https://pjmedia.com/rogerlsimon/2005/01/09/vote-late-and-vote-infrequently/feed/PJ Media is a leading news site covering culture, politics, faith, homeland security, and more. Our reporters and columnists provide original, in-depth analysis from a variety of perspectives.en-usWed, 10 Jun 2026 23:49:24 -0400<![CDATA[I wrote a few days ago of the difference between the elections in Iraq and the Palestinian Authority&#8211;the former seemed like a real one and the latter an anoinment. It now looks as if the Palestinian people agree. According to Haaretz and Debka, they are not turning out to vote, even though vans with loudspeakers are driving through the streets of Gaza urging them to. Debka writes that the polling day is being extended. Haaretz says Abbas&#8217; team is worried about the low turnout. But&#8230; mirabile dictu&#8230; Jimmy Carter says everything is going well. For once, he&#8217;s not blaming the Israelis. From Haaretz:]]>Sun, 09 Jan 2005 09:29:42 -0500<![CDATA[Roger L. Simon]]>https://pjmedia.com/roger-l-simon/2005/01/09/vote-late-and-vote-infrequently-n206316