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https://joshualandis.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/Barzani-image-being-destroyed-in-Kirkuk.jpeg800449By Max J. Joseph Too many takes on Kirkuk have left me cringing. From Kurds, Arabs, Westerners and pretty much everyone else. Observing the mixture of hysteria and celebration was profound and jarring enough to provoke me into this small piece of commentary. This piece won’t be focused on the small details concerning logistics and […]