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elections in iraq

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Putting the Kibosh on Free and Fair Elections…In Egypt?

By jelewis8 ⋅ February 17, 2005 ⋅ One comment

The recent elections in Iraq heralded change, not only for Iraq, but for the entire Middle East. But should it be a blueprint, or merely a sketch for the future in other countries? Democracy for all nations is a noble goal (if somewhat lopsided one), but one wonders if some proponents for change would sacrifice [...]

“I was in a cheerleading squad…”

By jelewis8 ⋅ January 27, 2005 ⋅ Post a comment

Greg Piper is guest blogging for the next three days at Joe Gandelman’s The Moderate Voice, the (un)lucky stiff. He’ll be posting a few items at The Smoking Room, but most of his stuff will be over at TMV. Go give him some lovin’. And Greg, don’t you know that’s going to cut down on [...]

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