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Gimmie some of that Afghan democracy

October 11th, 2004

What’s the difference between democracy in Afghanistan and Oklahoma?

Afghan presidential candidates:

Oklahoma’s choice of presidential candidates:

5 Responses to “Gimmie some of that Afghan democracy”

  1. Rena Says:

    Maybe we can get some of their election officials over here to show us how it’s done.

  2. CGHill Says:

    Now that’s brilliant. :)

  3. J. M. Branum Says:

    Yep Rena is right. We need to get Afghanistan to send us some folks to clean up our elections and to show us how democracy works.

  4. Dwayne "the canoe guy" Says:

    Actually, the last time I counted, there were about 35 people running for President. Can each state vote for them? no. Are they invited to debates? no. and anytime a 3rd party even tries to rear it’s head, it is beat down by the party it most closely represents, jujst in case it ’steals’ votes.

  5. Matthew Burch Says:

    Well, maybe the reason that Afgan democracy is working out so beautifully is that they aren’t being run by secret society spooks that pretend to be humans, and don’t do a very good job.