Teaching old dogs new tricks

By: Aram Tofi

April 15, 2005

Twenty five years ago when I was caught and imprisoned in Sulaimani by Saddam’s regime (Arabs), it was obvious that torture and mistreatment were an every day occurrence. Lucky for me, I escaped and joined Peshmerga, and promised to never go back later I met some Arabs who also fought against Saddam so we had a common enemy. However, I didn’t have any anger against Arabs and wanted to forgive and forget. But one little thing that irritated me was that those so called Arab friends could not speak Kurdish. Despite the fact that they were been in the Kurdish area for more than three years. Were they a bunch of stupid camel drivers or what?  No, they were not stupid, they simply did not try to speak Kurdish, not even one single word such (baianit bash) meaning (good morning).

It took me a long time to find the reason for this stupidity. I have spent my entire adult life in Europe, and this gave me the insight and knowledge to notice the mentality of Arabs and their religion (Islam) towards other non-Arabs, particularly Kurds.

The recent attitude of Arabs in Iraq, especially from Shiites, shows that something is wrong with their thinking. There are twenty four Arab Islam dictatorships. They have inhabited or invaded the farthest reaches with very high civilisation standards. But now, the Arab country is considered to be the most troublesome anti-progress and poorest country in the world. The irony is there has never been a mass protest against corruption or any popular revolution, however, occasionally some general or military idiot takes power and that is it.  UN recently issued a warning to the Arab country for their violation of human rights and anti- democracy mentality.  

To be realistic, democracy in Iraq is never going to last long, because as soon the Arab (Islam) comes to power they would establish another dictator in the region. The Shiites already proclaimed that they will establish Islamic and sharia rule in Iraq and even worse they have started to threaten the Kurd. One can only wonder and think. They don’t have an army yet, so what are they going to do when they get a regular army. History shows that the miserable life of the Kurd started with Islam’s invasion of Kurdistan. Aya Allawi’s representative, Abdul Fahd al-Isawai and camel driver Yawar and all other Arab officials will be implementing the same policies as Saddam. They said Kurkuk has never been Kurdish and is never going to be Kurdish either.

When Omar Bin Khatab led the hooligans of Islam that the anfal Kurdistan had begun, they took the women and children as booty, and the destruction of Kurdistan continued with Saddam, It is clear that Saddam was not along, the terrible crime against the Kurd committed by the Iraqi Arabs. It does not mean this is the final stage of genocide; however, the new Iraqi government and Iraqi Arab population are always against the Kurds and their values. Regardless of Shiites and Sunies disagreements, when it comes to the Kurdish issues they always get together and declare the holy war against the Kurds.

Kurds have a very strong position now, which should be used wisely, while the two main parties have total responsibility to secure and create a safe environment for the Kurds in Kurdistan.  I’m afraid that Mam Jalal is really not a very reliable person nor has he a reputable position in the eyes of European countries. The lack of charisma, respect, and double standards are his handicaps.

While I am writing this article I hear that Mam Jalal is appointed to be the president of Iraq. This is good and bad I think. Good for the Kurds in other parts such as Turkey and Syria where Kurdish people are considered to be ghosts and non-existent.  It might be an inspiration for a new revolution among the Kurd, and a wake-up call for the dictators of countries such as Turkey and Syria. Ironically, in the first speech by Mam Jalal he has described xxx both regimes as good friends of the Kurds and that they are helping Iraqi people. Why do they have to lie in front of the entire world? Some one told me this is politic, and I replied no it is NOT it is the naivety and foolishness of the Kurdish leaders that never learn from the history.

The PUK’s TV broadcast KURDSAT descries Mam Jamal’s camp through the years, from 1950 to 2005. For an obvious reason the years 66 to 69 have disappeared from the history. This kind of behaviour terrifies us, this is not a Stalin episode, it is the age of Internet, and things do not go away because Mama Jalal and his bodies don’t want to talk about it.  People of Sulaimaina still remember the Iranian (pasdar) Army Attack on Iranian Kurds which was orchestrated by Mam Jalal.  Suddenly, it appears that Mam Jalal is against capital punishment (for Saddam), but he was not against thousands of innocent fellow Kurds. That directive was issued by him. As I mentioned earlier, let’s forget and hope for the best. But Mam Jalal’s true nature is such, that he is quiet, when supposed to speak, and talks too much, when supposed to say nothing! 

After Turkish delegations met Mam Jajal on Feb 2005 they issued a statement: Mr Talabani is a guarantee against the creation of a Kurdish state in the northern Iraq. Again, my concern is did Mam Jalal sell Kerkuk to the Turk to become President? Why is he so quiet about the meeting and why does he have to discuss the Kurdish issue with the anti Kurds and fascists.

Those, and other issues are on the dark side of Mam Jalal, however, we have to wait and see.  I’m afraid so far the future doesn’t seem very bright.

PS. We can not consider the Turk in the Kerkuk as citizen of Kurdistan they are an immigrants left by the Turk for a couple decades years ago. Just like a Turks immigrant in Germany

I never consider Arabs as my brothers it is really annoying me when I heard Mam Jalal reputedly using Arab Brother.

The Kurds never can have a freedom and peaceful nation unless they can get rid of ISAM first.