Finally, the moment has come. Iraq is making swift movements toward Democracy. Although only 51% of registered voters showed up to vote, everything ran as smooth as ice. There was no violence or riots. There was lots of precaution taken to avoid any violence and riots. This is the first time that voting has been set up the same way it is set up here in America. Voting centers were set up based on addresses and location. Iraq is divided into 18 provinces. Each one is led by provincial councils. Provincial Councils monitor the budget and infrastructure projects. In the election that took place, over a thousand people ran for a position that was only meant for 440 people! President Obama had a very positive outlook on the whole thing. He had said "I think that you have a sense now that the Iraqis just had a very significant election with no significant violence that we are in a position to start putting more responsibility on the Iraqis and that's good news not only for the troops on the ground but for the families who are carrying an enormous burden." I, myself, am very proud with the Iraqis. They are doing a fantastic job with coping with us. Of course it will take a while to count up all those votes, but until then, GREAT GOING IRAQ!
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