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Zogby Claims Arabs Are Misunderstood

New Book "Busts Arab Myths"

'Arab Voices' examines major US false perceptions about the Middle East

Mohamed Elshinnawi VoA News Washington, D.C.

The United States has committed more money, troops and resources to the Middle East than to any other part of the world since the Vietnam conflict of the 1960s. Yet Americans know very little about the Arab world, and much of what they know is wrong, according to James Zogby, Arab author of the new book, Arab Voices.

Zogby, founder and president of the Arab American Institute - a non-profit advocacy group based in Washington, D.C. -  challenges what he sees as five super myths which distort Americans’ perception of Arabs.

Reader Poll: 90% Support Our General

In a recent poll of War On Terror News Readers, more than 90% of respondents Support Our General over calls to withdraw from Afghanistan (5%), maintain current Troop strengths (2%), or support the undefined "strategy" from the current Administration (2%).  This crosses party lines with 97% of Republicans, 90% of Independents, 100% of 3rd Party members, and 47% of Democrats Supporting the McChrystal Plan & Request for Resources to win.

Democrats were the most divided over Afghanistan with 47% stating Support of Our General, 29% supporting a "hold" strategy, 14% stating support of the POTUS over other options, and 14% calling for complete withdrawal from Afghanistan.

State Your Position, Poll: Pro-Troop, Pro-General, Withdrawal?