If an Arab Spring happens in Iraq how does that effect the Middle East?

I know many liberals would say that you are a racist and a bigot. To that I reply... READ history. If you don't learn the mistakes of history, you are doomed to repeat them. And, you are not alone in your thoughts and distrust. Thomas Jefferson and Winston Churchill are among those who agree. Their faith tells them that they are to conquer the world. Not like Christianity which says "evangelize". Yes, we have made mistakes, but they are taught that if they cannot convert people, they are to kill them. No one who is different is "safe" from this directive. I feel that we (and Europe) are importing our own invading army.

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Yes indeed the Iraqi people at the moment are being torn apart once again by sectarian ideations. Thus the question - will Iraq ever see true democracy free of outside influence - US, Russia or other regional powers. As well Sunni Arabs in Iraq face a problem of political trust and representation and to further add to the divergence is the 'de-Baathification’ campaign in Iraqi politics. As well the Kurds -like you've stated just want to be left alone. I have a feeling even if all the Sunni's, Shia's and Kurd's all got their own plot in the sand box someone will come along and start stirring the pot with claims that group x got a better deal than group y or z. This is more or less what transpired back in 2011-13 with the Shia-led government of Al-Maliki. Throughout 2011, thousands of Iraqis came together, in a rare display of cross-sectarian harmony around the country, with Shia, Sunni and Kurdish citizens demanding improved living conditions and public services; an end to corruption, unemployment and inflated salaries for politicians; and an end to foreign occupation. Very close to that of an Arab Spring however a number of events like the arrest of Finance Minister Rafi Al-Issawi and 10 of his bodyguards - which digressed in to violence as Al-Maliki’s security forces stormed a Sunni protest camp in Hawija. Thus Iraq’s sectarian politics allowed an opportunity for for Daesh, arguably the most extreme sectarian group of the very many in the region. Thus our foreign policy is conflicted by the same ideology divide - Saudi -Sunni, Iraq (government) - Shia, Iran - Shai, Syria - Shia, Libya - Sunni, ISIS - Sunni. Not sure what we're trying to do and I bet those in the region are just as perplexed.

http://carnegie-mec.org/2016/03/03/sunni-predicament-in-iraq/iv4h

That is the major problem with Iraq. You have the Sunni, Shiite, and Kurdish. None of them can stand any of the other three. They have been at war with one another since the Prophet passed away nearly 800 years ago. How Bush thought that we could absolve all their differences is beyond me. What Iraq has is like what Israel has with the Palestinians. No win situation on both countries.

Yes there is that part of the answer to the question - I have a friend who damn near died - double amputee as a result, another with PTSD when an IED killed his CPT, and then another while in A'stan that was KIA'ed. I shake my head dumbfounded as there is no solution in sight. I doubt if we kept troops there for 50 years the country wouldn't revert back into chaos. Very sad indeed for all the Gold and Silver star family members to see the country so rapidly fall apart.

SPC David S. - Yes... exactly. I have five kids. FOUR of them enlisted, followed in Mom and Dad's footsteps, in both Grandfather's footsteps, and back beyond that. Paul's family can trace back to a guy who served under William the Conqueror in 1066. Enlisting is as natural as breathing, and military issues are near and dear to our hearts. Our younger daughter was seriously injured in A'stan three years ago. In point of fact, TODAY is her 3rd anniversary of Alive Day. She walks, has full use of her mind (thank God, thank God, thank God!! I could have lived with missing limbs, but its so heart breaking when they are not themselves anymore!) and is one of the strongest people I have ever had the good fortune to meet. Who knew, right? Of course, you never know until you are in a position where you have only two choices- soldier on, or quit. So, I believe we have to help our soldiers as they come home. Not just the ones with obvious injuries. Sometimes the worst ones are the ones we cannot see. And... ah. I could go on and on and on about this. In fact, my kids laugh at me and say I talk too much. Maybe, but its a free country, right? At least for now...

Wow A1C Lisa Casserly you are certainly on point with all that you have said. I feel most will never understand the sacrifices many have endured like you and your family have. While I'm very sorry to hear about your daughter I'm as well impressed by your daughter's and your own defiance in not allowing the circumstances to define who you are. I'm sure as well that your daughter's ability to charlie mike (continue mission) in life is an inspiration to many she's never met. I certainly know that my friends experiences have had a profound positive effect on my life - I take nothing for granted. I come from a similar background - the military is not a choice more so a right of passage Having family members in service really helps in understanding and sharing all the good and bad military life offers. Regardless thank you for your family's service and prayers for you and your daughter in her recovery.

Lol. If I am "on point" with anything I have said, its because I'm a housewife. And, there is a lot of time to THINK while washing dishes, laundry, etc. Chasing kids is a study in psychology. I watch, I read and I think. Maybe too much. According to the kids, I have an opinion on everything! I will admit to becoming an opinionated old bat as I age. After Shea's injuries, our youngest son joined the USAF as an intel guy. If he couldn't stop his sister's injuries, he wants to make sure that he can prevent someone else and their family from going thru this. He's a good kid. I grieve for the families who won't be able to have their soldier back, especially in cases where it seems their sacrifice is wasted. I have often wanted to round up Congress and put them on a C-130... drop them off behind enemy lines and see how long it takes for them to change their foolish thoughts of "limited, fair warfare." Warfare IS NOT fair. Its messy. That's why we all want peace.

Strong pro-democracy factions are usually educated and modern forward thinking citizens. If the mullahs get involved then it will be really bad.

To funny - but the image shown is a blast wall that protects "bubble".

Alright... I guess I knew that.