In a poll taken between September 4 and September 8, 2007, forty percent of those who identified themselves as republicans believe that Saddam Hussein was personally involved in the September 11 attacks. Forty percent. In 2007. The republican responses help push the overall total to an average of one in three Americans. One in three.

Before I make a comment about intelligence or ignorance that might be misconstrued (or post a tome showing why this view is just plain wrong), can any republicans explain to me why forty percent of those who identify themselves as republicans think Saddam Hussein was personally involved in the September 11 attacks? Anyone care to explain why one in three sharing this view is a good thing?