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February 10, 2005

Democracy breaks out.

Or, at least takes a tepid step in the right direction:

Saudi Men Vote in Landmark Election, Women Barred

"Everybody was enjoying it today. It was like a wedding. Next time we will have the bride and it will be complete," said election officer Saleh al-Enezi

Posted by Karol at February 10, 2005 04:41 PM | TrackBack
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I guess in Saudi Arabia "baby steps" are considered "Landmark." Who were they voting for, really? Weren't the names on the ballot the Saudi equivelant to low level beurocrats?

Posted by: toby at February 11, 2005 09:52 AM

Yeah, but we haven't invaded Saudi Arabia and showed them how to do it the right way. :-)

Posted by: Karol at February 11, 2005 09:58 AM
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