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2005-01-30 Iraq-Jordan

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Posted by Dan Darling 2005-01-30 3:14:37 AM|| || Front Page|| [5 views since 2007-05-07] Top

#1 This story deserves the jaw-drop image. They, at least those interviewed in SunniLand, seem to get it. Stop attacking, participate in the elections, follow the rule of law - and the troops can leave them in peace. Of course the reporter didn't talk to those who don't get it, but for these people to have given their names, and a clan leader among them, is surprising - given that it's an AP story. On AP's site, this headline has apparently already dropped off the menu - one bomb, shooting, or hangnail somewhere and that would have to trump the good news, of course.

I hope the Kurds came out in droves and achieve a near 100% turnout.

Thx, Dan - nice "common sense" story.

Posted by .com 2005-01-30 4:23:53 AM|| 2005-01-30 4:23:53 AM|| Front Page Top

#2 I'm suprised at they number of people who have little or no understanding of Democracy and how elections work?

Posted by Raptor 2005-01-30 8:52:49 AM|| 2005-01-30 8:52:49 AM|| Front Page Top

#3 Raptor, please, most of these people have never experienced Democracy or real elections.

Posted by Duke Nukem 2005-01-30 9:37:28 AM|| 2005-01-30 9:37:28 AM|| Front Page Top

#4 "We are Iraqis who oppose sectarian division, and our aim is to liberate our country from occupation,â he said. "I can tell the government that I will elect to ask the occupiers to leave the country through peaceful means.â

You go, General! That works for us too.

Posted by 2b 2005-01-30 10:09:54 AM|| 2005-01-30 10:09:54 AM|| Front Page Top

#5 Can you imagine if he talked to Americans and we told him we agree with you?

You get it!

You're welcome.

BTW, if you get out of control again, we'll be back.

Posted by anonymous2u 2005-01-30 11:53:25 AM|| 2005-01-30 11:53:25 AM|| Front Page Top

#6 The concept that the Occupier will just up and leave is not a scenario that the average iraqi or arab can get their mind around. That is not how politics is run in the Middle East. This idea that a vote process can determine the real outcome of a nation does not match reality. That Iraqis are prepared to go down this path is truly revolutionary.

Posted by john 2005-01-30 1:07:59 PM|| 2005-01-30 1:07:59 PM|| Front Page Top

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