Iraqi's vote with no violence

Iraq wraps up election with no major violence
By HAMZA HENDAWI, Associated Press Writer Hamza Hendawi, Associated Press Writer
7 mins ago

BAGHDAD – Iraqis passed through security checkpoints and razor-wire cordons to vote Saturday in provincial elections that are considered a crucial test of the nation's stability as U.S. officials consider the pace of troop withdrawals.

Polls opened shortly after dawn after a step-by-step security clampdown across the country, including traffic bans in central Baghdad and other major cities and closure of border crossings and airports. Voting ended 11 hours later with no reports of major violence, though voters at some polling stations complained that their names did not appear on lists. Balloting was extended for one hour to accommodate voters.

Officials said counting would begin Sunday with preliminary results are not expected before Tuesday.

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Voting ended 11 hours later with no reports of major violence, though voters at some polling stations complained that their names did not appear on lists.

Yes, as through this world I've wandered,
I've seen lots of funny men;
Some will rob you with a six-gun,
And some with a fountain pen.

Iraq wraps up election with no major violence

Voting ended 11 hours later with no reports of major violence, though voters at some polling stations complained that their names did not appear on lists.

You also didn't answer the question I ask either. Do you think such smoothly ran democratic elections would have been conceivable even 2 years ago?

(Aaron- Seems you didn't read the article in your quest to quote a washed up communist Ziggy.