Shiites submit draft law to divide Iraq

Griff · 09-06-2006, 12:41 PM

Well, we could have had this a very long time ago but why not just let it happen?

BAGHDAD (AFP) - Iraq's dominant Shiite political alliance has submitted to parliament a draft law governing the division of the country into autonomous regions.

Three little democratic countries...

glatt · 09-06-2006, 12:45 PM

So what's the downside to this?

It's working now for the former Yugoslavia.

Happy Monkey · 09-06-2006, 12:56 PM

There are two downsides that come to mind. The middle section has very little oil, so there may be resource-related instability. And if the Kurds get their own country, Turkey may attack them. That said, it's probably still the best solution possible, especially if agreements can be made to offset those issues.

Spexxvet · 09-06-2006, 04:10 PM

And the Shiite south would be backed by Shiite Iran.

The upside? It's their fucking problem. Let them democratically vote it through, and we can get out. Whatever happens after that is caused by them.

JayMcGee · 09-06-2006, 06:28 PM

Present day Iraq was formed by us Brits back in the 20's/30's by combining several hitherto automonous regions (Mesmopetania, Kurdistan and ... somewhere else..).

Reverting to seperate states along ethnic lines seems plausible, but as we as the occupying powers are obligated to ensure that each of the states will be long-term economically viable.... and there's the rub....

tw · 09-06-2006, 06:40 PM

Warch asked the major question here in Bush links Hezbollah to Ali-Q . What would start such a breakup? Holbrook's comments suggested how it may start - as quoted here from another source:

Quote:

The dangerously neglected looming conflict in and around the northern Iraqi city [Kirkuk] is equal parts street brawl over oil riches; ethnic competition over identity between Kurdish, Turkoman, Arab and Assyrian-Chaldean communities; and titanic clash between two nations, Arab and Kurd.

Within a year, therefore, Kurds will face a basic choice: to press ahead with the constitutional mechanisms over everyone’s resistance and risk violent conflict, or take a step back and seek a negotiated solution.

Urbane Guerrilla · 09-06-2006, 09:13 PM

Jay, that is one hell of a way to spell "Mesopotamia," the "land between the rivers." --Language-

Mesmeropotamia: staring at the river from the bank for prolonged periods.

JayMcGee · 09-06-2006, 09:15 PM

ah! you are really MagieL in disguise & I claim my £5

Urbane Guerrilla · 09-06-2006, 09:26 PM

I'd have to have a sex change and move across the country...

09-06-2006, 12:41 PM	#1
Griff still says videotape Join Date: Feb 2001 Posts: 26,813	Shiites submit draft law to divide Iraq Well, we could have had this a very long time ago but why not just let it happen? BAGHDAD (AFP) - Iraq's dominant Shiite political alliance has submitted to parliament a draft law governing the division of the country into autonomous regions. Three little democratic countries... __________________ If you would only recognize that life is hard, things would be so much easier for you. - Louis D. Brandeis

09-06-2006, 12:56 PM	#3
Happy Monkey I think this line's mostly filler. Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: DC Posts: 13,575	There are two downsides that come to mind. The middle section has very little oil, so there may be resource-related instability. And if the Kurds get their own country, Turkey may attack them. That said, it's probably still the best solution possible, especially if agreements can be made to offset those issues. __________________ _________________ \|...............\| We live in the nick of times. \| Len 17, Wid 3 \| \|_______________\| [pics]

09-06-2006, 04:10 PM	#4
Spexxvet Makes some feel uncomfortable Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 10,346	And the Shiite south would be backed by Shiite Iran. The upside? It's their fucking problem. Let them democratically vote it through, and we can get out. Whatever happens after that is caused by them. __________________ "I'm certainly free, nay compelled, to spread the gospel of Spex. " - xoxoxoBruce

09-06-2006, 06:28 PM	#5
JayMcGee Cardigan-wearing man Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Much Binding In The Marsh Posts: 1,082	Present day Iraq was formed by us Brits back in the 20's/30's by combining several hitherto automonous regions (Mesmopetania, Kurdistan and ... somewhere else..). Reverting to seperate states along ethnic lines seems plausible, but as we as the occupying powers are obligated to ensure that each of the states will be long-term economically viable.... and there's the rub.... __________________ I like wearing cardigans...... my current favourite is an orange cable-knit with real leatherette buttons.

09-06-2006, 09:13 PM	#7
Urbane Guerrilla Person who doesn't update the user title Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Southern California Posts: 6,674	Jay, that is one hell of a way to spell "Mesopotamia," the "land between the rivers." --Language- Mesmeropotamia: staring at the river from the bank for prolonged periods. __________________ Wanna stop school shootings? End Gun-Free Zones, of course.

09-06-2006, 12:45 PM	#2
glatt ™ Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Arlington, VA Posts: 27,717	So what's the downside to this? It's working now for the former Yugoslavia.

09-06-2006, 09:15 PM	#8
JayMcGee Cardigan-wearing man Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Much Binding In The Marsh Posts: 1,082	ah! you are really MagieL in disguise & I claim my £5 __________________ I like wearing cardigans...... my current favourite is an orange cable-knit with real leatherette buttons.

09-06-2006, 09:26 PM	#9
Urbane Guerrilla Person who doesn't update the user title Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Southern California Posts: 6,674	I'd have to have a sex change and move across the country... __________________ Wanna stop school shootings? End Gun-Free Zones, of course.

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