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The Insurgents Take Control

It was only a few short months ago that George Bush turned over the keys to an appointed Iraqi goverment. There wasn't much optimism expressed by anyone that the elections would be able to be held on schedual. Indeed the rebels esculated their attacks, and co-operative Iraqis were often the victims. As the elections drew closer the attacks grew more commonplace and the threats became more direct. "Vote and your life will be in danger" Still the Iraqi resolve was made clear as the polsters discovered. The people voted and they came out strong. American forces and Iraqi security rose to the seemingly impossible task of protecting the voters. People still died. Remarkably few, but the suicide bombers did kill some voters. The Iraqi's were undaunted, they went anyway. The ink stained fingers were displayed as badges of honor and pride. Women showed the whole word that their opinion counts, and is important.

Lets remember, they voted not apease American occupiers but to gain freedom for themselves. This is not just freedom from Bathist but freedom from the U.S. The Iraqis understand that that the path we have laid out for them isn't easy, but the results are well worth it.
The votors are the real insurgents, they have stepped up to take their destiny away from the extremist, away from the despots, and even us Americans. They acted with courage and have proven they are worth democracy.

posted by Liberty @ 5:45 AM