There was a recent change in the Iraqi Constitution that made it harder for the Sunni Arabs to exercise the veto provision. It seemed to be that the referendum was being rigged to insure its passage. This change has been reversed.
First, let me say that I think this is a GOOD THING.
Second, let's ask ourselves, what does this mean? It means that the constitution is less likely to be passed, but (a) if it passes, the Sunni Arabs will likely be marginally more receptive to it, and (b) if it fails, then the situation is still probably going to better than if it passed only because of the new provision. Better not to have a constitution than to have one where one group feels it was railroaded. Not that the Sunni Arabs might not feel that way anyway, but it should marginally improve things.
Not that I am very hopeful for Iraq, but when something does go right, I acknowledge it.
Thanx and a tip o' the hat to Sully and Yggy.
That is all.
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