Is Saddam's burial plot still intact? He was head honcho to the Ba'athists. I thought maybe they made a temple to him. No?
And there is an Iranian General leading the Shi'ite militias? Really? How cool is that, huh?
Hey, he is actually making a difference in the defensive force for the Shi'ites. I think that is interesting.
That makes the Shi'ites interested in defending Iraq with it's borders intact. That is something to be grateful for.
These folks are ruled by their religious devotions. I am not surprised they listen to similar voices in battle.
Inadvertently involving Iran. Hm. No, I think Iran knows there is a war next door. If it was a USA border and there was a war next door, we would be involved absolutely. The fact there are Iranian Generals leading the Shia militias sort of gives it away.
This is a depiction of "The Shia Crescent." There are all sorts assessments of the crescent. Some are narrower and slightly different, but, this one is the most generous in area of their presence.
The Shia Crescent is real. There are real human beings affiliated with that region. It spans many countries, but, it is considered to be accurate to the distribution of Shi'ites in the region.
These people have a right to live. They have a right to defend their countries. They have a right to their religion and all that means.
Having Iranian Generals leading Iraqi Shia militias on the battlefield along with others such as the Kurds and other Sunni tribes is exactly what the Iraqi Constitution calls for. It calls for a joint military force. I am sure it doesn't include Iraqi Generals, but, there is a very good chance Baghdad asked Iran to help no differently than it asked the USA.
This reminds me of a moment of truth after the USA military entered Afghanistan. Karzai was made President and it was about six months or so of occupation of that country that President Karzai wanted a meeting between Iranian leaders and USA leaders. It could have been done at lower levels of diplomacy, but, the Bush administration dismissed the request.
This map shows the very long border Iran and Afghanistan share. There is no earthquake that is going to change that. President Karzai regarded his neighbor with esteem no different than he regarded the USA.
The USA is going to have to come to terms with the fact this region of the world brings the USA face to face with convenient political enemies. The leaders of Iraq are not going to snub Iran. To that truth is lent the idea 'they are trying to defend their country as if brothers the best way they can.'
Will Iranian Generals turn their guns on Kurds and Sunnis as soon as the battle is finished? I would be extremely surprised if that ever happened. I don't think the Iraqi Shia militias have a mysterious agenda. That agenda is only alive in political dogma of The West.
The leaders of these countries have little use for Western politics. Their people are under siege and they are defending their lands. That is what The West asked of them for nearly ten years. They are doing exactly that. If the method of which they are carrying out that responsibility is offensive to the sensibilities of The West, well that is too bad.
The best chance of these lands being in the hands of people that love it and call it home is for those same people to defend it. Those militias are far more worried about surviving the day, carrying out the directives of their leadership, protecting their wives and children than carrying out a faux agenda drafted by John McCain.
Personally, I am tired and disgusted with the Neocon agenda in the USA. They are hateful and have far too many issues with control of the Middle East. These people have to have their own way of living. They are not going to fit into a mold prescribed by the USA military. If that was the idea of the invasion into Iraq, then everyone was arrogant and had it completely wrong. The USA has no control over nations of people that are left to defend their lands.
It is completely obvious the years of training that went into the Iraqis in the hands of The West was a waste of time, treasure and American soldiers. They don't identify with American trainers unless they have consent by their own leaders to achieve the status of soldier. That is the truth of the matter.
The slaughter of human beings by Daesh has been unbelievable. They are barbarians. They know no god besides themselves. The death is real and those nations of people are right there expecting their militias and what organized military exists to protect them today and into the future.
If the Iraqi military comes together with leadership that speaks the language better than any American, with religious devotion expressed by their Holy Men, then so be it. Enough people have died that no others should die when their militias are capable of ending the killing. The West has no place here if they are going to put their politics ahead of human life. It is up to the people to decide to accept each other and set aside differences to find peace and harmony. I am hopeful that will occur when all the battles are won and the soldiers return home safely.
The Sunnis, Kurds and Shi'ites are experiencing their own miracle. They are finding they can fight a common foe while worshiping the God of their upbringing. It is nothing short of a small miracle and I hope peace in the region is realized as a result.
And there is an Iranian General leading the Shi'ite militias? Really? How cool is that, huh?
Hey, he is actually making a difference in the defensive force for the Shi'ites. I think that is interesting.
That makes the Shi'ites interested in defending Iraq with it's borders intact. That is something to be grateful for.
These folks are ruled by their religious devotions. I am not surprised they listen to similar voices in battle.
Inadvertently involving Iran. Hm. No, I think Iran knows there is a war next door. If it was a USA border and there was a war next door, we would be involved absolutely. The fact there are Iranian Generals leading the Shia militias sort of gives it away.
The Shia Crescent is real. There are real human beings affiliated with that region. It spans many countries, but, it is considered to be accurate to the distribution of Shi'ites in the region.
These people have a right to live. They have a right to defend their countries. They have a right to their religion and all that means.
Having Iranian Generals leading Iraqi Shia militias on the battlefield along with others such as the Kurds and other Sunni tribes is exactly what the Iraqi Constitution calls for. It calls for a joint military force. I am sure it doesn't include Iraqi Generals, but, there is a very good chance Baghdad asked Iran to help no differently than it asked the USA.
This map shows the very long border Iran and Afghanistan share. There is no earthquake that is going to change that. President Karzai regarded his neighbor with esteem no different than he regarded the USA.
The USA is going to have to come to terms with the fact this region of the world brings the USA face to face with convenient political enemies. The leaders of Iraq are not going to snub Iran. To that truth is lent the idea 'they are trying to defend their country as if brothers the best way they can.'
Will Iranian Generals turn their guns on Kurds and Sunnis as soon as the battle is finished? I would be extremely surprised if that ever happened. I don't think the Iraqi Shia militias have a mysterious agenda. That agenda is only alive in political dogma of The West.
The leaders of these countries have little use for Western politics. Their people are under siege and they are defending their lands. That is what The West asked of them for nearly ten years. They are doing exactly that. If the method of which they are carrying out that responsibility is offensive to the sensibilities of The West, well that is too bad.
The best chance of these lands being in the hands of people that love it and call it home is for those same people to defend it. Those militias are far more worried about surviving the day, carrying out the directives of their leadership, protecting their wives and children than carrying out a faux agenda drafted by John McCain.
Personally, I am tired and disgusted with the Neocon agenda in the USA. They are hateful and have far too many issues with control of the Middle East. These people have to have their own way of living. They are not going to fit into a mold prescribed by the USA military. If that was the idea of the invasion into Iraq, then everyone was arrogant and had it completely wrong. The USA has no control over nations of people that are left to defend their lands.
It is completely obvious the years of training that went into the Iraqis in the hands of The West was a waste of time, treasure and American soldiers. They don't identify with American trainers unless they have consent by their own leaders to achieve the status of soldier. That is the truth of the matter.
The slaughter of human beings by Daesh has been unbelievable. They are barbarians. They know no god besides themselves. The death is real and those nations of people are right there expecting their militias and what organized military exists to protect them today and into the future.
If the Iraqi military comes together with leadership that speaks the language better than any American, with religious devotion expressed by their Holy Men, then so be it. Enough people have died that no others should die when their militias are capable of ending the killing. The West has no place here if they are going to put their politics ahead of human life. It is up to the people to decide to accept each other and set aside differences to find peace and harmony. I am hopeful that will occur when all the battles are won and the soldiers return home safely.
The Sunnis, Kurds and Shi'ites are experiencing their own miracle. They are finding they can fight a common foe while worshiping the God of their upbringing. It is nothing short of a small miracle and I hope peace in the region is realized as a result.
