The Moose's offers his thoughts on the eve of the Iraqi election.
Even if one believes that the war was a mistake...
Even if one maintains that the Bush Administration misled and even lied to the public to persuade the nation to go to war...
Even if one is appalled by the lack of a post-election plan...
Even if one argues that the Bush Administration failed to provide sufficient troops to secure the country...
Even if one is angered by the Bushies exploitation of the war for political gain...
Even if a progressive accepts all or some of the above, the Moose contends that the democratic left should hope for a positive outcome in tomorrow's vote. Millions of brave Iraqis will risk their lives to vote. We must honor the democratic aspirations of Iraqis and the selfless courage of our troops despite our profound differences with the Bushies. Fascism and terrorism must not succeed in Iraq.
Give democracy a chance.
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