From a freelancer in Iraq

[cema]

The Kurds are not going to split from Iraq until it is absolutely in their interest to do so and not while the American forces are present. While they are not agitating for separation, they are acknowledging now that it is inevitable.

In my book, this is not a bad idea. The value of having access to the riches of soil (like oil and gas) are overrated long-term. Of course, short-term they can help to raise the standard of living, so it is not a bad thing per se. But I would be satisfied to see a free Kurdistan. Even considering all the problems (including potential problems) with Kurdish portions of Turkey, as well as (to a lesser extent) Syria.

Of course, I am far from being an expert on that area.

Comments

[art-of-arts.livejournal.com]

it was a very bad place
and it will be a very bad place no matter what
some people aren't just fit to live and let live

[cema.livejournal.com]

Iraqi Kurdistan is the place where the biblical Paradise was located.

[art-of-arts.livejournal.com]

allegedly... ;)

[cema.livejournal.com]

Well, based on the description in the Bible. The rivers of Havilah, Gihon, Euphrates, er... and Kiddekel. And Pishon. What? There were just four of them. Let's see: Pishon, Gihon, Hiddekel, Euphrates. And Havilah is not a river but a place name.

OK, maybe that's in Turkey. But Kurdistan neveretheless. :-)

[art-of-arts.livejournal.com]

Bible.
that's what I meant by "allegedly"...

[cema.livejournal.com]

That's the only authoritative source on the Paradise! :-)