Disneyland' comes to Baghdad with multi-million pound entertainmen

[kuzadd]

never mind food, water, shelter, security , education, give'm disney world!

a day without their lives being at risk.

http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/worl...icle3802051.ece

“There is a shortage of entertainment in the city. Cinemas can’t open. Playgrounds can’t open. The fun park is badly needed for Baghdad. Children don’t have any opportunities to enjoy their childhood.”

A $1 million skateboard park, the first phase of the development, will open in July. Parts for 200,000 skateboards and materials to build ramps will be shipped from America to Iraq for assembly at state-owned factories and distributed free to Iraqi children along with helmets and knee pads.

just what a starving Iraqi kid needs , a free skateboard from American, wow!

Do you think they can skateboard safely, helmets and knee pads included!

how about electricity and clean water?

how about alive moms and dads?

oh and the cost?

500 million dollars!

General David Petraeus, head of US forces, is said to be a “big supporter” of the project, according to Mr Brinkley.

well then it must be the right thing to do!

I like these comments on site

"Are you bored while your family is either dead, fighting or bearly surviving? no prob, the same people that destroyed your country and culture are now bringing you more shock and awe with the disney indoctrination park!" This is insulting, abusive, corrupt and shameless, a total inversion of values

fernando, barcelona,

This is probably the most ridiculous thing I've read about in a while. Never mind the hundreds of thousands of civilian casualties in the Iraq war or the blatant disregard for international law by our military, let's just build an amusement park and make money off of whoever we haven't killed yet!

Johnny, New York, United States

think of the promotion for this park.

forget your dead parents, no food in your stomache, can't get any clean water, forget your troubles at our entertainment park. As long as you have money!

[sharkman]

Yes, now that starvation and food/water issues have been largely tamed, children need to be children and play.

[Guest American Woman]

I think fun is a necessity of life. A lot of sick children choose a trip to a Disney parks when granted their wish by such organizations as "make a wish foundation." These organizations aren't looking at the negatives in life, like how many children do die, how many families have staggering medical bills, etc., they are looking at the need for fun, and providing it. Anyone who doesn't think fun is an essential part of life most likely never had to find out what it's like not to have any fun in life. I can't imagine it, myself. Many time it's what keeps us going; we all look forward to 'getting away from the real world' for awhile. Obviously this park is being built 'for profit,' but hopefully it will be possible for a great many families/children to enjoy it.

I notice that the comments about the park are from people outside of Iraq. Perhaps someone should find out how Iraqis feel about being able to give their children some fun time; an escape from 'the real world.,' if only for awhile. I wonder how these parents would feel about the negative comments, which in effect say their kids should go without this kind of fun.

[Black Dog]

A $1 million skateboard park, the first phase of the development, will open in July. Parts for 200,000 skateboards and materials to build ramps will be shipped from America to Iraq for assembly at state-owned factories and distributed free to Iraqi children along with helmets and knee pads.

What about flak jackets?

[kuzadd]

Yes, now that starvation and food/water issues have been largely tamed, children need to be children and play.

except the starvation and water issues have not been tamed, nor has the exodus of Iraqi refugees.

Edited April 30, 2008 by kuzadd

[kuzadd]

What about flak jackets?

or jobs for their parents to actually pay for it , cause the theme park is not free.

[Regulus de Leo]

Good development. A sign things are gettng better. Must be a disappointment to our resident leftists.

[myata]

They might as well try to throw their billions into massive construction of amusement parks now .. who knows, what if it'll work?!

[Guest American Woman]

or jobs for their parents to actually pay for it , cause the theme park is not free.

No theme parks are free anywhere. I can't understand what your objection to this park would be. It's not the U.S. goverment doing it, it's a private developer; same as anywhere else. Children do need to be children, as Sharkman said. Do you disagree with that?

But even as you bring up the fact that the park isn't free, you were also critical of the kids being given skateboards and safety equipment for free.

just what a starving Iraqi kid needs , a free skateboard from American, wow!

You could say 'just what a sick kid whose parents have huge medical bills needs, a free trip to Disney World' about a critically ill child who was just granted a wish by the 'make a wish foundation,' too. But I bet you don't.

[Regulus de Leo]

The reason why the Left hates this is that they hate America and theme park is an American concept. To them Iraq would be better off under Saddam than it would be under Mickey Mouse.

[guyser]

The reason why the Left hates this is that they hate America and theme park is an American concept.

I guess it would be nice if it were true.

But it isnt , on both counts to boot. No need to let facts get in the way.

[margrace]

Good Lord what is wrong with you people, do you hear yourselves, children are dying and people are being killed every day in that country. What is the matter with you? Sick, Sick Sick Destroyed cities, destroyed economy, no running water, haven't you seen the children shot.

Edited May 1, 2008 by margrace

[M.Dancer]

Good Lord what is wrong with you people, do you hear yourselves, children are dying and people are being killed every day in that country. What is the matter with you? Sick, Sick Sick Destroyed cities, destroyed economy, no running water, haven't you seen the children shot.

Is that one of the rides?

[DogOnPorch]

Good Lord what is wrong with you people, do you hear yourselves, children are dying and people are being killed every day in that country. What is the matter with you? Sick, Sick Sick Destroyed cities, destroyed economy, no running water, haven't you seen the children shot.

Could you give an example of a destroyed city? That seems pretty extreme.

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An evil petting zoo?

---Dr Evil to Scott Evil

[Regulus de Leo]

I guess it would be nice if it were true.

But it isnt , on both counts to boot. No need to let facts get in the way.

Guess you never heard of Michael Moore, Code Pink(o) and the Reverend Jeremiah was Bullfrog Wright

[bush_cheney2004]

Good Lord what is wrong with you people, do you hear yourselves, children are dying and people are being killed every day in that country. What is the matter with you? Sick, Sick Sick Destroyed cities, destroyed economy, no running water, haven't you seen the children shot.

Haven't you ever been to Detroit? Well, I guess they do have running water!

[AngusThermopyle]

Is that one of the rides?

LMFAO

Arrgh! that just made me spray beer out my nose. Messy and it burns.

Before I get roasted let me apologise to any who may be offended by my laughter.

[Guest American Woman]

Good Lord what is wrong with you people, do you hear yourselves, children are dying and people are being killed every day in that country. What is the matter with you? Sick, Sick Sick Destroyed cities, destroyed economy, no running water, haven't you seen the children shot.

Yes, children are dying and people are being killed. Does that mean the children shouldn't have any fun in their lives? 'Sorry kids, people are dying, so no fun for you!' You truly believe Iraqi children are better of without any fun in their lives?

[guyser]

Guess you never heard of Michael Moore, Code Pink(o) and the Reverend Jeremiah was Bullfrog Wright

Oh I have heard of them alright, but you are still wrong on both previous counts.

[guyser]

Haven't you ever been to Detroit? Well, I guess they do have running water!

Yes and it is a bloody shame . Dont bet on the running water but you can buy a beautiful house for mere tax money.

Some of the nicest architecture anywhere is slowly rotting into the ground. The train station alone should be fed rebuilt. (it wont)

Sadly the love affair for Detroit is gone, and as long as king Kwame is around it will never get better.

[M.Dancer]

Yes and it is a bloody shame . Dont bet on the running water but you can buy a beautiful house for mere tax money.

Some of the nicest architecture anywhere is slowly rotting into the ground. The train station alone should be fed rebuilt. (it wont)

Sadly the love affair for Detroit is gone, and as long as king Kwame is around it will never get better.

My aunt and Uncle used to live in a nice blue collar middle class neighbourhood called Oak park, a suburbn of Detroit.

What was once the Americna Dream I undewrstand now to be bit of a crack haven.

[guyser]

My aunt and Uncle used to live in a nice blue collar middle class neighbourhood called Oak park, a suburbn of Detroit.

What was once the Americna Dream I undewrstand now to be bit of a crack haven.

I will see if I can find the link that shows the downtown homes for sale. Houses like in Rosedale , the georgian mansions ...?....going for $10,000 . Truly stunning.

Taxes will kill you, and I am unsure if you can insure the homes since no one wants to write anything in Detroit.

[M.Dancer]

I will see if I can find the link that shows the downtown homes for sale. Houses like in Rosedale , the georgian mansions ...?....going for $10,000 . Truly stunning.

Taxes will kill you, and I am unsure if you can insure the homes since no one wants to write anything in Detroit.

That would be what they paid for their 4 bedroom house in 66.

[M.Dancer]

I will see if I can find the link that shows the downtown homes for sale. Houses like in Rosedale , the georgian mansions ...?....going for $10,000 . Truly stunning.

Taxes will kill you, and I am unsure if you can insure the homes since no one wants to write anything in Detroit.

Like this?

http://realestate.yahoo.com/Michigan/Oak_P...osure&b=281

[Shady]

never mind food, water, shelter, security , education, give'm disney world!

a day without their lives being at risk.

http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/worl...icle3802051.ece

just what a starving Iraqi kid needs , a free skateboard from American, wow!

Do you think they can skateboard safely, helmets and knee pads included!

how about electricity and clean water?

how about alive moms and dads?

oh and the cost?

500 million dollars!

well then it must be the right thing to do!

I like these comments on site

"Are you bored while your family is either dead, fighting or bearly surviving? no prob, the same people that destroyed your country and culture are now bringing you more shock and awe with the disney indoctrination park!" This is insulting, abusive, corrupt and shameless, a total inversion of values

fernando, barcelona,

This is probably the most ridiculous thing I've read about in a while. Never mind the hundreds of thousands of civilian casualties in the Iraq war or the blatant disregard for international law by our military, let's just build an amusement park and make money off of whoever we haven't killed yet!

Johnny, New York, United States

think of the promotion for this park.

forget your dead parents, no food in your stomache, can't get any clean water, forget your troubles at our entertainment park. As long as you have money!

Um, the theme park isn't being funded by the U.S. Government or the U.S. military. It's not as though they're choosing the theme park over water, food, or security. So you're wrong on that point.

And the Iraqi's can approve or disapprove of this development through their participation. If no one attends the theme park, it won't be open long, and can go back to being a parking lot, or whatever the land is used for now.

Also, you're forgetting about the jobs this development will create. There will probably be construction jobs as a result, as well as the fact that people have to be hired to run the park when it's completed. So, jobs for Iraqi's.

except the starvation and water issues have not been tamed, nor has the exodus of Iraqi refugees.

If the prerequisite to theme parks in a city or country was the taming of hunger, water, and security, then there wouldn't be theme parks anywhere in the world.

The big picture is that Iraq is going to enjoy some foreign investment. If more investment in other industries follows, then the lives of Iraqi's can improve dramatically.