In a few hours, Iraqis will be taking to the poll to either approve or reject
their new constitution. Historical in the sense of it being their first
constitution, the biggest story behind this vote will be the work done by the
Bush administration.
Is the constitution does pass, then we can be sure to hear a onslaught of
Bush supporters claiming victory over the anti-war movement. Even though it may
appear to be a victory on the outside, once you peel back the layers and look
inside it will still be much the same. Now the insurgents will truly have
something to revolt against.
Insurgents have already tried to hinder the preparations for the vote.
BAGHDAD, Iraq – Insurgents sabotaged power lines, knocking out
electricity and water across the Baghdad area Friday and plunging the
capital into darkness on the eve of a landmark vote on a constitution aimed
at defining democracy in a nation once ruled by Saddam Hussein.For most of the day, Iraqis were hunkered down in their homes, with the
streets of the Iraqi capital almost empty hours before a 10 p.m. curfew and
the country sealed off from the outside world as borders and airports were
closed for Saturday’s referendum.The widespread power outage blamed on insurgents hit soon after sundown,
when Muslims break their daily fast during the holy month of Ramadan,
leaving Baghdad’s skyline black except for pinpoints of light from private
generators.
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This most likely only a preview of what the next 24 hours will provide in
Iraq. The news coming out of the war torn country should be rather grim as
insurgents try and disrupt the vote.