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Iraqi Election~~~~~ Live thread.
All of us | Jan 29 2005 | Various Freepers

Posted on 01/29/2005 4:03:31 PM PST by Dog

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To: sandyeggo

These pictures bring tears to my eyes -- am so proud of the Iraqi leadership for not postponing the election but holding firm. What an occasion to witness! Hope the media are fairer reporting their election then they were ours.


301 posted on 01/29/2005 6:00:11 PM PST by PhiKapMom (AOII Mom -- Increase Republicans in Congress in 2006!)
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To: Dog
In Detroit, home to the largest Iraqi community in America, poll workers applauded, cheered and whistled as voters cast their ballots.

Pointing to his finger, dyed with indelible blue ink to indicate he had voted, Detroit resident Khadim Al-Khafaji said: "This is my finger I push in Saddam's eye." "The Saddam regime is gone," Khafaji said. "Thank you, United States."

302 posted on 01/29/2005 6:00:15 PM PST by mdittmar (May God watch over those who serve to keep us free)
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To: Carolinamom

Just what I said up a few posts, Carolina. We just do not appreciate what we have here.


303 posted on 01/29/2005 6:00:16 PM PST by ohioWfan (Have you PRAYED for your President today?)
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To: Carolinamom

5am in Baghdad.


304 posted on 01/29/2005 6:00:52 PM PST by Dog
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To: StatenIsland

StatenIsland -

I have to agee with you. I knew this was an historically important event but I've been surprised by how teary-eyed I've been watching it unfold.


305 posted on 01/29/2005 6:00:55 PM PST by Kewz1
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To: Ellesu
Can you even imagine how the Kurds feel right now??

I'll bet there are a lot who cannot sleep just waiting for the chance to vote.......

306 posted on 01/29/2005 6:01:27 PM PST by ohioWfan (Have you PRAYED for your President today?)
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To: Dog

2 hours and counting.


307 posted on 01/29/2005 6:01:33 PM PST by Timeout (What's the chromosome, Kenneth?!)
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To: Dog

countdown to history.......I can even stomach watching Geraldo for this........


308 posted on 01/29/2005 6:02:08 PM PST by NorCalRepub
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To: Timeout

God protect them.


309 posted on 01/29/2005 6:02:26 PM PST by ohioWfan (Have you PRAYED for your President today?)
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To: Ellesu

Oh my gosh--that group of Kurds are from the same area I live in!!! Terrific!! Glad to see them so happy ----

I just walked out of room long enough to miss Charles Krauthammer on with Tony Snow. Dang, he is someone I always like to listen too. Did anyone see him? Is he optomistic or pessimistic about the election?


310 posted on 01/29/2005 6:02:38 PM PST by Txsleuth (Proud to be a Texan)
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To: hardworking
Do they have some pathology that only lets them see the dark side of life?...

Yes.
Militant narcissism.

311 posted on 01/29/2005 6:02:44 PM PST by tomkat
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To: traderrob6

Gotta believe that Ronald Reagan is looking down and smiling broadly



As much as I believe Teddy Kennedy wants tomorrow to be a failure.


312 posted on 01/29/2005 6:02:47 PM PST by hipaatwo
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To: TexKat

Is this being broadcast anywhere? Does anybody know? I just tapped this thread to see what was going on - and I've been on it ever since (eyes getting misty). Is there a press/TV presentation on this?


313 posted on 01/29/2005 6:02:47 PM PST by livius
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To: DocRock

Thanks for posting the vid link.


314 posted on 01/29/2005 6:03:18 PM PST by silent_jonny (The Nightime Sniffling Sneezing Coughing Aching Stuffyhead Fever So You Can Freep Medicine)
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To: TexKat

Thanks for the pictures -- cannot imagine what it would be like to be able to vote for the first time in 50 years. The people in this Country that don't vote should be ashamed.


315 posted on 01/29/2005 6:03:26 PM PST by PhiKapMom (AOII Mom -- Increase Republicans in Congress in 2006!)
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To: ohioWfan

I hope SOME network has cameras down in the south where the Shia were so horribly repressed under Saddam. Maybe while they're there they could even show us the reconstituted wetlands our Corps of Engineers brought back!


316 posted on 01/29/2005 6:03:37 PM PST by Timeout (What's the chromosome, Kenneth?!)
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To: babaloo

just saw General Clark on FOX......he toned it down a bit, maybe because he senses defeat in the air....at least for him, the Dems and terrorists.......


317 posted on 01/29/2005 6:03:37 PM PST by NorCalRepub
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318 posted on 01/29/2005 6:03:40 PM PST by ohioWfan (Have you PRAYED for your President today?)
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To: livius

Fox! Of course :)


319 posted on 01/29/2005 6:03:50 PM PST by hipaatwo
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To: NorCalRepub

"countdown to history.......I can even stomach watching Geraldo for this........"

I hear you, don't think I want to watch any of the MSM coverage since most of it will be sour grapes and they'll rain on the parade.


320 posted on 01/29/2005 6:04:44 PM PST by SeaBiscuit (God Bless all who defend America and the rest can go to hell.)
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