Election results in Iraq
I know the final votes have not been tallied yet but I am so happy over the participation rate during this election. The January, 2005 elections were hailed as a great success but surely this one will be recorded as one even better. My personal theory on why we ultimately will have a YES on the referendum is that the Sunni-Arabs were "allowed" to vote by their leaders this time. Back in January, many Sunni's were told not to vote and were harassed, threatened, and, in some cases, subject to physical violence if they did vote. I believe that many Sunni's did vote AND some of those that did vote actually voted YES instead of NO. So...over here I am very happy that so many participated in the election. I hope the result is a YES but even if it is a NO, that in itself is a victory for the Iraqis because they used the polling stations to effect change rather than using an AK-47 or an IED (Improved Explosive Device)...
posted by CustardFilled at 10:18 PM
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Man, spammers are everywhere. You would think that they wouldn't stick their noses in what is obviously a "private" blog. Anyway, couldn't agree more about the election -- maybe, finally, there's light at the end of the tunnel. Hope so. Remember -- we love ya! Gran-pere
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Alex, one more thing that I thought you might like (this was quoted by our high council speaker last week):
Thomas Paine, American Crisis (1780-83)
These are the times that try men's souls. The summer soldier and the sunshine patriot will, in this crisis, shrink from the service of their country; but he that stands it now, deserves the love and thanks of man and woman.
Tyranny, like hell, is not easily conquered; yet we have this consolation with us, that the harder the conflict, the more glorious the triumph. What we obtain too cheap, we esteem too lightly: it is dearness only that gives every thing its value. Heaven knows how to put a proper price upon its goods; and it would be strange indeed if so celestial an article as freedom should not be highly rated.
December 23, 1776
Thanks Tony...really enjoyed the Thomas Paine quote....and of course the prayers.
CPT C
I'm so happy about the good news! We can't wait to see you. Now, please don't go on any more sightseeing tours. We want you home safely, and that's all we want. See you soon.
You are 'GROUNDED'you have had your warnings , no excuses, I dont care whos fault it is or who made you do it , your a big boy and although we love you it will be for your own good ....Daddy XXXXXXXXXX
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