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Politics : Formerly About Advanced Micro Devices
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To: Joe NYC who wrote (163842)3/11/2003 10:14:39 AM
From: SilentZ  Read Replies (1) of 1574211
 
>Well, among Kurds, the opposition to Saddam is overwhelming. I seem to recall that they are about 30% of the population. The Shiites, who are some 60% of the population, the support is also most likely very low, if any, so you are left with some 10% Sunni Arabs, where he may have some support.

There's no doubt that these groups are looking out for their own interests, but would they support the U.S. over Saddam without a bribe?

The only reason they'd support us, like Turkey, is if they'd get something in return. Otherwise, they'd rather support their fellow Muslim. The U.S. is evil to them, but they'd consider not biting the hand that feeds them.

-Z
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