Just said my YES...(updated)

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Probably the worst thing today is the intense heat which was a little over 100f but that didn’t stop the crowds from walking in the sun to the voting stations, I personally had to walk nearly 4 miles in total but it’s definitely worth the effort.
The presence of Iraqi army and police units is heavier than it was in January elections and I also noticed that no multinational forces were on the streets and the only sign for their presence was the helicopters that patrolled the skies.

The turnout in our district looks quiet good and actually going to the voting office was a good opportunity to meet some friends I haven’t seen in months.
I met one friend on the way and when I asked him what would his vote be he said that he hasn’t decided yet “if I voted yes I would be approving some articles that I don’t agree with and if I voted no we would go back to where we started from…” he said and that was really refreshing because this guy who used to believe in conspiracy theories and stuff like “what America wants is what’s going to happen” now feels that his vote can make a difference.

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Father and son, post voting.

Counting the votes is expected to start soon and the results will probably be announced within 3 days acoording to sources in the electoral commission.
 
MOSUL, IRAQ (October 15, 2005) – Polling centers opened early throughout Iraq today allowing citizens to stand up for democracy.

Voters went to the polls by the thousands to cast their ballots and participate in this historic national referendum in the city of Tal Afar, which during the January elections had the second-lowest voter turnout in the country. Iraqi Army and Police were the first people to vote in Tal Afar this morning.

The people of Mosul turned out in huge numbers and felt their presence was a great step to rebuilding a new Iraq. They felt voting was positive and were happy to vote without restraint. Iraqi Police and Iraqi Army are fulfilling their duties by helping polling personnel in the voting process, which was quite successful.

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That is a good article gilliam. Thank You!

Especially good is this. 👍
…” he said and that was really refreshing because this guy who used to believe in conspiracy theories and stuff like “what America wants is what’s going to happen” now feels that his vote can make a difference.
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Polling sites were plentiful throughout Iraq.

In Baghdad, Dr. Fareed Ayar, an Independent Electoral Commission of Iraq (IECI) member said, “we have 6,230 polling sites, and 175,000-200,000 throughout IECI staff throughout Iraq. Eleven million voters participated in the polling process. We prepared 90,000 polls, 50,000 observing staff and 95 political representatives to observe the process.”
 
Turnout in Basra over 70 percent

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Turnout in Basra over 70 percent

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BASRA, Oct 15 (KUNA) – The ballot stations in Basra, south of Iraq, witnessed since early hours Saturday a high turnout for Iraq’s constitution referendum amid intensive security measures. The participation in the majority of the polling stations reached over 70 percent, and no violations have been reported.

Meanwhile, the Iraqi Minister of Transportation, Salam Al-Maliki called on the people of Basra to participate in the referendum and to have the freedom of accepting or refusing it.

He added that the Iraqis should enjoy their democratic rights after they lived for decades under suppression and dictatorship.
For his part, the Governor of Basra, Mohammed Al-Waeli said that what is being witnessed today is a unique experience of democracy in the new Iraq.
 
78% of voters in Tikrit voted (FOX News). No violence reported.
Tikrit is a Sunni town, and Saddam’s birthplace.
 
This weekend is a momentous time in the history of the Middle East. After choosing their leaders in free elections in January, the Iraqi people have gone to the polls to vote on a democratic constitution. This constitution is the result of months of debate and compromise by representatives of Iraq’s diverse ethnic and religious communities. These leaders came together to produce a document that protects fundamental freedoms and lays the foundation for a lasting democracy. Earlier this week, the Iraqi people embraced changes to the text that have led to its endorsement by some Sunni leaders, as well as Kurdish and Shia leaders. Now the people of Iraq will have the final say. whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2005/10/20051015.html%between%
 
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BAGHDAD — An Iraqi man is all smiles as he shows his purple finger to his son moments after voting in the Oct. 15 Constitutional Referendum in the Tissa Nissan district of east Baghdad. (U.S. Army photo by Maj. Russ Goemaere, 2nd Brigade Combat Team PAO)

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We get little stickers that say “I Voted” what does the purple finger mean? That you voted? Good reporting, we’ll keep you and all in our prayers. What a wonderful smile on those people.
 
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We get little stickers that say “I Voted” what does the purple finger mean? That you voted? Good reporting, we’ll keep you and all in our prayers. What a wonderful smile on those people.
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I am in the US, Iraq the Model’s blogger is in Baghdad. You can go here to send him a note.

After an Iraqi votes they dip their finger in ink. This prevents one person from voting twice. So, yes, it is a sign they voted.

IMHO, we should do the same in the States. 😉
 
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gilliam:
IMHO, we should do the same in the States. 😉
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You know gilliam…I think your onto something. All those dead people voting might have a tougher time. 👍
 
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maggieodae:
You know gilliam…I think your onto something. All those dead people voting might have a tougher time. 👍
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:rotfl: hummm, now that’s a thought!!
 
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allhers:
We get little stickers that say “I Voted” what does the purple finger mean? That you voted? Good reporting, we’ll keep you and all in our prayers. What a wonderful smile on those people.
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Yeah the purple finger is the “I voted with this finger” thing.
 
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