Sombody tell the MSM that Bush isn't spreading freedom

[wookie294]

The Arab world has slowly been reforming itself for 15 years. Iran held an election in 1997. Palestine held its first election in 1996. Lebanon has held elections under an occupying force (like Iraq under U.S. occupation) since 1989.


Iranians look for economic help from Friday's election
May 19, 1997

Web posted at: 12:05 p.m. EDT (1605 GMT)

TEHRAN, Iran (CNN) -- Iranian voters will have the economy on their minds Friday as they go to the polls to select a new president. Rising prices and unemployment are the chief complaints among Tehran's population, particularly the young.

http://www.cnn.com/WORLD/9705/19/iran.elex/index.html


Palestinians turn out for historic vote
January 20, 1996
Web posted at: 6:15 a.m. EST (1115 GMT)

From Correspondent Walter Rodgers and wire reports

WEST BANK (CNN) – Polls opened in Gaza, the West Bank, and East Jerusalem early Saturday, giving Palestinians their first chance to do something they have never done before: vote. Election officials say the early turnout to choose a president and legislative council is heavy.

http://www.cnn.com/WORLD/9601/palestine_elex/


On Nov. 30, 1998, Syria held an election to choose a 250-seat assembly!

http://edition.cnn.com/WORLD/election.watch/meast/syria.html


The Nation Article on Mideast reforms during the 1990s

http://www.thenation.com/doc.mhtml?i=20050328&s=editors

[Rainbowreflect]

1. Nope, that is not even close to what he is spreading.