Quote Originally Posted by Psycho4Bud
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.

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I'm pretty sure if we split up Iraq into the three factions, the US would protect the kurds from Syria, Iran and Turkey, especially if we opened Dialog with those countries. The real Bottom line here is: We have no business in the middle east at all. Make Oil deals and let them sort it out. Whomever comes out on top will still have to sell their oil somewhere, and being as dependent on carbon based fuels as we are, we would definently be bidding for their oil. I still say if we want to flex our muscles, we should blockade the ports and demand 25.00 a barrel oil or nothing moves, but that makes too much sense, so we have to start a war so the corporations can profit, go figure.