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[...] Trackback URL for this entry:http://haloscan.com/tb/omar/112937517321901476Another Step Against the TerroristsExcerpt: Iraqis line up to vote - Reuters Photo Iraqis are voting on a new constitution. Millions of people are going to the polls, playing a role in how their nation will be governed. They are doing so bravely, in theWeblog: CALIFORNIA YANKEETracked: 10.15.05 - 4:33 amHuge Day For IraqExcerpt: Mohammed from Iraq The Model has voted his “yes” for the new Iraqi Constitution. And so are many of his fellow Iraqis. His report is here. BareKnucklePolitics is live blogging the referendum....Weblog: Ex-Donkey BlogTracked: 10.15.05 - 4:34 amIraqi Voting On Constitution TodayExcerpt: Today begins an historic day for Iraqi citizens: the vote on a permanent Constitution.Weblog: Iowa VoiceTracked: 10.15.05 - 5:14 amBrisk Voting, Reports CNN, Plus A Report From One Who’s ThereExcerpt: For better or worse, and it appears for better, the voting is now over, and we should know within a few days what the outcome was on the Constitutional Referendum in Iraq. CNN reporters said voting was brisk, but I suspect we’ll have to wait a ...Weblog: Decision ‘08Tracked: 10.15.05 - 6:18 amCongratulations to Iraq - and fingers crossedExcerpt: Polls are closed, and violence is not a significant story in the early coverage.  http://iraqthemodel.blogspot.com/2005/10/just-said-my-yesupdated.htmlOmar at Iraq the Model has more: One attack was reported in Hilla; three armed men attacked...Weblog: blogs for industryTracked: 10.15.05 - 6:31 amIraq Referendum DayExcerpt: Today Iraqis are voting to approve or disapprove their new constitution. I’ll be linking to posts from Iraqi bloggers or milbloggers in Iraq throughout the day. I suspect that iffy power conditions may slow down their posting. A Citizen of Mo...Weblog: The Glittering EyeTracked: 10.15.05 - 6:43 amIraqi Elections 10/15/2005Excerpt: Iraqi polls have just closed. Slight firefight, but only 3 Iraqi Soldiers dead, 4 (?) injured. Voting continued. The news is outrageous here.Weblog: My Newz ‘n IdeasTracked: 10.15.05 - 7:12 amVoting on the new ConstitutionExcerpt: Iraqis are voting on their Constitution. Mohammed at Iraq the Model:  It’s only a beginning since there will be more steps to go but it’s the right beginning because it’s a transition from temporary laws to a permanent-though amendable-const...Weblog: Cao’s BlogTracked: 10.15.05 - 7:20 amPolls close in IraqExcerpt: ...Weblog: In the BullpenTracked: 10.15.05 - 7:43 amVoting is Completed in Iraq Constitutional Referendum - Results Expected in 3 DaysExcerpt: From Iraq the Model: I met one friend on the way and when I asked him what would his vote be he said that he hasn’t decided yet “if I voted yes I would be approving some articles that I don’t agree with and if I voted no we would go b...Weblog: The Big PictureTracked: 10.15.05 - 7:56 amGood NewsExcerpt: The vote in Iraq has apparently gone off very well, with minimal violence. Omar at Iraq the Model is encouraged:The turnout in our district looks quiet good and actually going to the voting office was a good opportunity to meetWeblog: ShrinkWrappedTracked: 10.15.05 - 8:15 amPolls Close in IraqExcerpt: The polls have closed in Iraq and it looks like the Iraqis dealt another blow to Zarqawi and his terrorists by turning out to vote. Voting was brisk even in Sunni areas:Large numbers of Iraqi voters ignored sporadic outbreaks ofWeblog: All Things ConservativeTracked: 10.15.05 - 8:21 amIraq Votes On ConstitutionExcerpt: Iraqis are voting on a new constitution. Millions of people are going to the polls, playing a role in how their nation will be governed. They are doing so bravely, in the face of threats from terrorists who have demonstrated time and again their evi...Weblog: Stop The ACLUTracked: 10.15.05 - 8:25 amPolls Closing, Iraqis CelebratingExcerpt: BAGHDAD — As polls closed at 5 p.m. (10 a.m. ET), people in Baghdad fired guns into the air in celebration. Some Iraqis passed out sweets in the street, just ahead of the end of the day’s Ramadan fast. Turnout appeared strong not only where v...Weblog: Say AnythingTracked: 10.15.05 - 8:49 am [...]

Whether or not this constitution passes muster with the people of Iraq is irrelevant. The point is that the vast majority of Iraqis are participating in the democratic process.

Yes, though the last-minute deals left in so many unanswered questions and trap doors that the document itself does not carry much weight.  But yes, involvement in the democratic process is an important step.

though the last-minute deals left in so many unanswered questions and trap doors that the document itself does not carry much weight.

It’s a process, MI.  Be patient.

When the people fear their government, there is tyranny; when the government fears the people, there is liberty.

-- Thomas Jefferson

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But is it ok if we get a little excited about this “step in the Democratic process?”

When the people fear their government, there is tyranny; when the government fears the people, there is liberty.

-- Thomas Jefferson

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It’s a process, MI. Be patient.

That’s actually kind of what I’m saying.  If the constitution is ratified it is not necessarily a turning point or something to get too excited about, beyond the encouragement that another step in the democratic process has been taken.

to the MSM and to tell both sides of the story in iraq. we are doing that, and we will continue to do that.  read this from oblogatory anecdotes. it’s inspiring.  related: (UPDATE 8:57 PM EDT) all about iraq (me) Just said my YES --iraq the model Polls closing, Iraqis celebrating—from Say Anything Voting on the new constitution—Cao’s Blog Iraqis Vote for Constitution (A Sad Day for Liberals)-- from California Conservative posted by Lisa @ 6:00 PM |

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