Well, my hat is off to those brave souls in Iraq who are going to the polls. Of course, if the story which Elayne links to is correct folks aren't really given much choice. If the government is going cut off you monthy food ration you certainly have a strong incentive to vote, other than patriotic enthusiasm.

Still Americans can't seem to get off their duffs even if the polling place isn't a target, so you really do have to admire people willing to put their lives on the line for something our fellow citizens seem to take for granted.

It remains to be seen if the results will in any way change things over there, since I'm sure that the Administration will have put into effect a system to ensure an outcome favorable to "OUR" best interests.