Let's see...in a country where people were threatened with death for voting, 61 percent of them voted nevertheless...
A triumph for democracy? Nope, because it was due to the Evilbushy, the headlines in the LA TIMES say:
Polls Close in Iraq's Constitutional Referendum
A triumph for democracy? Nope, because it was due to the Evilbushy, the headlines in the LA TIMES say:
Polls Close in Iraq's Constitutional Referendum
Polls closed today as Shiite Muslim leaders mobilized followers for support, despite continued opposition among Sunnis. AUDIO
• Fewer Insurgent Attacks Than Expected
And the NYTimes says:
Turnout Is Mixed as Iraqis Cast Votes on Constitution
By DEXTER FILKINS and JOHN F. BURNS 4:56 PM ET
The Sunni turnout appeared to be insufficient to defeat the new charter, and Iraqi officials predicted that it would pass.
Photos | Graphic | Constitution Text
Complete Coverage: The Reach of War
Two Sides of the Sunni Vote: Deserted Polls and Long Lines
By SABRINA TAVERNISE
and EDWARD WONG 4:23 PM ET
Contrasting scenes in Anbar province reflected the fractious nature of Sunni Arab sentiments toward the charter.
At least they noticed it in their headlines....
CNN reports:
• Gupta: NASCAR ride 'more than a little terrifying'
However, for the first time since I moved here, CNNI actually presented balanced coverage of the election...and their website has this headline:
BAGHDAD, Iraq (CNN) -- After decades of repression and years of war and insurgency, millions of Iraqis let their voices be heard Saturday, voting in a historic constitutional referendum whose results could significantly alter the way the country is governed.
Even the BEEB managed to notice a lot of people turned out:
Last Updated: Saturday, 15 October 2005, 21:56 GMT 22:56 UK
HMMM...
Ah, but yesterday was not free of terrorist violence...a bomb killed four people...in IRAN...
And the NYTimes says:
Turnout Is Mixed as Iraqis Cast Votes on Constitution
By DEXTER FILKINS and JOHN F. BURNS 4:56 PM ET
The Sunni turnout appeared to be insufficient to defeat the new charter, and Iraqi officials predicted that it would pass.
Photos | Graphic | Constitution Text Complete Coverage: The Reach of WarTwo Sides of the Sunni Vote: Deserted Polls and Long Lines
By SABRINA TAVERNISE
and EDWARD WONG 4:23 PM ET
Contrasting scenes in Anbar province reflected the fractious nature of Sunni Arab sentiments toward the charter.
At least they noticed it in their headlines....
CNN reports:
Planned neo-Nazi march sparks violence in Ohio
Although on a tiny side bar they notice:• Gupta: NASCAR ride 'more than a little terrifying'
However, for the first time since I moved here, CNNI actually presented balanced coverage of the election...and their website has this headline:
Even the BEEB managed to notice a lot of people turned out:
Last Updated: Saturday, 15 October 2005, 21:56 GMT 22:56 UK
| | |
 | | Polls close in Iraq where millions voted on a new charter and insurgent attacks were kept to a minimum.  Vote in pictures |
HMMM...
Ah, but yesterday was not free of terrorist violence...a bomb killed four people...in IRAN...
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