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2011-09-30 Arabia

Kingdom holds free, fair and peaceful civic elections

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Posted by Steve White 2011-09-30 00:00|| || Front Page|| [7 views ] Top

#1 This got a big boost from their last election, which was experimental, but had the government scared to death. But it was impressively boring, with a moderate turnout, and the candidates elected were just a tad more conservative than the ones who had been appointed before.

The king and government were thrilled. The typical Saudi on the street is fairly content with the status quo, and disinterested in radical anything.

Posted by Anonymoose 2011-09-30 00:25|| 2011-09-30 00:25|| Front Page Top

#2 for permitting women to participate in the next municipal elections

They may not drive to the poll station though

Posted by European Conservative 2011-09-30 01:04|| 2011-09-30 01:04|| Front Page Top

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