Iraq, today, is like a beehive and the bees - sorry I mean the politicians, work night and day to study and put plans to serve Iraq in all fields. I said "study" and "put plans" because I think, as do many Iraqis that there will not be another stage after that.
After the elections all these studies, plans and promises will be put aside and forgetfulness will engulf them. Yes, the Iraqi beehive is not for work but for talk.
Lately, every day I read about new projects and promises for ideal lives. You will say that it is normal in elections time, I say yes, but not from those who have already spent years in decision making positions without making any significant change in our life. I wonder what prevented them from doing their work when they came to office?? And now – what has changed? And why should Iraqis believe them today?
Maliki, one of those who are spending their days and nights moving from one place to another calling for elections, shouts out his advice to the voters: Don't lose your chance at choosing the best - But who are they?… Really I don't know.
Today in Basra he described those who refuse to vote as sinners in their hearts, "Elections are a legitimate (religious) responsibility. The election is a testimony and he who withholds his testimony is a sinner in his heart".
Many Iraqis say we gave our testimony in the past election and regretted it, what guarantees are we given that we will not regret it again?
For those who await tomorrow – tomorrow is near. Today there is no impossible in the language of the speeches that politicians use to convince the voters to choose them.
I hope voters will be smart and avoid voting for those who are already in authority because they have been a big disappointment. And if they do, you and I will see whether the plans and promises they are so generous with only during elections, will materialize tomorrow.