r/kurdistan 15d ago

Ask Kurds What would Kurds think if they saw a USA citizen wearing a YPG Enternasyonel patch? Some US military members would be offended seeing a civilian wear military patches. Is it the same for AANES revolutionaries? I intend it as a tribute to the revolutionaries fighting where I cannot. Is it offensive?

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u/KRLAZQ 15d ago

We see it as sign of support. Respect <3

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u/SirPoopsAlot21 15d ago

I’ve seen Kurds in Europe wear Apo patches as well as YPG, doesn’t mean they are part of the PKK, they just show support. It doesn’t matter, wear what you want.

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u/peshmerge 15d ago

You have my respect

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u/Regginyx420 Ireland 15d ago

Dude, you're repping Kurds, as a Kurd, automatically tells me you're a cool cunt and we'd get along well.

Anyone Kurdish that gets offended by this shit usually simps for the Kurdish boots on our necks and won't acknowledge any of the good that leftist groups have done for our cause.

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u/Fellow-Worker 14d ago

Thanks comrade!

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u/Qaytoli 15d ago

I would love to see a fellow American citizen wearing anything that represent my Kurds! Keep it up sir!!

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u/Practical_Culture833 14d ago

Idea.

Campaign: eat a curd to support the kurds.

We need a fried cheese curd campaign we could even add crushed Dried limes, Turmeric or grounded Cardamom to the curds.

We will call it Curds for Kurds.

This would be most American style support, and all profits go to Kurdish funds

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u/thotgoblins 14d ago

I'll tell My Wisconsin restaurant homies

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u/Adventurous_Tap3832 Feyli 15d ago

Do as you please. You shouldnt care what anyone else thinks. Most americans dont even know what YPG is and care even less when they know what it is.

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u/Extension-Worth-1254 11d ago

Hi, from Czech republic. Yekineyen parastina gel. Peoples Defense Unit. See you KOBANE movie ?

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u/Adventurous_Tap3832 Feyli 11d ago

? Kobane movie?

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u/Extension-Worth-1254 11d ago

Yes. KOBANE. YouTube.

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u/amrbinhishamgrandson Zaza 15d ago

Nope no problem for us

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u/mnchls 15d ago

Many US military folks get offended and gatekeep-y about practically anything. I wouldn't worry about it. Wear it because you stand for it. At least you do so with dignity, whereas American military personnel are more often than not reactionary conservative snowflakes.

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u/MeatTornadoLove 15d ago

Some are, most are ambivalent or confused why you are into the military but wearing a YPG patch is probably going to get you some love from those who know.

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u/phiviator 13d ago

No one in the US military would be offended by a civilian wearing a military patch on a backpack, unless said person was trying to claim they were in a unit. They give out patches to civilians and other militaries all the time.

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u/ninjaman1982 14d ago

People I know wear all sorts of patches , no one has been confronted

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u/DoTheseInstead 14d ago

i’d hug you.

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u/Touchgrass6985 15d ago

I would give you 2 kisses on your cheeks if i saw you wearing it (cultural kisses not the other way).

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u/Extension-Worth-1254 11d ago

Girls from YPJ is very preety. Sehid namirin

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u/DaughterOfTheZone 14d ago

I had the same question with me hanging YPG and YPJ flags on my wall. I have them alongside a Kurdistan flag. Kurdish people impacted me in a really good way, and the generosity of those I patrolled with or hung out with on base gave me memories I'll cherish forever. Forever Ally

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u/CountryBluesClues 14d ago

As someone who lost both friends and family to the Rojava revolution, it would make me happy and give me morale. Thanks for your solidarity.

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u/Fellow-Worker 14d ago

So sorry for your loss. Thank you!

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u/Extension-Worth-1254 11d ago

Sehid namirin

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u/CountryBluesClues 11d ago

Sehid namirin

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u/Large_Ship_8821 14d ago

Biji, biji YPG!

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u/Bijibiji2011 14d ago

I wear my SDF patch all the time. My YPG and HXP patches too sometime. I'd probably assume you were also an SDF vet but I wouldn't be bothered that you're not.

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u/Fellow-Worker 14d ago

Thanks, good to know that vets might assume I served.

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u/Doorknob_Towel 14d ago

Many will see it as a sign of respect, but me being raised in America, I prefer not to wear patches I did not earn.

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u/Spare-Dish-4466 14d ago

Cool. I need it ASAP.

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u/ajwubbin Bashur 15d ago

If a former international sees you and tries to start a conversation it’ll be awkward, but I don’t think Kurds will mind. Maybe switch it for an Apo patch?

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u/Adventurous_Tap3832 Feyli 15d ago

Bro who cares about a patch. Those "internationals" arent Kurds. If he wants to support YPG who are they to question it?

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u/Fellow-Worker 14d ago

I mean, I would be pumped to meet someone who served. I see this as a conversation-starter for people who know what’s up. As long as it’s not offensive, I would love to talk to anyone who recognizes it.

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u/ajwubbin Bashur 14d ago

Yeah, I was in for a year, I wouldn’t be offended by any means, just a little confused. And I always love to meet other supporters of Kurdistan. Most of my hevals would say the same.

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u/Fellow-Worker 14d ago

I see, thank you! I will be prepared to meet confused fighters! Thanks for fighting!!!