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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsWhy would the Kurds Help The U.S.
Didn't Trump leave them unprotected in Syria in his first term
They used to help our military in Syria and then left them to be Slaughtered by Turkey. He might have burned some bridges.
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Why would the Kurds Help The U.S. (Original Post)
Coolgoober
15 hrs ago
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Their native land (Kurdistan) is partly in four countries: Iran, Iraq, Turkey, and Syria.
surfered
13 hrs ago
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JustAnotherGen
(37,975 posts)1. Their history with us
goes back to Nixon. Did they fall and collectively crack their heads?
RockRaven
(19,094 posts)2. They wouldn't be helping us, they would be pursuing their own interests
which happen momentarily to coincide with The Dotard's.
And yes it would be exceedingly foolish and dangerous for them to trust The Dotard to hold up his end.
surfered
(12,901 posts)3. Their native land (Kurdistan) is partly in four countries: Iran, Iraq, Turkey, and Syria.
Theyve longed for self rule snd their own country.
I've always felt bad for them. But to count on the U.S. at this point in time under this administration
I guess they'll do what they gotta do