Your longer interview with Ali was very interesting! Having endured such turmoil in his formative years makes it all the more incredible how well balanced, empathetic, and thoughtful he is.
@@alineama914 If you are the real Ali from the video, you should start making videos. From a Western standpoint I could listen to you talk about your experiences and your country for hours, your commentary and your comments/view points carry much weight and are very intelligent.
As someone who was probably around his age,in the U.S.,when 9/11 all occured, but in two different countries, I cannot image what he went through as we both grew to understand the level of it all.
I was in Iraq in 2005 to 2007. The Iraq people were so nice and kind. It was a terrible time, but the people were so brave and strong. They had every reason to complain but did not. The food was amazing and the food from the homes was delicious and served with love even to a stranger. What was done to the country and the people was shameful.
Man, watching this video brought tears to my eyes. My family fled Iraq (to the US) between the 1991 and 2003 invasions, and it's clear that the US Embassy and the general American attitude towards Iraq is negative. It's so important to see people spreading love and sitting side by side with one another. That's something you were able to do in a country that most of the colloquial west would completely discourage you from stepping foot in. Wish you all the best
I disagree with you on Americans views about Iraqis. Just about anyone I've ever talked to about them an the war over there know it was bullshit and wrong what our government did to them.
I am Iraqi and I can support Ali's story n thoughts 100% cuz that's the real thing he spoke. We have an old saying which means "This country is your home and we are the visitors". Enjoy Iraq to the fullest💜
What a fascinating and enlightening conversation that is much needed. Ali is a gem. Really puts a human and personal face on the Iraqi people. You asked the questions I would have asked. Thanks for eliciting his story and sharing it with us!
damn, Ali is a great person "if youre an extremist, you're dumb" love him for that mentality. doesnt matter what you are as long as you live and let live
Coming here more than a year later as a German. I feel like I sat with you and Ali at that table. I love these cross culture conversations. Ali seems so genuine. Keep doing what you're doing, both of you.
its so beautiful to see how nice and welcoming people are especially when it juxtaposes what the media has been saying about iraq. keep doing these vids!
Wow, this nearly brought me to tears at the end. Such beautiful people, home boy with the rad mustache all taking selfies while am deep into the story telling. I loved it, i'd much like to meet my fellow human beings.
Because there's no gain in blaming America. America did horrible things and is still doing horrible things no doubt about that but Ali seems so level headed that he knows that complaining and blaming America or Saddam wont better life now nor will it bring back the people lost. His mindset is to be treasured but sadly not many Iraqis share that sentiment. Cant blame them tho, just imagine other countries if they had to go through what Iraqis suffered. Truly one of the most resilient people.
This deserves so many more views. That gentleman gave a lot insight and a completely different perspective. As you mentioned, we've only been fed one narrative. Thank you for sharing.
This interview made me cry these ppl are so incredibly amazing and resilient so humble and loving, breaks my heart what has and is going on over their right now 💔 😢
Ali is a lot like a boss I had back in 2015 who escaped Iraq as a wartime refugee and came to California. Was one of the kindest persons I will ever meet! أحب كثيرا أخي
ماشاء الله this iraqi brother is so chill, smart, and great thinker 😄 he was just spitting facts after facts and really great talker. great vid. may allah help Iraq and its people, much love from Saudia 🇸🇦🇺🇸🇮🇶
Those little cut away shots of you guys just playing dominos and drinking tea was really cool. If they were like a few seconds longer they would have been really great transitions between questions. Glad to have stumbled upon your channel. Keep it up man!
The more I listen to Muslims from around the world, the more I'm convinced their religion teaches them their amazing values. I'm going to check out Islam and read the Quran.
Iraq was pretty kick ass before we wrecked it. Saddam sucked, but that was our fault too. Lots of Iraqis in the Detroit area, they are part of our culture here. Mostly Chaldean.
I remember being a teenager hearing my Dad say "Tony Blair and George Bush just released pandoras box" when they invaded Iraq. I never knew what he meant by that until I got older. Saddam had everything under control.
They call crocodiles It’s a big group of men the point of their group Is to have men’s look not gay’s look and show the people the braveness of men by standing for other people like In Islam when you want to marry a girl you have to get your family and friends and walk towards her house to show the family that he Is not a fool from the bar but he Is a responsible and good man and all of these people came with him because they believe In him, so some guys don’t have parents or families or enough time to make a group of friends so they ask the crocodiles to come with them and they stand with him after checking his life and personality and reputation.. also the same kind of people need a husband side of people during marriage because It can’t be only a wife side so they come to stand with him with their fancy cars and showing him that he Is not alone, they also give jobs and money or even build houses for homeless people
Very interesting vlogs, thanks!🙏❤I immigrated to Canada from the Middle East a few years ago, but Ali's English (who has not even left Iraq) is already better than mine!🥲 How on earth did he learn to speak english so fluently without leaving Iraq?
This is one of your best videos! You should interview more people from the countries you visit, it's interesting to see how different people think etc.
As a combat veteran who was in Iraq in 06-07 thank you for this video. It’s incredible to see the hospitality and resilience of the Iraqi people and to hear stories about the war I was in from their perspective.
I remember briefly hearing about the Eid celebration tragedy. I was 16 when I remember hearing about it, among other horrific stories of street bombings. Hearing any story from Iraq on the long standing battle grounds of that war,from citizens, still brings tears to my eyes. As someone who was a little bit younger,in the U.S.,when 9/11 all occured, but in two different countries, I cannot image what he went through as we both grew to understand the level of it all.
I would love to talk and learn more from that man. We need more people like him. If I had the money if like to travel back to the middle East an interact with real people. Last time I traveled I was rucked up.
It always feels like the more developed a country is, the less people hang out together. There it looks like people are enjoying the night together. They seem connected.
The way we live in the western world you need to work hard to the point you're too tired to make friends as they are your competition for more money that you desperately need to survive. We have it all wrong. Humans that live better connected with less possessions are way happy than the alternative alone with money. The UK where I live is terrible I'd say 80% of working adults are depressed, lonely and don't know how to cope. I can kinda blame it to religion as people aren't really taught to be good to thy fellow humans. We are just taught subjects but not how to be. It's a very stand on top of others to succeed and you see it everywhere. The government just help themselves and never deliver anything of value so it just continues.
Anything in this video surprise y'all? 🤔
That is Normal in iraq 😐😁
That you were willing to hear and share the truth about the American invasion of Iraq! Thank you for sharing. I guess you're not small brained at all.
@try2justbe lol thank you brother
@@user-ie6bi8wv3v thank you brother happy to do it
Excellent humor and intelligence from the interlocutor.. I hope they will pay him out 100M USD :)
Your longer interview with Ali was very interesting! Having endured such turmoil in his formative years makes it all the more incredible how well balanced, empathetic, and thoughtful he is.
Thanks ma'am I really appreciate your thoughts 🙏
@@alineama914 If you are the real Ali from the video, you should start making videos. From a Western standpoint I could listen to you talk about your experiences and your country for hours, your commentary and your comments/view points carry much weight and are very intelligent.
As someone who was probably around his age,in the U.S.,when 9/11 all occured, but in two different countries, I cannot image what he went through as we both grew to understand the level of it all.
clear conscious and no guilt = No PTSD...
That guy with mustache just wanted to play some domino 😅.
He had a beautiful mustache. Can't lie
@@iamdisgusted I lowkey have a crush on him 😭
@@Katyusha666 oh, I totally understand.
@@Katyusha666don't blame you, iraqis are a good looking bunch
@@iamdisgustedbro a gigachad he was mogging
I was in Iraq in 2005 to 2007. The Iraq people were so nice and kind. It was a terrible time, but the people were so brave and strong. They had every reason to complain but did not. The food was amazing and the food from the homes was delicious and served with love even to a stranger. What was done to the country and the people was shameful.
Iraqis really are a different breed . Lovely people
Well, unfortunately, if they'd complain, they'd be beat up in prison
@@SmallBrainedAmericanthank you, much appreciated man ❤️❤️❤️
Were u a soldier?
You should’ve went there like a tourist instead of an invading, killing, looting army
When Ali said,"terrorist mentality is either you're with us or against us"...oh dear America
thats exactly what Bush said at that time
This is a great interview. I wish all Americans could see it.
Thanks brotha- share with your friends!
Man, watching this video brought tears to my eyes. My family fled Iraq (to the US) between the 1991 and 2003 invasions, and it's clear that the US Embassy and the general American attitude towards Iraq is negative. It's so important to see people spreading love and sitting side by side with one another. That's something you were able to do in a country that most of the colloquial west would completely discourage you from stepping foot in.
Wish you all the best
Thanks for the love 🙏really means a lot
youre soft
I disagree with you on Americans views about Iraqis. Just about anyone I've ever talked to about them an the war over there know it was bullshit and wrong what our government did to them.
@@gamebred5662all of this!
Ali seems like a really nice and genuine guy, the world needs more people like him.
I am Iraqi and I can support Ali's story n thoughts 100% cuz that's the real thing he spoke.
We have an old saying which means
"This country is your home and we are the visitors". Enjoy Iraq to the fullest💜
That dude is solid. Maybe the most favorite guy I've seen in your videos.
Ali is beyond intelligent, and such a amazing person to listen to.
Ali is such a soft spoken and intelligent guy. I wish I could meet him one day! Thanks for sharing that experience!
Your misadventures are a lot of fun, but I think this is one of the best videos you've put out. Thanks for sharing this
His friends stache is epic. He didnt grow that thing, it grew him.
What a fascinating and enlightening conversation that is much needed. Ali is a gem. Really puts a human and personal face on the Iraqi people. You asked the questions I would have asked. Thanks for eliciting his story and sharing it with us!
For some reason this story and openness braught me a little tear! what a gem this guy is.
damn, Ali is a great person "if youre an extremist, you're dumb" love him for that mentality. doesnt matter what you are as long as you live and let live
True. The US has a lot of extremists too.
Coming here more than a year later as a German. I feel like I sat with you and Ali at that table. I love these cross culture conversations. Ali seems so genuine. Keep doing what you're doing, both of you.
Everyone should see this interview, great insight. Hope for prosperity and peace for all Iraqis
This man speaks the truth and gives genuine opinion about the Iraqi people and their lives. May peace and happiness be with the people of Iraq.
That guy is awesome. He's a wealth of knowledge
Ali is a legend and we're lucky to have sat down with him. I can honestly say I've got a friend in Iraq
@@SmallBrainedAmericanwhat about ahmed 😭🤣
Wow Ali, you are so wonderful. As an Iraqi I loved this video. Thank you for showing this side of Iraq!!
its so beautiful to see how nice and welcoming people are especially when it juxtaposes what the media has been saying about iraq. keep doing these vids!
Eyeopener and may the people of Iraq have all the joy and happiness they can possibly get. Hearing Ali was also enlightening.
What a cool guy. Loved hearing him speak candidly. What a great experience.
Wow, this nearly brought me to tears at the end. Such beautiful people, home boy with the rad mustache all taking selfies while am deep into the story telling. I loved it, i'd much like to meet my fellow human beings.
What is strange is that throughout the video he talks about bad situations during wartime and does not blame America!😊
Because there's no gain in blaming America. America did horrible things and is still doing horrible things no doubt about that but Ali seems so level headed that he knows that complaining and blaming America or Saddam wont better life now nor will it bring back the people lost.
His mindset is to be treasured but sadly not many Iraqis share that sentiment. Cant blame them tho, just imagine other countries if they had to go through what Iraqis suffered. Truly one of the most resilient people.
Yeah he does lmao, and he's right to
no point makin the guys feel uncomfortable when everybody knows who did it
He does, he just doesn't blame the average American
This deserves so many more views. That gentleman gave a lot insight and a completely different perspective. As you mentioned, we've only been fed one narrative. Thank you for sharing.
Hi iam Iraqi and i would say Ali have done a very good job. And your questions were good as well.
I agree Ali is a top guy 🙌
This interview made me cry these ppl are so incredibly amazing and resilient so humble and loving, breaks my heart what has and is going on over their right now 💔 😢
تحيه من ارض كمت لارض اشور وأهلها الابطال، ربنا يوفقكم ويرجع العراق اقوى من الاول واكتر تقدم وازدهار.
We’re witnessing genuine human connection and compassion right before our eyes.
Omg this was so emotional 😭 how much they have suffered I can't imagine. I hope that from now on there will be only prosperity for Iraq 🙏
Yeah and the fact more people didn’t leave is crazy. They must love their homeland
Thanks for your feeling 🤍💔
InShaAllah
Ali is a lot like a boss I had back in 2015 who escaped Iraq as a wartime refugee and came to California. Was one of the kindest persons I will ever meet! أحب كثيرا أخي
ماشاء الله this iraqi brother is so chill, smart, and great thinker 😄 he was just spitting facts after facts and really great talker. great vid. may allah help Iraq and its people, much love from Saudia 🇸🇦🇺🇸🇮🇶
Those little cut away shots of you guys just playing dominos and drinking tea was really cool. If they were like a few seconds longer they would have been really great transitions between questions. Glad to have stumbled upon your channel. Keep it up man!
Protect Ali at all costs! That is one cool dude.
Absolute legend ✊
One of my best friends from college was from Iraq. And this video brings me back one of he greatest times I had in college.
This Iraqi dude is fucking brilliant. Love his outlook on life
"if you kill a murderer, you're not reducing number of murderers"
well said brother ali, well said
The more I listen to Muslims from around the world, the more I'm convinced their religion teaches them their amazing values. I'm going to check out Islam and read the Quran.
lol
Do read the Quran only and u can read the Hadith but take Hadith with a grain of salt. Hadith are not accurate & contradictory to the Quran.
Nop trust me its not ❤
They are self-taught
@@Beyondearth8 It does
OMG, this Iraqi men Ali are so intelligent and a really great guy 👏👍
I would like him to be my tour guide in Baghdad 😊
Iraq was pretty kick ass before we wrecked it. Saddam sucked, but that was our fault too. Lots of Iraqis in the Detroit area, they are part of our culture here. Mostly Chaldean.
The interviewee was on point. On a side note the guy with the mustache taking selfies was hilarious!
The mustache guy gave some money to the kid that kissed Conner. Awesome dude
A few funny things going on in this video on top of Ali's wonderful interview. Great one
@@ruilopes00 The mustache guy gave some money to the kid that kissed Conner. Awesome dude
Lovely people there . Thank you for introducing them
I remember being a teenager hearing my Dad say "Tony Blair and George Bush just released pandoras box" when they invaded Iraq. I never knew what he meant by that until I got older. Saddam had everything under control.
I appreciate you allowing Ali to share his story and perspective. Really eye opening
I love your honest to goodness videos. It's totally honest and raw.
That Iraqi guy in front of Ali has a superb moustache. Jesus.
They call themselves the crocodiles they are like a community in iraq connected by social media
@@Hawagh78how come u know this
@@Beyondearth8lmao
They call crocodiles It’s a big group of men the point of their group Is to have men’s look not gay’s look and show the people the braveness of men by standing for other people like In Islam when you want to marry a girl you have to get your family and friends and walk towards her house to show the family that he Is not a fool from the bar but he Is a responsible and good man and all of these people came with him because they believe In him, so some guys don’t have parents or families or enough time to make a group of friends so they ask the crocodiles to come with them and they stand with him after checking his life and personality and reputation.. also the same kind of people need a husband side of people during marriage because It can’t be only a wife side so they come to stand with him with their fancy cars and showing him that he Is not alone, they also give jobs and money or even build houses for homeless people
Not Jesus... Just an Iraqi guy.
One amazing story after another, and slowly we grow and learn. Through your amazing adventures
Very interesting vlogs, thanks!🙏❤I immigrated to Canada from the Middle East a few years ago, but Ali's English (who has not even left Iraq) is already better than mine!🥲 How on earth did he learn to speak english so fluently without leaving Iraq?
His use of Dude in conversation…
Amazing guy,so humble..another brilliant vlog,ty connor
Ali’s insight and intelligence (not to mention English) are mind blowing.
Wow, your conversation with Ali was so enlightening! I hope he is doing well.
This is one of your best videos! You should interview more people from the countries you visit, it's interesting to see how different people think etc.
Great content
Your channel has great video, no filler crap with weird gimmicky clickbait top ten bullcrap
Straight unedited footage good stuff
I was in Iraq in 2004, giving the videos I see now, it looks a whole lot better.
The little boy kissing you really caught me off guard lol.
I love how welcoming Iraqi people are. I want to visit soon and experience the great food and culture
These videos have opened my eyes on Irag and its people.
what a humble person...
Man this is such a powerful testimony shared. May all good come to Ali in this life and the next.
What a gentleman Ali is. Some great insight there
wow. this video needs more views, amazing interview
Man you have to decide what videos to make from your footage.
I love that this video was made.
Awesome content, great guy and wonderful people in Iraq. Thank you for shedding light on this country. Would love to visiti
Ali is such a nice guy. Literally makes me whelm up. Hope this guy has a good long life. He deserves nothing but happiness
Restored my faith in humanity, I love you all. Anything for my fellow humans
3:44 My favorite part of this video...
*_"American"_* 😄
Not a single American at this guy’s age can speak with such wisdom , damn he was right about alot of things
As a combat veteran who was in Iraq in 06-07 thank you for this video. It’s incredible to see the hospitality and resilience of the Iraqi people and to hear stories about the war I was in from their perspective.
the little kid who gave you a kiss so wholesome
I remember briefly hearing about the Eid celebration tragedy. I was 16 when I remember hearing about it, among other horrific stories of street bombings. Hearing any story from Iraq on the long standing battle grounds of that war,from citizens, still brings tears to my eyes.
As someone who was a little bit younger,in the U.S.,when 9/11 all occured, but in two different countries, I cannot image what he went through as we both grew to understand the level of it all.
Ali's perspective is so deep. God bless Ali.
The bro chilling and taking selfies has a fucking glorious stache
6:15 that kiss and reaction is just out of this world! haha love it -LOL
I love iraqi people from an Albanian background, btw the little kid at 6:20 blurred the camera, LOL 😂
Iraq people are something special!
Homeboy said SUIIIII
"You're either with us or again us" -g. Bush.
I would love to have a conversation with this man. Inshalllah we will one day.
God bless my friends.
I feel so sorry for Iraqis, what was done to their country is unforgivable.
This is very insightful.
I would love to talk and learn more from that man. We need more people like him. If I had the money if like to travel back to the middle East an interact with real people. Last time I traveled I was rucked up.
Dude with the stash looks annoyed af 😂
Thank you for the though questions to Ali. God bless Iraqi people.
Great video, the crips and bloodz comparison was weird though. I know it didnt come directly from you
"i can gaurantee you 100% that if you go to a random person and ask for help you will get help 9 times out of 10" that's pretty accurate 👌
Travel vlogs have changed my view on middle east countries
must watch of a video. Makes me feel blessed to live in a country that didnt have war in 80 years
A real eye opener - keep up the great work guys. 👍
What a good guy and good interview. Great work.
This man is highly intelligent, well spoken and extremely insightful. What a g
Ali is awesome, I am Iraqi and I live in the states now. I was part of the IOF and can relate to all what he said.
Glad you made it out safe my dude!
Impossible not to love this dude
I’m truly sorry to the Iraqi people.
i take back what i said in the last video, THIS GUY RIGHT HERE is the definition of a iraqi
and im proud to be his neighbor. what a stand up guy.
I left Iraq 23 years ago to live in the united state 😢 Iraq still in my heart ❤️
@ 00:59 Ali did his Dr. Evil impression with the pinky finger included.
In Serbia we also use chai for tea, but we write it čaj.
We need more people in the world like Ali. He has a big heart, a wise philosophy, and a warm personality. He'd make a charismatic RUclipsr.
Tell USA to stop bombimg such places. They want real humanity killed and dumbs and zombies around who can b controlled easily. They WON'T EVER WIN.
Very touching video!
It always feels like the more developed a country is, the less people hang out together. There it looks like people are enjoying the night together. They seem connected.
The way we live in the western world you need to work hard to the point you're too tired to make friends as they are your competition for more money that you desperately need to survive.
We have it all wrong. Humans that live better connected with less possessions are way happy than the alternative alone with money. The UK where I live is terrible I'd say 80% of working adults are depressed, lonely and don't know how to cope. I can kinda blame it to religion as people aren't really taught to be good to thy fellow humans. We are just taught subjects but not how to be. It's a very stand on top of others to succeed and you see it everywhere. The government just help themselves and never deliver anything of value so it just continues.