Who could have possibly envisioned an erection- an election in Iraq at this point in history?
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker expresses amazement that elections could happen in Iraq at that time.
- In plain terms
- They were surprised elections could happen in Iraq.
- What can you take from it?
- Democracy can emerge in unexpected places.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What surprises you about democracy?
- How does change happen in difficult places?
Another view
Elections do not guarantee stability.
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