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Hamas Calls on Followers to Vote |
2004-09-28 |
Hamas called on its followers Tuesday to vote in upcoming Palestinian local elections, highlighting the militant group's new determination to enter politics and challenge Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat's dominance. The call came a day after a Hamas leader was quoted as saying the group plans to contest legislative and presidential elections, which Arafat has promised to hold but has not yet set a date for. The comment by Mahmoud Zahar marked the first time Hamas has made such a commitment. Hamas has previously said it would participate in the first municipal elections to be held under Palestinian rule, scheduled to begin Dec. 9. But until Tuesday, the group had shown minimal interest in the campaign. A strong Hamas campaign could pose a formidable challenge to Arafat. The veteran Palestinian leader announced plans earlier this month to hold the municipal elections in response to widespread discontent over his corruption-plagued government and chaos in the Palestinian areas. |
Posted by:Fred |
#7 LOL OR, the RantBurg Lyrist lives! |
Posted by: Shipman 2004-09-28 5:19:45 PM |
#6 Well I saw the thing coming out of the sky It had one big turban and one big eye I commenced to shakin' and I said oo-wee It looks like a Taliban people eater to me ![]() |
Posted by: Oge_Retla_2004 2004-09-28 5:08:33 PM |
#5 And every man a potentate! |
Posted by: Mullah Omar 2004-09-28 4:58:12 PM |
#4 And every Man A King! |
Posted by: Huey Baby 2004-09-28 3:41:15 PM |
#3 I promise, no more hanging gallows. Only hanging chads and hanging Joooos on the weekends. I promise to train everyone how to use the hair on our back to deflect the Israeli painted laser. |
Posted by: Poison Reverse 2004-09-28 3:35:41 PM |
#2 A grenade in every pot! A boombelt for every child! A car bomb in every garage! Etc. |
Posted by: .com 2004-09-28 3:21:59 PM |
#1 Paleo Campaign slogans: "One man, one grenade!" "Burn the polls, ye sons of Intifada!" "Is that a helicopter?..." |
Posted by: mojo 2004-09-28 3:17:56 PM |