Democracy in Ukraine...Check
What with seasonal distractions and global disasters, I haven't devoted any pixels to the presidential election in Ukraine, but then there have been much better sources for coverage than me...like my pal Discoshaman and his charming and lovely bride TulipGirl who've provided on-the-ground reporting since day one.
But that's not to say that I've let the events go unnoticed, and this evening I'm proud to unveil an updated "Democracy for Ukraine" graphic, seen in the right-hand column of the Gazette's home page (if you're not there already).
Even though the defeated Yanukovych has filed a lawsuit challenging the election results, I feel confident in calling this as a victory for democracy. In fact, the filing of that lawsuit in and of itself seems to reinforce the democratic nature of the whole process!
"I feel confident in calling this as a victory for democracy."
That's two in two months. ;-) It's a great way way to round out 2004.
Nice touch on the banner, Eric!
Incidentally, that's the font used for the title on the Pitch Black DVD.
Posted by: Mr. Freen at December 29, 2004 08:44 AMEric, the news out of the Ukraine has been encouraging, to say the least.
It's a reminder that, every once in a while, the 'good guys' win, that 'the strong shall fail, the right prevail.'
It's also a reminder to news consumers that some stories develop over decades, rather than minutes ... although the turning point, the climax of the story can be as brief as a single day - or two - at the election polls.
As much as Russia backed one candidate in the Ukraine elections, it was a far cry from the days of armed intervention we witnessed in Hungary and Czechoslovakia over the last half-century.
My appreciation to ALL media - and that includes the bloggers - who have kept the story current and 'above the fold.'
Posted by: Jeff at December 29, 2004 08:55 AMAbout the publisher
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I have received letters from pen pals there that they were ready to fight for the future of a FREE Ukraine. Thank God there was no fighting yet but the people are not willing to give up their freedoms... its slowly taking root but its rooting in that harsh land...
gives me hope for the rest of the world.
Posted by: Hokulea at December 29, 2004 01:41 AM