Sunday, January 30, 2005
Congrats Iraqis
It appears that the elections went as smoothly as could be elected with 72% turnout across the country. Higher in some parts (like Baghdad), lower in others (like Ramadi).
Anyways, now it's time for the hard part for the Iraqis - the politicalsausage kubba making as the Iraqis have their Constitutional convention over the next several months. Hopefully, they'll adopt a more US styled Constitution (limits on government, emphasis on individual rights) than a EU styled Constitution (required governmental activities, emphasis on group rights)...
Update
Here's the whole election schedule for the year... (h/t Club for Growth)
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Anyways, now it's time for the hard part for the Iraqis - the political
Update
Here's the whole election schedule for the year... (h/t Club for Growth)
Jan 30: Elect 275-seat National Assembly and 19 regional legislatures.
Mid-Feb: Assembly elects President and two vice-presidents, who will then elect a prime minister, who will form the new government.
Oct 15: National referendum on draft constitution (a 2nd election)
Dec 15: National election for permanent government, if constitution is approved.
Dec 31: Permanent government seated.
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