FALLING-STATUE DAY


Two years ago today, down came the statue of Saddam Hussein in what is or was known then as Fardus/Firdus Square. I don't think we, or even they, would know how far along they would be by now in creating a real representative democracy.

There are other times to haggle over where and when U.S. intelligence went wrong before the invasion. Right now, it's worth recognizing and respecting (and for us war supporters, cautious reveling in) their strides toward democracy and freedom in a country once regarded as the worst of modern despotism. May other "Axis of Evil" countries follow.

But what can I say better than a Canard correspondent, Haider Ajina, an Iraqi-American with family back in Iraq, who forwards this picture and his captioning:

The sign in this picture says "The mass graves are proof enough to find Saddam guilty and hanging him"

Iraqis take to the streets on the second anniversary of the liberation of Baghdad. Iraqi government declared it as national day. The day Iraq was freed from Saddam’s barbaric rule. Many of the banners call for the Trial of Saddam and his gang. Other banners condemn terrorist and terrorism. Alsader [note: Moqtada al-Sadr] (who received no seats in the current parliament, because very few voted for him) is taking this opportunity to call for the withdrawal of all foreign troops from Iraq. His request is counter to what the elected government is asking for.

Vengeance is on their minds, and understandably so. But equally on the agenda is building their new country. I have to feel satisfied — in spite of the losses sustained by the U.S., our allies and Iraqis — in being one of those supporting Iraq's progress toward a free country.

Even if you weren't sure of it two years ago, I think you'd have to give it up for the Kurds, Sunnis and Shiites of Iraq — their best days are ahead of them.

P.S. — Looks like Power Line, which also gets Ajina's dispatches, has posted the same message and a bit more commentary. Worth a look.

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posted by WWB at 11:59 PM |