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BainsBane

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3. The US opposes an independent Kurdistan because Turkey does

Reply to another_liberal (Original post)

Tue Jun 24, 2014, 08:28 PM

Jun 2014

and they don't want Turkey invading the new Kurdistan. The Turks have a sizable number of Kurds along the Iraqi border, and they are concerned that they would fight to join Kurdistan. Turkey is a key Muslim ally for the US. So while it's nice to say we support independent self-determination, an informed view requires knowing about the implications for the region.

Additionally, if it isn't the US's business to decide whether Kurdistan should be independent, why would it be DU's?

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Does Democratic Underground favor an independent Kurdistan? [View all] another_liberal Jun 2014 OP

I generally support any people's effort to self-govern. [n/t] Maedhros Jun 2014 #1

It is their choice, and their risk . . . another_liberal Jun 2014 #2

The US opposes an independent Kurdistan because Turkey does BainsBane Jun 2014 #3

Yes, there are Kurds in Turkey . . . another_liberal Jun 2014 #4

Sure. BainsBane Jun 2014 #5

Probably not going to happen though Lurks Often Jun 2014 #6

Everything you say is true . . . another_liberal Jun 2014 #7

I am referring to a "hot" war Lurks Often Jun 2014 #10

The US should just stay out the area. Shoulders of Giants Jun 2014 #8

I do. A Kurdish state is long overdue. Nt Warren Stupidity Jun 2014 #9