Caption Picture of Iraq Voter

Yahoo News ^ | January 30,2005

[AmericanMade1776]

With tears rolling down her eyes, a veiled Iraqi woman shows off her finger stained with blue ink and a small card reading 'Elect Iraq ' after she cast her vote in a polling station in Amman, January 30, 2005. REUTERS/Ali Jarekji

[AmericanMade1776]

LIBERTY, how Sweet!

[ChadGore]

bttt

[andyandval]

Couldn't have done it without you!

[Tensgrrl]

From the liberal MSM: "Humiliated to tears, a terrified Iraqi shows her discolored and tortured fingertip, blames Bush"

[COUNTrecount]

That is a fantastic photo. Prize winner for sure.

[AmericanMade1776]

Everything that is really great and inspiring is created by the individual who can labor in freedom.
Albert Einstein (1879 - 1955),

[Mercat]

Thank you. That's my wallpaper for the day. Whatever else happens, this woman will tell her granddaughters that she voted today!

[bray]

Thank You America

Pray for W and Our Freedom Fighting Troops

[AngryJawa]

Couldn't have done it without you!

Amen.

[midwyf]

What a beautiful photo, it should win a Pulitzer. The first vote.

[AmericanMade1776]

I believe that freedom is the deepest need of every human soul.
George W. Bush (1946 - ), Press Conference, White House, Tuesday, April 13, 2004

[midwyf]

What we owe to you and others like you we can never repay. God Bless You.

[need_a_screen_name]

From the Kennedy thread, courtesy of Freeper Bad Company:

[AmericanMade1776]

Another Iraq Woman Voter, Older, but just as moving

An iraqi woman waits in a queue with her documents at a polling station in the centre of Az Zubayr, Southern Iraq (AP Photo / Andrew Parsons / Pool)

[AmericanMade1776]

God Bless these Iraq Voters today, what a Thrill for them, and for us to Witness.

[Condor51]

"Dear 'senator' Kennedy -
What Quagmire?"

[Texas Eagle]

Okay. I admit my imagination may be running away with me but as I look into this voter's eye, I could swear I see a US Marine standing ramrod straight and in full parade dress almost as if to say, "You're welcome, ma'am."

[mict42]

Just look at these photos, the expressions on the faces, the Marine saluting his Commander in Chief, the joy of religious slaves. Tell me that we aren't a part of God's Work.

[Unicorn]

BUSH did it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[alrea]

free at last

[AmericanMade1776]

Bush.....had the Vision, and the help of our wonderful brave, strong and faithful America Troops, and God on his side.

[need_a_screen_name]

"God Bless these Iraq Voters today, what a Thrill for them, and for us to Witness."



A-men! This is a truly historic day.

[Iscool]

She may be thinking, 'I hope I make it out of this place alive', but she is probably thinking that although she may have chosen the wrong candidate, she got to chose, for the first time in her life, and maybe her children could grow up without fear...</p>

[AmericanMade1776]

God is Good! Amen!

[AmericanMade1776]

Choices are wonderful,sure beats Saddam as the only choice for Iraq Voters. Saddam got 110 percent of the vote in the last Iraq Election.

[an italian]

That is what it was happened in Italy in 1945.

Yesterday we thanked you.

Today we thank you again.

[calex59]

Hurrah for the Iraqis! They have sounded the final horn for the terrorists. If you can't terrorize the people, it isn't working is it?

[Allegra]

Whatever else happens, this woman will tell her granddaughters that she voted today!

And one of her granddaughters can now be a leader of Iraq someday, if she so chooses to aspire to that.

[AmericaUnited]

That is what it was happened in Italy in 1945.

Yeah, you guys liked voting so much that you throw out and revote a government in about every two months.

[E. Pluribus Unum]

An Afghan woman who
is also now able to vote.

[arasina]

The first one is definitely worthy of a Pulitzer, but yours following shortly thereafter is humbling. Freedom comes at a great cost, but this fine Marine's salute tells us he knows it is always worth it.

[speedy]

Beautifully put. This is a wonderful day for people all over the world who love freedom. And, by the way, you have a great profile page. Viva Italia.

[an italian]

Yes, it is.

FREEDOM is the only thing that really cares in life.

And Bush is the only man who fought for it.

God bless you guys.

[Reconray]

1 woman...1 vote..1 more step to FREEDOM...

[NRA2BFree]

Those pictures moved me to tears. We take for granted what these people risk dying to have.

FREEDOM!!!!!!

May God Bless and protect them all. May He Bless and protect our military and those of our allies. This would not have been possible without their sacrifices. To them and to all of their loved ones, I say a heartfelt thank you for making this day possible.

[Nataku X]

NG interviewed that woman shortly after 9/11. She "missed" the Taliban because it was more "stable" then... :-(

[octobersky]

Yes, I agree.

[carlr]

No words other than felt a tear well up when saw this.Kind of like when the statue of Saddam was pulled over in Bagdad.

[chickenlips]

Just...WOW!

I was instantly moved to tears myself.

[E. Pluribus Unum]

That's too bad. Thanks for the info.

When I reread the article about how she was married shortly after the photo was taken, I thought of the movie Osama, and how badly women were treated under the Taliban.

I wonder if she married an old goat with six other wives?

[No Longer Free State]

"Finally -- a GOOD election-related use for the color Blue."

[Balding_Eagle]

Thank you.

[freeangel]

Hey barbara boxer, this is what a sincere tear looks like.

[andyandval]

Thank you.

You are welcome.

But don't thank me. Thank that brave soldier and his family.

[speedy]

With lots of help from Berlusconi. God bless YOU guys too. I am having a bottle of Barolo with dinner tonight in your honor!!

[Jolly Green]

The picture says it all. No comment necessary.

[Tunehead54]

I saved it to disk as "Tears Of Freedom". I believe her sign says "Vote For Iraq" - but I may be mistaken.

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[tapatio]

"As hope kindles hope, millions more will find it. By our efforts, we have lit a fire as well— a fire in the minds of men. It warms those who feel its power, it burns those who fight its progress, and one day this untamed fire of freedom will reach the darkest corners of our world."

President Bush January 20, 2005

[Smartaleck]

Is life so dear, or peace so sweet, as to be purchased at the price of chains and slavery? Forbid it, Almighty God! I know not what course others may take; but as for me, give me liberty or give me death!
Patrick Henry, March 23, 1775.