Comments on: The US Presence in Iraq http://www.prosebeforehos.com/ask-a-shiite/07/06/the-us-presence-in-iraq/ The Pen Is Mightier Than Thy Wench Sun, 12 Feb 2012 23:44:52 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: curiousonehttp://www.prosebeforehos.com/ask-a-shiite/07/06/the-us-presence-in-iraq/comment-page-1/#comment-84871 curiousone Tue, 14 Oct 2008 23:07:12 +0000 http://www.prosebeforehos.com/ask-a-shiite/07/06/the-us-presence-in-iraq/#comment-84871 Does the general population in Iraq still feel like they wouldve been better off without U.S. troops there? Is the Iraq government ready to take over? How is the general feeling there now? Does the general population in Iraq still feel like they wouldve been better off without U.S. troops there? Is the Iraq government ready to take over? How is the general feeling there now?

]]> By: Prose Before Hoshttp://www.prosebeforehos.com/ask-a-shiite/07/06/the-us-presence-in-iraq/comment-page-1/#comment-81647 Prose Before Hos Sat, 23 Feb 2008 14:22:01 +0000 http://www.prosebeforehos.com/ask-a-shiite/07/06/the-us-presence-in-iraq/#comment-81647 <strong>American Celebrity Culture and Media in the Middle East</strong> This is the sixth installment of our weekly column entitled Ask a Shiite. Our resident Shiite and United Arab Emirates citizen will be fielding questions of a philosophical, physical, and political nature in regards to Shiite Islamic belief and Middle ... American Celebrity Culture and Media in the Middle East

This is the sixth installment of our weekly column entitled Ask a Shiite. Our resident Shiite and United Arab Emirates citizen will be fielding questions of a philosophical, physical, and political nature in regards to Shiite Islamic belief and Middle …

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]]> By: AlvinBlahhttp://www.prosebeforehos.com/ask-a-shiite/07/06/the-us-presence-in-iraq/comment-page-1/#comment-29596 AlvinBlah Wed, 11 Jul 2007 00:49:56 +0000 http://www.prosebeforehos.com/ask-a-shiite/07/06/the-us-presence-in-iraq/#comment-29596 There are other channels, but Fox News is still one of the most popular. A lot of shitty TV here in the states There are other channels, but Fox News is still one of the most popular. A lot of shitty TV here in the states

]]> By: Shiahttp://www.prosebeforehos.com/ask-a-shiite/07/06/the-us-presence-in-iraq/comment-page-1/#comment-29517 Shia Tue, 10 Jul 2007 17:57:50 +0000 http://www.prosebeforehos.com/ask-a-shiite/07/06/the-us-presence-in-iraq/#comment-29517 Well its a relief to know that typical Americans watch CNN or MSNBC more than Fox News. Basically there is not much difference between Jazeera and CNN/BBC etc over here but Jazeera is known for providing news that are hidden from the public. Well its a relief to know that typical Americans watch CNN or MSNBC more than Fox News. Basically there is not much difference between Jazeera and CNN/BBC etc over here but Jazeera is known for providing news that are hidden from the public.

]]> By: AlvinBlahhttp://www.prosebeforehos.com/ask-a-shiite/07/06/the-us-presence-in-iraq/comment-page-1/#comment-29488 AlvinBlah Tue, 10 Jul 2007 12:15:14 +0000 http://www.prosebeforehos.com/ask-a-shiite/07/06/the-us-presence-in-iraq/#comment-29488 Thanks for answering my questions. All of them stem from lack of information. I know a little about Al Jazeera and I see it no better or no worse than any other major TV network. I was curious how it was seen over there. Also curious about regional opinions. Fox news is pretty rough. It is a very popular news channel in the USA, but a network like CNN or MSNBC is closer to the standard news that Americans watch. It still carries bias, but not as strong as the Fox News one. Thanks for answering my questions. All of them stem from lack of information. I know a little about Al Jazeera and I see it no better or no worse than any other major TV network. I was curious how it was seen over there. Also curious about regional opinions.

Fox news is pretty rough. It is a very popular news channel in the USA, but a network like CNN or MSNBC is closer to the standard news that Americans watch. It still carries bias, but not as strong as the Fox News one.

]]> By: Shiahttp://www.prosebeforehos.com/ask-a-shiite/07/06/the-us-presence-in-iraq/comment-page-1/#comment-29477 Shia Tue, 10 Jul 2007 11:15:27 +0000 http://www.prosebeforehos.com/ask-a-shiite/07/06/the-us-presence-in-iraq/#comment-29477 1. The modern Arab world in my opinion considers it a good thing that Saddam is gone. 2. To tell the truth it looks like no one really cares about Saddam. People who rejoiced upon his death did feel curious to watch it but otherwise it seemed to be that no one was extremely interested in it. 3. Do you mean the governments of the other countries? I dont know about them but if its the people no I dont think anyone does think so. 4. Just watching the conflict and encouraging militias to stop the violence I guess. Maybe there is some 'real' work being done behind the scenes but I am not aware of it. 5. lol. Jazeera is considered as a normal TV channel. Arabs watch it mostly. We feel it is the only channel that truly respects 'freedom of speech'. The stuff it shows needs to be shown according to some people so that the people understand what is going on. Especially since a news report like "9 US troops killed" does not sound shocking or sad nowadays. Most of the news reports are pretty similar nowadays so yes Al Jazeera is normally trusted I guess. But compared to other TV channels its reports are trusted more because of its openness. I get Fox News over here and my guess is that it is a typical national TV channel that Americans watch. I was absolutely shocked with the amount of bias in it. I mean if I watched it for a little longer I would have been brain washed. If typical Americans will watch news liek that, I wouldnt be surprised if they thought that Bush was sent by God as a mercy to the Americans (lol) or that Islam only wants us to kill every white skin or non muslim and that Sharia law is for oppressing women, etc etc. I know this is off topic but I would like to show you a video about Hezbollah (no I am not obsessed with Hezbollah). Most people think that Hezbollah is another liberation/struggle type of group which are a hobby of the Muslims nowadays but Hezbollah sets itself apart by supporting the people of Lebanon when it is not at war. I can say quite easily that Hezbollah is more of a national support organization than a militant group. It is for the support of the Lebanese and in that support, self defense against Israel is included. This video is about the women of Hezbollah and shows the reality which is contrary to the belief that Hezbollah oppresses women with the excuse of Islamic law. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P2QaqseIGv8 1. The modern Arab world in my opinion considers it a good thing that Saddam is gone.
2. To tell the truth it looks like no one really cares about Saddam. People who rejoiced upon his death did feel curious to watch it but otherwise it seemed to be that no one was extremely interested in it.
3. Do you mean the governments of the other countries? I dont know about them but if its the people no I dont think anyone does think so.
4. Just watching the conflict and encouraging militias to stop the violence I guess. Maybe there is some ‘real’ work being done behind the scenes but I am not aware of it.
5. lol. Jazeera is considered as a normal TV channel. Arabs watch it mostly. We feel it is the only channel that truly respects ‘freedom of speech’. The stuff it shows needs to be shown according to some people so that the people understand what is going on. Especially since a news report like “9 US troops killed” does not sound shocking or sad nowadays.
Most of the news reports are pretty similar nowadays so yes Al Jazeera is normally trusted I guess. But compared to other TV channels its reports are trusted more because of its openness. I get Fox News over here and my guess is that it is a typical national TV channel that Americans watch. I was absolutely shocked with the amount of bias in it. I mean if I watched it for a little longer I would have been brain washed. If typical Americans will watch news liek that, I wouldnt be surprised if they thought that Bush was sent by God as a mercy to the Americans (lol) or that Islam only wants us to kill every white skin or non muslim and that Sharia law is for oppressing women, etc etc.

I know this is off topic but I would like to show you a video about Hezbollah (no I am not obsessed with Hezbollah). Most people think that Hezbollah is another liberation/struggle type of group which are a hobby of the Muslims nowadays but Hezbollah sets itself apart by supporting the people of Lebanon when it is not at war. I can say quite easily that Hezbollah is more of a national support organization than a militant group. It is for the support of the Lebanese and in that support, self defense against Israel is included. This video is about the women of Hezbollah and shows the reality which is contrary to the belief that Hezbollah oppresses women with the excuse of Islamic law.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P2QaqseIGv8

]]> By: AlvinBlahhttp://www.prosebeforehos.com/ask-a-shiite/07/06/the-us-presence-in-iraq/comment-page-1/#comment-29303 AlvinBlah Mon, 09 Jul 2007 13:22:30 +0000 http://www.prosebeforehos.com/ask-a-shiite/07/06/the-us-presence-in-iraq/#comment-29303 Just a few quick questions since no one seems to be touching this; 1. Does the modern Arab world consider it a good or bad thing that Saddam is now gone? 2. How watched was his trial? Was it considered a fair and just trial? 3. Do other countries consider the current Iraqi government to be a stable and real government? 4. If the surrounding areas do not approve of the conflict what is being done to help end the war? 5. How popular is Al Jazeera? And How Trusted is it? I'm trying to think of a few other things that are on topic to get some conversation going, but I think this is a good start. Glad to hear your thoughts. ~C Just a few quick questions since no one seems to be touching this;
1. Does the modern Arab world consider it a good or bad thing that Saddam is now gone?
2. How watched was his trial? Was it considered a fair and just trial?
3. Do other countries consider the current Iraqi government to be a stable and real government?
4. If the surrounding areas do not approve of the conflict what is being done to help end the war?
5. How popular is Al Jazeera? And How Trusted is it?

I’m trying to think of a few other things that are on topic to get some conversation going, but I think this is a good start.
Glad to hear your thoughts.
~C

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