So following soon after last November's US presidential election, another controversial election takes place this weekend. the violence has continued on unabated in Iraq, while the number of US troops grows and GWBush speaks about continuing his campaign of promoting "justice and democracy" in other countries.

There are differing opinions about the Iraqi election from optimism for a better future to fear of growing instability. These 2 articles from Zmag present some opinions and perspectives on this situation.
Dahr Jamail writes about the differing feelings among Iraqis about the election, while the other article talks about problems behind the Iraq 'occupation' or in American opinion-'liberation' and the election itself.