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Mustafa said the Kurds had a clear idea of the limits of central power, which should be defined by the new constitution. "Foreign policy, defence and finances should be the preserve of the state, the rest is for the region."

Wow, this sounds so similar to the anti-federalists of our own founding fathers so many years ago. It is good to see this kind of dialogue in Iraq. It shows that there are many in the country who are not ignorant of the basics of democracy and republics. I will be meditating on the success of the first democratic elections in Iraq in history. I encourage others to pray and meditate on these matters, as I think it will only help. May all Iraqi's find that freedom=democracy=prosperity=opportunity.