Iraqi voters frustrated as parties wrangle (Feel Betrayed)

[RamboLiberal]

http://www.reuters.co.uk/newsArticle.jhtml?type=worldNews&storyID=685780§ion=news&src=rss/uk/worldNews

Many Iraqis who defied suicide bombers to vote in landmark elections now say they regret risking their lives for politicians they say care more about winning top government posts than rescuing the country.

Five weeks after the national assembly polls, Iraqi parties are locked in wrangling over who will get what posts, leaving Iraqis frustrated as violence rages.

As politicians from rival sects bicker, a suicide bomber killed 125 people in the town of Hilla last week in the deadliest single attack since Saddam Hussein was toppled in 2003.

"I considered elections as a big Iraqi wedding. I wore my best clothes, but now I feel betrayed," said a 40-year-old unemployed Iraqi who declined to give his name because of fear of attack by insurgents.

[fertilizeonarbusto]

1. Not. Good. n/t

[MASSAFRA]

2. Iraqis

now know what Americans feel like and next election turnout will be down but nobody will cover it.

[NickB79]

3. Welcome to democracy, American-style

Now go out, buy an SUV and stop your bitching.