[Buckhead]

Kristinn, you are an American original, and an American Hero.

To the Iraqi minister who complained about money wasted: Emphatically not true. The election centers in the US have provided a focal point for media coverage by local stations, national networks and cable networks, and blogs. This coverage, which is replete with stories like the ones you related, is inspiring and is reminding Americans of why we are there. I saw a segment today with an American mother and her son celebrating with Iraqis at a polling place. The American son was in the service and is soon to depart for Iraq, and spoke proudly and eloquently of how he looked forward to the privilege of serving in Iraq and helping the Iraqi people. It's quagmire-free news, and its some of the best money the Iraqi interim government has spent, especially in terms of their US public relations.

[CedarDave]

Oh my gosh, a celebrity has arrived here!

[kristinn]

It's quagmire-free news, and its some of the best money the Iraqi interim government has spent, especially in terms of their US public relations.

Quagmire-free news indeed. These past few days have seen the American media focusing on the Iraqis here in the states like never before. And it's been 99 percent positive coverage. They should hold elections more often :-)

[bootless]

Hi Buckhead,

I was just thinking that kristinn had a "Buckhead moment". I'm so sorry that I didn't get a chance to say hello in person to you and TankerKC at the Ball. Next time...? :-)

[Howlin]

...and its some of the best money the Iraqi interim government has spent, especially in terms of their US public relations.

You think?

[lentulusgracchus]

Concurring thunder-bump. Eagles are screaming in the Rockies 'coz kristinn did good.