Iraqi Election, Thread Two [LIVE THREAD]

Free Republic ^ | Jan. 30, 2005 | Freepers

[smonk]

cavuto just put the turnout at around 60-odd%, even though the AP is reporting 72% . . . someone get with the program.

[lepton]

given the tech available, I doubt that the accuracy can reasonably be closer than +-5% before prcinct counts come in.

[smonk]

that's a pretty good point. until we have the actual numbers, I guess we should stick with "huge" when we refer to the turnout.

[warsaw44]

http://us.news1.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/rids/20050130/i/r272223278.jpg

THAT is jaw dropping...

[lepton]

I don't get it. It is supposed to be a sign of respect...but to whom?

[Mercat]

My favorite pictures are of the older women voting. I keep hearing that there was an election 50 years ago. Did the women vote then? My husband said something profound... "do you think that they would vote for their children to be suicide bombers?"

[lepton]

My husband said something profound... "do you think that they would vote for their children to be suicide bombers?"

Would they (or others) vote for the children of others to be suicide bombers?

[Darkwolf377]

Ron Reagan Jr. on MSNBC is an EMBARASSMENT. He cannot say anything that isn't the cranky lefty whine of the day. Monica Crowley may be a spokeswoman for the right but at least she's nice to look at and obviously has a brain and can speak.

I can watch that boob Oblbersmugman and laugh, and mock anyone on CNN, but Reagan is so low on presence, professionalism and intellect that I literally had to keep switching the channel while he was talking with those MOLAR FANGS of his that catch the saliva when he talks. What a non-entity.

[norton]

"Oliver North on Fox just said the only thing about the Iraq war that resembles the Vietnam war, and he pointed out that he has been to both, it the caliber of the bullets!!!"

I guess this is as good a time as any to post this:
Today has been both difficult and heartening to me, RVN 1968-1969, because the people of South Vietnam deserved the same US governmental resolve as was given to the people of Iraq.

I think Ollie might have oversimplified, the kids serving today aren't 'better' than the kids serving then, but they are sure as hell serving a better America and an America in which at least 51% have learned that it takes more to lead than good intentions and high popularity ratings.

[MOgirl]

Hello,

This first hand account of this historic day, from the Iraqi people who are there, made me cry, tears of happiness and pride as these brave people showed courage and determination to overcome their past (recent) slavery. Thank God!

Glad to be here, on this wonderful day, MOgirl

[newzjunkey]

Healthy turnout. Low violence. All fabulous news. Far above my worst fears or even highest expectations.

Well done all!

[Claytay]

I have been on this thread since last night and I would like to say it has been a pleasure to spend this historic day with all of y'all.

God Bless George Bush and the Iraqi People

[Mo1]

Are y'all watching Chrissy Matthews and Brian Williams .. and Brian saying that we should not rely on the poll numbers that a certain Network is reporting and then reminded the audience of how the polls were wrong in our election

They are such a bunch of Doom and Gloom LOSERS!!

[Mo1]

oops .. #793 was ment for you

[Howlin]

Still hoping it will be less, aren't they?

Chrissy doesn't look very happy...........which make ME very happy!

[cyncooper]

I am not watching it and won't but will be interested in reports.

I see from various posts I've read today that Brian Williams seems determined to destroy any reputation of fairness he may have had. Message received.

[Howlin]

It's very telling that the only people sad today are liberals, MSM, and the many "Joe Hadenufs" of FR.

[Mo1]

I see from various posts I've read today that Brian Williams seems determined to destroy any reputation of fairness he may have had. Message received.

Yep ... He couldn't find anything nice or good to report about this election

[Mo1]

Still hoping it will be less, aren't they?

Yep

Seems Chrissy has taken over Tommy Dashole job on the deeply sadden look :0)

[cyncooper]

and Brian saying that we should not rely on the poll numbers that a certain Network is reporting and then reminded the audience of how the polls were wrong in our election

I just wanted to add that the first channel I heard this morning report revised lower turnout numbers was....FOX.