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Iraq
Hunt Oil deal could help shape Kurds' future
2007-10-21
Drilling contract with Kurds could lead to regional autonomy – or aggravate sectarian strife
Posted by:ryuge

#2  They are stronger as a federation, as is witnessed by the current Turkish incursion into Northern Iraq. They would be best if set up as three seperate poltical states that cooperate in commerce and national security. Here in the US, we are have also been divided between red, blue, (at one time) black and white and north and south, but we are stronger as a nation. Having opposing power structures keeps you honest like nothing else can.
Posted by: Unutle McGurque8861   2007-10-21 16:16  

#1  "Even before the Americans came, we believed Iraq was going to be divided between the Kurds, the Shiites and the Sunnis," said Akram Elias, a white-haired Assyan farmer.

"I agree," said Mr. Wahil. "I believe if we can become three parts, then everyone can live in peace."


Make it SO! Then lets get the phuech outta there.
Posted by: Besoeker   2007-10-21 15:57  

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