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2005-01-22 Down Under

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Posted by God Save The World 2005-01-22 1:42:05 AM|| || Front Page|| [3 views since 2007-05-07] Top

#1 Most of those who were allowed to go abroad during Saddam's three decade reign were, of course, Sunnis and Ba'athists - precisely those least sympathetic to a free Iraq and an election that will forever seal the end of Sunni / Ba'athist control. Additionally, one has to wonder how many Iraqis abroad are actually illegals. These two factors would certainly put something of a dent in the registration process.

Posted by .com 2005-01-22 2:02:45 AM|| 2005-01-22 2:02:45 AM|| Front Page Top

#2 I have heard that about 20 buses full of Iraqis are on a road trip from Seattle to the nearest poll in San Francisco. I also imagine Detroit has a heavy turnout. Remember that you must register, then vote a week later, a major burden if you live far away.

Posted by Anonymoose 2005-01-22 11:43:27 AM|| 2005-01-22 11:43:27 AM|| Front Page Top

#3 San Diego has a large Chaldean population, which have to drive to Irvine (OC) to vote

Posted by Frank G 2005-01-22 11:55:26 AM|| 2005-01-22 11:55:26 AM|| Front Page Top

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