I am not surprised that the average person in Iraq is optimistic about the future now that Saddam is no longer in control. Personally, Mr. Bush is my favourite President since Ronald Regan. I feel that the actions taken by the United States in Iraq were very necessary and will make life much better for the average Iraqi, just as the poll indicates that they suspect.

As for the popularity of Chirac, in relation to Bush or Blair, it seems that political popularity is often inversly proportional to accomplishments that may favourably affect this earth.