We have broken it and we can't fix it, Khem. Armies are generally shitty tools to do anything except kill people and break things. Sadly, our only tool seems to be the army.
Meanwhile, it begins.
http://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-41269877
AND,
Now, whatever the fuck will we do when the Shi'ite government tries to crush the Kurds? The Kurds which have been about the only reliable allies we have had?
Here's a hint.
http://www.reuters.com/article/us-mideas...SKCN1BP19Y
Expect the Kurds to tell both us and Baghdad to go fuck ourselves.
Meanwhile, it begins.
http://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-41269877
Quote:Iraq MPs vote to sack Kirkuk governor over Kurdish referendum
Quote:The Iraqi parliament has voted to sack the governor of Kirkuk province amid rising tension ahead of a planned referendum on Kurdish independence.
The Arab-led central government in Baghdad strongly opposes efforts by the autonomous Kurdistan Region to secede.
AND,
Quote:On Tuesday, the Iraqi parliament rejected the referendum as unconstitutional and authorised the prime minister to "take all measures" to preserve national unity.
Now, whatever the fuck will we do when the Shi'ite government tries to crush the Kurds? The Kurds which have been about the only reliable allies we have had?
Here's a hint.
http://www.reuters.com/article/us-mideas...SKCN1BP19Y
Quote:Western powers press Iraq Kurd leaders to shelve 'very risky' independence vote
Expect the Kurds to tell both us and Baghdad to go fuck ourselves.
