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What lemmy thinks of Iraq? (lemmy.zip)

submitted 3 months ago by lay@lemmy.zip to c/asklemmy@lemmy.ml

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As an Iraqi, I do ask this question to myself a lot, what the world opinion on modern Iraq. It changed a lot especially after ISIS war, but people here generally don't value the change that much due to high unemployment rates, drought, and bossy militias.

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[–] lay@lemmy.zip 7 points 3 months ago (1 children)

should you think about the planet earth too?

[–] tallricefarmer@sopuli.xyz 5 points 3 months ago (1 children)

I don't think they meant it as a slight against your homeland. You probably don't think about my homeland either, and idk why someone in Iraq would be concerned about Louisiana

[–] lay@lemmy.zip 7 points 3 months ago (1 children)

I didn't took it that way, and i know he didn't mean something against my country either. It's more of a general idea rather than thinking of something. I don't think of the US that much but I do have a general idea about it, current political situation, and the states.

[–] treadful@lemmy.zip 7 points 3 months ago (1 children)

Wonder if that's more of a language thing. You got a handle on English so presumably get more news about the English speaking world. If I read Arabic maybe I'd have more exposure to Iraqi goings-on.

[–] DrJenkem@lemmy.blugatch.tube 4 points 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago)

Ehh, I disagree. A counter example; I'd bet money that folks in England know more about our country than we do theirs, especially when it comes to politics and current issues. I'm pretty sure most Americans wouldn't be able to name the British PM or even what party is in power there. Everyone there probably knows Biden is the president and that he is a Democrat.

Also, Al Jazeera publishes in English, I don't think language is the primary barrier. American media just generally doesn't cover foreign affairs all that much (and when they do, they generally do a shit job).