"City on the Sea" - Hometown Baghdad

[polkadots55]

wow man...........

may God keep you safe till things get better...

[irjoj88]

God bless u :)

hope things get better

if i can help ,, contact me

take care

stay safe :)

[Ancasa86]

Is Iraq better before or after the invasion?

[peanarchist]

Exelent video.

All I get in the news is the kasam rockets and sex scandals with the former president... keep on rockin' bro.

[gyzmopr]

try a little harder to make sense please.

[arabgirl2006]

if you naturally dont understand..then i suggest u get the hell outta here retard!!

[gyzmopr]

I replied to a comment some jerk made that didn't make any sense. I don't know why it is posting it as a comment instead of a reply. All I stand for is that violence against race is just senseless. arabic and jews should unlearn to disrespect one another.

[arabgirl2006]

im sorry i thought u were talking about these guys

who are trying so hard to bring the truth out. i did think it was a comment not a reply to someone else..

:)

[gyzmopr]

I am glad that youtube is helping people see the other side of the coin. Civilians in Iraq have nothing to do with september 11 attacks. Its wrong to pass judgment on people like you who appear in these videos who seem to be really nice and genuine. peace

[geblokkeerd14]

Respect to them,

[Jardinami]

It looks beautiful there. Negative Ions are good for your body and soul. There are twice as many negative ions near the ocean than inland. I think that it would be wise to try and not let the news create feelings in you that are not enlightening, enhancing, or empowering. Take the I out of BITTER...replace it with an E. I have been following your videos, you are a good person and handsome I hope you have a happier future in store for you.

[hotdoggy06]

wats an Ion?

[Staatssicherheit]

IS2 had a 122mm

[sxrichardson]

now is a good time to write your music. it will also be cathartic and true to yourself and thoughts....peace

[pridefalcon]

America is a super power, America brought back kuwait as it was before the iraqi invasion, America can get Saddam back from the grave to power again, END OF PROBLEM!!

[boportsmouth]

oh yes genius... it's not Americas place to solve the worlds problems.

[celticspringers]

No, but it seems like its America's place to cause the world's problems

[pridefalcon]

I agree with u, Americas place is only to cause problems and leave them without being solved.

[hotdoggy06]

yeah, they probably can invest enough money to actually do that

[spamarific]

Yeah you're only human. Everyone needs to relax at some point. Hope things do get better.

[monamatti]

To alln205: The young men are doing the right thing not to critisize the country that is hosting them, and there is no such thing as free political expression, I live in the States and was warned not to express myself freely. another thing, give me one arab country that is free and democratic? Thank God for the internet,at last Arabs can write freely, but again, mostly they don't use their real names, Arabs will always be scared, those young men are so brave to show their faces.

[pridefalcon]

Now I know that democracy is not suitable for us in the arab world, yes the Syrians are not free to say what they really want to, but for sure they don't want to have the same democrasy as it is in Iraq!!

[nes018]

but...you're in the UK

[pridefalcon]

Thats right now I am, before March 2003 I was in Iraq.

[nes018]

Well, welcome. :)

[hotdoggy06]

Jordan is an Arabic, Islamic monarchist democracy, they have freedom of speech and may even cast a vote, their queen (a beautiful Muslim lady) doesn't wear a Hajib.

[pridefalcon]

Yes Jordan is better than other Arab and muslem countries, but Jordan is not really a democratic country as the king controls everything and can change the goverments there any minute he likes to do that.

[hotdoggy06]

yes but so can the queen of England, she has the power to seize all land and governments under the control of the commonwealth. oh, and another democratic country, Turkey, they recently held elections (i think) where they rejected even a moderate Islamic party.

[pridefalcon]

the Queen of England can only change the goverment if that goverment is working against the British people's interests, Democrasy is undesrstood by the simple people in the devoloped countries while it is not in the Arab and Muslem countries

[hotdoggy06]

ohh believe me, she seems powerless but she can do almost whatever she likes. and i agree (unfortuneatly) that alot of Arabic and even Eastern European countries should remain under dictatorship, as long as its benevolent. there should be higher levels of education to instill a logic in the people and when that happens, a democracy should develop naturally.

[pridefalcon]

I complety agree with u but l think that Eastern European are more prepared for democracy than Arabs and Muslems and thats a fact, and arabs in general (unfortunatey), thinks democracy is the rule of majority only....

[hotdoggy06]

yeah i agree (again) i think alot of the Eastern Europeans problem with democracy lies within deep feuds between brother nations, i think its stupid but that is the way they are raised and with that sort of attitude, a democracy would fail. Marshal Tito ruled withan iron fist, but he united the Yugoslav nations and brought peace (as long as he lived)

[pridefalcon]

true

[pridefalcon]

....While democracy has much more meanings than that, it is (as you know) beleiving in human rights and equality for all no matter the religion or the colour or the rase and it is freedom of thinking of what any one beleives in, unfortunetaly again people in general in my region dont understand this at all.

[pridefalcon]

Thats why I support having dectators in the Arab and Muslem countries to keep these countries united and under control until the people there are ready for democrassy

[alln205]

He seems to be holding back any kind of political commentary about Syria, where he is now a refugee. The Syrians would not take kindly to any kind of political expression from anyone, especially a refugee. No free speech there!

[boportsmouth]

Actually I think he was technically vactioning with his family......

[dantheman8282]

That little girl on your shoulders is so cute. It's too bad all you can think of on top of that building is people jumping...it's just being surrounded by death that has to really wear on you.

All the best!

[PeterKarol]

Once again you have stung my heart with your comments to be on top of a building with such a view and to think of death and suffering while dying, reminds me of your little brother and cousin when they play war in their bedroom. Not being able to get away from the horror when it lives inside you in your memory in your soul. ... You are a true survivor ... stay strong ... the world needs your light.

[teheeitsme]

Adel just chill and let all that nightmare go for as long as you can!! I wish you and all your friends and family all God's comfort and blessings! I pray someday there will be the kind of Iraq you dream for now!

[wildflower2176]

it's very pretty there by the sea. I hope your dad finds a job soon. Have you considered applying at a Syrian medical school? My mom has a friend who went to Med. school in Syria. I don't know where though. Good Luck!!!

[spookynshadow]

adel, you could become an international moviestar. You look alot like a young Antonio Banderas. You caould become a spokesman for your country to promote peace! You could be a great hit with your band. Do not give up your dreams. I admire the optimism you have for things getting better soon.Are you still in contact with Seif? How is he doing? Did he get to Jordan? Peace be with you, stay safe

[wildflower2176]

totally agree with you!

[contourman]

Oi! Colledge kid, you get a job, put your metal band on the side for a sec.

[nooraalhilwa]

ahahahahahahah, well the problem is, in Iraq kids are so spoiled, they refuse to work untill they graduate!

[sulivel]

noor kids are spoiled all around the world... if they are lucky... and even luckier if they get an education... plus he is ilegal to work out of iraq

[sulivel]

contourman you think it's that simple for him to get a job in another country... his father probably has a proffession and hopefully will get hired legally...

[91137125]

move to America.. after our government destroyed your country, the least our government can do is freely allow Iraqi immigrants into the country...wait, no, that'd be really bad..

[sulivel]

that is a great idea, the government if not helping people after destry0ing so much at least they can help them get stable anywhere in the world, not just America

[gyzmopr]

true

[sulivel]

good luck adel... good luck iraq

[InnerIDesigns]

I highly reccomend spending as much time as you can while you're in Syria, at the beach. Just relaxing by the ocean can be extremely therapeutic.

Peace.

~ George

[neohillbilly]

i hope adel is looking for a job too. seems like too much of a burden for only one man to support the family.

[Californian24]

God Bless..I hope things work out for u guys.

[chickenmonkeyllama]

i wish i could help too,

but im just american and the only thing to do

right now is join the army...damn

[regalparks]

I agree with the rest of the people, ..get iraq out of your mind and move on to something new and better. Best wishes.

[rhdez11]

Easy for you to say. Would you forget about the USA and your lifestyle there after the country you once knew was destroyed in the same way?

[regalparks]

my point is that sometimes bad things can destroy you if you let it take over your mind,...if its hard to handle, the best thing to do is get away from it all, ...just as adel is doing, ..even if it is just for a short while. And no it's not easy for me to say, because I too also have been through great hardship in life and I know that it can lead to depravity if you brood on the bad things.

[sumsimdimgun]

take care. good luck. have fun.

[SunderingTitan]

Good luck, Adel.

[SoldierDark]

You need to really just get all the bad things of Baghdad out of your mind, enjoy your time in Syria.

[rhdez11]

Unfortunately It wont be that easy since it has been enforced upon them by an imperialist army.

[aliciaNlarry]

YOU CAN'T BLAME THE MILITARY FOR ANYTING THAT HAS HAPPENED. tHERE ARE ALWAYS GOING TO BE A FEW BAD APPLES IN A BUNCH. THE MILITARY IS BEING DIRECTED BY OUR COMMANDER IN CHIEF AND HIS ENTOURAGE. I KNOW ITS ALL COOL TO BE ANTI-AMERICA RIGHT NOW, BUT HAVE A LITTLE RESPECT FOR YOURSELF AND YOUR COUNTRY.

[boportsmouth]

calm down and stop shouting alicia. yes America is bad and we have caused a horrible thing... but these videos are supposed to help us STOP generalizing and stereotyping every thing... cant we just focus on Adel and his search for some solace and peace with out the catty finger pointing?

[sxrichardson]

where have you been getting your info?...geeez

[nes018]

small suggestion:

third button up on the left of your keyboard. press it. now try typing. theeerrrrree. Better?

[vicegrip37]

I like you guys I wish I could help :(

[SteveRamone0075]

Syria must seem like paradise compared to Iraq.

[jahilshax]

amazingg

[BertsBreeze]

Nice clip and good luck.

[nes018]

Peace, Adel.

[iraqigirl2death]

adel you really deserve a better life

mostly like other iraqis

wish u god luck

[Carebare125]

Take this time to rest your weary soul.You need time to heal from all that you have seen.I hope that being in Syria will help you to heal some.God bless you and your family.I hope your dad will be able to find a job soon.

[homidog11]

you guys are so cool

[thedarkener]

Adel, you need rest. Your mind needs a break from the current state of your hometown, otherwise you'll go nuts. Do you meditate at all?

[boportsmouth]

You know thats not a bad idea.....just be carefull... Iraq has some pretty conservative factions in it and they might not take kindly to some eastern practices...

[thedarkener]

That sucks. It makes me so sad to see that people with power try to control what you do with your own mind.

I say do it anyway.