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I love sports. I always have, and probably always will. I dont' always love the players, or the money, or the stuff that sort of surrounds the game - but I love the metaphors - the symbology and the incredibly tranformative effect that sharing a rooting interest can have on a community. And with that - I love this story. No matter where you fall on the political spectrum, this certainly is a tidbit of suprising hope in an otherwise barren and dim landscape of sorrow. I find it's power and simplicity so moving that it's hard to really put into words. May we all cheer for the Iraqi National Soccer team - and may they win many, many more games for all of us..:-) You can read the full story and the link below:
Anita, an interpreter with the U.S. military, screamed into the microphone over the celebration racket after Iraq won the Asia Cup this weekend.I had a ridiculous grin plastered across my face during our coverage. I kept turning toward the screen whenever the room erupted, not wanting to miss a moment, forgetting that I was live on air.For the Iraqis, faces covered in paint, and the Americans who joined them in jubilation — some even sporting Iraqi sports uniforms — the victory was a moment the country never expected to enjoy. Video Watch Arwa Damon report amid jubilant Iraqis »It was as if in that moment when the clock ran out and Iraq won the championship, all the pain and agony of war was forgotten. It was a moment of optimism and joy, a respite from the black humor that dominates life here."When was the last time you were this happy?" I asked Anita."A long time; it's been a long time!" she shouted.One of the American soldiers lifted an Iraqi on his shoulders. Anita couldn't stop dancing, and I couldn't believe I was finally seeing Iraq happy.
Rare jubilation for a war-torn nation - CNN.com
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