[RockinRight]

Interesting...

I certainly hope that the elections don't result in another Saddam...that's my fear.

[eureka!]

Incredible. Very well done. I teared up with some of them. May God protect our troops, d*mn the terrorists, and allow the good Iraqis freedom and a great future...

[Sally'sConcerns]

Thank you for the link. You're right, it's really interesting.

[Jay777]

My bad, I posted a reply to the wrong person. Thanks for posting this again. I think it was too early in the morning when I posted it. I didn't get many responses.

[Jay777]

BTTT

[GraniteStateConservative]

Better ads than our politicians serve up. I liked the last one where the message was that the best remedy for American troops in Iraq was to vote and create a stable society.

[rwfromkansas]

[DouglasKC]

Awesome ads. Thanks for the link.

[Timeout]

Thanks. That was inspiring. Less than a week to go now. I'm sure the evil doers have some awful plans, but I think they've already lost. Some very interesting times ahead.

[orionblamblam]

What I find most interesting in foreing-language ads is listenign for English words. I found one that surprised me... "Doctor." (in the Dr. Iyad Allawi ad.)

Isn't there an Arabic word for "Doctor?"

[July 4th]

I love it. Thanks for the link.

[ChadGore]

Iraqi Elections Broadcasts

The following is a compilation of Iraqi pro-elections and unity clips that were aired on various Arab TV channels in recent months.Transcript follows:

Clip #493: An Iraqi Elections Broadcast

Al-Arabiya TV (Dubai) - 1/12/2005 - 00:00:51

US Army convoy leaves a desert. A little boy watches them go. He is joined by his friends. They play soccer.

Written on screen: They move on, and we stay.

www.futureiraq.org

Clip #478: Iraqi PM Iyad Allawi's Elections Broadcast

Al-Arabiya TV (Dubai) - 1/9/2005 - 00:00:54

Alawi: Hello, My name is Iyad Allawi, I am an Iraqi and a physician. When we physicians graduate, we take an oath to treat people and ease their pain. Therefore, we cannot stand by and watch the oppression and tyranny that have hurt Iraq. I have resisted this tyranny for over thirty years and I've been a target of attempted assassinations. I have returned to my country to take part in its rebuilding. Therefore, we have assembled a party to run in the elections and called it "The Iraqi List". It will create a new tomorrow for a strong Iraq.

Announcer: Vote for the Iraqi party and for Dr. Iyad Alawi for a strong leadership and a secure homeland!


Clip #453: An Iraqi Election Commercial
Al-Arabiya (Dubai), 01/02/05

An old man rounding a corner into an alleyway looks up and sees young, masked militants facing him down. A couple joins the old man. Slowly, more and more people join the old man.

Voiceover: On January 30, we meet our destiny and our duty. We are not alone, and we are not afraid. Our strength is in our unity; together we will work and together prevail.

Those joining the man now outnumber the militants. He nods and they move forward. The militants run away.

Written on screen: Don't worry about Iraq. We are its people. We will allow no one to deprive us of our rights. For the building of Iraq: Peace, freedom and democracy. The heroes of Iraq.

Clip #301: An Iraqi Election Commercial
Al-Iraqiya TV (Iraq) - 10/21/2004 - 00:00:49
br> Your vote is the future in order to restore Iraq's health, I will participate in the elections. Because we have a duty to build Iraq, I will participate in the elections. In order to bring back Iraq's color, I will participate in the elections. This land must flourish. This is Iraq! Your vote is the future!

Clip #324: Iraqi Police Support Broadcast
Al-Arabiya TV (Dubai) - 11/3/2004 - 00:00:45

Following is an Iraqi Police-Supported Broadcast
Today there are more than 100,000 policemen and others employed by the Iraqi security forces. Next year they will double in number, and will be better trained and prepared to face Iraq's enemies and the forces of darkness and crime. We are concerned about Iraq. We are its people. With your support, Iraq will become stronger. The heroes of Iraq.

Clip #333: Broadcast in Support of Iraqi Unity
Abu Dhabi TV - 11/8/2004 - 00:00:49

Broadcast in support of Iraqi unity

"Iraq If we are divided, we will not rule. Iraq – one homeland, one future."

[isthisnickcool]

I've seen these. I like the one where the crowds are coming at each other as they are about to fight then after they stop in the street the little boys run out and hug.

[HairOfTheDog]

Those are fascinating... Some seem a little cheesy, but the one with the very Western looking citizens facing down the insurgent looking guys in the alley is a FANTASTIC ad. It teared me up!

[Plutarch]

The ads are interesting. I wonder if there are any parties running on an Anti-American agenda, and running anti-American ads? Is their any censorship?

[Bommer]

quite good!

[Carry_Okie]

I wonder which Amercian PR firm got the contract.

[HairOfTheDog]

Billboard in Baghdad...

Mon Jan 24, 4:11 AM ET

A huge poster showing the image of al-Qaeda's frontman in Iraq Abu Musab al-Zarqawi and a burning car with a caption that reads: 'This what Zarqawi is doing in Iraq for our beloved ones now and in the future,' is seen in one of Baghdad's streets. Al-Zarqawi, declared war on next week's elections which he said were aimed at bringing the country under Shiite control, in an audiotape posted on an Islamist website.(AFP/Ali al-Saadi)

[Jay777]

Want to know who's who in the Iraqi elections?

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/1327198/posts

[Family Guy]

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