Please don't type in all CAPS, it's the equivalent to YELLING, let alone hard to read, thank you.
Cool web design Kurod. Good job.
Sorry, I meant Kurdo. It's 4:30AM my time and I'm kind of sleepy.
I think that sounds great. Let's hope for a big turn out and everything stays peaceful, No terrorist show up!!!! I hope all Iraqi's get to hear about it. Good luck.
Kurdo,
Nice upgrade to the web site.
Under "Iraqi Boggers" the link to "Fayrouz" is not correct. You are missing the ".com" at the end.
Nice job again.
yes, be sure they put measures in place this time so that sucide bombers can't ruin the march and gathering. blockade the street accesses, think like a bombers and thwart what they would scheme to do with the circumstances.
Kurdo,
Is being part of Iraq REALLY that bad? I mean, I suppose it was in the past, but if the future of Iraq is a bright one, then why ruin it with a separatist movement?
The last thing Iraq needs now is a civil war. In the US we have 50 states, each with their own laws, state flag, etc. They combine to make one big country. As long as you have representation in the federal government then what is so bad about being part of a larger Iraq? That way, you get access to ports, etc. Kurdistan is landlocked, quite a disadvantage.
To be apart of IraQ? Well, I do not know so much about poltic but there is big difrencess between Iraq and US.It was not such succesfull comparision.
Well done Kurdo!
It is entirely possible to be a part of Iraq without giving up your individuality. You just need a constitution that protects states' rights, much like the American constitution does (and like the EU constitution very noticably does not).
Hi Kurdo,
I read about the march for an independent Kurdistan tomorrow. Is the general Kurdish public opinion realy moving towards the option of a separate Kurdistan? Or is it the voice of a minority within the Kurdish community? If the majority is actually considering more and more the separatist option, I fear for the Kurds in and outside Iraq. Iraqi Kurdistan is a very isolated region, economically very depending on it's neighbours. But also politically it would be the worst of all choices. The declaration of an independent Kurdistan would be the ultimate excuse for a Turkish invasion in the region. And also in Iran the opposition would be immense because an independent Kurdistan would certainly inflame the (just!!) struggle for more freedom by the Kurds there. I believe the Kurdish struggle for self-determinition is justified but I'm even more convinced that demanding independence now would be a strategical disaster leading only to international isolation.
It is entirely possible to be a part of Iraq without giving up your individuality.
Yes it is, but did you notice the "South" Kurdistan? Kurdo may have his eye on liberation of his fellow Kurds to the north from the yoke of oppression. I'm not sure the Arab Iraqi are going to be much interested in supporting that fight against the nations to the north.
Kurdo-
The US model allows each state to retain it's identity... as I am able to identify myself as someone from new hampshire, not just an american. when someone asks me where i am from, no matter where i am, i say proudly: "new hampshire"
i am fairly sure that will be the case over there as well
Kurdo,
You should read the e-mail from an exiled Kurd over at messopotamian.blogspot.com. I believe he understands the most important thing in your process of rebuilding is unity. Your are an Iraqi first an foremost. I read that there are 1,000,000 Kurds in Baghdad. The Kurds in the north need to help your fellow Iraqis to the south getting "up to speed" with the Kurds 13 years of democratic experience. Also I believe patience needs to be exercise. It has taken America 200 years to get to where she is now.
America has a main constitution but the individual states also have their own constitutions that have been molded to the peoples needs of that geographical area. This might not be a bad idea for Iraq.
here is an example....Some states, the people are more liberal thinking so the constitution/laws are more liberal for that state and don't have the death penalty for murder for example.
States in middle America tend to be more conservative and their constitution/laws reflect that. In my humble opinion I believe that the degree to how successful Iraq is will depend on the degree to which all the different ethnic groups stick together.
What provisions are being made for the safety, rights and well-being of the Armenian population, be it in a new "South Kurdistan" or in a semi-autonomous Kurdish state in Iraq?
Relations between the Kurds and Armenians have been less than friendly from time to time. Is that the case now and what is the general Kurdish opinion about the right approach for the future?
Pete/NC/US
Kurdo, why don't you have any e-mail adress here on your page? how can I contact you? need some help =)
Hi Kurdo,
A message to all Americans in these comments that are claiming that 'their' democratic system is the example to follow in Iraq...
What the Kurds need most in Iraq is a system that guarantees minority representation and to my humble opinion: the US constitutional system is not exactly (read: way beyond) the most minority friendly system. Only two real powerful political parties and a 'winner-takes-all' principle make that any minority opinion is in fact an unheard opinion. Ask the minorities: non-whites, poor (no longer a thru minority in the States these days), pacifists, environmentalists, progressives...
It sounds to me Kristof, you don't understand the definition of democracy. The majority rules. Minority rights are protected very well here in the states. Have you spoken to any minorities in America? Do you know what the electoral college is? I work in the environmental field and the environment isn't being trampled that bad in the US and has progressed substantially. You seem to be talking out of your backside!
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