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another_liberal

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7. Everything you say is true . . .

Reply to Lurks Often (Reply #6)

Tue Jun 24, 2014, 08:55 PM

Jun 2014

However, the, "Regional war in the Middle East, which has negative global implications," you warn of is already well under way. It might be wise, at this point, to consider carefully what we can seriously expect to hold on to north of Kuwait.

A stable, independent Kurdistan is at least a foothold in the region. Everything else in Iraq may well go to either Iran, ISIS or Saudi Arabia.

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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

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