http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/9629606/site/newsweek/
I often thought that the void of the totalitarian state would bring apart the state. It'll be tough mission to hold the country together.
One we are seeing first hand.
If the the fractures are to great to hold the country together; what happens when do we decside there is no more we can do and how do we modify our foriegn policy to make the most of our allies in the region?
Newsweek hit on some very interesting ideas here. I've been upto Dokan Lake the R&R area they mention there is some beautiful mountains here and it lies in a strategic area of the world.
I have no doubt that Kurdistan will survive with our without Iraq; these people have been waiting for Saddam to go for many years and are hardened to negociate at all with arabs.... The Arabization of Kirkuk and the Kurds now coming to reclaim their land from the people that Saddam paid to move here in Kirkuk, gives an added dimension to the politics here.
One thing is noticably different is that the Kurks have had the opportunity to organize political parties during the 90's. The PUK and KDP parties are well organized and have an infrastructure. The Arab's are still floundering politically without the main stay Ba'ath party, I wonder how much patience the Kurds will have with them in forming this new democracy.
Peace all
The Soldier on the ground
SFC White
Full Version: Kurds.... Yes friends here in Iraq
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QUOTE(SFC_White @ Oct 11 2005, 06:28 AM)
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/9629606/site/newsweek/
I often thought that the void of the totalitarian state would bring apart the state. It'll be tough mission to hold the country together.
One we are seeing first hand.
If the the fractures are to great to hold the country together; what happens when do we decside there is no more we can do and how do we modify our foriegn policy to make the most of our allies in the region?
Newsweek hit on some very interesting ideas here. I've been upto Dokan Lake the R&R area they mention there is some beautiful mountains here and it lies in a strategic area of the world.
I have no doubt that Kurdistan will survive with our without Iraq; these people have been waiting for Saddam to go for many years and are hardened to negociate at all with arabs.... The Arabization of Kirkuk and the Kurds now coming to reclaim their land from the people that Saddam paid to move here in Kirkuk, gives an added dimension to the politics here.
One thing is noticably different is that the Kurks have had the opportunity to organize political parties during the 90's. The PUK and KDP parties are well organized and have an infrastructure. The Arab's are still floundering politically without the main stay Ba'ath party, I wonder how much patience the Kurds will have with them in forming this new democracy.
Peace all
The Soldier on the ground
SFC White
I often thought that the void of the totalitarian state would bring apart the state. It'll be tough mission to hold the country together.
One we are seeing first hand.
If the the fractures are to great to hold the country together; what happens when do we decside there is no more we can do and how do we modify our foriegn policy to make the most of our allies in the region?
Newsweek hit on some very interesting ideas here. I've been upto Dokan Lake the R&R area they mention there is some beautiful mountains here and it lies in a strategic area of the world.
I have no doubt that Kurdistan will survive with our without Iraq; these people have been waiting for Saddam to go for many years and are hardened to negociate at all with arabs.... The Arabization of Kirkuk and the Kurds now coming to reclaim their land from the people that Saddam paid to move here in Kirkuk, gives an added dimension to the politics here.
One thing is noticably different is that the Kurks have had the opportunity to organize political parties during the 90's. The PUK and KDP parties are well organized and have an infrastructure. The Arab's are still floundering politically without the main stay Ba'ath party, I wonder how much patience the Kurds will have with them in forming this new democracy.
Peace all
The Soldier on the ground
SFC White
Thanks and be safe SFC White.
QUOTE(SFC_White @ Oct 11 2005, 05:28 AM)
I have no doubt that Kurdistan will survive with our without Iraq; these people have been waiting for Saddam to go for many years and are hardened to negociate at all with arabs.... The Arabization of Kirkuk and the Kurds now coming to reclaim their land from the people that Saddam paid to move here in Kirkuk, gives an added dimension to the politics here.
One thing is noticably different is that the Kurks have had the opportunity to organize political parties during the 90's. The PUK and KDP parties are well organized and have an infrastructure. The Arab's are still floundering politically without the main stay Ba'ath party, I wonder how much patience the Kurds will have with them in forming this new democracy.
Peace all
The Soldier on the ground
SFC White
One thing is noticably different is that the Kurks have had the opportunity to organize political parties during the 90's. The PUK and KDP parties are well organized and have an infrastructure. The Arab's are still floundering politically without the main stay Ba'ath party, I wonder how much patience the Kurds will have with them in forming this new democracy.
Peace all
The Soldier on the ground
SFC White
Yeah. They've been providing the heavy lifting for 14 years; they know how to get the job done. And the Kirkuk oil will give them the resource base to keep getting it done. Don't look for them to give an inch vis-a-vis the Sunnis.
QUOTE(SFC_White @ Oct 11 2005, 08:28 AM)
I've been upto Dokan Lake the R&R area they mention there is some beautiful mountains here and it lies in a strategic area of the world.
Have you had much exposure to the Peshmurga? If so methinks 'twould be interestin' to hear your thoughts on how they're organized and operate, eh?Stay safe, be well!
IMHO.....
Great day today saw many purple fingers and proud people today.
Ah yes the Pesh (Peshmerga)... Very motivated lot for those of you unfamiliar they are the Kurdish Millitia. They are still active in roles as a security force for many tasks, functions and groups and vital "infrastructure" areas.
The Iraqi Army... has its challenges. People join the Iraqi Army much like any other job. The salaries are actually very good. There is no contract (or UCMJ) so they can quit at any time. Most work close and go home at night; they have an aversion to being away from the family (cultural thing)... so moving them into other regions of the country (where they are needed) is difficult... see above. And don't get me started on the nepatisum.
No need to abandon ship (just being forthright and honest (I'll never be a politician))....
Its a challenge that the Iraqi Government and Army are up to and dealing with. We are providing guidance and empowering good leaders.
It's a slow boat to China, but its got to be at their own pace.
The words expressed here are my own and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Army, the USA or any Political leader.
Peace everyone
SFC White
Great day today saw many purple fingers and proud people today.
Ah yes the Pesh (Peshmerga)... Very motivated lot for those of you unfamiliar they are the Kurdish Millitia. They are still active in roles as a security force for many tasks, functions and groups and vital "infrastructure" areas.
The Iraqi Army... has its challenges. People join the Iraqi Army much like any other job. The salaries are actually very good. There is no contract (or UCMJ) so they can quit at any time. Most work close and go home at night; they have an aversion to being away from the family (cultural thing)... so moving them into other regions of the country (where they are needed) is difficult... see above. And don't get me started on the nepatisum.
No need to abandon ship (just being forthright and honest (I'll never be a politician))....
Its a challenge that the Iraqi Government and Army are up to and dealing with. We are providing guidance and empowering good leaders.
It's a slow boat to China, but its got to be at their own pace.
The words expressed here are my own and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Army, the USA or any Political leader.
Peace everyone
SFC White
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