Since none of the liberals will...

[xj0hnx]

http://www.cnn.com/2005/WORLD/meast/01/31/...main/index.html

Iraqs elections went much better than expected. Cool huh?

 

[xj0hnx]

Originally posted by Blanco@Jan 31 2005, 12:27 PM
That rocks, actually.

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It was really cool, we were on the ground for about 23 hours yesterday, and it was like a festival, lots of exitement. We were worried about other areas, but looking at the news from them, everywhere enjoyed a relatively success.

 

[phunky.buddha]

I don't think it matters if you're a liberal or a conservative- that's good news.

 

[posol]

yup.

now lets hope who ever wins doesn't get assinated in two days...

 

[phunky.buddha]

 

[Cashizslick]

Originally posted by 92b16vx+Jan 31 2005, 06:37 AM-->

Blanco

@Jan 31 2005, 12:27 PM
That rocks, actually.

[post=453711]Quoted post[/post]​

It was really cool, we were on the ground for about 23 hours yesterday, and it was like a festival, lots of exitement. We were worried about other areas, but looking at the news from them, everywhere enjoyed a relatively success.

[post=453713]Quoted post[/post]​

Anyways, Yesterda (the 30th) was an amazing day . . . free elections in a country tormented by a totalitarian government for many years.

 

[b204dr]

i wonder if they had a 3rd party candidate _ if so who would it be?

 

[Cashizslick]

Originally posted by b204dr@Jan 31 2005, 09:11 AM
i wonder if they had a 3rd party candidate _ if so who would it be?

[post=453736]Quoted post[/post]​

Werent there over 100 or so political parties on the ballot for different govt. positions?

i thought there were.

 

[reckedracing]

very nice indeed...

hopefully we can get our guys home safe now...

 

[xj0hnx]

Originally posted by Cashizslick+Jan 31 2005, 03:13 PM-->

b204dr

@Jan 31 2005, 09:11 AM
i wonder if they had a 3rd party candidate _ if so who would it be?

[post=453736]Quoted post[/post]​

Werent there over 100 or so political parties on the ballot for different govt. positions?

i thought there were.

[post=453738]Quoted post[/post]​

Something like that, not sure of the exact number. This is the vote for the members that will elect the Priminister (president).

 

[Dustin_m]

Originally posted by 92b16vx+Jan 31 2005, 06:37 AM-->

Blanco

@Jan 31 2005, 12:27 PM
That rocks, actually.

[post=453711]Quoted post[/post]​

It was really cool, we were on the ground for about 23 hours yesterday, and it was like a festival, lots of exitement. We were worried about other areas, but looking at the news from them, everywhere enjoyed a relatively success.

[post=453713]Quoted post[/post]​

Arent you over there right now or something?

 

[xj0hnx]

Yip, hence the term on the ground We were running escort, and security for the ballots, and polling stations.

 

[Dustin_m]

yeah thats what i thought u meant. so u have your own pc there or how do you get so much time on a shared one? and wtf service r u in?

 

[xj0hnx]

I am in the Army, we have a computer room, and we use them inbetween missions. not that you could tell but there are days at a time when I am not on.

 

[MaaseyRacer]

I wonder which puppet is going to win?

Amid Praise, Doubts About Nominee's Post-9/11 Role:
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/artic...-2005Jan30.html

Not quite without a hitch:
http://www.abc.net.au/news/newsitems/200501/s1292228.htm

Incentive to vote:
http://www.sbsun.com/cda/article/print/0,1...2682065,00.html

Regardless of who wins there is going to be a lot of shit still:
http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/ir...-home-headlines

Oh and this will be a another great CNN moment:
http://www.nypost.com/news/worldnews/39526.htm

and finally what Aljazeera has to say about this:
http://english.aljazeera.net/NR/exeres/B49...1461071FEAA.htm

 

[Guy]

Originally posted by Cashizslick@Jan 31 2005, 09:05 AM

Anyways, Yesterda (the 30th) was an amazing day . . . free elections in a country tormented by a totalitarian government for many years.

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I wouldnt call any election where you have to worry about being shot as you go to the voting stations free.
Besides that, really, what do you mean by a "Free" election?

 

[Sabz5150]

Impressive indeed.

 

[reckedracing]

alright, we all have our own opinions about the elections but this dude is risking his nuts over there, lets not turn this into a political shit storm...

 

[StarBellieAngel]

i agree with everyone, it was a monumental day, but no, it's not 'free'. they risked their livlihoods to go out and do it, and that says more than anything... at least... to me. they had a lot of pride doing it, felt very accomplished, and that's what i'm glad for.

 

[xj0hnx]

Originally posted by MaaseyRacer+Jan 31 2005, 07:42 PM-->

I wonder which puppet is going to win?

Amid Praise, Doubts About Nominee's Post-9/11 Role:
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/artic...-2005Jan30.html

Not quite without a hitch:
http://www.abc.net.au/news/newsitems/200501/s1292228.htm

Incentive to vote:
http://www.sbsun.com/cda/article/print/0,1...2682065,00.html

Regardless of who wins there is going to be a lot of shit still:
http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/ir...-home-headlines

Oh and this will be a another great CNN moment:
http://www.nypost.com/news/worldnews/39526.htm

and finally what Aljazeera has to say about this:
http://english.aljazeera.net/NR/exeres/B49...1461071FEAA.htm

[post=453867]Quoted post[/post]​

Do you ever feel like a puppet, because you are. Just a different kind. I mean really, did you even read all those articles? Or just Google and paste. The Al Jazzera one is only saying that there is no official count yet, and the first one barely mentions the elections.

Guy@Jan 31 2005, 07:56 PM
I wouldnt call any election where you have to worry about being shot as you go to the voting stations free.
Besides that, really, what do you mean by a "Free" election?

[post=453873]Quoted post[/post]​

Imagine the horror all those people living in fear of getting shot while buying gas, or shopping, or going to school, what a horrible place that must be.....oh wait aminute, that's "free" America huh? oh damn.