IRAQI ELECTION "HUGE WIN FOR W" and Democracy...Photos

crushelits | Jan. 31, 2005 | crushelits

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[CHICAGOFARMER]

Ted Kennedy body search post 14

[Uncledave]

Isn't that a pepsi logo?

[EQAndyBuzz]

This is the 2005 pulitzer prize photo.

Trust me.

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Great Pictures! A thousand words could not have spoken any louder...than the look on the faces of the people of Iraq. A truly historic day! Congrats.

[Plutarch]

A lot of good photojournalism on display there.

Could you tell us how this collection came about?

[backinthefold]

Crush.... not the first montage that you have done, that I have seen...

 

But by far the best

 

any set of pics that give me goose-bumps AND makes me cry, are very well done

[kinsman redeemer]

Excellent Work!

[TexKat]

U.S. Army Major Spinella (L), Captain Vernon and Lieutenant Wilson (R), all from the 1st Cavalry Division tend, January 31, 2005, to Hassan, an Iraqi child who was born in a U.S. combat hospital in Baghdad on election day. Hassans mother, who could not reach a local hospital because of the heavy security was carried to the 86th Combat Support Hospital by a military medical evacuation helicopter as she was going into labor. The little boy was born at the military hospital just before 1 pm on the Iraqi national elections day and weighed in at 6 pounds, 4 ounces. REUTERS/HO/US Army/Dave Ahlschwede

Iraqis salute British convoys as they leave Al Kala, southern Iraq, Monday Jan. 31, 2005, the day after the country's election. The success of a democratic election in Iraq, however imperfect, after decades of dictatorship could put the pressure on Arab leaders to reform their political systems, hold free elections and do away with authoritatian governments. (AP Photo / James Vellacott / Daily Mirror / Pool)

An American soldier walks along a convoy of Iraqi Army soldiers carrying ballot boxes to a central collection point in Baghdad, Iraq, Monday, Jan. 31, 2005. Iraqi and American forces escorted election officials with ballots and tally sheets to central collection points for tabulation of Sunday's landmark election.(AP Photo/John Moore)

Iraqi police celebrate in the southern city of Basra, 500 kms from Baghdad, a day after landmark national elections. Interim Prime Minister Iyad Allawi urged the people of Iraqi to pull together to rebuild the country after its first free election in 50 years which he hailed as a victory over terrorism.(AFP/Essam al-Sudani)

A combination image shows four pictures of young Iraqis smiling in Al Kala, southern Iraq, January 31, 2005, the day after the Iraqi elections took place. Iraq's interim prime minister vowed on Monday to unite the country's competing ethnic and religious groups, trying to build broad support a day after millions of voters cast ballots in a historic election. REUTERS/James Vellacott-Daily Mirror/Pool

Iraqi children enjoy the day off from school as the country is on a national holiday one day after landmark elections. Interim Prime Minister Iyad Allawi urged the people of Iraqi to pull together to rebuild the country after its first free election in 50 years which he hailed as a victory over terrorism.(AFP/Essam al-Sudani)

Iraqi children gesture in Al Kala, southern Iraq, January 31, 2005, the day after the Iraqi elections took place. Iraq's interim prime minister vowed on Monday to unite the country's competing ethnic and religious groups, trying to build broad support a day after millions of voters cast ballots in a historic election. REUTERS/James Vellacott-Daily Mirror/Pool

[Veritas et equitas ad Votum]

"insurgent"

What's an insurgent? Do you mean a 7th century throat-cutting assassin?

I thought the elections were about homeland security for America. Therefore, shouldn't the title be "Huge win for American Homeland Security" ??

And since when is democracy a good thing? Our founding fathers sure didn't think much of it...

That said, may God bless the Iraqi people in their quest for freedom and a legitimately elected, representative government.

[backinthefold]

 for a three-minute slideshow set to Copland's FANFARE FOR THE COMMON MAN. Guaranteed to make the eyes water. Check it out.

 

I do belive this is the link... maybe :)

  http://adamkeiper.blogs.com/comparevideo/files/Iraq_Election.wmv

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How on earth can the liberal democrats find fault with these smiles on the Iraqi people????? Unbelieveable....

[colorado tanker]

"Why don't we get to vote in elections that mean something?"

Thoughts all over the Middle East today.

[crushelits]

Thanks!

[traumer]

Suicide Watch 24 x 7.....

[cubreporter]

Mine too. It should be on the front page/cover of every major publication in this country.

[Isara]

Iraqi residents of Najaf distribute candies and drinks to passers by as a part of celebrations following yesterday's landmark elections. As President George W. Bush unveils his domestic and foreign agenda in his State of the Union speech later this week, the annual address also looks likely to give him a chance to take a bow after Sunday's elections in Iraq.(AFP)

[Fenris6]

[wolicy_ponk]

thanks for the link...

[Just Lori]

The picture of the newborn made me cry. He will brag about his birthday in years to come, but then, his parents are probably already bragging.