Iraqi Living In USA - His Thoughts About America 🇺🇸🇮🇶

Join me as we meet Iraqi/American Fidel who left Iraq because of war with the USA and now lives in the USA. Fidel tells us what it's like for him to live in the USA, how he's received by Americans, and what the USA has taught him. More Below↓
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[@TheWiiZZLE]

His daughter spontaneously hugging him was the greatest proof this man is the real deal. May God reward you for your kind heart, both of you

[@atrans7619]

thank you very much, i really appreciate your comment.. FIdel :]

[@keith2j]

@@atrans7619 Fidel ! ❤️ amazing man

[@mhdab2416]

@@farda8473 seek help

[@nuraweyteh3164]

That was a great sight indeed...

[@franciscomejia7610]

@@farda8473 very disrespectful. you are the probiem.

[@tedkeenan3341]

"Leave Iraq alone let the country figure out itself". Great statement.

[@theoBaba773]

????? And the 195 billion oil barrels? It's worth fighting for 🤑

[@Whitman1819]

Yep, I agree. I've been saying for many years that any country that wants a similar type of Democracy has to fight for it themselves...create it for themselves and love it for themselves...make it their own...something they can be proud of and get behind. Importation is foreign like something borrowed...can't borrow an identity.

[@fun2916]

Peter, I spent over 10 years of my adult life working in Iraq. There is so much people don’t know about the country and it’s people. They are the most friendly, inviting and hospitable people I’ve ever met.

[@coolbreeze8572]

I really appreciate this comment! I'm a white man born in America and I feel like I need speak for majority of white males and say I love you all you Americans! I will always fight for you as you would fight for me if needed. We are all Americans and we are all free willed and peaceful at ❤. Peace love and respect

[@ktanner11]

Until they send a kid in a suicide vest up to your convoy killing 4 instantly.

[@f4wnz132]

@@sadeq6904 ليش دتجدي اخي... عيب.

[@sadeq6904]

@@f4wnz132 انت غبي ؟؟ انا طلب مساعدته حتى لو انا بعطي فلوس يعني مقابل مساعدتي اعطيه فلوس

[@kimjongun269]

If Iraq 🇮🇶 people are so friendly, why invade them

[@legion7193]

Did 2 tour in Iraq. Mostly Mosul and Baghdad. I found the Iraqi people to be genuine and nice. I loved interacting with the local kids and trying to teach them things. I lost a lot of weight while in Iraq. Thus my clothes wouldn't fit when I got home. So I had my wife send all of it to me and gave it to the kids in the local village. Along with dozens of Soccer Balls, Shoes and toiletries like tooth paste and deodorant, etc... One of those kids saved my life. I won't go into details. But that kid will always be in my heart and thoughts. Karma is very real people. I'm alive because of it.

[@Muslim98864]

كيف حالكم يا اصدقائي انا عراقي الاصل انا اعاني من العيش هنا في بلدي انا اريد الخروج من بلدي بسبب الحكومه الظالمه انا ابحث عن شخص امريكي ليساعدني منذ اربع سنوات ولكن جميع الناس ضنو اني كاذب ارجوك اني بحاجه الى مواطن امريكي انا اعاني انا ابحث عن الرحمه من شخص يساعدني . ربما ازعجكم لكني مضطر لفعل هذا

[@johngeiger3770]

And they are brave as hell. Either as enemy then and as friends now, Iraqis have earned the respect of the Americans.

[@dorothypuntarich784]

🙏🇱🇷❤🙏🇱🇷❤

[@thatmichiganguy]

As an Iraqi, I'm thankful being here in America. I have been here for 5 years. I have my own place, truck and KZbin channel. I've been to 32 states and can't wait to explore more. God bless America 🇺🇸

[@Chitown18]

Subbed to you glad you love it here 🙏

[@bootnazz1786]

America was not always free.ask black people and native Americans..people died fighting for civil rights you enjoy

[@thatmichiganguy]

@@bootnazz1786 That's true. It happened almost in every country. Only few countries have people continuously living there for 1000s of years (like the Scandinavins). The rest are technically migrants.

[@tommyhallum2054]

32 states in 5years lol damn I've been here my whole life and I've only been to like 8. I'm happy you're here and doing so well. Love and respect.

[@thatmichiganguy]

@@tommyhallum2054 Thank you! My goal is to travel to all 50 states and all 60 NPs. There's so much to see and do.

[@assyrianamerican4872]

I’m Assyrian from Iraq, I’ve been living in USA since 1995, I’ve never felt mistreated. I know it’s not the American people it’s the corrupt politician that attacked Iraq. I love America with all my heart it breaks my heart to what’s happening to my beloved America. I pray to God to heal our FREE NATION FROM EVIL🙏🏼

[@chefmartinarizq]

Shlama another Assyrian 💕

[@susannahwhite7561]

TRUTH! Buy the truth and sell it not; and wisdom and instruction and understanding. Proverbs 23:23

[@thecreepers3478]

@moshe dayanമലയാളിയാണൊ?

[@sar2dg]

Shlama l'okh.

[@gmo882]

Love your comment!!! and its bang on. Corrupt politician create chaos, wars and what not, only to fulfill their filthy desires (power, money etc)

[@SavetheRepublic]

It always shocks me how non born Americans respect, understand and love the way America is. While born Americans take it for granted.

[@213SEMPERFI]

Facts

[@betsybabf748]

Very true unfortunately.

[@Ruder6163]

@Mike Taylor Democrats are ungrateful while Republicans stereotypes all immigrants as the problem in this country when in reality are prisons are filled with home grown Americans while the immigrants are thriving.

[@abimaellopezmaylord27lopez7]

@@Ruder6163 I don’t blame politicians but I do blame China because China is making everything expensive in USA and Europe

[@raghooda1970]

As an Iraqis, we know what it feels to be under Communism and we hate it. I live in the west and Value freedom and peoples choice and respect them as fellow humans no colour no race no religion matter as long as they are decent respectable human beings. And that goes for so many. Blessings to you

[@wethepeople7629]

I’m Romanian and personally know a few Iraqi people. They’re very genuine and wonderful folks! When I talk to them it feels like I knew them for decades.

[@PatGeo95]

Hai nu mai spune.

[@jperin001]

Yeah, down to earth and vibrant. It must be the food.

[@sukaenacornelius9285]

I’m Iraqi, and we have a common saying that is very poetic in Arabic but is “Friend/guest is always more important than my chores or myself.” We go out of our way to take care, even if it means feeding you until you can not move😂 Any one visiting my home must embrace Iraqi recipe!

[@sinabagherisarvestani8924]

Iraqi culture is a mix of Saudi Arabian culture and Iranian culture but Iraqi's are related to Iranians , both are Shia , they speak Arabic but the country is similar to Iran in terms of religion and ethnicity

[@sukaenacornelius9285]

@@sinabagherisarvestani8924 Not very accurate. I’m from Iraq, I lived in both South (Basra) and North (Mosul) Saudi Arabian culture is far different. They are mostly a sunni nation with stricter cultural doctrine, as a Christian woman in Saudi Arabia i would be hard pressed to have the same level of cultural respect as I would in Basra Iraq which is mostly Shia Muslim although there are Sunni, and Christians like me, but very few. Mosul in the North Iraq is more diverse with many more Christians and different practices if Islam, you have different ethnicities like Kurdish and Yazidi, Tajik and Turkimon, or atleast when I was growing up. Many have dispersed since. Iranian culture would probably be closer but alot of them are Bahai and Iraq for the most part isn’t. Saudi Arabia definitely no. Even my Sunni Muslim friends wouldn’t want to live in Saudi Arabia and think the country represents a bad example of Sunni Islam. I would say South Iraq has alot more Arab or brown people like Saudi Arabia, where as North Iraq has many more white people like Iran or Persian Ethnicity. One example, in Iraq a woman isn’t required to wear a head covering. In Saudi Arabia, even as a Christian, I would be spat or berated if I didn’t. Theres alot more separation between genders in Saudi Arabia as well. In Iraq, I am fine standing in the same line with men there I would be asked what am I doing. In North Iraq, it’s very common for even Muslim women to not where a head covering unless they prayed at the mosque. These are small examples but there are many more. Try boarding an airline in Saudi Arabia and you will see. I always hope I don’t have a connecting flight there when I fly back home.

[@uptin]

Went to Iraq last month. Couldn’t believe my eyes. Amazing people and place.

[@jameshanson6803]

Heyyyy love your channel bro

[@Hassanein1987]

شکرا جزيلا Thanks 🌹

[@hudakristall3139]

Sometimes i wish to live in iraq.But i didnt know if thats a god idea...as a non arab

[@ktanner11]

It's not.......

[@khaledk8277]

Not after 2003

[@sami23alarabi]

I am a proud Iraqi-American . I love this country and love the American people, too. I came here 2014 and worked & studied really hard to get where I am now. Last year, I graduated with a Bachelor degree in Information Technology, I have a nice paying job and I love it. And Yes, I do pay taxes lol .... I don't know why? But I get asked this question a lot !! Thank you Peter! You are doing an amazing job! keep it up, my friend.

[@farahshabnam4626]

Haha 😂 on the tax one!! Man! You will get asked about that if you don't look white 😂.. 😂 We all do get asked. My scientist husband also gets asked if we got the free education, free healthcare 'tucker carlson' startup pack 🤣🤣🤣😂😂..

[@RM-gm3rw]

Wow good for you!! You worked hard and I wish you all the best my neighbor ❤

[@FestiFesti31]

@@farahshabnam4626 of course lol

[@Reloadeez]

That's because ignorant people in America believe immigrants aren't required to pay taxes. They think the same about the Amish also, who don't pay into the social security tax, because they don't receive social security when older, they pay all other taxes.

[@waynechien-vovietchongmy9724]

Taxes are not required or LAWFUL

[@michaelmorehouse6027]

I love the hard working mentality of this man. A true American.

[@mysteriousjz]

Where did you find his "hard work?"

[@socal2085]

@@mysteriousjz he has his own trucking company. He goes to work everyday. He taught himself how to speak English and attended college for a couple of years. He is trying his best to raise his kids and respect the American law. He pays taxes. Is that not good enough for you?

[@mysteriousjz]

@@socal2085 but you don't know if they respect American values, and pay taxes (honestly). I have had bad experience with them. They always try to game the system. There is a reason their countries are lawless and undeveloped because they flout their laws and indiscipline and thuggery is prevalent in their societies

[@globalcitizen6309]

Everyone loves the American hard working mentality like the way Mark Zuckerberg and Jeff Bezos do!!! Just being sarcastic!

[@abeplus7352]

@@mysteriousjz that’s pretty shallow my friend . I’m a Kurd recently immigrated to the us and a software engineer . I pay my taxes and file them on January as soon as my w2 comes through . Most of us might come from broken countries , but we don’t want to fuck with our only chance especially when it comes to taxation and abiding by law . I feel it’s a lot of insecurity on your end . Maybe you should sit down and have a conversation with a couple of us from that region . Yeah there are pieces of crap that are overly religious and don’t appreciate being here , but I can tell you lots of us are greatful and want to integrate . I came here with 2 thousand dollars in my pocket to New York and had to sleep on a shitty mattress in a basement apartment for 2 months before I got myself out of that situation .

[@gittar]

What a story this man has. Bless him, his family, and his community.

[@isaacperess8852]

It is but the truth is every Iraqi has a story like this. That’s why we love America so much.

[@TheKoderius]

Typical middle eastern story - that is if you are an Arab

[@ElectronFieldPulse]

@@isaacperess8852 - He seemed like such a cool guy. He was really nice, insightful, and generally seemed like a good person. I would take 1000x more Iraqi immigrants like this any day.

[@willynilly7]

It’s always fascinating to hear other people’s experience without judgement, which is what you do so well, and what I love the most about what you do.

[@sinabagherisarvestani8924]

Iraqi culture is a mix of Saudi Arabian culture and Iranian culture but Iraqi's are related to Iranians , both are Shia , they speak Arabic but the country is similar to Iran in terms of religion and ethnicity

[@Enve.Everything]

@@sinabagherisarvestani8924 Assyrian ?

[@mamashanshan2772]

Absolutely!!

[@dharmanalaboo]

"just leave them alone," so much wisdom in those words.

[@manuelnino9168]

100%

[@TrendyTroylynSlots]

I served in Iraq for a year and met many inspiring Iraqis. Thanks for sharing!

[@user-ub4we6uj9f]

And how many iraqis have you killed?

[@sumerianfarmer5363]

@@user-ub4we6uj9f couple of kids one old man and three goats

[@mosquitorepellent1276]

America, It open doors for people of all backgrounds, As long as you're able to work hard' Well said.

[@BIGPIE3333]

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[@globalcitizen6309]

Has America opened doors to all Mexicans?

[@ceilconstante7813]

Biden is giving away this country. Past Immagrents came to improve themselves and the country.

[@user-ir1lu1ei4n]

@@globalcitizen6309 legal ones yes

[@ThePsychodad69]

And if as a child nobody said get up when you fell down, if not you'd still be on your belly.

[@Laura-ed5kf]

16:00 “We CHOSE America..”. Oh my goodness, how humbling! And as a metro-Detroit business-woman w/ immigrant clients from every continent, they ALL say this!! They all have appreciation for this area…but also have incredible advice for Americans we can’t ignore!

[@hd-du9qx]

Love Iraq and America from iran, we are all brothers and sisters but politics seperates us✌️💙

[@ManKMusic]

Thanks Respect From Irak

[@stymiesnerdly771]

"I call her 'mom' because she treats me like her son." Hahaha! I can certainly relate. Good interview Peter

[@reportershawna2780]

Hi what you mean can you explain it me what it’s

[@paxnorth7304]

It always makes me so happy to see people being able to raise their families in safety and peace.

[@Zulkifli_sungkan]

Yeah you said that after realizing the same place you praise is the one who destroy their original place

[@paxnorth7304]

@@Zulkifli_sungkan Maybe learn to read what a person wrote instead of what you imagine they wrote ? I didn't write anything 'praising' anyone. Get a life.

[@christhevancura9113]

I live in Fort Worth Texas, and I have some friends from Iraq they are very hospitable and nice. You get treated like royalty when you visit thier homes. And btw the food...So good love it..My ancestors mainly are southern Europeans (Sicilian, Greek) they are our cousins Peter..😁

[@jperin001]

All true. I don't know what it is. I have a broad palette for international cuisine, but middle eastern food (and music) resonates with my soul like no other. Could be the Sicilian ancestry.

[@sukaenacornelius9285]

I am Iraqi and I’m pretty sure my husband married me for the food😂 jk jk What ever you do though, never turn down an Iraqi woman’s food, our cooking is almost correlated to our self-esteem and we take great cherishment in our cooking ability haha

[@imranchaudhry4321]

Hey man do you know of any nice iraqi resturants in the DWF area im new to the area

[@christhevancura9113]

@@imranchaudhry4321 Saffron Sky on North Beach st

[@AA123TD]

This Saturday, November 13th the Islamic Center of Irving is having a international food festival. You should come check it out.

[@odissej]

Fascinating as always! I am Ukrainian and have a lot of friends from arab countries, we are all humans and only dumb politicians split us apart

[@sol0076]

Very true brother..

[@ericp5403]

I hope this message finds you well. I can only assume you would love more American involvement in your country to save you from Putin right? So I wonder why Shia Iraqis were ungrateful towards Americans.

[@maximotion2316]

@@ericp5403 educate yourself. It‘s all about mining rights, not human rights.

[@ericp5403]

@@maximotion2316 arrogance from a dhead

[@earthandwind820]

@@ericp5403Maybe because the American government/military killed over 1.5 civilians in Iraq?

[@kathrynlargent5135]

Peter I can’t wait for your videos every week. I grew up in Houston, TX in a very diverse area and have always loved learning about other cultures and customs. Thank you for doing these videos and educating the world on different cultures so that we may be more open minded and understanding of others that are different than us. Fidel is an amazing man and would love to have him as a neighbor.

[@sinabagherisarvestani8924]

Iraqi culture is a mix of Saudi Arabian culture and Iranian culture but Iraqi's are related to Iranians , both are Shia , they speak Arabic but the country is similar to Iran in terms of religion and ethnicity

[@tammygonzales3838]

I'm still in Houston, Texas ... I've had the wonderful pleasure of meeting people from about 24 different countries so far. Love the diversity here 💯❤

[@sukaenacornelius9285]

I’m Iraqi, I was born in Basra and then my family moved Mosul since my father took a job at a large Christian Church. I still remember being able to walk to school with no fear and walking by people with friendly smiles as I joked around with my Muslim and Christian friends walking with me. After the war we moved to Syria, during the rise of IS we finally moved to US and I live in Florida now. I truly miss both Iraq and Syria. It is a shame of what has happened, it use to be as peaceful as walking around in any middle class American neighborhood. At my church we have a ministry that helps many of the Middle Eastern immigrants get their citizenship and get them on their feet for a new life in America whether they are Christian, Muslim, Jewish or not religious at all. I can so without a doubt that they are all so appreciative and many of the Muslims have continued attending the church out of thanks and being part of a strong Arabic community despite it being a Christian church. I’m very thankful to be an American, and thankful to the many American volunteers who came to the rescue for so many in Syria when NATO wouldn’t help.

[@amazingsoul569]

Salam to you from Somalia. Am get sad what happen to Iraq. Even the minority will tell life was good there . Inshallah I will see Iraq back 🙏 I pray for that day .

[@sukaenacornelius9285]

@@amazingsoul569 Salam Alaikum! No matter where I am, I am always happy to be with my children and husband and will always he thankful to have them even if we lived in worse conditions, but I am very grateful for our Lord and Savior Blessing us with comfort. I do pray that Iraq and Syria are once again stabilized. I know that there is alot of rebuilding going on now, but I hope that things can be as peaceful and comforting as they once were. Thank you so much and be safe. God Bless you.

[@amazingsoul569]

@@sukaenacornelius9285 God bless you and your family too . Amen ya rabi

[@lindseybotelho]

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[@samjamil8511]

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[@WorldNewsandComment]

Fidel is an amazing man! Literally held back tears listening to his story.

[@charleslivingston4697]

ANOTHER EPIC EXPOSE’ PETER! IN THESE TIMES OF MSM PROPAGANDA YOU ARE A SUPER CRITICAL GATEWAY TO UNDERSTANDING DIFFERENT PEOPLE AND WHAT IS HAPPENING. APPRECIATE YOU AND ALL YOU’RE DOING 🙏🙏👊👊

[@mohammedmaghtheh5027]

I love how your videos make me feel like I’m sitting there with you and unlike mainstream media show the truth. Your content is always amazing. I feel like you’re very lucky to have experienced meeting and engaging in so many different cultures, communities and religions, it changes your perspective on life. I’d love to experience that one day.

[@mark91345]

I love hearing conversations like this. I also think it's terrific that these people, who came from a war-torn country, learned perfect English, went to college (or got higher education for their children), were willing to work hard, built some amazingly beautiful homes, fit in their respective communities, have friends (both American and Iraqi), and frankly live a nice life. The world really is filled with nice people. It's amazing how easy it is to forget that sometimes. Thanks for a great video.

[@latifasaeed2546]

Bless him and his family.

[@atrans7619]

thank you mam, wish you the same

[@jennifermarea8011]

Aye! I live near here! It’s crazy to me that the rest of America has so many weird ideas about Muslims where as in my neighborhood at least half of people are Muslim and I’ve always just seen them as regular people. Also a cool thing here is you naturally learn some Arabic by just existing. At school we always would randomly insert Arabic words into sentences and my parents are both Christian African Americans so it’s not like I would have learned Arabic from my family. Also it’s so funny that you were kind of surprised that there’s Arabic radio here. I never really thought of it as weird. There’s Arabic TV stations too for like the public channels you can get with an antenna in Detroit. Another thing about what you said about the Israeli flag, actually a huge amount of people here are Jewish.

[@craigjones1939]

Your work is incredible! I loved the Amish series and now I’m starting to watch your others and they are all fantastic! Thank you!!!

[@bakhosnocheyaya1092]

You should interview the Assyrians, Chaldeans, and Armenians while you’re there as well.

[@bakhosnocheyaya1092]

@@goddess22233 ya… obviously. I mentioned those 3 because in the community he is visiting, there are just as many of these 3 cultures as there are Muslims. Careful calling yourself a Goddess as well.

[@bakhosnocheyaya1092]

@trueway I know many from Kerala. Very good people and good Christians

[@bakhosnocheyaya1092]

@trueway Assyrians and Armenian. But in my opinion Assyrians and Chaldeans are 1. Others would disagree

[@z2t942]

Why ? Watch interview of Kim kardashian..if u want to

[@annetoronto5474]

Assyrians first came to the US, Chicago in the 1920s. We adapt and blend in western culture while still having our own culture and language.

[@bannedone3ice138]

Love Iraqi American ❤️ brothers from Pakistan 🇵🇰

[@ahmedaman3089]

Your 30 minutes vidoes feel like 3 minutes Outstanding work Always above expectations Thank you Peter

[@ladybird74786]

You done it again, Peter. Hit this one out the park too. Fidel is fascinating …what a blessed soul 🙏

[@jackienaiditch7965]

Thank you, Peter and Fidel, for such an interesting, honest conversation. It was pretty chilling to hear Fidel talk about those mass graves. By the way, Fidel's daughter is absolutely adorable.

[@lindseybotelho]

I actually liked that you touched on politics in this video. It only makes sense as it's such a huge part of US / Iraq relations

[@happycaffeinatedcouple1930]

Thank you Peter. And thank you Fidel for sharing your experiences. So sorry for the loss of your brother & for so many others who have experienced loss. We are happy that your experience in the U.S. has been positive. We really enjoyed hearing your thoughts & view points. Thank you for sharing. And Peter, thanks again. We look forward to the next video.

[@nikose34]

so, eastern european here. saddam khussain had started a project along with the soviets, at the end of 80's, to repurpose desert land into farming land so he can distribute it to his people and be self sufficient. i remember my father in law was working there in iraq until the start of desert storm. the payment was excellent. my father in law, used that money to start his own trucking business in the early 90s. anyway, when the war started, my FIL couldn't find a way to get out from there. he came back to my country and was watching the news about the bombing. 2 months later, he found in his bank account that he got paid for the time being there plus some money more. saddam khussain may be a harsh dictator, or a radicalist or whatever you want. but until today, noone proved he had weapons of mass destruction or he had any affiliation with radical islam. same goes to libya. where is libya now?

[@siduk2636]

i'm middle eastern and alot of it is based on money and politics. saddam and gaddafi were independant minded and wouldn't allow their oil and gas to be controlled by usa. the sad truth is these countries had crazy sanctions put on them and life made miserable by sanctions. the outside media would try to paint them to be bad without showing the true reasons.

[@KRajah-lg6ix]

As a Canadian, when Peter said, “Tim Hortons, stay away from that”, my heart sank. 😢 No way is Dunkin’ better! 😝

[@deliabraun4418]

He said, "stay away from that Canadian crap". Rude.

[@denniss5505]

Agree, that was in poor taste, especially since our Canadian neighbors are only a bridge or tunnels drive away.

[@azayn2434]

I think he said it in jest. As an American, I love to hit up Timmy's whenever I'm visiting up north or in Michigan. For sure it's better than Dunkin Donuts but that's not saying much 😄

[@InimeKai]

​@@deliabraun4418it's called a joke

[@mamashanshan2772]

Absolutely respect humanity. Absolutely understandable why they need to be set free. There’s bad everywhere in the world, and there’s also very beautiful ones that want the greatest for family, ALL AROUND the world. Peace to all.

[@khadijah3519]

Peter..When I see you I can't help but SMILE INSIDE. What a humble, honest and exceptional human you are. Thank you brother for caring deeply about ALL OF US!! I am so immensely glad I found you❤️ Stay Safe 🌺

[@sophiafilms8072]

Great guy

[@KuriosPC]

Peter does a good job in these series. I would love to see him visiting the poorer side of this country.

[@McDeusky]

Subscribing to Peter’s channel was definitely one of the best things I’ve ever done on social media. Thank you for everything that you do, Peter. Keep up the good work!

[@Yerfdog1]

I'm an Iraqi Assyrian born in the US. My family is like this! I love his energy! Such an amazing family!!

[@carmelabarujel6611]

Great video, Peter. The Iraqi guy seems very warm and friendly.

[@adiboss1970]

Thank you Peter for lighting on such a subject, you really rock. Thanks a million.

[@GSMMW]

Cant wait for the second part. Looks great. Thanks Peter.

[@SlicedBread1219]

My last job supervisor was from Iraq. He came over in 2005. He was an amazing coworker and friend. He taught me how to write my name in Arabic but I cant remember lol

[@Muslim98864]

كيف حالكم يا اصدقائي انا عراقي الاصل انا اعاني من العيش هنا في بلدي انا اريد الخروج من بلدي بسبب الحكومه الظالمه انا ابحث عن شخص امريكي ليساعدني منذ اربع سنوات ولكن جميع الناس ضنو اني كاذب ارجوك اني بحاجه الى مواطن امريكي انا اعاني انا ابحث عن الرحمه من شخص يساعدني . ربما ازعجكم لكني مضطر لفعل هذا

[@davidawelty]

Tremendous work as always Peter - can’t wait for the next one of this series!!

[@mamashanshan2772]

I would really like to know more about how they live over there, it’s so deep, we all need more understanding, it would literally bring greater understanding for all lives, humanity is what many need to open up to regardless where ones born. I truly with my whole heart want them to have safety, it’s the lack of knowledge that some don’t understand that can cause harm, misunderstandings. I really don’t understand however the US should change the Americans way, it would be like us moving over to another country and expectations of them changing my way to fit my lifestyle. Here in America, so much is ( was), once freedom of religion, beliefs, etc. it’s respect, if this makes sense! 💖

[@sukaenacornelius9285]

I’m Iraqi, I was born in Basra (South Iraq) and then my family moved Mosul (North Iraq) since my father took a job at a large Christian Church, which Mosul had a larger Christian population. I still remember being able to walk to school with no fear and walking by people with friendly smiles as I joked around with my Muslim and Christian friends walking with me. After the war we moved to Syria for about 7 years, during the rise of IS we finally moved to US and I live in Florida now. I truly miss both Iraq and Syria. It is a shame of what has happened, it use to be as peaceful as walking around in any middle class American neighborhood. At my church we have a ministry that helps many of the Middle Eastern immigrants get their citizenship and get them on their feet for a new life in America whether they are Christian, Muslim, Jewish or not religious at all. I can so without a doubt that they are all so appreciative and many of the Muslims have continued attending the church out of thanks and being part of a strong Arabic community despite it being a Christian church. I’m very thankful to be an American, and thankful to the many American volunteers who came to the rescue for so many in North Syria/Iraq when NATO wouldn’t help. IS destroyed alot, but people are rebuilding slowly but surely when they can. I would like to eventually move back, but time will see.

[@DMWBN3]

Try watching Indigo Traveller. He went there not long ago I seem to remember, he's currently in Yemen 🇾🇪 plus he's travelled to many middle eastern countries. Hope you enjoy, regards from England.

[@harrymason6346]

Why don't you travel to Erbil? Many other young travellers seem to be going there....Drew Binsky, Indigo Traveller, Doug Barnard, Eva Zu Beck, Reagan Schrock, Yes Theory...etc.

[@mamashanshan2772]

@@harrymason6346 , what are you referring to young and traveling?! I’m about 60! I’m so curious about our world however. We absolutely have beautiful ones all around our world.

[@YaraRosee]

Can't wait for the second part 🇮🇶❤

[@appleoranges9772]

omg is that u ?💙

[@appleoranges9772]

@Niro Pattar I think this discipline is not limited to Muslim believers only but also true for Jews and others

[@jambouh8575]

@Niro Pattar thats the worst pickup line I’ve ever heard in my entire life..you sound like a desperate guy who indirectly beg women on a comment thread to accept him , while whining « why it’s not allowed for you to marry me !! Because I’m not Muslim Blah blah «

[@appleoranges9772]

@Niro Pattar 1- Which religions that you know purpose is not to spread ? if not, what the missionaries are doing around the world ? Marrying is not part of spread the religion its much more liberal approach towards other faith -- if your argument of spreading the religion is so valid then Islam would have allowed woman too, to spread religion this way. You wrong in your shallow thinking

[@appleoranges9772]

@Niro Pattar again it is your own shallow perspective. If the goal is to spread religion that woman Muslim woman could do that - So it is just simple that you have a narrow perspective keep it that way who cares !!

[@King_2ya]

Love this channel, Fidel is a great man!

[@atrans7619]

thank you sir

[@atrans7619]

THANK YOU SIR. FIDEL

[@jedknutson8373]

would live next door to him and his family in a heartbeat...

[@niros9667]

Amazing video as always, I really respect your balanced, objective approach to these things. You rock Peter.

[@jongarr6610]

To have the opportunity to be able to know this man and have him in a circle of friends would be just wonderful. He ia so real and accepting and so NON judgemental that one could learn so much from him in many areas. He makes it so that you learn that we are all alike in so many ways - his daughter shows (with that hug) that he is a loving and caring father and the smile on his face shows he is proud and wants to be a good father. WELL done Peter for showing us the real deal and getting doors open.

[@adelineparinduri]

This is legit! Great job, Peter! Can't wait for the next episode.

[@TheOnly1brenna]

I really enjoyed and appreciated this interview. Thank you

[@thasco]

Another stellar interview. Looking forward to part II

[@user-ls4vb6dq7z]

Another wonderful video, Peter. Thank you.

[@OhMrLee-zr5jv]

As usual, great job, Brother Peter! Thank you, Brother Fidel! Assalamualaikum. ❤️

[@tweetybird30]

This was sooooo hard to hear. I am beyond moved and feel soooo sorry for what this man has been trough (Fidel). This is outrageous what the leaders did to their own people! Thank you Peter for getting these people on camera and making us realise what the real truth is. It's hard to hear but it's sobering! God bless these people, their families, and you and your family.

[@bootnazz1786]

You should hear what my family been threw being black in mississpi in 1930''until late 60.america has its own tragic story.but my family had no country to flee too like this guy

[@libertyandjustus8258]

Peter, thank you for this inside edition into the life of an Iraqi gentleman. Religiously , him and I are on the opposite sides of the monotheistic group. However, I am human and he is human and to hear of the pain and loss and horrific things that he saw and endured was gut wrenching and got me teared up....I mean like mass living graves!! Whew 😔 Such pain and endurance. I appreciate his attitude towards America and his love and support. I wish more Americans despite where they were originally from, were so proud and supportive of this Nation. Personally , I see many things differently than Fidel does however , this deep interview was eye opening . @petersantenello I just love the depth and realness that each of your videos brings. You and your journalism is one of a kind ! You are humankind's friend 💖

[@jperin001]

Oooh! That preview of part 2 has me real excited for it. I love that music too! It's encouraging to hear from immigrants who know what's really important in life and that America still offers a better alternative. Freedom ain't always pretty, but it's always the best when we all learn to understand and respect one another.

[@pvjohnson52]

Thanks. Was a good interview

[@michelles3747]

This has been an eye -opener and one that will have me wanting to learn more about Iraqi people. Appreciate the bits of information drawn into parts of the video for a better understanding!

[@What-kw6ox]

I came from Palestine in the late 80’s as a teenager. I spent decades saying “God bless America” when anything good happened, even though I am agnostic. America holds something different and special for immigrants that locals may not grasp. I am however sad that the America I came to is no longer.

[@John-nb7bw]

i am curious what is your opinion on americas relationship with israel

[@What-kw6ox]

@@John-nb7bw We help establish and maintain an apartheid state. On a personal note, I had several encounters with the occupying forces because I was a “prime suspect”, as an Arab teenage male. The only time I use the word HATE is when I refer to that racist colonial venture that has spent 80 years trying to deny the Palestinians existence, The irony! One could say, Palestinians where canceled way before it was an in thing.

[@John-nb7bw]

@@What-kw6ox thanks for telling your story. interesting that the usa does this and then claims to be righteous. hope you are doing well and hope everything works out for your people🙏

[@What-kw6ox]

@@John-nb7bw thx !

[@Maher_Daoud]

This is just amazing to watch. Thank you very much for these videos Peter!

[@susanvaughan4210]

Peter, you should get a Pulitzer Prize for your work. You are the real deal.

[@gordiasgordian925]

Another great interview. You do a great job of finding very likeable, sincere people to represent their cultures.

[@jeff022889]

Having lived in Metro Detroit my entire life I have many Iraqi friends. As you video illustrates, they are good, solid members of the community.

[@BagsPackedFamily]

Hey Peter. This is a very powerful episode. I really appreciate you bringing out Fidel's story.

[@JM-ig4ed]

Great interview - love that guy. And... he's right on the point - America is where you have freedom to become whatever you want - not so possible in other countries. Happy that he is proud to be here

[@JakeTylerCurtis2000]

Great conversation, really grateful to learn his views and experiences, I wish him and his family all the best 🙏

[@Juned120]

Loving this series ; it's fascinating Looking forward 4 more

[@helloyall4355]

I'm just getting to bed, took my sleeping meds and boom! You pop up into my news feed! Looking forward to this part 1. I pray I get to finish it before falling asleep.. if I get to sleepy, I will save this video to watch when I wake up. Thank you Peter. ♥️♥️♥️

[@susehendricks6217]

21:40 - when he talks about men and women being separated and the fear of being shot, reminded me of my parents’ story. They grew up in Bohemia, got 24 hour notices to leave everything behind, were loaded up on trucks, brought into the woods and separated. All my grandma told my mom when she hugged her closer was: “don’t worry, it will go quickly”. I grew up with all these stories. People escaping from trains going to Auschwitz. I am grateful my parents had me so late in life, because I got to grow up with an immeasurable gratitude for everything in life. That is much different than most of my peers.

[@davet6567]

Peter, brother, you do amazing things by showing the world that we can all be very different but also live together in harmony. Thanks for what you do man. Ya ever get close to eastern NC for some reason let us know.

[@ihs51]

We are all brothers in humanity and the politicians are the ones that wants war

[@mrbecker7628]

Youre making a great service for humanity by building bridges of understanding...

[@Zalviongames]

Hope everyone is having a good day!

[@sophiafilms8072]

Thanks

[@sl4074]

Perfect sunday. Thanks man

[@Wisdomseeker1028]

Dude kept it real. He loves the true things he saw in America such as its just system, and hes staying true to his own values of teaching his children to dress presentable and stay close to the family.

[@anas4146]

Wow another wonderful video it's really amazing and informative 👍

[@Eva-pd2qi]

Super early crowd! I really liked Fidel and this conversation/neighborhood!

[@richs6205]

Always enlightening and respectful in your presentation.

[@SaroShow]

Jeez that moment when he explained the buried alive thing really got me... Amazing interview as always Peter!

[@ceilconstante7813]

Loved seeing the background of Dearborn as they drove around. Honestly Dearborn is an awesome place to live. Before Middle Easterners came the borders of Dearborn/Detroit were boarded up and now transformed into nice businesses and neighborhoods and the best Middle Easterner Restaurant's.

[@WeyardWiz]

I been living here for 14 years. Best city ever. I visited LA 3 years ago, couldn't wait to get back to Dearborn. What does suck however is the infrastructure is crumbling, like it flooded and the pipes were so old that for a whole month we were having lots of issues. I felt like my tax payer money is being siphoned for nothing.

[@ceilconstante7813]

@@WeyardWiz my family had flooding problems. The new mayor Mr Hammond said it was an important issue that he's going to focus on. I hope he will do something or that the people will hold him accountable. All the past Mayors did a lot for the city and people. Glad you found a great place to feel at home!

[@bootnazz1786]

Why can't middle easterns do that in there own Homeland.

[@Bijou607]

@@bootnazz1786 did you even watch the video dawg? American interference in the Middle East is the biggest issue as to why it is the way it is. The Middle East is rich in oil and we want it. So bombing it isn’t a big issue to our greedy politicians who don’t value human lifes. And so many more issues, cultural and social. Fuck even at the border they know illegal immigrants provide cheap labor that can easily be exploitable, they want a living wage? Deport them. To the latinos who managed to make something out of nothing but the clothes on their backs is outstanding. How is America gonna deny entry to hard workers? America has fucked up everything it has touched. It’s hard not to hate this country but i enjoy it and everyone else should as well

[@StayHuman2011]

@@bootnazz1786 Because America keeps invading it and bombing it into the last century. Where have you been the last 30 years?

[@sagarpatel510]

Great stuff Peter, you continue to bring content which can’t be found anywhere else. It’s so pure and no bullshit. Thank you for giving the world this

[@Muslim98864]

كيف حالكم يا اصدقائي انا عراقي الاصل انا اعاني من العيش هنا في بلدي انا اريد الخروج من بلدي بسبب الحكومه الظالمه انا ابحث عن شخص امريكي ليساعدني منذ اربع سنوات ولكن جميع الناس ضنو اني كاذب ارجوك اني بحاجه الى مواطن امريكي انا اعاني انا ابحث عن الرحمه من شخص يساعدني . ربما ازعجكم لكني مضطر لفعل هذا

[@z7_95z7]

​@@Muslim98864 هههههه اكتب بالانجليزي بلكت ترد عليك😂

[@ryanm7905]

This made my day. Incredible video.

[@endzmusic1619]

please go to the iraqi christian chaldean/assyrian community and do a video with them. There are alot of us in Detroit

[@sophiafilms8072]

Exacty

[@amaraokonkwo_]

I love you already 💖😙....*hugs* from a Christian Igbo Nigerian

[@native_wun]

Yayyy!, good timing with the upload - I was on the mindless KZbin scrolling buzz looking for something worthy to watch, hehe. Looking forward to watching, hearing and learning from this conversation 🙏🏼

[@DMWBN3]

Just realised after following you for over a year, I didn't have notifications turned on. Great people & content, as I've gotten used too with your great videos Peter. Best regards from 🇬🇧 England 🇬🇧

[@Richard.Holmquist]

Truly informative and nonjudgmental. Thank you.

[@irmakalember9403]

Hey Peter this is great content. Can’t wait to watch it. Love ur content

[@jennyq.3787]

Dang that was a great teaser for the next video! 🔥

[@Omar-gm2zq]

Awesome and very important work Peter! Thank you.

[@justlucky964]

Awesome interview! Learned a lot and really enjoyed the content 🖖

[@ginfork]

I think the exposure to other cultures that we get in America is probably the most valuable part of living here. We are so open to different people and different ideas, and it's a shame there's Americans who feel the need to push away different ideas and people.

[@kellybob66]

Thank you for doing these videos, Peter! They should be mandatory viewing in every American home. This country would be a better place if everyone would just take the time to get to know their neighbor and have empathy for their fellow man and not be so judgmental just as you have done in all of your videos. So, thank you again and I look forward to many more from you.

[@rockypitts8184]

You're not wrong! My lovely Bride of 43 yrs still makes me cry and makes me happy.

[@latifasaeed2546]

Thanks Peter for great videos..