There were mixed feelings on the streets of Baghdad, the morning after Nuri al-Maliki finally stepped down as Iraq's prime minister<br/> <br />Some saw it as a victory for Iraq's fledgling democracy.<br/> <br />(SOUNDBITE) (Arabic) IRAQI RESIDENT, AHMED, SAYING:<br/> <br />"It is a good decision and it shows the bravery of the man and his sacrifice for the people. It is a landslide victory for the people."<br/> <br />In the face of growing pressure to step aside, Maliki appeared on State Television Thursday night and dropped his bid for a third term.<br/> <br />He pledged support for his replacement, Shi'ite Haider al-Abadi, who stood by his side.<br/> <br />But not all Iraqis welcome the change:<br/> <br />(SOUNDBITE) (Arabic) IRAQI RESIDENT, HUSSEIN HAMA, SAYING:<br/> <br />"The decision was prompted by internal and external interventions and this will usher in the start of what is called a compromised democracy. This will have a negative impact in the future and will stop people from taking part in elections."<br/> <br />In hi
