In case anyone missed it on thread 1.
Here is a note that was just posted on a `Raq blog;
~Greetings Friends,
I bow in respect and awe to the men and women of our people who, armed only with faith and hope are going to the polls under the very real threats of being blown to pieces.
These are the real braves; not the miserable creatures of hate who are attacking one of the noblest things that has ever happened to us.
Have you ever seen anything like this?
Iraq will be O.K. with so many brave people, it will certainly O.K.; I can say no more just now; I am just filled with pride and moved beyond words. People are turning up not only under the present threat to polling stations but also under future threats to themselves and their families; yet they are coming, and keep coming.
Behold the Iraqi people; now you know their true metal. We shall never forget the meanness of these bas…s. After this is over there will be no let up, they must be wiped out.
It is our duty and the duty of every decent human to make sure this vermin is no more and that no more innocent decent people are victimized.
My condolences to the Great American people for the tragic recent losses of soldiers. The blood of Iraqis and Americans is being shed on the soil of Mesopotamia; a baptism with blood. A baptism of a lasting friendship and alliance, for many years to come, through thick and thin, we shall never forget the brave soldiers fallen while defending our freedom and future.
This is a very hurried message, while we are witnessing something quite extraordinary. I myself have voted and so did members of my family. Thank Godfor giving us the chance.
Salaam for now,Alaa
Do we have any early polling results yet?
Thanks for your earlier post on Thread 1 from Alaa repeated here. This is so awesome. To read this and see the photos of the man crawling to the poll to vote in respect, and another carrying a crippled man to vote says it all. When a friend in church asked me why my finger was blue I said it was in support of the Iraqi voters. However, the ink wasn't indelible so two others got smudged. My family won't be surprised!
Our brave troops and the brave Iraqis have made this a day we will never forget. Let freedom ring. Prayers for all the fallen and their loved ones--we will never forget! Thank you for your sacrifice in the name of liberty.