I think the elections were a great success for democracy.
Only time will tell if it was good for Iraq. I hope the elected leaders will do what is right but we can never tell. Even a democracy can elect a tyrant.
I give major kudos to Bush for finally stepping up and admitting that there was faulty intelligence that caused us to go into war but I really don't think it mattered and I wish he would have just been upfront from the beginning.
But I know it wouldn't have gone over well if he had just said he wanted to take Saddam out for democracy. The war had to be sold.
But enough about that. The elections send a clear message to the terrorists that they, the people of Iraq, are determined to have their say in the new government. And that is a very good thing.
But more importantly, I think, is the message that is sending to the entire region and to other leaders. That democracy can and is welcome and they better get with the program and they may see themselves elected out of office.
My hat goes off to the people of Iraq!!
I wish them nothing but success.
Now I'm sure there are those who want failure but they are in the minority I tell you. Yes, Democrats and "liberals", I prefer progressives, want freedom and democracy for Iraq. To think otherwise is ludicrous.
Power to the People!!!!

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