[July 20, 2008]
QUESTION: Will Iran and Israel go to war?

RESPONSE:
YES: 55% -- NO: 44%
Total Responses - 619

'Yes' Responses

"I think they are both just waiting for the right time. Israel wants to show it will not be bullied or run over, and Iran has a fanatical leader. This is a very bad mixture."
--Mary Greene, 27052

"Iran has already stated that its goal is the destruction of Israel. It has ignored all the threats and sanctions of the free world and is a totally terrorist government. It has its people totally brainwashed that this is a good thing. Iran teaches its children to become terrorists and kill other innocent people."
--Richard Hurst, 27284

"It is bound to happen eventually. If it does, I hope the U.S. will support Israel and it is ended quickly."
--Denis Jackson, 27040

"Yes, eventually, but not without encompassing something much broader and far more global."
--Phil Garner, 27106

"Israel will ultimately be attacked by a multination confederacy including Russia (Gog) and Iran (Persia). The script can be found in the Bible in Ezekiel 38 and 39. The only uncertain element is when the attack will occur. Furthermore, nothing prevents an individual war with Iran prior to that conflict. Israel cannot allow a nation publicly bent on its destruction to develop nuclear weapons. It is in our nation’s best interest, both in light of Genesis 12:3 and common sense, to assist Israel."
--Van Sullivan, 27040

"I would really like to say no, but I am afraid that they will. We will have to defend Israel, as will the rest of the free world, and thence World War III."
--Paulette Hendrix, 27028

"Iran’s president has stated his intent to destroy Israel on several occasions. If Israeli policymakers conclude that Iran is on the verge of acquiring the means to act on this threat, and that the international community is content to stand by and allow this to occur, it will act to prevent Iran from completing its acquisition and acting on its threat. At this point, it appears that the international community is either unable or unwilling to act. Therefore, a war before a new U.S. administration takes office in January 2009 appears to be increasingly likely."
--Frank Meyer, 27053

"Yes, they will go to war. They have been unofficially at war for decades, only needing one small “push” from either side to declare war officially."
--David A. Kleylein Sr., 27019

"Everything is leading that way. It’s a sad thing, but most likely will happen."
--Sandy Emery, 27021

"I say yes, although it could swing either way. If Iran continues to pursue a nuclear weapon, Israel will attack Iran. War is dependent upon Iran’s nuclear-weapon ambitions."
--Ed Lovette, 27010

"Probably will. These people have been fighting for years, and there seems to be no end to their problems."
--Ed Smith, 27043

"Yes, as soon as Iran is about to get deployable nuclear weapons. However, knowing Israel’s war machine, it shouldn’t last long at all — maybe a few hours to a few days. If it goes beyond that timeframe, we’ll be in it. That is what our government has been preparing us for with all of the scare tactics we are being fed."
--Bart Collins, 27284

"Iran has vowed to wipe Israel from the face of the earth.
Since the United Nations has proved itself worthless in stopping tyrannical aggression (as well as most anything else useful), if the individual world powers do not step forward to squash Iran, Israel will have to do it itself."
--Dick Chase, 27012

"When push comes to shove, as it appears to with Iran, Israel, which values freedom, must strike before those who have promised to destroy it does so. How many times does an innocent have to be told that the punch is coming?"
--Lloyd V. Evans II, 27127

"Sooner or later. Israel is hated by most of the Middle East Arab nations. If Iran ever gets (it probably is very close to producing one if it does not already have at least one) nuclear weapons, they will be used against Israel. And then nuclear weapons will be used against Iran many times over."
--Harold J. Brown, 27040

"Iran is a powder keg waiting to erupt. I believe that, should things get to the point of war, the other Islamic powers in the area will threaten to enter the fray against Iran.
Iran is a threat not only to Israel, but also to all the other Islamic powers in the area that would take the opportunity to attack Iran, to remove that “thorn in their side,” while it prepared to engage Israel.
Barring the Syrians, Iran is not on really friendly terms with any other Islamic power."
--C. Ray McCrary Jr., 28621

"I would be surprised if they don’t. It seems that they both would like to blow each other up.
Most countries seem to be playing “King of the Mountain.” With so much hate for different religions or beliefs, I wonder how long it will be until the world is at war."
--Bunnie Sinclair, 27127

"Israel didn’t accept Iraq having a nuclear reactor in the early 1980s, so I doubt it will accept Iran having one."
--Mark Haynes, 27284

"Iran seems to be in a “self-destruct” mode with its current leadership. Let’s hope I’m wrong."
--Roy E. Brown, 27012

"Look, the Middle East/Persia has been fighting for centuries. If the countries want to wage a full-scale war, let them! Just don’t involve any other nations."
--Deon Carter, 27103

'No' Responses

"At least, I hope not. Nothing is to be gained from this, and I pray that Israel is too smart to do this. My prayer is that this region finds peace permanently. That is a prayer we should all try to say."
--Martha L. Smith, 27012

"But they will certainly go to great lengths to goad our resident neocon chest-beaters into making another stupid foreign-policy decision. Those idiots are just itching for another war."
--Keith C. Stone, 27101

"No, not at this time. If Iran gets nukes it’s possible. Since the Israelis in power possibly have nukes, and could obliterate Iran’s major cities quickly, it helps them sustain the Iranian blowhards and its mullahs."
--John E. Brooks, 28659

"No. There are too many other countries involved in their dispute. I feel that the U.S. will do everything in its power to avoid a war between them.
I also feel that Iraq and other Middle Eastern countries would take it as a chance to join in, which most of the European countries want to avoid.
If these countries do go to war, it could be the start of World War III — therefore, everything possible will be done to avoid a war between these countries."
--Sarah Shoaf, 27101

"I think the people of Iran, although enamored of their president, are not willing to contribute to further disruption in the Middle East (at this time). More so, since their current president may soon be voted out of office, the citizens are most likely seeking a peaceful existence. Personally, I think that we should be more concerned with Israel’s aggressive approach and oftentimes hostile attitude toward its neighboring countries. There is something to be said that so few countries in the region seem to support Israel’s aggressive approach to land consumption."
--Scott Sanders, 27104

"Israel has a history of making surgical and pre-emptive air strikes only when it is positive it is in its interest. It probably has the best intelligence agency in the world. People have to remember that Israel is only a speck on the map, and a nuclear attack there would probably kill most Israelis. I hope and pray that it does not attack Iran, but if it does, I hope that people understand why."
--John H. Strain III, 27127

"This is even less likely than our country declaring war on Iran. First, because we no longer know how to declare war, and second because we will inevitably have a far more thoughtful president come January — one who can offer advice and consent to Israel, a country that is quickly yet subtly making accommodations to be once again surrounded by blood foes. Middle Eastern disarmament and steady U.S. backing for Israel are inevitable. No."
--Guy Neal Williams, 27106

"Iran is bankrupt. Its government is posturing to get the worldwide oil price up. If oil prices fall, the mullahs may lose power. This would be a great windfall for the Western world. If Iran were to attack Israel, it had better have nukes, because Israel has them and will use them to prevent defeat. As long as Iran feels it can manipulate the oil prices, it will fire a few rockets or maybe send CNN a few more doctored photos."
--David Christensen, 27106

"There will be a lot of threats, posturing and saber-rattling, but like most bullies, Iran does not want to start a war it knows it has no way of winning."
--Eric Rogers, 28659

"Neither party has much to gain by going to war with the other."
--Gregg Woodcock, 27106

There were 619 responses.

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QUESTION: Do you think Durham District Attorney Mike Nifong will be punished for his role in the Duke lacrosse case?

RESPONSE:
YES: 79% -- NO: 21%
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[April 8, 2007]
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RESPONSE:
YES: 28% -- NO: 72%
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[April 1, 2007]
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RESPONSE:
YES: 59% -- NO: 41%
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[March 25, 2007]
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RESPONSE:
YES: 52% -- NO: 48%
There were 309 responses from ZIP codes beginning with 27 and 46 from elsewhere in the area.

[March 18, 2007]
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RESPONSE:
YES: 62% -- NO: 38%
There were 364 responses from ZIP codes beginning with 27 and 40 from elsewhere in the area.

[March 12, 2007]
QUESTION: Do you think the U.S. government takes care of its military veterans?

RESPONSE:
YES: 41% -- NO: 59%
There were 324 responses from ZIP codes beginning with 27 and 42 from elsewhere in the area.

[February 25, 2007]
QUESTION: Do you think former N.C. House Speaker Jim Black should serve time in prison?

RESPONSE:
YES: 87% -- NO: 13%
There were 363 responses from ZIP codes beginning with 27 and 40 from elsewhere in the area.

[February 18, 2007]
QUESTION: Do you think history will be kind to President Bush?

RESPONSE:
YES: 28% -- NO: 72%
Results are based on 409 responses from among the 1,660 people who signed up to participate.

[February 11, 2007]
QUESTION: Would you object to energy-generating wind turbines on a hilltop near your home?

RESPONSE:
YES: 17% -- NO: 83%
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[February 4, 2007]
QUESTION: Are you going to watch the Super Bowl?

RESPONSE:
YES: 58% -- NO: 42%
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[January 28, 2007]
QUESTION: Do you think global warming is affecting the weather in Northwest North Carolina?

RESPONSE:
YES: 65% -- NO: 35%
Results are based on 397 responses from N.C. among the 1,660 people who signed up to participate in e-mail opinion polls conducted by WiredInsights of Winston-Salem.

[January 14, 2007]
QUESTION: Do you think John Edwards has a serious shot at winning the presidency?

RESPONSE:
YES: 47% -- NO: 53%
Results are based on 451 responses from N.C. among the 1,660 people who signed up to participate in e-mail opinion polls conducted by WiredInsights of Winston-Salem.

[December 24, 2006]
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RESPONSE:
YES: 69% -- NO: 31%
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RESPONSE:
YES: 40% -- NO: 60%
(Based on responses from 369 panelists from N.C.)

[December 10, 2006]
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RESPONSE:
YES: 45% -- NO: 55%
(Based on responses from 339 panelists from N.C.)

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RESPONSE:
YES: 83% -- NO: 17%
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[November 12, 2006]
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RESPONSE:
YES: 62% -- NO: 38%
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[November 5, 2006]
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RESPONSE:
YES: 68% -- NO: 32%
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RESPONSE:
YES: 58% -- NO: 42%
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[October 22, 2006]
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RESPONSE:
YES: 74% -- NO: 26%
(Based on responses from 399 panelists from N.C.)

[October 14, 2006]
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RESPONSE:
YES: 16% -- NO: 84%
(Based on responses from 424 panelists from N.C.)

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RESPONSE:
YES: 74% -- NO: 26%
(Based on responses from 386 panelists from N.C.)

[October 1, 2006]
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RESPONSE:
YES: 22% -- NO: 78%
(Based on responses from 356 panelists from N.C.)

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RESPONSE:
YES: 27% -- NO: 73%
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