Syrians Vote in 'Joke' Elections, Complete With Facebook Ads

Thousands of Syrians went to the polls on Tuesday in the country's first presidential elections with more than one candidate. Despite the apparent show of democracy, and two nominal opponents, Syria's current president, Bashar al-Assad, will remain in power

Experts have called these elections a "joke." There was no voting in the areas of the country controlled by the rebels. And one of Assad's two opponents has all but asked Syrians to vote for the current president.

"The people in Syria are calling for stability and security, and to fight terrorism. They want military leadership and President Assad is doing well in this," rival candidate Hassan al-Nouri said on the eve of the elections. Read more...