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A woman stands amid Valentine’s Day decorations in a shop in central Baghdad, Iraq, Tuesday. Despite raging sectarian violence and harsh circumstances, some Iraqis are gearing up for Valentine’s day tomorrow. You write the cutline/Samir Mizban, AP Photo.
Top Cutlines
1. “Well, we have the Valentine Day chintz. Now all we need is a few little touches. You know, peace, democracy, electricity…..” — A Token D.
2. (tie) Roses are red,/violets are blue/my love goes bang!/like a suicide bomber or two — Bob; and: A suicide bomber cleverly waits to attract a crowd before staging an Iraqi version of “The St. Valentine’s Day Massacre” — JohnA.
3. Red is the color of my true love’s blood — Not Right.
Originally posted at 10:23:25 a.m.
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