re: "it's in the Kurds self interest to be part of Iraq"
Nick, the Kurds have shown that they want to play ball. The bottom line in this entire situation is that the countries in which they are bordered DO NOT want to play ball.... with anyone.
I understand that. I know it's all been a tough sell as far as Turkey (to some extent), Syria and Iran, but that's the way it is and of course, I hope for a peaceful solution.
You know, call it naive, whatever, but there IS a solution. I'm gravely disappointed in the U.N. for one and most of the world's leaders. I'm still hopeful for a renewed resurrection in human values.