support of the U.S. coalition to invade Iraq. This invasion into Iraq is the main reason the citizens were against Aznar, their former leader. The protest was a reaction to the terrorist attack, true, however the people blamed their own government for putting their people's safety at risk by involving the country in an unjustified and illegal war. The people of Spain practiced their Democratic right to protest against their government, and in the end replaced a leader they no longer agreed with.

I only wish our own people were so well informed of our own government, especially concerning the current administration's actions. Information is very important in a Democracy, so that people can react to what their government is doing. It is sad to see CNN cave into the GOP like this.

[Sugarbleus]

10. EXCELLENT letter! WTG thanks for sharing it too...eom

[opihimoimoi]

11. Every one wants Peace, ........ on Their Terms.......Problem......

bridging the diff's.

But aiding the enemy is another thing, especially when engaged in violent operations. CNN is not in the Loop/

[hang a left]

17. maybe you could add

It is sad to see CNN cave into the GOP like this. ( Time after time after time after time after........ad infinitum)

[indigo32]

12. OK that's just disturbing coming from an organization

like CNN.
very disturbing.

[spanone]

13. And just how do you answer a question like that??? There is no answer.

[BradCKY]

15. The results

Will al Qaeda attack the U.S. before the presidential election?

Yes 59% 80248 votes

No 41% 56483 votes
Total: 136731 votes

[hang a left]

18. I voted no, because if we are attacked

It will not be by Al Queda IMHO.