Armchair Pundits

A Feather Or Jewel--Any Way You Look At It.....Historic

January 30th will long be remembered in the annals of world history. On this day, the Iraqi people arose, and with their collective voice, chose their government. The significance of this event cannot be underscored enough. The 22 member League of Arab Nations must take notice, for certainly their people are.

Additionally, tyrants everywhere are on notice. The use of violence to intimidate Iraqi voters did not work. Cities in the Sunni triangle (like Fallujah) were expected to have low turnout, which they did comparatively, but yet exceeded expectations. Insurgent, homicide bombers resorted to acts of desperation, which only served to reinforce how utterly pathetic they are and how hopelessly futile their cause. One Iraqi voter noted that dipping his finger in the purple ink was like poking his finger in the eyes of the terrorists.

Some have indicated that total turnout was nearly 70%, others have the numbers a little lower, but certifying this election should prove newsworthy; however, don’t plan on seeing the true story in MSM (e.g. this). It doesn’t serve their agenda. This is a phenomenal first experience to which all Americans and the coalition of the willing should be proud of.

Successes such as this, coupled with the effusive praise from Iraqi voters and ex-patriates, spells certain doom for the left. Kerry’s interview yesterday on Meet The Press, was nothing more than sour grapes, and he knows it. If he was in charge, the election would never have taken place. The left criticizes a lack of Sunni participation, yet the Sunnis only account for 20% of the population and according to Christopher Hitchens, nearly 30% of this 20% particpated. Freakin' amazing if you ask me. Kerry cautions against the spin of “overhyping," yet is trying to sell the American public a tired platform of nonsense. Once again, the magic hat wearing, Christmas in Cambodia charlatan appeared utterly out of touch with reality and cartoonish.

I hope President Bush savors this moment for it is truly triumphant. It is by the sheer force of his political will coupled with the dedication of our brave armed forces to his vision, that has made this historic event possible. I don't think he will be able to rest on his laurels too long though. As Rush indicated this afternoon, the "left has lost two elections in three months", and I think they are going ballistic. According to Drudge, the pouters on the left are already pushing for a firmer time-line regarding the exit strategy. Of course, a large measure of this decision lies in the hands of a capable, new Iraqi government.

posted by Grisby @ 5:45 PM