[–] nevergiveup2them 0 points 1 point 1 point (+1|-0) ago
Well I get the MIC push to keep us in the war and supporting the Kurds now. As always the MSM lied. Another good move by PDJT.
[–] feckyerlife 0 points 1 point 1 point (+1|-0) ago
The Kurds always have been Marxist Communist, i never understood the end game with them. i always thought after ISIS was defeated it should be Assads call on the Kurds
[–] baccachew75 ago
Kurds are democratically-oriented, pan-religious people who have been oppressed for millenia. They have suffered more than the most ardent patriot on this thread. They love America, and were abandoned during the clinton/bush/Obama years. They deserve our support and respect.
[–] feckyerlife ago (edited ago)
LOl what are you talking about? The Kurds always have and always will be communist. Thats the issue with them this whole time. we have no end game for them, its why we didnt really back them when Saddam was gassing them.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Democratic_Union_Party_(Syria)
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[–] redtoe_skipper 0 points 2 points 2 points (+2|-0) ago
Yes, they have under international law.....
A separate people, with their own language and culture, so they have the right to be independent and deciding their own future.
And frankly, in the 20-ties, they were fucked over for geopolitical reasons and it was decided over their heads. ( see the treaties of Sevres and Lausanne) Side note: these two treaties also are the incubators of the Palestinian/ Arab - Israeli conflict.
Yet, they are a diverse group.
The YPG is the military, security forces of the autonomous regions in Northern Syria. Before making any conclusions, read their constitution: https://civiroglu.net/the-constitution-of-the-rojava-cantons/
It does not really deviate from what in western democracies is practice. So, yes, it is a lefty eco semi guided system that respects private property and promotes decentralization. Quite a project.
THe PKK started out as a marxist lenninist group. But is now promoting a sort of democratic federalism, as evidenced by the constitution of autonomous regions within the Syrian state. The actual situation of the ground is, that from the PKK the YPG sprang. So, it is to be expected that remnants of that commie past are still there, like the antifa flags and buttons.
Many nations and organisations have deemed the PKK a terrorist organisation, including NATO. The UN however, does not consider it to be a terrorist organisation.
This creates somewhat of a shadow situation as US forces work with YPG, while at the same time a NATO ally is embroiled with the YPG. From a moral point of view, Turkey likes inhumane treatment and torture, whereas the autonomous regions seems to reject it.
My guess, based on the above, is: it is another murky situation which are best handled by the Nations concerned, the EU, and Israel. Let's see what comes of it.
Does anyone recognize the red and black flag patch in this Kurdish militia video?
[–] feckyerlife 0 points 1 point 1 point (+1|-0) ago (edited ago)
These are just from Wiki alone
Rojava- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rojava
The supporters of the region argue that it is an officially secular polity[13][14] with direct democratic ambitions based on a libertarian socialist ideology promoting decentralization, gender equality,[15] environmental sustainability and pluralistic tolerance for religious, cultural and political diversity, and that these values are mirrored in its constitution, society, and politics, claiming it to be a model for a federalized Syria as a whole, rather than outright independence.
Democratic Union Party (Syria) - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Democratic_Union_Party_(Syria)
Ideology
Eco-socialism
Social ecology
Democratic confederalism
Libertarian socialism
Communalism
Feminism
Jineology
[–] standwithuQ 1 point 2 points 3 points (+3|-1) ago
Exactly! Again, the MSM has been lying! Retired Army Colonel, Douglas MacGregor gave a great explanation on the whole Kurd/Syria/Turkey topic (3 min video): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QtHi9ir-eeU At the 2:15 mark, he says the Northern Kurds are a "MAOist, communist" group.