Iraqi Election~~~~~ Live thread.

All of us | Jan 29 2005 | Various Freepers

[Dog]

It is now 3 am in Iraq the polls will be opening in the next few hours as the world watches and hold's it breath. Iraq is about to undertake a historic vote.

Lets wish them well....... please post all comments and election photos to this thread.

[HairOfTheDog]

Why don't we see the human shields at the polls in Iraq? They were willing to protect Iraq from bombs before the war started. Why aren't they protecting Iraq now?

It was a grand show... but they knew they were never at risk from us.... we care who we kill.... these insurgents don't give a rip.

[babaloo]

No kidding,MM. He has nothing to add. I am only sorry they cannot throw Ellis Hennican into the mix for his astute anti-anything Bush comments.

[DocRock]

Thanks for sharing that story. It means more than you can image.

[Bahbah]

Protect them all from the evil that lurks and the demons that are plotting, planning, and roaming in order to destroy the freedom that these people so desire.

So far, I deduce from visiting other threads, that would be the AP and Reuters, oh, and Ted Kennedy. Good grief, who needs Zarqawi.

[nicmarlo]

this is almost as exciting as our election night, dog!

[Types_with_Fist]

I'm more exited aout this than I am about the super bowl.

I understand your enthusiasm... but... more than the Super Bowl?

[Semper Paratus]

Conventional wisdom and the foreign policy establishment have never advocated the US push democracy in the Middle East and have said that it would have been impossible to do it in Afghanistan and Iraq.

[The Mayor]

NY Ping for you Dog!

[barker]

There used to be an air base about ten miles from our house. It's now closed but for years they had an air show every summer.

One year there were two AF officers at a table selling souvenirs. They had been in Berlin just after the wall came down and brought some pieces of it back. They decided to break it up into smaller pieces and sell it. Money went to buy playground equipment for the children at the base.

I bought one of the bags and have it safely tucked away in a drawer. It is so cool knowing I own a piece of history. I remember when the wall went up when I was a teenager and it terrified me. And I also cried when it came down.

[maica]

Does the outcome depend on the Redskins game?

^^^^^^


That brings back memories! Ah, the MSM, what would we do without them!

[Scott from the Left Coast]

May this day be the day that finally shows all Americans what a disgrace Ted Kennedy is to America.

[PAR35]

(Christine Gregoire has an early lead, however.)

First thought that crossed my mind as well, but I thought some folks might consider it in poor taste.

[SunkenCiv]

and by contrast...

France's Ivorian quagmire
By Henri Astier
BBC News website
Last Updated: Monday, 8 November, 2004, 16:16 GMT
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/africa/3993265.stm

France admits Ivory Coast deaths
Last Updated: Wednesday, 1 December, 2004, 10:27 GMT
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/africa/4057769.stm

UN seeks more Ivory Coast troops
By James Copnall
BBC Ivory Coast correspondent
Last Updated: Wednesday, 15 December, 2004, 23:52 GMT
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/africa/4099947.stm

http://newsimg.bbc.co.uk/media/images/40559000/jpg/_40559357_chirac203ap.jpg

[Bahbah]

I have a hunch they will try to move the goalposts yet again.

You are so precient. The word now from AP and Reuters is that if this does not bring stability WE HAVE FAILED.

[LadyPilgrim]

This makes me so happy to see the 14 countries of the world back this monumental effort by our Military! What sacrifices have been paid and sadly, are yet to be paid!
Lord bless these, our young soldiers and their families!

Thank You Lord, for the courage of the Iraqi people to come out and cast their votes! Lord Bless our Military for giving them the opportunity!

I know this isn't a prayer thread, but I am over-joyed for the Iraqi people!

[Niks]

"FYI..speaking of Kerry..he 's on live, tomorrow, with Riussert on MTP..the entire hour..pretty stupid scheduling..everyone else will be talking about the Iraqi elections.."

Thanks for the warning. I'll un-Tivo it.

[blinachka]

May God Bless and Protect the good voters of Iraq on this most historic day! Let FREEDOM Reign!!

God Bless Our Troops and God Bless America!! : )

I am so happy and excited for the people of Iraq! I pray that all goes well and that they will be able to live in FREEDOM!!

[Txsleuth]

I am feeling the same way you are---I am so glad for this thread because I feel that this election means as much as Bush's did, and because so many of our men and women have paid dearly for this day to come---

I would try to explain further my feelings, but I think you said it all so well, that I just want to thank you for putting it so succinctly, the importance of tonight!!

[I'm ALL Right!]

Prayers up for the country of Iraq and her people. God's protection over them. LET FREEDOM RING!

[Timeout]

this is almost as exciting as our election night

Oh no, please tell me we're not going to have exit polls!!!!