Quote Originally Posted by medicinal
In name only. They would cut and run back to Kurdistan to defend it againt the Sunnis and Shiites in a heartbeat. Don't forget, it was basically Sunnis that gassed them. those animosities dont die easily. They have everything they need in the North, especially Oil revenue. They don't need the south, and don't want it. They have been protected from Sadam since right after Gulf 1. They have been recipients of aid and protection from America for years. When you talk about how great the kurds are doing as a positive about Iraq, you should also state the above. they were not a part of the bombing and destruction that encompassed the south, they were on our side from the gates!
They actually do need the south just in name alone. Iran, Syria, and Turkey have stated from the get go that an independent Kurdistan would NOT be permitted. I agree with ya that their loyalties would be with the homeland over the southern parts though.

Have a good one!:s4: