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Shlomi

Shlomi — Wed, 16 Jan 2008 00:00:00 +0000

Bush is the worst president in America’s history. He got our soldiers killed over some problem, which never concerned us. Even the oil is now reaching 100 a barrel from 20 a barrel. So we gained nothing, absolutely nothing.

Now he says mission accomplished. Moron.

Noor

Noor — Wed, 16 Jan 2008 00:00:00 +0000

I’m not living in Iraq now, sadly. Our parents migrated few years ago before the war. But I keep in touch in touch with few of my friends there, and the situation there is nothing but horrible.

People talk about Saddam as ruthless dictator, but we were safe then on personal or national level. We could have partied night out but now you can`t even feel safe walking on street even during the day. There is nothing but fear, bloodshed and invaders in our country. I just wish everything is back to normal, but I doubt things will be same.

Omran

Omran — Wed, 16 Jan 2008 00:00:00 +0000

Americans want to give us freedom and democracy! What a load full of shit.

They are trying to tell us that they have gotten us the freedom from our dictator, and we should appreciate their efforts.

I think all countries should unite and attack USA and UK and free them from Bush, and we will give them freedom and democracy. And they can thank everyone for it.

Nathaniel

Nathaniel — Wed, 16 Jan 2008 00:00:00 +0000

What are you guys complaing about. Your own (Iraqi) defense minister said few days ago that his nation would not be able to take full responsibility for its internal security until 2012, nor be able on its own to defend Iraq’s borders from external threat.

Teach

Teach — Wed, 16 Jan 2008 00:00:00 +0000

For those civies who are just here to blame our troops, just for a moment take a deep breath and think and know what’s the price for freedom. And don`t take it for granted. We are sitting at home, and know that our country is being safeguarded because these dare devils are risking their lives for us, and in the end we call them killers.

Iraq could have been in hands of Taliban and many other building have shot down. Hey guys (our soldiers), when you come back, I’d be glad to buy you a meal and beer if you’d like...just let me know.

Omran

Omran — Wed, 16 Jan 2008 00:00:00 +0000

This Youtube video link will provide a rare, behind-the-scenes look at U.S. military dealings with some of the Sunni “Awakening” movements. It is purported to be a recording of a meeting between an Iraqi tribal leader, identified as “Sheikh Mahi,” and Col. Stephen Lanza, commander of the 1st Cavalry’s 5th Brigade Combat Team, responsible for the Rashid sector of southern Baghdad (includes the districts of Dora, Mahdiya, Abu Dshir, Saidiya, Bayya’, Amil, Jihad, Attiba’, Shurta, Suwaib, Muwasalat, I’lam, Risala, Ma’alif, and the nearby rural areas of Radhwaniya, Rai, Duwanim, Girtan, Rashid, Hor Rijab, Arab Jubour, Al-Bu Aitha and Arab Dulaim).

The undated video is painful to watch, both because of the terrible editing and the subject matter, but it doesn’t appear to be dubbed. The posting that accompanied the video, originally found on Al-Jazeera’s web forums, mentioned that the video was 30 minutes long and that it was filmed by someone attending the meeting in order to intimidate the tribal leader. The commander accuses the sheikh of being a “terrorist” for not reporting insurgents attacking Americans in his area. The sheikh looks devastated at this treatment, but he swallows it and offers to form a tribal force to guard the area, in return for U.S. funds and arms, of course.

You Tube Video Link

Haris

Haris — Wed, 16 Jan 2008 00:00:00 +0000

An article with whom I can`t agree more.

People from Iraq are very brave. I have heard from one of my friend that even with the dangerous situation in Iraq with hundreds of people dying everyday, people have decided not to stop their life and they have continued with their daily activities.

One of the tradition states that a person should buy a certain amount of gold for any woman he wants to marry. The current security condition makes buying gold from the Iraqi markets, most dangerous items to possess, since a person can be robbed easily in Baghdad. Still people are following the tradition.

My heart goes to them.

Jordan

Jordan — Wed, 16 Jan 2008 00:00:00 +0000

Great. Its good to see that some of our tax dollars are being put to good use but will we be greeted as liberators?

Regardless of what anyone thinks of Syria on other issues, they deserve recognition for taking in all those Iraqi refugees.

Dan

Dan — Wed, 16 Jan 2008 00:00:00 +0000

Are U crazy?? From which part of Iraq u from? It might be said as good that Saddam is gone, but life was better under a dictator like him than under the US troops administration. There’s a complete absence of security now. We are still living our lives between the US troops and other insurgents. The crime rate on cities’ street has been increased. Iraq has become more dangerous country to live. Women are more vulnerable to the chaos brought by the US insurgency.

Kamand

Kamand — Wed, 16 Jan 2008 00:00:00 +0000

You are right. I spent six years in Baghdad University and I have seen a complete change in situation in last six months. I once had seen the point-blank slaying of a US soldier shot in back of his head when he was in the cafeteria buying a cold drink bottle for him. But now, my friends say that the situation is good as the level of violence has gone down in Baghdad in past six months. Students are returning to their studies as tension at the university has lessened.

Kaicy

Kaicy — Wed, 16 Jan 2008 00:00:00 +0000

Why you Iraqis always blame US for all the problems you have in your country? George Bush made you free from dictator and killer like Saddam. You people have no any alternative who could handle law and order in your country. US troops are there only to teach you people how to live in peace.

Pratyush

Pratyush — Wed, 16 Jan 2008 00:00:00 +0000

If Iraq is returning to normalcy, it is a great news not only for the people of middle east region but also for rest of the world, especially Asian countries.

Kalpana

Kalpana — Wed, 16 Jan 2008 00:00:00 +0000

Still, lots of people are losing their life in Iraq, nothing seems to be improved — all situations and circumsatances appear as usual, nothing has changed so far. But if such thing is happening than I must say its good for all of us.

John

John — Wed, 16 Jan 2008 00:00:00 +0000

i see that writer don’t mention it as what it is - an “occupation”, not a “war.’

Please call it, an “occupation”, not a “war.”