Tactical PR & The Iraq Vote

Millions of voters cast ballots in Iraq, a spectacular demographic. Every voter should have received a printed note similar to the following as he/she left the polls.

This historic turnout was an unparalleled PR opportunity to advance democracy and oust indigenous/international terrorists. Were millions of one-on-one opportunities to stop terrorists in Iraq squandered?

Dear Fellow Iraqi Citizen and Voter,

You've just taken a momentous step towards bringing our country from the dark dictatorial brutal days of Saddam Hussein into the international community of democratic countries. We are proving that Iraq is a nation of diverse people who will govern themselves democratically. We will control our own destiny.

Whether the proposed Constitution passes or takes us into a new round of democratic discussion and voting, we must rid our country of the brutal thugs who are blowing up our women, children, police, and troops in a futile but bloody attempt to stop the will of the Iraqi people, delaying the rebuilding and self-government we all deserve.

Please call 555-7865, or speak with the Iraqi military office nearest your home, or e-mail noqaida@irag.gov to let us know of any terrorist, foreign or local, in our country who should be arrested, prosecuted and removed from society so we soon can be a nation living in total peace.

Signed,
Jalal Talabani
President