If you've been reading my blog recently you know I've been a little irratated by the Iraqi attempt at democracy. I mean we were supposed to turn it into America East, but instead were getting huge voter turn out, people risking thier lives to gain freedom, and overall good feelings. It's crazy.
But, today a glimspe of sun.
It seems the Sunni's are getting American democracy right.
First off they decided to attempt a boycott of the election. That's right, to get their way they decided not to participate in a legal means to get their way. Instead they made death threats and dire warnings of hell and brimstone. Now this is more like it. Every good democracy needs a group of illogical bullies to keep things interesting. But then they made me even more proud. They are now whining that they aren't represented in the new elected government. Good for them! Nothing is more Amercian than not voting and then complaining about the outcome! And what a great argument they gave, "If we had known people were actually going to vote and we'd lose, we would have voted." Gosh, life just isn't fair.
And finally to restore my faith that all is not lost in Iraqi, the winning oppostion party offered this compassionate reply, "They could have gotten involved, but they didn't. We decided our destiny. They decided theirs. It's their problem."
If I can translate that into english for you, "IN YOUR FACE, SUNNIS!"
USA! USA! USA! USA!
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