Successful Elections?

Successful elections?

Well after an all day voting event I am happy to report that the elections went rather smoothly. I was located in the 7th BDE IA headquarters, acting as a liaison between coalition and Iraqi units in the south Nineveh providence. At first, when the polls opened their were some rumors of areas that security were denying voters. but it turned out to be a miscommunication. Throughout the day with minimal SIGACTS (term used to explain any IEDs/Car bombs/ect. in the area), it was deemed a success.

so why is there a question mark? Well what this means is that Iraqi security forces or the ISF have been able to prove that despite the faults, corruption, and overall weakness of the military system in their country, they were able to come together and execute a successful operation. The turn out of all parties of voters, Sunni, Shia, Kurd, marked the victory of freedom in this country. threats to vote by terrorist organizations were small and unheard. As far as my job here is concerned, we are a mission complete. the rest is just a draw down of forces.
But the question still remains, are the leaders that are put in office able to support the country's desire to be free from terror and a long insurgency? who knows the real intent of politicians...? It's in the hands of hero's within the ranks of the citizens of Iraq. The country must improve from the inside out, not by the hand of a forgein government or military. Our piece is done.

My buddy and i were discussing this very point yesterday during the elections and he said, "Clint, you and I weren't here when the war started, but we are here today when the war no longer needs us." I agreed.

Now there is still an insurgency and a successful election will be avenged by those who hate the glory of freedom. Vigilance to the end. That is the key.