Remarkable, isn't it? When I came on this board bashing the war, I was beat up as not "supporting the troops." Now more people agree with me than thee. Excerpt; link below.
“While the AP poll found that most Americans are willing to give U.S. troops the benefit of the doubt, their misgivings about the war and the prospect of Iraq establishing a stable, democratic government are growing.
Fifty-nine percent said the United States made a mistake in going to war, a new high and a significant jump from the 34 percent in December 2004.
“The biggest mistake was going into Iraq,” said David Smith, 38, a salesman from Springfield, Mo., and Democrat who leans independent. “If hindsight was 20-20, they should have thought about the repercussions.”
Despite President Bush’s pronouncements about Iraq setting up a viable government, only 44 percent of those polled said it was likely they would see a stable government in Baghdad. It was a new low in the survey.
“I think this is the first time in recorded history where the American people wholeheartedly support the troops and support for the mission is waning,” said Rep. Ike Skelton of Missouri, the top Democrat on the House Armed Services Committee.”
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/13216921/from/RS.3/