The Kurds

Word has it that the Kurds are making noises about not joining with the new Iraqi government.

Who can blame them? They've been shafted so many different times by so many different groups (including us, more than once), and more traditional Iraqi groups do not look kindly upon them. I've heard very little about anyone being sure the Kurds would be properly represented.

What the break-off of the Kurds would means remains to be seen. I think there's precious little doubt that even with this new interium government in place, the US will remain as in charge as ever, which means continuing violence, continuing game playing, and continuing lack of freedom and independence for most Iraqis. I doubt we'll gladly let the Kurds create their own government or carve out a bit of Iraq for themselves.