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Americans who think the withdrawal from Afghanistan went poorly blame Biden

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The US recently sent an additional 1,000 troops to the Middle East, citing recent tensions with Iran. How justified or unjustified do you think the decision to send more US troops to the Middle East is?

The US recently sent an additional 1,000 troops to the Middle East, citing recent tensions with Iran. How justified or unjustified do you think the decision to send more US troops to the Middle East is?

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Data collected from extensive surveys and snap polls about or relating to Military and Defense.

Last updated Jun 18, 2019

The US recently sent an additional 1,000 troops to the Middle East, citing recent tensions with Iran. How justified or unjustified do you think the decision to send more US troops to the Middle East is?

The US recently sent an additional 1,000 troops to the Middle East, citing recent tensions with Iran. How justified or unjustified do you think the decision to send more US troops to the Middle East is?

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Do you believe that men and women serving in the US military should or should not be allowed to wear faith-related head coverings (Sikh turban, Jewish yarmulke, Muslim hijab, etc.) that don’t interfere with their ability to perform their duties?

Do you believe that men and women serving in the US military should or should not be allowed to wear faith-related head coverings (Sikh turban, Jewish yarmulke, Muslim hijab, etc.) that don’t interfere with their ability to perform their duties?

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Based on what you know, would you be more in favor of or more against US military action in Iran?

Based on what you know, would you be more in favor of or more against US military action in Iran?

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The US military will accommodate kosher, halal, and vegetarian diets for troops in the field, but doesn’t accommodate vegan diets. Should the US military provide vegan options for soldiers?

The US military will accommodate kosher, halal, and vegetarian diets for troops in the field, but doesn’t accommodate vegan diets. Should the US military provide vegan options for soldiers?

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Do you think women and men should both have to register for the military draft when they turn 18?

Do you think women and men should both have to register for the military draft when they turn 18?

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French President Emmanuel Macron had called for the EU to create its own army “to protect us against China, Russia, and even the United States of America”. Would an EU army pose a security threat to the US?

French President Emmanuel Macron had called for the EU to create its own army “to protect us against China, Russia, and even the United States of America”. Would an EU army pose a security threat to the US?

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The Trump administration has directed the Pentagon to begin creating a Space Force, which will be a new branch of the US Armed Forces dedicated to operations in outer space. Do you think this is a good idea or bad idea?

The Trump administration has directed the Pentagon to begin creating a Space Force, which will be a new branch of the US Armed Forces dedicated to operations in outer space. Do you think this is a good idea or bad idea?

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According to a report in the New York Times, some of President Trump’s top advisers are looking into hiring private security contractors to devise an alternative to the Pentagon’s plan for US operations in Afghanistan. Generally speaking, do you support or oppose the US government using private contractors instead of American troops for military operations?

According to a report in the New York Times, some of President Trump’s top advisers are looking into hiring private security contractors to devise an alternative to the Pentagon’s plan for US operations in Afghanistan. Generally speaking, do you support or oppose the US government using private contractors instead of American troops for military operations?

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