CNN is reporting voter turnouts in the mid 70% range. That exceeds turnout in the most recent US presidential election by a solid 25%. Seems that if they hate something, it’s not democracy. They’re fine with democracy. In fact, they may be better at it than us.
I deeply, deeply hope that the new Iraqi government demands an immediate withdrawal of the majority of the US forces from Iraq. There are some valuable, peaceful missions for which we might be able to provide help. Rebuilding industrial capacity, fixing power stations, etc. It’s the only dignified (and sure-fire) was to get most of our troops out of harms way and start the healing process. If Iraq’s new government has to exist under occupation for the next decade, it will *never* be legitimate in the eyes of the Iraqis.
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