Bloggers on success of Iraqi elections

I have been attempting to blog on a number of topics today, but cannot contain my joy at the success of the elections in Iraq. Not only does this vindicate the president's steadfast foreign policy, but more importantly, it's a huge victory for Iraq and its people. No wonder people have been dancing, passing our chocolates and crying. Even the New York Times reports a party atmosphere in Iraqi streets.

Iraqi blogger Zeyad writes:

The turnout in Iraq was really like nothing that I had expected. I was glued in front of tv for most of the day. My mother was in tears watching the scenes from all over the country. Iraqis had voted for peace and for a better future, despite the surrounding madness.

Emphasis added. Hat tip:Instapundit.

And our readers have not been immune. Watching a report by Shepard Smith on Fox, Sandi commented

He reported from Abu Grav that the polling place there was shut down and moved to a place 13 miles away. But that there was thousands of people making the trek walking the 13 miles. Just the thought of them being that determined to make their own destiny brought tears to my eyes.

Sandi liveblogged the elections, as did Roger Simon.

Dirty Harry has numerous posts on this topic, including this one with many helpful links. And Powerline, Polipundit and Instapundit also have numerous posts with many helpful links. The Belmont Club's Wretchard takes on an election critic.

So, read them all and savor this great day as our nation helps another nation take is first tentative steps toward democracy, toward self-government, toward freedom.