Voices from Iraq
Iraqi elections

The Iraqi people spoke clearly and decisively yesterday for freedom and against tyranny. Here are a few comments from the growing number of Iraqi blogs about the election and their part in it.

“I bow in respect and awe to the men and women of our people who, armed only with faith and hope are going to the polls under the very real threats of being blown to pieces. These are the real braves; not the miserable creatures of hate who are attacking one of the noblest things that has ever happened to us. Have you ever seen anything like this? Iraq will be O.K. with so many brave people, it will certainly O.K.; I can say no more just now; I am just filled with pride and moved beyond words.” The Mesopotamian

“The turnout in Iraq was really like nothing that I had expected. I was glued in front of tv for most of the day. My mother was in tears watching the scenes from all over the country. Iraqis had voted for peace and for a better future, despite the surrounding madness. I sincerely hope this small step would be the start of much bolder ones, and that the minority which insists on enslaving the majority of Iraqis would soon realise that all that they have accomplished till now is in vain.” Healing Iraq

“I couldn't think of a scene more beautiful than that. From the early hours of the morning, People filled the street to the voting center in my neighborhood; youths, elders, women and men. Women's turn out was higher by the way. And by 11 am the boxes where I live were almost full!
Anyone watching that scene cannot but have tears of happiness, hope, pride and triumph

I walked forward to my station, cast my vote and then headed to the box, where I wanted to stand as long as I could, then I moved to mark my finger with ink, I dipped it deep as if I was poking the eyes of all the world's tyrants. I put the paper in the box and with it, there were tears that I couldn't hold; I was trembling with joy and I felt like I wanted to hug the box but the supervisor smiled at me and said "brother, would you please move ahead, the people are waiting for their turn. Yes brothers, proceed and fill the box! These are stories that will be written on the brightest pages of history.” Iraq the Model

“I did it, I voted YES,YES, I did it. I have the courage to do it.” Diary from Iraq

“Today only we may announce the victory!” Hammorabi

“All these fingers are up for you terrorist, anti-democracy, pro-beheading, suicide-bombers, Baathist, Saddamist and anti-peace people. In Kurdistan and Iraq now, people check each others index finger, " Oh you have a normal finger ?!! How come it is not blue ?! You are NOT democratic at all" Ironically, Al-Zarqawi, the head of the terrorists and co, means "The Blue", and the finger of every voter participated in this great event, is blue! The FINGER of PRIDE!” Kurdos World

“The history will record how Iraqis challenged even death today; with a turnout of 72% Iraqis showed the other civilized face of this country, showed the world that the culture of kidnapping, beheading and mass killing does not belong to them, they are like the rest of nations willing for democracy, peace and justice...” Losers Blog

“The Happiest Day of My Life is 30th of January. Hello Cheerfully. Today Iraqis did a very nice job & proved that whatever happens, they will stay standing against the evil force.” Iraqi Humanity

“Entered on the booths and people checked my name and I colored my finger with this great voting color and I got my ballot which was very big (in the size of a poster) all I had to do is to put a sign beside my chosen party, to be honest I was very slow when putting the sign because I wanted to enjoy the moment, putting the ballot in the box was the most difficult emotional time, when I finished Iraqis (which I don’t know) came to congratulating me and shaking my hands.” Baghdad Dweller

“Even now, I have no idea who is going to win, but it really isn't important. It is enough for me to know that our new government won't be the result of a sham election, that it will be the will of the people.” Democracy in Iraq (Is Here!)

“It was my way to scream in the face of all tyrants, not just Saddam and his Ba'athists and tell them, "I don't want to be your, or anyone's slave. You have kept me in your jail all my life but you never owned my soul". It was my way of finally facing my fears and finding my courage and my humanity again.” Free Iraq