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Nono · Nov 2, 2005, 10:08 am

http://www.theonion.com/content/node/42163

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BAGHDAD—The people of Iraq celebrated the passage of their new constitution Monday, in a formal ceremony that included a stirring speech by Iraqi President Jalal Talabani, a series of explosions that left 77 dead, and a traditional dance performed by Iraqi schoolchildren.

After many weeks of squabbling and protracted negotiations between Kurds, Sunnis, and Shiites, the historic document was declared the law of the land and destroyed late Monday afternoon, in what Talabani characterized as "a vital step toward restoring law and order in this war-torn nation."

A car bomb killing 12 U.S. servicemen and 26 Iraqi civilians briefly interrupted the speech.
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Son of Belial · Nov 2, 2005, 06:53 pm

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CoffeeSaint · Nov 3, 2005, 01:13 am

Best part of that? The explosions are reported between the stirring speech and the children's dance. Now that's good reporting.

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CoffeeSaint Moral Turnip Location: Oregon, US Posts: 2,283	Best part of that? The explosions are reported between the stirring speech and the children's dance. Now that's good reporting. "Would you like some pie, Dr. Stark?" "Science is my pie. Curiosity, my sweet tooth. Knowledge is my candy."

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Son of Belial BANNED: Requested ban Location: Acheron 27 Posts: 1,461	It's okay, I have good news. I just saved a bunch of money on my car insurance by switching to Geico.