Talk to an Iraqi - This American Life - Showtime: PART 1/2

The video of This American Life episode, Two Wars, of Talk to an Iraqi. Documentary about the trip i did across the United States engaging with various people in conversations about the war in Iraq, its background and impact as well as other social and political topics in an attempt to reach a better understanding of both sides. Im a graduate of Baghdad University and have moved to New York last year to obtain a Masters degree and go back to my home country.

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[liquidsilencer]

hahaha love how you put the dumb drunk military guys in... im in the US Army too but i just felt so embarrassed I had to turn it off... "take off your glasses so I know your not lying to me" Id say go fuck yourself are you a body language expert?, NO your drunk and I wanna talk to people that will remember this in the morning. Hope people dont think we are all like that.

[iraqicaptain1]

@liquidsilencer Thanks for checking the video out buddy. I spent years around U.S. servicemen in Iraq and the states and have made close friendships with very intelligent individuals. So no generalization made by any mean. Hope all is well at your end.

[WaterJake]

Two things, one, he presents a very fascinating and instructional viewpoint. He encapsulates the tragedy of the war. The second is that one must remember that he only can represent himself.  He cannot speak for others in Iraq such as the politically repressed, Kurds, etc.

[iraqicaptain1]

@WaterJake You're absolutely right. I only represent my own view, not even that of my family as they may differ and definitely not that of the Kurds as you pointed. Though its important to remember that the Kurds are a minority, and in most countries you cant judge the public opinion based on that of the minority group(s).

[satoofi93]

I just need to understand one thing only:

Why do people think that Iraqis are different? why do you think that Americans worth more than them? do Americans have extra organs or parts in their brains or something? and Iraqis lack it?

Iraq = first civilization on Earth (Mesopotamia!!)

[samer843]

Define Freedom in Americans eyes : = freedom is how to invade a counrty and convince yourself and media that you made good thing and you are an angel came from the sky to free a people from thier freedom and peacefull life into freedom in USA way which is full of (Bombs,killing,tanks,marines,r­ockets every where)......Thank you Hayder for this you helped....wish you be togethar with your family again and all iraqi people back to home again because we miss the good people of iraq and old days

[satoofi93]

@blondcuti277 Yes, yes you're trolling much. xD

[allamytr]

Big Like for video and Big Respect for you Haydar, we all hope to be back in Baghdad one ,,, yeah one day ,, When... hope soon !!!

[blondcuti277]

@satoofi93 yes, yes we do

[LiberalJerseyman]

Thanks for posting this

[glearnit]

@iraqicaptain1 Haider. I'm teaching high school students about perceptions vs. truth, and what media has to do with it. This video proved valuable, as my students, living in a liberal bubble, could see that there are those who blindly hold on to banal patriotic rhetoric to blind themselves from the truth. I'm wondering though, did you speak to more people who knew what they were talking about, besides girl, Tori? Did This Am. Life represent your experience honestly?

Thanks.

[cbluver22]

@NorthCitySider

What are you talking about? Thee man who threw a shoe at Bush was send to prison! For what? Showing his hatered towards a mass murderer?

You call that freedom?

[amonamarth8]

You sir have spoken what most of us (still living in Iraq) are thinking of and what we are feeling about this issue ... you have our total support and appreciation for this great effort ........and wish that you consider making more interviews or even go on TV.

many thanks

[fosterslover]

Very moving.

[Friedstuffsable]

"Why did it happen" Because Americans were blind with rage. & because of illogical men like that Marine in part two.