Two Thirds of US Opposes the War: Cheney says “So?”
from Think Progress
Wednesday March 19: On the fifth anniversary of the Iraq invasion, ABC’s Good
Morning America aired an interview with Vice President Cheney on the
war. During the segment, Cheney flatly told White House correspondent
Martha Raddatz that he doesn’t care about the American public’s views
on the war:
CHENEY: On the security front, I think there’s a general
consensus that we”ve made major progress, that the surge has worked.
That’s been a major success.RADDATZ: Two-third of Americans say it’s not worth fighting.
CHENEY: So?
RADDATZ So? You don’t care what the American people think?
CHENEY: No. I think you cannot be blown off course by the fluctuations in the public opinion polls.
This opposition to the war is not a “fluctuation” in public opinion.
The American public has steadily turned against the war since the 2003
invasion. According to a new CNN poll, just 36 percent of the American public believes that “the situation in Iraq was worth going to war over – down from 68 percent in March 2003, when the war began.”
Even though he doesn’t care what the American public wants, Cheney
still thinks he is able – and entitled – to speak for the American
public. Last month, Cheney declared, “The American people will not support a policy of retreat.” If Cheney were actually listening to the “American people,” he would know that 61 percent actually supports the redeployment of U.S. troops.