Nobody would tell an Iraqi that they can't complain if they don't vote, especially if the only option on the ballot is Saddam.

Would they say the same if the only two options were Saddam and Maddas?

If the nation's leaders are being elected by a 10-20% voter turnout, it'll be very obvious what's going on. That is the thing that they don't want to happen.

Keep voting harder! That'll solve everything!