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20% of Syrians Say ISIS Is a Good Thing

OH REALLY

Over a thousand surveyed.

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A recent survey of some 1,365 Syrians found that one in five thought that ISIS was a positive influence in the country and 82 percent thought the group was created by the United States and its allies. The survey was conducted in July by ORB International, a British market research firm. Only 21 percent said they preferred their lives now as compared to when Syria was completely controlled by Bashar al-Assad.

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