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2009-01-31 Iraq

Polls Close in Iraq Elections, No Major Violence

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Posted by Sherry 2009-01-31 12:43|| E-Mail|| Front Page|| [11132 views ] Top

#1 Hows about that. They hold elections, no major violence and the seeds of democracy continue to germinate and spread the first, still vulnurable roots. You'd think the press and world would applaud. Oh wait...

Posted by remoteman 2009-01-31 13:47|| 2009-01-31 13:47|| Front Page Top

#2 Little violence except for murdered candidates around the country. But still, a major triumph for Iraqi society, not just the government.

Posted by trailing wife ">trailing wife 2009-01-31 14:04|| 2009-01-31 14:04|| Front Page Top

#3 At this point, it appears Bush may be vindicated by history in his lifetime.

Posted by Mike N. 2009-01-31 17:32|| 2009-01-31 17:32|| Front Page Top

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