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Old 02-01-2009, 12:59 AM   #194
classicman
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Originally Posted by sugarpop View Post
We screwed this up in every conceivable way possible.
Perhaps not.
Peace rules as polls close in Iraq
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# Story Highlights
- NEW: President Obama praises election, says he's "proud" of collaborative efforts
- Preliminary results of provincial elections expected within five days
- Polls close after one-hour extension; no serious violence reported
- "There is a new norm of politics," deputy prime minister says
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BAGHDAD, Iraq (CNN) -- Voting ended Saturday evening for Iraqi provincial elections and the mood was festive in some places, unlike the violence, intimidation and apathy that marked the balloting in 2005.
"Politics has broken out in Iraq. ... It's truly a proud moment," Iraqi Deputy Prime Minister Barham Saleh told CNN. "The distance that we have come is truly inspiring."
Only time will tell. Also, the United States did not start a war against the country of Iraq.
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