Hey Teddy - You're a jerkwad!
I think a benefit to the elections is that the Iraqi people had to be brave to vote, to do so in great numbers, and take the risks, this will give them "ownership" so to speak of their freedom. Saving face seems to be a big deal over there. Hating Americans another popular hobby. By earning their own freedom by voting, maybe the anti-american rhetoric will die down. Its not as bad as the media would want us to believe, but over years perhaps we will see real genuine gratitude.