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leonardsdigest Right-wing criticism of Obama’s UN praise is hypocritical and way off. The UN at Bush's request has played a major role in every Iraq election since 2002. How come the righties did not freak out when Bush and Blair praised the UN for their help with Iraq elections in the past? Huh? Bush praised international assistance that made elections in Iraq possible. "The European Union and the United Nations gave important assistance in the election process," the president said. Jan. 30, 2005 Blair echoed those sentiments. "I would like to pay tribute to the United Nations staff and the electoral commission of Iraq for their steadfastness in organizing the elections, and I would like to express, of course, my admiration for the work of the Iraqi and the multinational forces," he said. "Without them, there would be no election." Jan. 30, 2005
Iraq Elections: Obama Congratulates Military UN For Successful Iraqi Election
The Jawa Report —
... Military UN For Successful Iraqi Election Like pouring salt in a wound. Hopey/changey made no mention of what made this election possible. Security for the country's first ballot since 2005 was extremely tight, with Iraqi police and military deployed in force, and Mr Obama praised the technical assistance by the United Nations and other organisations to Iraq's electoral commission, which he said "performed professionally under difficult circumstances." Read the rest at Gateway Pundit By Stable Hand at January 31, 2009 11:07 PM | | l ...
Larwyn's Link Kerplosion: Obama's Katrina
Doug Ross @ Journal —
[image] North and South Korea stand on 'brink of war' : Telegraph (UK) Daschle made $5M, health groups paid him $220K : Politico Welfare change for the worse : New York Post An amazing Inaugural photo : Gigapan Obama thanks UN for successful Iraq vote : Gateway Pundit Obamacare : Don Surber Stimulated right into being another Europe : Mark Steyn Where in the world are Chris Dodd's mortgage papers? : Glenn Beck 'Jimmy Carter' tag annoys Obama : London Times Gertz: Obama overtures to Al Qaida began months ...
Elusive Political Progress Spotted
Jules Crittenden —
... notes turnout high in Sunni areas that boycotted the polls in the past, lower in the Shiite south. AP notes that Iraq’s voter reg process is a holdover from the kite-flying Saddam era. No mention of the war criminal Bush or other indicators of how this remarkable outcome was achieved … the new routine of Iraqi democracy. Looks like his name is being chiseled off all monuments to political progress and stability in Iraq. Hang on, Obama gives credit where credit is due … the United Nations ! ...
More Ice storm & More
The Anchoress —
... In other news:
Free speech: It’s becoming an issue all around the world, and right here in the USA, too.
Can’t wrap your head around those “stimulus bill” figures? Here is an illustration. More here, and here
The Peaceful Elections in Iraq are getting some coverage. I blame Bush and our troops. I missed it when Obama praised the UN.
Mad as Hell and Not Going to Take It Anymore: Yes, to watch ...
