tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9126653203377608122.post1614558273565497237..comments2023-05-19T07:16:54.263-04:00Comments on Lessons from the Newest Generation of Writers (and Thinkers): Here’s to a different sort of article about Iraq…Rebecca Segallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02940276926078312848noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9126653203377608122.post-60514503597272658792007-07-05T16:43:00.000-04:002007-07-05T16:43:00.000-04:00hi Ruthie, I live in Baghdad. I liked your article...hi Ruthie, I live in Baghdad. I liked your article, it's cool that you're interested in Iraqi culture,some people wouldn't look at the human side of Iraqis. also you nicely described the dubke. and one note, the american culture is popular here, our channels broadcast many American shows and so i know Hyde from "that 70s show" and of course backstreet boys (but i don't like them, lol). smiles Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9126653203377608122.post-61052486766957421232007-07-02T14:27:00.000-04:002007-07-02T14:27:00.000-04:00This article has such a strong and valid point eve...This article has such a strong and valid point even from the beginning...it is impossible to learn about a country and attempt to fix everything we have botched, not to mention make peace with it, if we are not willing to learn and appreciate its cultures. Thanks for the brilliant article, it really shows the hypocrisy of the American government. (Hate to be even the slightest bit political.)Lilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07734785646681667181noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9126653203377608122.post-87148751823754715662007-06-29T09:01:00.000-04:002007-06-29T09:01:00.000-04:00You know that kid with the Jewfro who just graduat...You know that kid with the Jewfro who just graduated from our school but used to play frizbee alot? I named him Hyde.Sarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12413954978532365532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9126653203377608122.post-45524497963700505762007-06-29T00:16:00.000-04:002007-06-29T00:16:00.000-04:00i love hydei love hydeRuthiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09254669590816382260noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9126653203377608122.post-86653176410777590022007-06-29T00:06:00.000-04:002007-06-29T00:06:00.000-04:00Anonymous makes an excellent point. "Memory is a p...Anonymous makes an excellent point. "Memory is a political act. Forgetfulness is the handmaiden of tyranny." (look for a brilliantly informed article called "The Bush Crusade") If I were Hyde from 'That 70's Show' I would assume that the alienation of the Iraqi people was a large-scale plan to brainwash the American people into thinking that their lives and culture are in direct opposition to theSarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12413954978532365532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9126653203377608122.post-54406773305522933202007-06-28T22:20:00.000-04:002007-06-28T22:20:00.000-04:00looking at the culture and humanity of iraq and it...looking at the culture and humanity of iraq and its people seems political to me, and necessary. thank you ruthie.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9126653203377608122.post-68269799688351027712007-06-28T18:12:00.000-04:002007-06-28T18:12:00.000-04:00I agree with what Sara said, and I am glad that yo...I agree with what Sara said, and I am glad that you didn't make this a political debate -- something very difficult to avoid while talking about Iraq.Nicohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11694047169415432977noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9126653203377608122.post-17428693069217620342007-06-28T13:52:00.000-04:002007-06-28T13:52:00.000-04:00Ruthie, this article kicks ass. It is concise and ...Ruthie, this article kicks ass. It is concise and direct, especially the utterly unexpected parallel between the Kurdish song lyrics and those of our dear Backstreet Boy (or is it N-Sync?) Nick Carter. Totally commend your honest and effective essay on Iraqi culture, and the strides Americans could make if only we knew more about Iraqi life off of the battlefield.Sarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12413954978532365532noreply@blogger.com