Alive in Baghdad - Majed Jarrar, a Teen in War

	Duration: 06:09 minutes Upload Time: 07-07-18 17:41:50 User: AliveInBaghdad :::: Favorites
Description: Visit http://www.aliveinbaghdad.org each monday for new videos about life in Iraq! Brian Conley: "I met Majed in Amman in 2005. He was a bright teen who was equal parts fire and self-righteousness and irresponsible and fun-loving. He helped start the ill-fated Iraq Indymedia, Al Muajaha. He's had a mixed past dealing with Westerners, Americans, and activists. Majed talks about the interest and exoticness of America and the possibility of Baghdad's first McDonald's. He has a strong love for his country and his home. It's also important to remember, however, that despite Majed's honest love for his country, he is not indicative of all Iraqi's upbringing. Despite being Palestinian, he grew up in an educated wealthy family, made famous by his brother Ra'ed's blog dispatches. Most of Iraq's people have not been lucky enough to escape the dangers of their country. Many Iraqis speak English, far fewer as well as Majed and his family members. His upbringing and luck aside however, Majed has a dedication and love for his country, and is eager to speak about his life there and his hope for his countrymen."
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shniggens ::: Favorites These videos are great. Excellent work! 07-08-28 22:49:51 _____________________________________________________
PERFECTOENCRISTO ::: Favorites people of united states has to know that they all ready have the enemy into the house,why the goverment stop and sending back to their country,and don't let them come back,what is more dangerous a people working whit out papers or a terrorist??? 07-08-28 22:46:11 _____________________________________________________
dennisdamenace55 ::: Favorites PLEASE DON'T READ THIS. You will get kissed on the nearest possible Friday by the love of your life. Tomorrow will be the best day of your life. However, if you don't post this comment to at least 3 videos, you will die within 2 days. Copy and paste this, to be saved. 07-08-28 21:25:02 _____________________________________________________
TakinInc ::: Favorites OMFG!! Majed is my dads name :) 07-08-28 21:12:46 _____________________________________________________
mitzx311 ::: Favorites im ashamed of the stereotype that all americans stand by their government.....cant say that i do 07-08-28 20:57:44 _____________________________________________________
inagod ::: Favorites As a American,I understand what you are saying,I think we should do what the Iraq people want as a nation.I believe in free speech and the ability to talk against the actions of your country and promote change of bad policies. 07-08-28 19:51:32 _____________________________________________________
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hobopopo12345 ::: Favorites haha u make me laugh. there is no thing as free speech 07-08-28 21:54:08 _____________________________________________________
Akabiblue91 ::: Favorites here's some nationalism for Iraqis, GOOOOOOOOOOO IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIRRRRRAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQ!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 07-08-28 19:24:39 _____________________________________________________
Dawber07Wafc ::: Favorites (Reply) (Spam) This Acually Wrks..................... 1-Say a boy or grl's name u want 2 b with 2 times 2-Say ur best friend's name 5 times 3-Post This Comment On 5 Videos 4-Press F8 5-U will c ur crushes name 07-08-28 19:01:27 _____________________________________________________
Molokotovsnikus ::: Favorites (Reply) PLEASE DON'T READ THIS, you will be kissed on the nearest friday by the love of your life,however ,if you dont post this commentto atleast3 video you will die within 2 days ,copy and pastethis,to be saved 07-08-28 17:39:14 _____________________________________________________
redbaren5 ::: Favorites he speaks great english.hes very smart.hope fully there will be no accidents with bombs with every not needing to die. 07-08-28 17:10:39 _____________________________________________________
musikhavok44 ::: Favorites thanks for posting these I find it better than the news. 07-08-28 16:59:51 _____________________________________________________
annajcortez ::: Favorites Whow whow whow....I dont know it just brought the whole situation closer to my heart....Wow, I am really thankful for being in the States and for the liberty I have.....I should never take for granted as a U.S. Citizen the blessings we have in the States such as liberty, justice....its like he said How Strange it is for an American to not be for his own government.... 07-08-28 16:52:23 _____________________________________________________
scottreynolds74 ::: Favorites He's not saying it in a good way, he is saying it was ironic that there were peace activists who were in opposition to our government but were supporting American Ideals of liberty and justice. We don't enjoy the liberty and justice you think we do. Speak out against this unjust government and in doing so speak for liberty and justice. 07-08-28 18:41:25 _____________________________________________________
scottreynolds74 ::: Favorites oops... i meant that he was saying it in a good way, just not the way you understood it I think. ;) peace 07-08-28 18:44:14 _____________________________________________________
RealAct ::: Favorites Anyone knows his blog URL? he seems like a very smart guy, and also someone who shows the real human face of Iraquis; I wish him luck! 07-08-28 16:19:29 _____________________________________________________
tamousha ::: Favorites seems like a bright n good guy.good luck to him.these young guys are the future of iraq. 07-08-28 15:48:53 _____________________________________________________
Magnitude06 ::: Favorites Im calling for true Americans who believe in peace to speak on peace. Non-Peaceful Americans Stop sticking your chest out like America isn't covered in blood. We built our country on the blood and suffering of the minorities in our country. We need to sympathize with people in time of war because we haven't had A WAR on our turf for almost 150yrs. Get it together!!! 9/11 was horrible but we are out doing that 10fold in Irag and in other countries. Peace 07-08-28 15:32:36 _____________________________________________________
scottreynolds74 ::: Favorites Perfectly said. 07-08-28 18:30:22 _____________________________________________________
netjudy ::: Favorites I am wondering how this young man got so fluent in English. 07-08-28 11:36:25 _____________________________________________________