[Southack]

[cold_dead_fingers]

That lying scumbag Bush told us it would be June 30. He knew all along it would be June 28. HE LIED TO US! </sarcasm>

[pctech]

Another reason I think the transfer happened today is because perhaps they wanted to catch the terrorists off-guard and do it now. This way, if terrorists were planning on striking during the June 30th date, they've caught them unawares.

[cantfindagoodscreenname]

I haven't read the over 1,000+ posts, so forgive me if this has been asked already. But, has anyone heard the ABC radio news guy carrying on about this as if it's HORRIBLE? He makes some comment about the fact that it was two days early means that security is a huge problem and that's why we did it early. He talks about Bremer leaving the country because he's scared to death. Now, I know that the media has been focusing on the security issues, but this particular ABC report that I've been hearing on the radio is particularly offensive. The guy sounds like he's scared to death and that this is the end of the world.

[Tench_Coxe]

Does anyone know where to send email to congratulate and wish the Iraqi people well?

[Dog Gone]

Here's an excellent audio primer on how the new Iraqi government is structured.

[mastequilla]

I must admit I was saddened to see how this was handled today. This was perhaps the most important event in the history of Iraq and yet it was carried out in secrecy, with little ceremony, and in surprise in an effort to throw off the terrorists. The terrorists killing innocent Iraqis won an important symbolic victory today.

Arranging this ceremony to fool the terrorists is not what I imagined when we first liberated this country. It is obvious the security situation is a long way from being resolved. I truly expected a magnificent ceremony with perhaps even President Bush being the one to transfer sovriegnty in front of thousands of cheering Iraqis.

[TeleStraightShooter]

History will compare W to Honest Abe

Both suspended Habeas Corpus for citizens when they had no other choice in the war they were fighting.

Both were detested and vilified as the end of the republic by their detractors.

Abe freed black slaves from slavery.
W freed Iraqi's from Saddam.

[FreeReign]

IRAQ HANDOVER 'TODAY' (Sovereignty Transfered in surprise move!) Congratulations IRAQ!

Happy Birthday free Iraq. It's a spanking new Free Reign.

[Mr. K]

ANY WORD ON THE GENERAL POPULATION OF IRAQ AND HOW THEY FEEL ABOUT THIS? I HAVE YET TO HEAR ONE STORY