Iraqis Defy Attackers in Historic Election

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Iraqis Defy Attackers in Historic Election

It appears the Iraqis really do want democracy in their country. Despite some violence they are voting in large numbers. Lets hope this is the beginning of a long lasting democracy in Iraq.

BAGHDAD, Iraq - Iraqis danced and clapped with joy Sunday as they voted in their country's first free election in a half-century, defying insurgents who launched eight suicide bombings and mortar strikes at polling stations. The attacks killed at least 36 people.

An Iraqi election official said that 72 percent of eligible Iraqi voters had turned out so far nationwide. The official, Adel al-Lami of the Independent Electoral Commission, offered no overall figures of the actual number of Iraqis who have voted to back up the claim.

 

[MegaWorks]

Originally posted by: tss4
Iraqis Defy Attackers in Historic Election

It appears the Iraqis really do want democracy in their country. Despite some violence they are voting in large numbers. Lets hope this is the beginning of a long lasting democracy in Iraq.

BAGHDAD, Iraq - Iraqis danced and clapped with joy Sunday as they voted in their country's first free election in a half-century, defying insurgents who launched eight suicide bombings and mortar strikes at polling stations. The attacks killed at least 36 people.

An Iraqi election official said that 72 percent of eligible Iraqi voters had turned out so far nationwide. The official, Adel al-Lami of the Independent Electoral Commission, offered no overall figures of the actual number of Iraqis who have voted to back up the claim.

Off course they want democracy, who said they don't?

 

[imported_tss4]

Originally posted by: MegaWorks

Originally posted by: tss4
Iraqis Defy Attackers in Historic Election

It appears the Iraqis really do want democracy in their country. Despite some violence they are voting in large numbers. Lets hope this is the beginning of a long lasting democracy in Iraq.

BAGHDAD, Iraq - Iraqis danced and clapped with joy Sunday as they voted in their country's first free election in a half-century, defying insurgents who launched eight suicide bombings and mortar strikes at polling stations. The attacks killed at least 36 people.

An Iraqi election official said that 72 percent of eligible Iraqi voters had turned out so far nationwide. The official, Adel al-Lami of the Independent Electoral Commission, offered no overall figures of the actual number of Iraqis who have voted to back up the claim.

Off course they want democracy, who said they don't?

People have questioned if the Iraqis wanted democracy bad enough to overcome the insurgents. This is a good sign. Are you saying the degree of participation by Iraqis in this election was not in doubt? This report is good news, no matter how you spin it.

 

[Hubris]

Sheesh, even amid violence (not just threats but ACTUAL violence) they're still turning out to vote in larger numbers than in the US.

 

[Stumps]

the bad guy's!

 

[TNTman]

These are some brave, brave people.

 

[MegaWorks]

Originally posted by: tss4

Originally posted by: MegaWorks

Originally posted by: tss4
Iraqis Defy Attackers in Historic Election

It appears the Iraqis really do want democracy in their country. Despite some violence they are voting in large numbers. Lets hope this is the beginning of a long lasting democracy in Iraq.

BAGHDAD, Iraq - Iraqis danced and clapped with joy Sunday as they voted in their country's first free election in a half-century, defying insurgents who launched eight suicide bombings and mortar strikes at polling stations. The attacks killed at least 36 people.

An Iraqi election official said that 72 percent of eligible Iraqi voters had turned out so far nationwide. The official, Adel al-Lami of the Independent Electoral Commission, offered no overall figures of the actual number of Iraqis who have voted to back up the claim.

Off course they want democracy, who said they don't?

People have questioned if the Iraqis wanted democracy bad enough to overcome the insurgents. This is a good sign. Are you saying the degree of participation by Iraqis in this election was not in doubt? This report is good news, no matter how you spin it.

Dude relax, I'm Iraqi and I support the election. I know my own people and most them do support the election the proof is todays vote.

 

[Stumps]

hehe wouldn't it be ironic if they voted in some unknown, who turns out to be a relative of saddam😛

 

[TNTman]

Originally posted by: MegaWorks

Originally posted by: tss4

Originally posted by: MegaWorks

Originally posted by: tss4
Iraqis Defy Attackers in Historic Election

It appears the Iraqis really do want democracy in their country. Despite some violence they are voting in large numbers. Lets hope this is the beginning of a long lasting democracy in Iraq.

BAGHDAD, Iraq - Iraqis danced and clapped with joy Sunday as they voted in their country's first free election in a half-century, defying insurgents who launched eight suicide bombings and mortar strikes at polling stations. The attacks killed at least 36 people.

An Iraqi election official said that 72 percent of eligible Iraqi voters had turned out so far nationwide. The official, Adel al-Lami of the Independent Electoral Commission, offered no overall figures of the actual number of Iraqis who have voted to back up the claim.

Off course they want democracy, who said they don't?

People have questioned if the Iraqis wanted democracy bad enough to overcome the insurgents. This is a good sign. Are you saying the degree of participation by Iraqis in this election was not in doubt? This report is good news, no matter how you spin it.

Dude relax, I'm Iraqi and I support the election. I know my own people and most them do support the election the proof is todays vote.

Then you of all people should understand the neccesity of not undermining such positive news when there's an americon public out there that is deeply divided as to whether the cost is worth it to be over there. It may be obvious to you they want democracy, but a quick look around this forum shows that's not the case for everyone.

 

[imported_Condor]

Originally posted by: TNTman

Originally posted by: MegaWorks

Originally posted by: tss4

Originally posted by: MegaWorks

Originally posted by: tss4
Iraqis Defy Attackers in Historic Election

It appears the Iraqis really do want democracy in their country. Despite some violence they are voting in large numbers. Lets hope this is the beginning of a long lasting democracy in Iraq.

BAGHDAD, Iraq - Iraqis danced and clapped with joy Sunday as they voted in their country's first free election in a half-century, defying insurgents who launched eight suicide bombings and mortar strikes at polling stations. The attacks killed at least 36 people.

An Iraqi election official said that 72 percent of eligible Iraqi voters had turned out so far nationwide. The official, Adel al-Lami of the Independent Electoral Commission, offered no overall figures of the actual number of Iraqis who have voted to back up the claim.

Off course they want democracy, who said they don't?

People have questioned if the Iraqis wanted democracy bad enough to overcome the insurgents. This is a good sign. Are you saying the degree of participation by Iraqis in this election was not in doubt? This report is good news, no matter how you spin it.

Dude relax, I'm Iraqi and I support the election. I know my own people and most them do support the election the proof is todays vote.

Then you of all people should understand the neccesity of not undermining such positive news when there's an americon public out there that is deeply divided as to whether the cost is worth it to be over there. It may be obvious to you they want democracy, but a quick look around this forum shows that's not the case for everyone.

The dissenters here have nothing to do with reality or anything remotely associated with it. They just want something besides the liberal agenda to fail.

Kudos to Iraquis! Looks like they will build a strong nation!

 

[EXman]

Originally posted by: Condor

Originally posted by: TNTman

Originally posted by: MegaWorks

Originally posted by: tss4

Originally posted by: MegaWorks

Originally posted by: tss4
Iraqis Defy Attackers in Historic Election

It appears the Iraqis really do want democracy in their country. Despite some violence they are voting in large numbers. Lets hope this is the beginning of a long lasting democracy in Iraq.

BAGHDAD, Iraq - Iraqis danced and clapped with joy Sunday as they voted in their country's first free election in a half-century, defying insurgents who launched eight suicide bombings and mortar strikes at polling stations. The attacks killed at least 36 people.

An Iraqi election official said that 72 percent of eligible Iraqi voters had turned out so far nationwide. The official, Adel al-Lami of the Independent Electoral Commission, offered no overall figures of the actual number of Iraqis who have voted to back up the claim.

Off course they want democracy, who said they don't?

People have questioned if the Iraqis wanted democracy bad enough to overcome the insurgents. This is a good sign. Are you saying the degree of participation by Iraqis in this election was not in doubt? This report is good news, no matter how you spin it.

Dude relax, I'm Iraqi and I support the election. I know my own people and most them do support the election the proof is todays vote.

Then you of all people should understand the neccesity of not undermining such positive news when there's an americon public out there that is deeply divided as to whether the cost is worth it to be over there. It may be obvious to you they want democracy, but a quick look around this forum shows that's not the case for everyone.

The dissenters here have nothing to do with reality or anything remotely associated with it. They just want something besides the liberal agenda to fail.

Kudos to Iraquis! Looks like they will build a strong nation!

Wow CNN reports are glowing showing huge lines women on one side men on the other, and some came late after walking for hours. Spunds like some determined Iraqis to me.
"Fear of insurgents not enough to stop me from voting"



I'm not amazed just amazed that CNN has tried to just report news. Bravo CNN!

 

[umbrella39]

Why are you amazed? CNN, FOX, MSNBC, et all are all doing a good job covering this. I think we all knew the threats of insurgants killing the voters that turned out was highly exaggerated.

 

[umbrella39]

Originally posted by: Condor

Originally posted by: TNTman

Originally posted by: MegaWorks

Originally posted by: tss4

Originally posted by: MegaWorks

Originally posted by: tss4
Iraqis Defy Attackers in Historic Election

It appears the Iraqis really do want democracy in their country. Despite some violence they are voting in large numbers. Lets hope this is the beginning of a long lasting democracy in Iraq.

BAGHDAD, Iraq - Iraqis danced and clapped with joy Sunday as they voted in their country's first free election in a half-century, defying insurgents who launched eight suicide bombings and mortar strikes at polling stations. The attacks killed at least 36 people.

An Iraqi election official said that 72 percent of eligible Iraqi voters had turned out so far nationwide. The official, Adel al-Lami of the Independent Electoral Commission, offered no overall figures of the actual number of Iraqis who have voted to back up the claim.

Off course they want democracy, who said they don't?

People have questioned if the Iraqis wanted democracy bad enough to overcome the insurgents. This is a good sign. Are you saying the degree of participation by Iraqis in this election was not in doubt? This report is good news, no matter how you spin it.

Dude relax, I'm Iraqi and I support the election. I know my own people and most them do support the election the proof is todays vote.

Then you of all people should understand the neccesity of not undermining such positive news when there's an americon public out there that is deeply divided as to whether the cost is worth it to be over there. It may be obvious to you they want democracy, but a quick look around this forum shows that's not the case for everyone.

The dissenters here have nothing to do with reality or anything remotely associated with it. They just want something besides the liberal agenda to fail.

Kudos to Iraquis! Looks like they will build a strong nation!

Think again about who is going to build this "strong nation" . Nice strawman building, too. Not one liberal on this board ever said or implied they wanted the election to fail. How WAS is going to fail anyway Condor? Like no one was going to show up? Too bad these brave, brave people did not have the courage to do this THEMSELVES a long, long time ago. Remember while you repugs are high 5'ing each other like you actually won a prize, that a thousand+ Amercans died for this, show them some respect and put your partisan tripe on the back burner for one day.

The only way for these people to not have died in vane is for this election to work, for the IRAQI people to START STANDING UP FOR THEMSELVES, and with our help and THEIR own police, security, etc, make these insurgants a distant memory. Then get our boys and girls the hell out of there.

for those who have fallen.

 

[aidanjm]

Originally posted by: EXman

Originally posted by: Condor

Originally posted by: TNTman

Originally posted by: MegaWorks

Originally posted by: tss4

Originally posted by: MegaWorks

Originally posted by: tss4
Iraqis Defy Attackers in Historic Election

It appears the Iraqis really do want democracy in their country. Despite some violence they are voting in large numbers. Lets hope this is the beginning of a long lasting democracy in Iraq.

BAGHDAD, Iraq - Iraqis danced and clapped with joy Sunday as they voted in their country's first free election in a half-century, defying insurgents who launched eight suicide bombings and mortar strikes at polling stations. The attacks killed at least 36 people.

An Iraqi election official said that 72 percent of eligible Iraqi voters had turned out so far nationwide. The official, Adel al-Lami of the Independent Electoral Commission, offered no overall figures of the actual number of Iraqis who have voted to back up the claim.

Off course they want democracy, who said they don't?

People have questioned if the Iraqis wanted democracy bad enough to overcome the insurgents. This is a good sign. Are you saying the degree of participation by Iraqis in this election was not in doubt? This report is good news, no matter how you spin it.

Dude relax, I'm Iraqi and I support the election. I know my own people and most them do support the election the proof is todays vote.

Then you of all people should understand the neccesity of not undermining such positive news when there's an americon public out there that is deeply divided as to whether the cost is worth it to be over there. It may be obvious to you they want democracy, but a quick look around this forum shows that's not the case for everyone.

The dissenters here have nothing to do with reality or anything remotely associated with it. They just want something besides the liberal agenda to fail.

Kudos to Iraquis! Looks like they will build a strong nation!

Wow CNN reports are glowing showing huge lines women on one side men on the other, and some came late after walking for hours. Spunds like some determined Iraqis to me.
"Fear of insurgents not enough to stop me from voting"



I'm not amazed just amazed that CNN has tried to just report news. Bravo CNN!

Why are there separate lines for males and females?

 

[umbrella39]

Originally posted by: aidanjm

Originally posted by: EXman

Originally posted by: Condor

Originally posted by: TNTman

Originally posted by: MegaWorks

Originally posted by: tss4

Originally posted by: MegaWorks

Originally posted by: tss4
Iraqis Defy Attackers in Historic Election

It appears the Iraqis really do want democracy in their country. Despite some violence they are voting in large numbers. Lets hope this is the beginning of a long lasting democracy in Iraq.

BAGHDAD, Iraq - Iraqis danced and clapped with joy Sunday as they voted in their country's first free election in a half-century, defying insurgents who launched eight suicide bombings and mortar strikes at polling stations. The attacks killed at least 36 people.

An Iraqi election official said that 72 percent of eligible Iraqi voters had turned out so far nationwide. The official, Adel al-Lami of the Independent Electoral Commission, offered no overall figures of the actual number of Iraqis who have voted to back up the claim.

Off course they want democracy, who said they don't?

People have questioned if the Iraqis wanted democracy bad enough to overcome the insurgents. This is a good sign. Are you saying the degree of participation by Iraqis in this election was not in doubt? This report is good news, no matter how you spin it.

Dude relax, I'm Iraqi and I support the election. I know my own people and most them do support the election the proof is todays vote.

Then you of all people should understand the neccesity of not undermining such positive news when there's an americon public out there that is deeply divided as to whether the cost is worth it to be over there. It may be obvious to you they want democracy, but a quick look around this forum shows that's not the case for everyone.

The dissenters here have nothing to do with reality or anything remotely associated with it. They just want something besides the liberal agenda to fail.

Kudos to Iraquis! Looks like they will build a strong nation!

Wow CNN reports are glowing showing huge lines women on one side men on the other, and some came late after walking for hours. Spunds like some determined Iraqis to me.
"Fear of insurgents not enough to stop me from voting"



I'm not amazed just amazed that CNN has tried to just report news. Bravo CNN!

Why are there separate lines for males and females?

LOL. Because a democracy can not undue 1000's of years of "tradition" over night. They are in a different line for the same reason they are wearing hijabs.


Edit: Which btw is a huge friggen step for the Iraqi women. It took our women and our democracy over 100 years for women to get the right to vote.

 

[GoingUp]

Good to see such a high turnout and a relatively low death total.

I hope that this succeeds and then we can get the hell out of there. 🙂

 

[aidanjm]

Originally posted by: umbrella39

Originally posted by: aidanjm

Originally posted by: EXman

Originally posted by: Condor

Originally posted by: TNTman

Originally posted by: MegaWorks

Originally posted by: tss4

Originally posted by: MegaWorks

Originally posted by: tss4
Iraqis Defy Attackers in Historic Election

It appears the Iraqis really do want democracy in their country. Despite some violence they are voting in large numbers. Lets hope this is the beginning of a long lasting democracy in Iraq.

BAGHDAD, Iraq - Iraqis danced and clapped with joy Sunday as they voted in their country's first free election in a half-century, defying insurgents who launched eight suicide bombings and mortar strikes at polling stations. The attacks killed at least 36 people.

An Iraqi election official said that 72 percent of eligible Iraqi voters had turned out so far nationwide. The official, Adel al-Lami of the Independent Electoral Commission, offered no overall figures of the actual number of Iraqis who have voted to back up the claim.

Off course they want democracy, who said they don't?

People have questioned if the Iraqis wanted democracy bad enough to overcome the insurgents. This is a good sign. Are you saying the degree of participation by Iraqis in this election was not in doubt? This report is good news, no matter how you spin it.

Dude relax, I'm Iraqi and I support the election. I know my own people and most them do support the election the proof is todays vote.

Then you of all people should understand the neccesity of not undermining such positive news when there's an americon public out there that is deeply divided as to whether the cost is worth it to be over there. It may be obvious to you they want democracy, but a quick look around this forum shows that's not the case for everyone.

The dissenters here have nothing to do with reality or anything remotely associated with it. They just want something besides the liberal agenda to fail.

Kudos to Iraquis! Looks like they will build a strong nation!

Wow CNN reports are glowing showing huge lines women on one side men on the other, and some came late after walking for hours. Spunds like some determined Iraqis to me.
"Fear of insurgents not enough to stop me from voting"



I'm not amazed just amazed that CNN has tried to just report news. Bravo CNN!

Why are there separate lines for males and females?

LOL. Because a democracy can not undue 1000's of years of "tradition" over night. They are in a different line for the same reason they are wearing hijabs.

Was under the impression women had greater freedom under Saddam than other predominently Muslim nations in the region. Why are they wearing hijabs, for that matter. Has there been some kind of religious crackdown in Iraq? Were there separate lines for men and women at the previous election (with Saddam only candidate on ballot) I wonder?

 

[umbrella39]

Originally posted by: aidanjm

Originally posted by: umbrella39

Originally posted by: aidanjm

Originally posted by: EXman

Originally posted by: Condor

Originally posted by: TNTman

Originally posted by: MegaWorks

Originally posted by: tss4

Originally posted by: MegaWorks

Originally posted by: tss4
Iraqis Defy Attackers in Historic Election

It appears the Iraqis really do want democracy in their country. Despite some violence they are voting in large numbers. Lets hope this is the beginning of a long lasting democracy in Iraq.

BAGHDAD, Iraq - Iraqis danced and clapped with joy Sunday as they voted in their country's first free election in a half-century, defying insurgents who launched eight suicide bombings and mortar strikes at polling stations. The attacks killed at least 36 people.

An Iraqi election official said that 72 percent of eligible Iraqi voters had turned out so far nationwide. The official, Adel al-Lami of the Independent Electoral Commission, offered no overall figures of the actual number of Iraqis who have voted to back up the claim.

Off course they want democracy, who said they don't?

People have questioned if the Iraqis wanted democracy bad enough to overcome the insurgents. This is a good sign. Are you saying the degree of participation by Iraqis in this election was not in doubt? This report is good news, no matter how you spin it.

Dude relax, I'm Iraqi and I support the election. I know my own people and most them do support the election the proof is todays vote.

Then you of all people should understand the neccesity of not undermining such positive news when there's an americon public out there that is deeply divided as to whether the cost is worth it to be over there. It may be obvious to you they want democracy, but a quick look around this forum shows that's not the case for everyone.

The dissenters here have nothing to do with reality or anything remotely associated with it. They just want something besides the liberal agenda to fail.

Kudos to Iraquis! Looks like they will build a strong nation!

Wow CNN reports are glowing showing huge lines women on one side men on the other, and some came late after walking for hours. Spunds like some determined Iraqis to me.
"Fear of insurgents not enough to stop me from voting"



I'm not amazed just amazed that CNN has tried to just report news. Bravo CNN!

Why are there separate lines for males and females?

LOL. Because a democracy can not undue 1000's of years of "tradition" over night. They are in a different line for the same reason they are wearing hijabs.

Was under the impression women had greater freedom under Saddam than other predominently Muslim nations in the region. Why are they wearing hijabs, for that matter. Has there been some kind of religious crackdown in Iraq? Were there separate lines for men and women at the previous election (with Saddam only candidate on ballot) I wonder?

The hijab wearing will never end IMHO. At least not in our lifetimes. There are an estimated 100,000 to 300,000 Arabs and Chaldeans in SE Michigan where I live and even the girls born in this country whose families have been here since the 70's STILL wear the hijabs even if they have "westernized" and wear jeans and tennis shoes. It really depends on how devout their fathers are. Not many walk about without their hijabs here and we are a world away from the Middle East. I don't think women will be seen as equals whether democracy rules or does not. Religion has deep roots.

 

[Red Dawn]

They have a greater turnout than we had. Of course they probably have better choices than we had.

 

[LordMagnusKain]

80?s style women?s lib in Iraq? it was stupid here and bad for our society, let's not go exporting our failed social experiments along with the ones that worked.

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"The liberal Progressive ideology. Live in delusion, denial and ignorance - and the most important element, of course, remains - whine, moan, bitch and complain, and accuse the other side of that which they are most guilty of themselves."

 

[Red Dawn]

Originally posted by: LordMagnusKain
80?s style women?s lib in Iraq? it was stupid here and bad for our society, let's not go exporting our failed social experiments along with the ones that worked.

-------------------------
"The liberal Progressive ideology. Live in delusion, denial and ignorance - and the most important element, of course, remains - whine, moan, bitch and complain, and accuse the other side of that which they are most guilty of themselves."

Yeah keep them preggers and bafefoot in the Kitchen like the Beavers Mom.

 

[imported_tss4]

Originally posted by: LordMagnusKain
80?s style women?s lib in Iraq? it was stupid here and bad for our society, let's not go exporting our failed social experiments along with the ones that worked.

-------------------------
"The liberal Progressive ideology. Live in delusion, denial and ignorance - and the most important element, of course, remains - whine, moan, bitch and complain, and accuse the other side of that which they are most guilty of themselves."

What in the world are you talking about?

 

[magomago]

Originally posted by: aidanjm


Was under the impression women had greater freedom under Saddam than other predominently Muslim nations in the region. Why are they wearing hijabs, for that matter. Has there been some kind of religious crackdown in Iraq? Were there separate lines for men and women at the previous election (with Saddam only candidate on ballot) I wonder?

The problem is you assume the Hijab is inherently repressive. My mom never wore a Hijab in Iraq, only after a few years of living HERE in the USA~

So don't assume it is because the Hijab is repressive and males force their wives to wear them~ because that wouldn't be understanding the culture. I'm sure there are males who do and they are the stereotypical wifebeater, but to say that EVERY woman wears one against her will or to imply that is pretty ludicrous.

 

[Rogue]

I believe that pre-Saddam Iraq was some type of democracy, wasn't it? I'm sure there are those that remember what that was like, but most of them are probably long gone now.

 

[mwtgg]

Hmm, flashback...

Originally posted by: BarneyFife
Yeah. Lets take that money and spend it on Iraq. Much better investment. I have my popcorn ready for the fireworks on Jan 30th. Predicted death toll 1000.

Ohhh, right. So what now?