Comments on: 10 Iraqis You Should Know

By: After the Surge: News from Iraq » Right Pundits

After the Surge: News from Iraq » Right Pundits — Fri, 01 Aug 2008 06:01:17 +0000

[...] Abdul-Razzaq is a 21-year-old Iraqi woman. She is the top female athlete in Iraq and will be competing in the Beijing Olympics. She has only been able to train for the last five [...]

By: wvpv

wvpv — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 21:11:50 +0000

2nd to what Jon said — you’re list is missing Georges Sada.

By: Laura

Laura — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 14:17:56 +0000

While this is a nice article, The museum you talk about at MSU is still just a thought on paper. There is no whole in the ground yet.

By: pat

pat — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 06:04:50 +0000

I think this list would have been more impressive had it been limited to fulltime residents of Iraq.

By: LDG

LDG — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 05:28:00 +0000

My compliments to the Baghdad Bureau team on this timely, well presented, and factually precise presentation. This is how human interest stories should be done.

Bravo!

By: IsraelP

IsraelP — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 03:57:37 +0000

This was a great uidea in principle, until we got to number eight - Nadhmi Auchi. No mention of his haviong made his money from “Oil for Food.” No mention of his relationship with Tony Rezko.

Makes one wonder if there are hidden issues with the rest of the list.

Also makes one wonder about the quality of the editing.

By: Candace Foster

Candace Foster — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 03:25:28 +0000

This is such a wonderful thing to publicize especially in light of all the bad press the war has been receiving. If there was more of an effort to focus on the good things happening due to the American soldiers doing their part to better the lives of the Iraqi people, then I KNOW that the American population would be behind them 110% and the issue of prematurely pulling out would not exist. I wish I could put this article in the hands of ever politician.

By: Dean

Dean — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 02:25:15 +0000

Thanks for the great article. Americans are still truly one of the greatest people, because we are willing to back up our words and thoughts with deeds.

By: navy

navy — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 00:27:26 +0000

Thanks for introducing us to these wonderful people. Please continue this type of reporting. I hope we hear more from the people of Iraq, more positive news. It would be great to hear about the important work our soldiers have done to improve their lives. Many soldiers get their families to send things from home so they can help the children of Iraq.

By: safewaymike

safewaymike — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 00:21:27 +0000

ABOUT : NADHMI AUCHI
This info came from the Chicago Tribune dated 4/15/2008

Democratic presidential contender Barack Obama’s name came up again at the Antoin “Tony” Rezko corruption trial and in a way that earlier filings in the case did not telegraph.

Stuart Levine, the prosecution’s star witness, said he and Obama were at a party Rezko threw at his Wilmette mansion on April 3, 2004, for Nadhmi Auchi, a controversial Iraqi-born billionaire who Rezko was trying to get to invest in a South Loop real-estate development.

Auchi, now a citizen of the United Kingdom, has faced criminal charges in Europe. He also figured in the revocation of Rezko’s bond early this year after attempting to wire him more than $3 million. Upon learning of that attempt, U.S. District Judge Amy St. Eve declared Rezko a flight risk and ordered him held in a federal jail in the Loop.

The Rezko party in 2004 was designed to induce Auchi to pour money into the South Loop investment. Obama’s presence at the party was not previously known. At the time, Obama was fresh off a surprise win in the Illinois Democratic primary for U.S. Senate and was riding a crest of national publicity.

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This comes from the Tribunes “Gavel to Gavel” coverage of the Rezko trial. I previously posted on the connection between Auchi and Rezko along with the appearance that money Rezko loaned Obama for his house purchase came from Auchi at a time when Rezko was in financial distress. Auchi is an interesting character with ties to Saddam and the oil for food program.

By: Jon

Jon — Sat, 21 Jun 2008 22:58:03 +0000

And of course, just forget about General Geoges Sada, who served as Air Vice Marshal of the Iraqi Airforce and is responsible for saving several British and US Pilots that were shot down over Iraq during Desert Storm. This action wound up having him forced to retire and serving a prison term. Whats remarkable is the fact that he is and always has been a Christian. Even publicly in Iraq. This saved his life when he defied Saddam’s orders to execute the POWs when the ground war started. Any of his Muslim Generals would of been executed, but General Sada was held in high regard by Saddam due to General Sadas strong moral beliefs and his display of strong character while in his service. He was the only General that wasnt afraid to tell Saddam when he was making a mistake. Saddam respected that and spared his life, despite his sons urging to execute him. This guy is a true hero from Iraq and should top this list in my opinion.

By: douglass Graem

douglass Graem — Sat, 21 Jun 2008 22:39:57 +0000

article on Iraqui geniuses
deserves five ***** stars

By: Carmine

Carmine — Sat, 21 Jun 2008 21:33:51 +0000

The good news was always there, the media went out of their way not to report it. Just as Harry Truman was found to be right fifty years later, we shall find that Pres. Bush was right in invading Iraq.

By: Joe Bologna

Joe Bologna — Sat, 21 Jun 2008 21:03:58 +0000

The democrats are right, these people were better off before.

By: Geophys55

Geophys55 — Sat, 21 Jun 2008 18:43:32 +0000

A refreshingly positive article about some extrodinary, independant and talented professionals in Iraq. Let’s hope that it is these kind of folks who will lead Iraq into the future!

By: B. Johansson

B. Johansson — Sat, 21 Jun 2008 16:04:34 +0000

I love reading about people that are out there making an impact and a difference. Bravo for the Iraqis listed above. I am sure there are countless more whose story needs to be heard. There is always good news coming out of Iraq!! You have to search it out or just talk with our brave soilder’s fighting the good fight. The media of coarse wants you to think otherwise. Keep it up Fox news!!

By: Nathan

Nathan — Sat, 21 Jun 2008 15:22:40 +0000

I agree - really uplifting to see positive news about Iraq.
The cover story on this week’s Economist is a really good positive story about Iraq. Their economy is being bolstered by high oil prices and violence is way down. Still, the mainstream media prefers only negative stories about Iraq.

By: J Kullman

J Kullman — Sat, 21 Jun 2008 15:21:53 +0000

I just hope these people appreciate ALL THE SACRIFICES THAT HAVE BEEN MADE NOT ONLY BY OUR
BRAVE MEN AND WOMEN OF THE UNITED STATES MILITARY, BUT ALSO , OF THE COALITION FORCES.

Let’s hope that they can start doing SOMETHING POSITIVE FOR THEIR OWN COUNTRY, NOW.

By: J Kullman

J Kullman — Sat, 21 Jun 2008 15:17:28 +0000

I just hope these people appreciate the UNITED STATES and ALL the sacrifices that have been made for them by, not only, our GREAT, BRAVE MEN AND WOMEN of the UNITED STATES MILITARY and ALL OF THE COALITION FORCES who have been fighting to bring them to where they are NOW!

By: Tom Morgan

Tom Morgan — Sat, 21 Jun 2008 15:03:47 +0000

Outstanding! We wish this were published on the front page of all news media.

By: Roger Soiset

Roger Soiset — Sat, 21 Jun 2008 14:19:51 +0000

Encouraging information, and inspiring biographies. I just hope you have not put together a hit-list for the Islamists who not only want the U.S. out of Iraq, but they also do not want anything in the way of home-grown government or cultural progress.

By: S. Morries

S. Morries — Sat, 21 Jun 2008 14:17:40 +0000

So good to see some good news for a change. thanks!

By: goldie

goldie — Sat, 21 Jun 2008 14:00:49 +0000

I think it is one of the greatest events in history to give 28 million Iraqs a possibility of freedom from dictators, most in America are to dumb, soldiers, marines etc have been lost in every war in history. As a veteran of Marine Corps. female marine, I feel I have a right to express this opinion. I was in WW2 and proud of this, I also am now old, disabled, not service connected, but each time all these Americans critize President Bush it makes in cringe. He only did what the information told him, and we all make decisions that don’t come out correctly, but now events are improving, but I don’t think any country will ever be without fear, strife and violence. I am glad Bush was and is a god-fearing man, so many in our country are “politically correct” and the state I live in is one of the worst. This state of Oregon gives sanctuary to illegals, and Chief Justice of Supreme Court of Oregon says, any couple can go to any open establishment and have open sex at any time and can’t be arrested because it is Freedom of Expression, which is a bunch of crap in my humble opinion. Thanks for giving me this opportunity to express my feelings. Good for the Iraqs, they lived under a dictator for so long, it took a while to trust coaliation and to be able to have faith that things were going to be better, difficult road, but improving. goldie

By: Jonathan

Jonathan — Sat, 21 Jun 2008 13:25:24 +0000

Let us never loose sight of the fact that the Iraqi PEOPLE are able to live better lives because we as a nation took action in Iraq. It has not been without challenge or struggle, but it is still the right thing to do. We must not quit just because things get hard, that is not the kind of nation we are. Our soldiers are hero’s and are serving a noble cause in Iraq and they need the support of a grateful nation. A HUGE THANK YOU TO OUR MEN & WOMEN IN UNIFORM. GOD BLESS YOU!

By: misha

misha — Sat, 21 Jun 2008 13:22:36 +0000

That brought tears to my eyes…they now have the freedom to become all that they can be and giving them the recognition they deserve is a great encouragement…thanks for sharing! I would like to read thier thoughts on America….thats what really matters.