Good thing I don't work in the automotive electronics business or GM's wrath might be brought upon its suppliers. Oh wait, FML.

I would've been delighted to hear this rationale used to defend the continued existent of the Republic of Vietnam, which like Iraq was an artificial construct largely made and unmade at the whim of Western intervention or lack thereof. Good effort.

Support the Kurds.

The Iraqi government has purposefully marginalized and excluded the Sunni and Kurds from the reigns of power; buddied up with Iran; and otherwise been incompetent in all aspect of governance, including military preparedness. They don't deserve assistance.

Your ire over Stannis is misplaced, as you may soon see.

The only way to stop a bad guy with a car is to have a good guy with a (bigger) car (okay, truck).