[reed13k]

I think the real issue is the Iraqis don’t want the Kurds to have heavy arms that they don’t control because of the long term likelihood that they will eventually break away and make their own country. The Turks are likely in it as well.

It doesn’t hurt Obies wants what he wants as well - but ...

[colorado tanker]

With Iran dominating the Baghdad government, the Kurds already have their de facto state. We should support them. They are the only people who seem capable of defeating ISIS.

Any heavy equipment we ship to Baghdad will just end up in the hands of the Shiite militia.