God, you people are gullible. The propaganda and lies really work with you "let freedom ring" cheerleaders.

And people wonder how it is that Bush got re-elected. Read the Iraq election threads, and see how many posters are mouthing the propaganda platitudes about the "great success is being able to vote" and "inspirational Iraqis" bullshit being peddled on CNN.

CarolC, I like the "imperialism reigning" thing. Thanks for that, and for not caving in to the American tendency towards right wing smiley face politics as usual of the majority here. It's a real relief to see that there is still a sane minority around here.