OK. The mechanics are, the Iraqis had to declare martial law to get out the vote. That makes the mechanics pretty tough. So do suicide bombers at the polling stations. But at least the suicide bombers went to different polling stations than CNN and MSNBC. Thank goodness for that! It is SO difficult to report that the elections were transparent and fair, and the Iraqi voters an inspiration, when they cameraman gets splattered all over their APC's windshield.