It truly is as exciting, even though I don't have a clue who is running, or who to root for--
Not totally being facetious, I hope that Allawi is voted in. And I heard that Sistani is on the ballot for something.
I think those 2 are the most important people that I know I want to see win.
IIRC they are just voting on the representative that will write their constitution and determine what offices etc will be elected.....No actual national office holder elected at this time....The Kurd already have a parliament and are electing to it....There may be some local, mayors etc am not sure on that one.
I'm in the same boat....I just said earlier tonight...I don't even know who's running or if they have a "platform." Then I laughed thinking, when have I ever concerned myself with another country's elections, or who all was running, or what their platforms were! I just think we want so much for the best for these people, so that all our military has done, the lives lost, isn't in vain.
The first election in Afghanistan in its history; the first free election in Iraq in 50 years.
Freedom....brought to the world courtesy of the U.S.A.
Damn, I'm feeling mighty proud.