[Stoat]

There was rare unity among members of parliament over the emotional issue, which represents a symbolic break with the past. A previous attempt to change the flag, by the interim government in 2004, was universally rejected by Iraqis

BBC NEWS Middle East Iraq unveils new 'inclusive' flag

(Rejected)

Flag and Symbols of Iraq

(will have stars and script removed)

[wastedyears]

More signs of progress.

We’re winning

[CarrotAndStick]

No, the red-and-black flag on your earlier post will only have those stars removed and not that scrawl. The old one had a curvier, hand-written scrawl. The new one has the same scrawl in a slightly altered font:

Old flag:

New flag:

[forkinsocket]

Cool. The Kufic script is the oldest form of Arabic calligraphy. It’s from the city of Kufah.

[Blue State Insurgent]

It’s a start.

Now take out the islamo-fascist chicken scratch and replace it with the Kurdish Sun.

Ding ding, there’s the winner.

[Blue State Insurgent]

Saddam wrote the inscription in 1991 to inspire Jihad.

Get rid of the jihadi legacy.