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World Reacts to Free Iraqi Elections
GOPUSA ^ | 2-1-05 | Doug Patton

Posted on 02/01/2005 10:27:12 AM PST by FlyLow

BAGHDAD, IRAQ (Talon News) -- The jubilant mayor of this beleaguered city called for the construction of a monument to George W. Bush. The Democratic Party's standard-bearer in the 2004 presidential election questioned the legitimacy of Sunday's elections here. From the unbridled optimism of the president of the United States to the cynicism of his political opponents, voices were heard around the world on Monday as leaders and average citizens alike registered their opinions of Sunday's elections in Iraq.

In a televised statement from the White House, President Bush called the elections "a resounding success" and added that the world "is hearing the voice of freedom from the center of the Middle East."

After months of terrorist attacks, hostage beheadings, and negative media reports from this war-torn nation, the president cited the elections as a light at the end of a long, dark tunnel.

"In great numbers, and under great risk, Iraqis have shown their commitment to democracy," Bush said. "By participating in free elections, the Iraqi people have firmly rejected the anti-democratic ideology of the terrorists. They have refused to be intimidated by thugs and assassins, and they have demonstrated the kind of courage that is always the foundation of self-government."

(Excerpt) Read more at gopusa.com ...


TOPICS: Extended News; Foreign Affairs; News/Current Events; Politics/Elections; War on Terror
KEYWORDS: iraq; iraqielection; iraqielections; worldopinion

1 posted on 02/01/2005 10:27:12 AM PST by FlyLow
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To: FlyLow

Boy, would that pi** off Saddam. How many statues of Lafayette are in the USA?? And others.....who assisted us.


2 posted on 02/01/2005 10:30:15 AM PST by Sacajaweau (God Bless Our Troops!!)
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To: FlyLow
The jubilant mayor of this beleaguered city called for the construction of a monument to George W. Bush.

No!

The first monument, if any are done, should be in about 5-10 years to the American soldier. Then Bush.

3 posted on 02/01/2005 10:39:03 AM PST by elbucko (Feral Republican)
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To: FlyLow

You will know your enemy by what they say. Kennedy is a traitor and a drunk. Kerry is a traitor and and a liar. I have NO respect for either of these specimens!


4 posted on 02/01/2005 10:43:36 AM PST by Edgerunner (Please forgive me for I am not as clever as many of you.)
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To: elbucko

You mean like something like this statue?

http://www.truthorfiction.com/rumors/k/kalat.htm


5 posted on 02/01/2005 10:45:17 AM PST by keats5
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To: keats5
Great link - thanks.


6 posted on 02/01/2005 10:52:47 AM PST by ProudVet77 (Survivor of the great blizzard of aught five)
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To: Sacajaweau

>> How many statues of Lafayette are in the USA

Probably a lot. These came up on a Google search.

http://www.mcny.org/Exhibitions/abbott/a080.htm

http://www.nycgovparks.org/sub_your_park/historical_signs/hs_historical_sign.php?id=7727

http://www.cga.ct.gov/capitoltours/photohtmpages/StatuaryPhoto1.htm

http://www.cviog.uga.edu/Projects/gainfo/statues/lafayettestatue.htm


7 posted on 02/01/2005 11:04:09 AM PST by Betis70 (I'm only Left Wing when I play hockey)
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To: Sacajaweau
I wonder if they put a big screen TV in Saddam's cell so he could watch the elections live!!! If they didn't, they should have...it' would've have a great torture for him!
8 posted on 02/01/2005 11:22:06 AM PST by ladiesview61
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To: ladiesview61

They should wait before building a statue. It would be a big target symbol for some madman to attempt to explode.


9 posted on 02/01/2005 11:27:50 AM PST by Jay777 (Gen. Tommy Franks for President in 08)
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To: elbucko

Agree. The monument ought to be a proper memorial to the casualties US and allies took.


10 posted on 02/01/2005 1:33:19 PM PST by GSlob
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To: keats5
You mean like something like this statue?

Not exactly. The "grieving solder" should be standing up, helmet on, weapon shouldered and holding the little girls hand with his right and the Boots, Rifle, Helmet, to the soldiers left side. A memorial should be reflective, not melodramatic, as this one is. It's a start. I'm glad they're thinking about it. It will take time, though,

11 posted on 02/01/2005 3:24:10 PM PST by elbucko (Feral Republican)
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