That was all destroyed after the U.S. invaded and occupied.
Some "liberation," huh?
"In Iraq, concern that vote results could be challenged; Difficulties seen in determining regional winners" by Kim Gamel and Sameer N. Yacoub, Associated Press | January 14, 2009
BAGHDAD - Iraqi officials acknowledged problems yesterday in determining how winners will be chosen in regional elections, raising concerns that electoral challenges could tarnish the key Jan. 31 vote.
Electoral problems? Your kidding?
US and Iraqi officials have pinned their hopes on the balloting to unify the country's fractious ethnic and sectarian groups....
Pffffftt!
One of the most contentious issues is how to ensure the fair representation of women - with questions arising over how to implement a legally required quota system setting aside seats for them on the councils....
Quotas? In a "democracy?"
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