Iraq: A Historic Vote
TODAY, the people of Iraq taste democracy.
Iraqi women wait in line to vote in Iraq’s constitution referendum in Baghdad, Iraq, Saturday, Oct. 15 2005. Iraqis vote Saturday to give a ‘yes’ or ‘no’ to a constitution that would define democracy in Iraq, a country once ruled by Saddam Hussein and now sharply divided among its Shiite, Sunni and Kurdish communities. (AP Photo/Karim Kadim)
AP reports: “BAGHDAD, Iraq - Iraq’s deeply divided Shiites, Sunnis and Kurds voted at heavily guarded polling stations across the country Saturday, deciding whether to support a new constitution aimed at establishing democracy after more than two decades of Saddam Hussein’s repressive rule.”
Iraq the Vote has a prelude.
Michelle Malkin has a round-up.
Smash declares, “It has begun.” More here.
Establishing freedom in the Middle East is the greatest weapon against terrorism. President Bush, you have made this day possible. The brave men and women of the U.S. military have fought to achieve this goal.
Mohammed has a “message for Cindy Sheehan” (But don’t expect a sensible reply)
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October 15th, 2005 at 2:56 pm
VIVA IRAQ!
Iraqis have braved danger, shown courage and optimism; they put Americans to shame by a long shot. They’re awesome!
October 15th, 2005 at 4:17 pm
Iraq Rocks! Yay…
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