Read this statement: "I don't believe you are from iraq. I think I know who you are."  ...I got several times something like this message!! what's that? why people think I'm not Iraqi!!! why?? I really wanna know why? while all those who tell me I'm not Iraqi they are not Iraqis!!! how people can judge in this way!!  can I say that you're not American or not jordanian.
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You would know better than some jerk on the Internet where you are from.\n\nWhy anyone would dispute this with you I cannot say.\n\nWe all encounter so many people on the net who are either stupid, ignorant, or simply trying to stir the sh*t.\n\nIgnore them.\n\nThey are simply trying to engage you in pointless debate. Do not give them the satisfaction of any response.\n\nHope this helps.\n\nP.S. Maybe they are so ingnorant themselves that they cannot comprehend the idea of someone travelling from one country to another, getting a good education, and using language, grammar and spelling that are better than their own.\n\nIn this case, if I were you, I'd take it as a compliment, and move on.
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Why do people think our media is so liberal?  It is a matter of relativity.  When you put yourself WAY out on the right, you're going to believe we have a liberal media.  Those on the extreme left think we have a conservative media...and you're both wrong.  I have listened to conservative talk radio who say this day after day, but they never do anything but bash anybody who doesn't agree with them without presenting anything.  No facts, no credible guests...it drives me crazy to listen to them.  If they would just present some facts or some documentation or some references I might be able to decide FOR MYSELF if they have a valid opinion.  I do however believe it does swing a bit to the right and to answer the questions, our president is dead wrong on a lot of things...the worst being Iraq.  He is a traitor to the American people and he needs to take some of those pseudo-Christian values and apply them to the homosexual, poor, African-American, and most of all to the Iraq people.
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In the last form I filled out I was referred to as               Non-Hispanic White. How's that for racism?\nAn implication that I am lacking as I am not a member of this group or that group. I have Black friends who also have problems with the hyphenated Americanism implying they are not "fully" American.\n\n I am Irish,\nNorwegian,\nEnglish,\nFrench,\nScottish,\nGerman-American :)\nThey would not let me hyphenate the whole way, they kept cutting it off at French, even when I used commas instead of hyphens
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I agree that a lot of people are ignorant (as you can easily tell by some of the responses here), but some people are scared to ask in fear of offending someone. That doesn't excuse them for stereotyping, though.  And honestly most Americans couldn't any more place Colombia on a map than Lebanon.
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The "poll" most often cited around here is that 80% would like to see us leave Iraq (iraqi citizens).  Mind you that poll was asked in a way to generate that answer.  I would like to know more about the poll saying 80% of the country are optimistic, but it doesn't suprise me as 75% of the country is living in relative peace...the problems are in a few areas.
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First of all, dumbasses, I don't think nitai777 is from our wonderful country or he/she would not be saying "Why are you", or saying "Mr. Bush" as opposed to "President Bush" or spelling Iraq in a non-English manner.  Did you know that in other languages they use other words?  Idiots.\n\nHe or she asked a legitimate question that deserves an honest answer instead of getting on a soap box to bash liberals or conservatives.\n\nThe answer is they are trying to help.  Right or wrong, whether we agree with them or not, they are trying to help, and no matter what political side we are on, or how we feel about the President (I personally think he's a greedy idiot) or war in general, the young men and women are just trying to help the people over there.
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The very fact that you have poor english and are asking ignorant questions, tells me you aren't from here. \n \nIt's a figure of speech. For example... He has a wife, but sees another woman on the side. He wants to have both. \n\nWhy do people come in American Q&A when they are from different countries?\n\nNow, to "help you out" at the bottom of the page, click on the flag that represents your country and ask them questions.
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As far as the immigration issue, I have no problem with anyone wanting to immigrate, but why all of the sneaking over? Does it just take so long to go through all of the red tape or something? Just curious. I didn't see any of the previous postings, but you are completely correct! Unless you are of American-Indian descent, TECHNICALLY none of the rest of our bloodlines originated in what is now the United States! It frustrates and saddens me to see that people are still so ignorant. Even more so when I see them passing these beliefs and attitudes down to their young children! I think there is no greater crime than that! Where did the innocence of youth go? Way to go though. Great topic!
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Notice you're only getting answers from people who are from the US...?  All but one who stated what another country's opinion is.  Please disregard the rest.  Now, I was stationed in Germany for about 3 years and I can say that the majority of people that I encountered had a pretty good opinion of American's.  I never really got too much of their opinion of America as a whole.  If it is of any consideration, after the war in Iraq started the Germans actually volunteered some of their troops to guard our posts over there.  Just a little enlightenment and something that the people who say "The whole world hates America after the Iraq War" might want to think about.  The biggest thing that I can mention is when we went to Holland for some training:  The Dutch still look at America as liberators.  So, that's just my opinion as some one who has actually been to other countries, not one who just criticizes my own while I'm safe in it.
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While I believe we are undermanned, I don't think of the Iraq war as a question of nationality.  This is a crooked war and we all know it.  I can speak for many by saying I am not eager to die for a war I don't believe in.
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Lots of proud Persians I see.\n\nsilly question??? what do you mean what we think of it?\n\nits tough, few similar words to arabic and the writing might look similar to a foreigner... what is there to think about it....
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Damn b, you said a mouthful you good? Just read your whole question and is seems that you have a personal vendetta with one of the yahoo! visitors and no doubt the way you were using that racist slur that he was Mexican. I'm not racist, but I agree that he should not should not have posted that on the site. Man I wish somebody would come and try to take my freedom especially from someone who is only brave enough to post his question on the Internet. I'm very proud of America I love it, and I admire and respect the way you defended your country. Good luck with that ass kicking you want to dish out.
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i'm not one of those people you described but i'm wondering why do you go to this site and ask people their opinion if you are not willing to listen to what they want to say? stay away or be respectful of the beliefs of others. go figure! peace, love & unity. cheers!
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Most of the people fighting in Iraq are minorities... and since when does the act of killing another being prove you are American. I thought being American meant spreading capitalism and exploiting third world countries like Mexico. Killing Native Americans and displacing Mexicans off their land does not give anyone the right to be American and stay in this land.
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who stated that quote, hopefully it was from "fake news source". i couldn't imagine anyone seriously saying that. maybe the fact that the Iraqi government isn't doing anything yet could apply? that's about it.
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Thank you. I didn't know that. As the wife of a serving British Army Officer I often get the impression that the opposite is the case. Some of the bizarrely Gung-ho statements don't help. I mean what on Earth does 'Ladies and gentlemen, we got him' say to a watching World? or, a recently aired interview with an American Soldier serving in Iraq who referred to 'zapping' Iraqis. We joined you in making a terrible mistake. I have been deprived of my husband for a year in the last three whilst he served on two Operational Tours, and a 27 year old friend mourns her husband. There were, and are, no WMD and all we can do now is to try to help clear up the terrible mess we made and hope that our UN Allies, the French & the Germans will forgive us. I don't suppose the people of Iraq ever will. You are right. It's not your fault. It's your Government's fault and my Government's fault and the only way we can truly protest (although as a Senior Army Officer's wife, I have marched against this war) is at the polling booth.
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Well,honestly,before coming to Iraq,I would have said yes,they're all terrorists.\n\nI am very glad I came to Iraq.It's opened my eyes to a race of people I hadn't experienced much if any.I have found Iraqis and other Arabs to be some of the nicest,helpful,hospitable people I've known.I wouldn't trade my time here for anything.I think I'd like to travel to a safer Arab country to experience more though.I hope Iraq will calm down and stabilize so people can return and experience what Iraq has to offer.A very rich history.I am in the process of learning Arabic.I love Arabic.It's a beautiful written language.So artful.\n\nArabian girls?What can I say.....I like the stereo typical Arabian girl....Long flowing black hair,eyes shaped like almonds......Oh man...My soul gets firery just thinking of them.How could ANYONE hate them????They have the most seductive eyes in the freakin world.How could anyone not get lost in them?\n\nHonestly,I would consider my self lucky if I found a girl who's even has a fraction of Arab blood.\n\nPeople who think they are all terrorist have not been to Arab countries.I can't say I really blame them,because I was one of them.But as for me,I know otherwise.\n\nI also like that even some Christian Arab women cover their hair.It's like saying,"This is for my man,and him only!"Who couldn't love that kind of loyalty and devotion.They seem to be mostly traditional minded.That's more than I can say for a lot of American women.\n\nIn fact,if I was talking to you and found out you were Arabian,you'd probably get tiered of seeing me.\n\nI wish one day I can have an Arabian woman for my own,but it'll never happen.But it's nice to think about..(-;