It is raining here — and in this dry region, rain is always viewed as a sign of good luck. This year, it is drier than ever, and water levels have reached critical lows.
Yet, by contrast, the Associated Press is reporting the rain as an excuse for what may well be a record low voter turn-out — rather than the widespread disillusionment and disdain for the choices that I have found among a number of Israeli voters.
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