[Finalapproach29er]

Ted Kennedy is saddened. LOL

[Do not dub me shapka broham]

It's almost impossible for someone like me, living within the-relatively speaking-safe confines of the United States, to appreciate the bravery displayed by the Iraqi citizens who have decided to cast their ballots in today's elections.

Just imagine the threat presented by having your finger marked with an indelible ink mark, and then having to return to your home in Fallujah, Tikrit or Baquba, where the mere fact that you've participated in this glorious democratic experiment may possibly imperil the lives of yourself and your family.

I'm flabbergasted by the heroism exhibited by ordinary farmers, laborers, men and women, throughout Iraq over the course of this past day.