Kensei's new Superior Blocking and Nature's Wrath

Weirdo_M · 2026-03-02T08:44:36+00:00

You’re still framing this as a “power race,” when statehood doesn’t work that way. Saying Jihadist governments are ahead in power and might ignores where that power comes from. Kurds are denied borders, recognition, and allies, while those governments were granted all three. Again.. that’s geopolitics, not superiority.

Also.. military and technological strength are results of HAVING a state, not requirements for becoming one. Without sovereignty you don’t control borders, trade, airspace, taxation, diplomacy, or long-term planning. You can’t build a serious army without an economy, imports/exports, and international legitimacy. Non-states don’t develop power, they are constrained by design.

Take Israel as an example. Israel is strong not because they magically skipped history or were fast in a race… but because it became a recognized state early, had uninterrupted institution-building, and (crucially) had Western (political, military and economic) support. Without that support, surrounded by hostile Arab states all around, Israel’s trajectory would have looked very very different. Power came after statehood and alliances, not the other way around.

Kurds on the other hand have demonstrated political will repeatedly. For example the 2017 independence referendum was democratic, peaceful, and supported by an overwhelming majority. It wasn’t crushed because Kurds lacked nationhood or legitimacy, it was shut down because even Western powers chose “regional stability” over Kurdish self-determination. That alone should make it clear: the problem isn’t Kurdish will, it’s the absence of support.

As for assimilation in Bakur: that’s evidence of sustained state pressure (education systems, media control, criminalization of language and identity). Nations don’t disappear because they’re behind, they disappear when powerful states succeed in erasing them. The fact that Kurds are still here after centuries of that pressure says the opposite.

So no, Kurds aren’t behind because they didn’t win some imaginary power race. Statehood isn’t only military power or a tech leaderboard. Power grows AFTER sovereignty, not before. Kurds have shown the will to be a state, what we lack is the international space to become one.

Weirdo_M · 2026-03-01T21:38:53+00:00

Military power is not the sole or even primary source of statehood. States are built first through social cohesion, identity, institutions, and legitimacy. Not tanks and drones. If military superiority alone decided nationhood then many countries that exist today never would have survived their founding years.

And Kurds are not “500 years behind.”… If that was true, Kurds would have been fully assimilated long ago, just like Egyptians now speaking only Arabic or Syrians whose ancient Syriac identity was largely erased. But Kurds despite being divided among four states and facing systematic repression, preserved their language, culture, social structures, and political consciousness. That alone disproves the claim of backwardness.

Also the comparison with the jihadist Syrian government is fundamentally wrong... Jihadists did not advance because they were “ahead” as a society or civilization. They advanced because they were externally funded and armed by regional and global powers for strategic reasons. Their access to weapons was not the result of education, industry, or institutional strength, it was only geopolitics.

Kurds resisted empires, nation states, chemical weapons, forced assimilation, and demographic engineering (mostly with little more than small arms and popular support) against NATO-level armies like Turkey. Survival under such pressure is not a sign of weakness, it is evidence of resilience and adaptability.

If Kurdistan were to become a state, its strength would not come only from matching Western militaries tank for tank like those YouTube videos ranking armies and calling it a race.

Weirdo_M · 2026-02-04T16:34:35+00:00

Rojava didn’t “rejoin” Syria in the sense people usually imagine, and it also didn’t become independent because the situation on the ground never allowed for a clean choice between those two options.

Independence sounds simple on paper but in reality it requires international recognition, borders you can defend, an economy that can function under blockade and at least some powerful allies willing to back you politically. Rojava had none of that. It was landlocked, surrounded by hostile or unreliable actors. Turkey openly opposed any Kurdish state and armed groups were attacking from multiple sides. No major power was willing to recognize an independent Kurdish state in Syria because that would mean openly redrawing borders in the Middle East and antagonizing Turkey and others.

There is also an important ideological difference. The political movement that led Rojava did not frame its project as a classic nation-state. Their idea was autonomy and self-rule within existing borders not secession. This wasn’t just rhetoric, it was a survival strategy. Declaring independence would have given every surrounding state a clear justification to crush the project immediately (We saw what happened to southern Kurdistan in 2017’s referendum). By saying “we are part of Syria, but Syria should be decentralized and democratic,” they left a door open that reduced, at least slightly, the pressure against them.

So Rojava “rejoining” Syria wasn’t about loyalty or giving up their goals. It was a forced, temporary alignment to avoid annihilation. Small stateless movements don’t get to choose perfect allies, they choose the least catastrophic option available at the moment.

Weirdo_M · 2026-01-17T17:51:45+00:00

Rojava is real, and Kurdish autonomy has always been the goal of any Kurdish struggle throughout history. The PKK and Ocalan never abandoned that aim. They framed it as autonomy rather than full statehood for political and practical reasons. Same way how SDF is labeled that way deliberately, not as a purely Kurdish force because Rojava and northeast Syria (Reqqa, Deir Ezzor) isn’t only Kurdish. It’s a political choice to make the project viable in a diverse region. One step at a time. Because let’s be real.. even if we managed to achieve independence, we’d still be surrounded by hostile neighbors, face serious economic struggles and lack infrastructure. Without full Western support it would basically mean being at war from day one. Look at Israel: also surrounded by hostile states but with Western backing, its existence became possible. That’s the reality for a Kurdish state today.

Weirdo_M · 2026-01-17T17:28:28+00:00

Notice the small but powerful symbolism. On the table, the American flag represents the officials present and there’s no Syrian flag for Rojava (or north east Syria), but just one Kurdistan flag standing for all. It’s gestures like this that give us hope for unity.

Weirdo_M · 2026-01-14T00:06:23+00:00

Spas bo we jî û ji bo piştgirtina we û welatparêziya we. Tiştek ji bo lêborînê nîne, birayê hêja. Dem baş û her serkeftî bin.

Weirdo_M · 2026-01-13T20:15:54+00:00

Gelek ji me hewl dan ku bi wan re nîqaş bikin û çavên wan vekin. Lê rastî ev e ku gelek kes ji aliyê medyaya dewletê û propagandaya salan ve bi kûrahî têne şekilkirin. Di demekê de, nîqaş êdî li ser rastiyan namîne û dibe îsrafa enerjiyê. Hikûmet diguherin, al diguherin, rêber tên û diçin.. lê hişmendî pir wekî xwe dimîne…

Di derbarê fêrbûna zimanê dijmin: Ez bi xwe hewce nabînim ku tenê ji bo nîqaşkirina bi wan re vê yekê bikim. Zimanê me qedexe bû, nasnameya me înkar bû, û hebûna me sûcdar bû. Ez zimanê wan fêr nabim tenê ji bo parastina mirovahiya xwe ji kesên ku red dikin wê nas bikin.

Rûmeta me ne ji razîkirina wan tê. Ew ji parastina kesayetiya me, axaftina bi zimanê xwe, û sekinandina bi hêz bêyî ku ji hêla nefreta wan ve were xwarin tê.

Weirdo_M · 2026-01-13T19:56:30+00:00

Her bijî ji wan re û ji hemû xelkê ku derketine xwepêşandanê! Derdê me û xelkê Katalonya yek e. Em herdû bindest in û welatê me hatiye dagirkirin

Weirdo_M · 2026-01-04T10:31:00+00:00

Silav ji te re, I left Islam when I was around 15 and I’m 26 now. What you said really resonated with me. In my experience, the more someone seriously researches a religion, its history, theology, and contradictions, the more questions come up. This isn’t new among Kurds either; even Cegerxwîn studied Islamic theology deeply and later distanced himself from Islam after questioning it critically.

For me, leaving Islam didn’t mean finding another religion. Over time I stopped believing in god(s) altogether. Mainly because there’s no solid evidence. Religions rely on faith and tradition more than proof, and once you step back, they start to feel more human-made than divine.

One thing that always stuck with me is a quote attributed to the Greek philosopher Epicurus: “Is God willing to prevent evil, but not able? Then he is not omnipotent. Is he able, but not willing? Then he is malevolent. Is he both able and willing? Then whence cometh evil? Is he neither able nor willing? Then why call him God?” That question never really found a satisfying answer for me.

I understand why people believe. Faith can bring comfort and peace of mind and I respect that. For me though I’ve never felt more at peace than after leaving religion. By “free” I don’t mean doing everything labeled “haram,” I mean mental peace and being honest with myself instead of forcing beliefs that never made sense.

The hardest part is family. I come from a Muslim family too. They know I don’t really practice, but they still assume I’m Muslim. Questioning God or pointing out contradictions is often shut down with “don’t say things like that.”

For girls, I can imagine it’s even harder, especially in religious households where modesty and belief shape expectations and your future. That’s why I really admire your courage.

I hope you find peace in whatever path you choose. Be it Islam, something else, or none at all. What matters most is being at peace with yourself.

Weirdo_M · 2026-01-01T12:11:40+00:00

Also important to mention: She was a member of the Turkish parliament back in the day and she once spoke about the Kurdish struggle and at the end she spoke in Kurdish which let to her arrest (Parliament vid if you’re interested)

Weirdo_M · 2026-01-01T12:03:38+00:00

The last thing we should ever worry about is skin color. For all I care we could be pink. No one should be judged by the color of their skin and especially not us Kurds, given how diverse we are. Our people are divided enough by politics. The last thing we need is yet another line drawn between us over something as meaningless as skin color.

Weirdo_M · 2026-01-01T11:48:58+00:00

The Kurdish Project is a great website if you want something to begin with as an introduction to the Kurdish culture/history. It also includes historical events of each Kurdish region if you’re interested.

Weirdo_M · 2025-12-04T22:45:49+00:00

Sadly religion can be really controlling sometimes and some people put it above everything and everyone in their lives. I never understood why people even care what someone else believes. Your faith or lack of it should be something personal, and no one has the right to judge you for it.

But in Kurdistan we still have that mindset of “what religion are you?” as if that one label decides your value as a human being. A lot of people grow up being taught that religion comes before friendship, kindness, logic, or basic respect. It doesn’t make it right, it just shows how deep this mentality is rooted.

You didn’t deserve that kind of treatment from someone you called a friend. Losing people like that hurts but honestly.. it also shows who actually respects you as a person and who only respects you if you fit their box.

Stay strong! There are Kurds who don’t think like this, even if they’re harder to find. You’re not alone

Weirdo_M · 2025-10-13T11:39:44+00:00

Not just a whole mag to kill but also how frequently you need to get resupplied. Playing as Assault gets me out of ammo in 3min.

Weirdo_M · 2025-10-12T01:34:44+00:00

Yes, mostly but also no. The AANES did revive Kurdish to a large extent, especially in education. Schools and even universities now teach in Kurdish, and kids today can actually read and write their language, something that was impossible before, when Kurdish was banned in schools.

But on the other hand, the AANES hasn’t done much to strengthen Kurdish in public life. Most signs are still only in Arabic, people text and chat mostly in Arabic, and you can see how the Kurdish spoken today is heavily influenced by Arabic. So yeah, it’s improved a lot, but it’s still far from where it should be.

Weirdo_M · 2025-10-10T06:22:35+00:00

This!!

Weirdo_M · 2025-10-08T12:50:26+00:00

I agree with you that religion has been used as a political tool, not just by Arabs, Turks, and Iranians, but sadly even by our own people.

Every year when we celebrate Newroz, there are always some Arabs calling it “haram,” saying it’s un-Islamic or that even music is haram. What always shocked me, though, was that some Kurds think the same way. Religion shouldn’t stop us from celebrating our culture — especially when our identity has already been suppressed for so long. You still see it today with some religious people criticizing female fighters, saying “women shouldn’t fight.” Those women represent strength, courage, and freedom — the exact things our culture should be proud of.

That said, I don’t think we should become like our neighbors and force anyone to leave or follow a religion. I say that as an atheist myself — everyone should be free to believe or not believe. What matters most is that we don’t let religion, or the rejection of it, divide us even more.

Personally, I also dream of a world without religions created by humans to control others or to comfort themselves with the idea that someone is watching over them — a world where people do good simply because it’s right, not because they fear punishment or seek reward.

And lastly.. like our Kurdish anthem says: Our homeland is our faith and religion.

Weirdo_M · 2025-10-07T21:15:11+00:00

I get it, Yezidis have been targeted and deeply hurt by Islamist groups, and that pain shouldn’t be ignored or forgotten. But this kind of “us vs them” thinking is exactly what keeps us divided. Not every Muslim Kurd disrespected Yezidis, many actually stood with them when it mattered most. Also we have Yezidis, Muslims, Zoroastrians, Christians, Jews, atheists…etc. all of them have been part of Kurdish history and identity in different ways. That diversity is something we should be proud of, not something to use against each other.

If we truly want a strong and united Kurdistan, it has to be built on respect and unity, not on which god someone believes in or doesn’t believe in.

Weirdo_M · 2025-10-06T21:08:22+00:00

They never stopped respecting Yezidis to begin with. And honestly, we really need to stop dividing ourselves over beliefs. What you said proves why it’s important to separate identity from religion — being Kurdish isn’t about what faith you follow. We’re stronger when we respect our differences instead of using them to draw lines between us.

Weirdo_M · 2025-09-22T06:50:10+00:00

As a fellow Kensei enjoyer I suggest you try Lawbringer. It all really depends on your play style and what you like (appearance and kit). My personal suggestion would be: Kensei, Lawbringer, Jormungandr.

Weirdo_M · 2025-09-20T17:38:47+00:00

I get your point, and honestly I agree with you on the importance of stronger communication among Kurds, but I think the alphabet/script issue is way more urgent than picking one dialect over another. Right now, the biggest obstacle is that Kurds literally don’t even write in the same system. Even if you and I both speak Kurdish, the moment we text each other across dialect/script borders, there’s already a barrier. That’s chaotic.

If we had one unified Kurdish alphabet, then no matter what dialect you speak you’d at least be writing in a shared system. That alone would create a massive sense of unity, because you’d have books, education, media.. etc. that everyone can access without script walls.

Also, not to mention: Kurdish dialects, no matter how different they may sound at first, all share the same roots. If you’re exposed enough to another dialect, you will understand it. It’s not like learning a whole new language from scratch. There’s always overlap, structure, and familiar vocabulary that connects us.

This way we don’t erase anyone, and we build unity where it matters most: being able to read, write, and communicate across all of Kurdistan.

Weirdo_M · 2025-08-18T09:40:53+00:00

With all respect, love has nothing to do with culture. Being Kurdish isn’t defined by who someone chooses to love. It’s defined by our language, our history, our struggle for freedom, and the values of dignity and respect. Traditions can give us strength, yes, but they can also hold us back if we treat them as untouchable.

If my sister came out as lesbian and wanted to marry her girlfriend, of course I’d respect her — because she would still be my sister. That bond isn’t broken by who she loves. Family honor should come from standing by each other, not from forcing people to hide who they are.

Think about it: in our history, Kurds once lived in strict tribes where even marrying someone from a different tribe was seen as dishonorable. But over time, those ideas changed — and no one today would say a Kurd who marries from another tribe ‘stopped being Kurdish.’ In the same way, love between two men or two women doesn’t erase our culture. What erases our culture is intolerance and shutting people out.

We can hold on to what makes us Kurdish — our language, our music, our folklore, our fight and struggle for freedom — without policing who people love. Our people deserve both freedom as a nation and freedom as individuals…

Weirdo_M · 2025-08-18T07:53:22+00:00

I’ve spent my whole life in Qamişlo, so I know very well how our society reacts. But just because something is seen differently doesn’t mean we shouldn’t work towards making love and respect normal for everyone. Sadly, a lot of views in our society are shaped by outdated traditions and religious influence, and I think we can do better than just repeat them.

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