Iraq is selecting its first parliament today. This is Iraq's first democratically-elected government.
We are watching history in the making.
Because of the large turnout, the Iraqi election commission extended voting for one hour, until 6 p.m., according to an AP report.
The mood leading up to the election was one of excitement, as Thomas Smith reports ("It's Electric").
"As Iraqis queue up at polling stations, some of the scenes look more like a series of regional block parties than what most Westerners would associate with an election day. Children can be seen waving flags or playing soccer. Adults are cheering, clapping hands, beating drums, singing, dancing, and waving at passing U.S. and Iraqi military vehicles."
Like most other democracies of the earth, Iraq's new, self-elected government is born at a cost of blood and tears.
Iraq has now joined the company of nations that are blessed to know the difference between tyranny and democracy.
May God bless Iraq.
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More coverage and commentary at Gateway Pundit, Clarity & Resolve, Iraq the Model, All Things Beautiful, Amy Proctor, A Blog for All, Winds of Change, Michelle Malkin and Captain's Quarters.
Related Post: Voting Underway in Iraq: And Thugs Say "Stop" in the Name of Allah
All Things Beautiful TrackBack "Iraq's Purple Finger of Democracy"
"Today belongs to the people of Iraq, and we wish them both a speedy and successful path to the freedom of democracy....Gina Cobb that talented young blogger brings in the high note: "Iraq has now joined the company of nations that are blessed to know the difference between tyranny and democracy" and points us to 'Voting Underway in Iraq: And Thugs Say "Stop" in the Name of Allah'. Really.
Posted by: Alexandra | December 15, 2005 at 02:36 PM
Sorry Gina didn't realize you disabled your html function won't you do it for me please? You know the usual
Posted by: Alexandra | December 15, 2005 at 02:51 PM
"May God bless Iraq". You said it Gina, and may God bless the USA, president Bush and our military for making this election possible. We all will need Gods blessings if we are to continue as free nations.
Posted by: docdave | December 15, 2005 at 04:29 PM