With all the excitement coming up next week, I ask you to remember that America is still a disgusting nation in many ways. Consider this poll from Ipsos / McClatchy, taken this week:
"As you may know, violence has recently erupted in the Middle East in the Gaza Strip and Israel. Based on what you have seen, read or heard, do you think that the use of force by [RANDOMIZE: Israel/Hamas] has been excessive or is appropriate given the circumstances?"
Hamas
57% Excessive
18% Appropriate
Israel
36% Excessive
44% Appropriate
And regardless of your personal feelings, who do you believe is more to blame for the current conflict?
44% Hamas
14% Israel
9% Both
4% Neither
