From ‘reckless’ to ‘proud,’ Iraqis respond to shoe-hurl

Mon, 15 Dec 2008 17:20:56 GMT

what an idiot.

From ‘reckless’ to ‘proud,’ Iraqis respond to shoe-hurl

Kevin, Arlington, VA — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 17:25:19 GMT

I was most surprised by Bushes cat-like reflexes in dodging the shoe, haha. But while I agree with the news organization saying this man was just expressing his freedom of speech that the U.S. has brought to Iraq, it was still uncalled for and immature. There are far better ways to protest than with violence. And as symbolic as the "sole" of the shoe may be to Iraqis, it still is a violent act.

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Rick Solomon — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 17:26:42 GMT

Far better shoes than bombs.

I wish our own journalists had done this years ago when the Bush - Cheney administration were spouting absurdities and propaganda that would have made Baghdad Bob blush.

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Kenneth Lea, Warner Robins, GA — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 17:30:33 GMT

This reporter is a coward. We give him freedom and he acts like a petulant child. I'd like to have seen him try that when Saddam was still in power. Good luck, sucker! You're a disgrace to democracy by not having the guts to stand up when a real criminal ran your country, leaving you to starve.

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marty — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 17:31:53 GMT

thats not all he should of thrown!

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Bill M, seattle, wash — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 17:32:15 GMT

Would anyone have dared to throw their shoes during Saddams reign of terror. Why not ? What has changed ? Who brought change ?

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Go Away Bush — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 17:34:32 GMT

My husband served in Iraq with his unit from Ft Hood and thought it was wrong to throw shoes at Bush. I, on the otherhand, wish they had clocked him in his thick as cement head and knocked a little sense into the man.

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John Doe, Seattle, Wash — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 17:37:17 GMT

to bad he missed

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Chris, Duluth, Ga — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 17:37:35 GMT

Hey...I thought Bush used some good and quick moves.

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Mike Johnson Stamford CT — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 17:45:51 GMT

This reporter could have cursed at Bush while showning the heels of his shoes. But to throw the shoes as an act of defiance is absurd. Bush or Maliki could have been injured. For all those who cheer this reporter, ask yourselves this, "would we prefer to have Saddam, Uday, and Chemical Ali back in power?" Dumb move Muntadar al-Zeidi. Next time try throwing your shoes a picture of Saddam.

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Aging Hippie, Los Angeles, CA — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 17:47:15 GMT

Too bad his aim wasn't better, and too bad Cheney wasn't there as a target for the second shoe.

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Randall von Oklahoma City — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 18:06:43 GMT

Should have thrown shoes @ Bush 6 YRS ago in the runup to the Iraq War Debacle!

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JJK Santa Clara,CA — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 18:07:07 GMT

Would this be called a "drive by booting"? Much as I dislike Bush, it is sort of a left hand complement to him since it could never have happened under a Saddam Hussein regme.

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JIM,TUNKHANNOCK,PA — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 18:07:59 GMT

WHERE WAS THE SECRET SERVICE

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Liz Schalk — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 18:09:25 GMT

We all seem to be forgetting that Bush went over there to look for something good whether real or unreal to end his reign of terror to the American people on. What he found was that he is not all that liked by his own country or Iraq, he needs to go crawl in the hold with his VP and be quiet until the new president takes over. We really need to do something about improving the Iraqi peoples aim when they throw something.

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David McKelway, Oakland, ME — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 18:10:04 GMT

If Bush had such good reflexes and courage, he would have caught at least one shoe and handed it back to the reporter......

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flypoole — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 18:11:08 GMT

Bush should have ran down their and punched him anywhere and trhe secret service should be suspended,and Maliki should have tried to block at least one shoe this is still our President don't try this on Obama, next time President bush you have my vote to sock antbody who act;s in this manner period;;;;;;;;;;

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Satanissmiling — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 18:11:14 GMT

Ever try throwing a shoe? The accuracy this man demonstrated was amazing! Must be in the genes (all those centruies of stoning people)! Oh, how I miss the good old days when a pile of rocks and a group of fanatics could provide hours of entertainment!

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Grace, San Antonio, TX — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 18:11:36 GMT

Sick people who say that it was okay for this to happen to Bush. Pretty sad that some Americans are such mean-spirited like some of the people in Iraq.

This does make Iraq look bad. If people don't see this then they are more stupid then I thought.

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Joel Johnson, Jonesborough, TN — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 18:12:03 GMT

If the Iraqi's don't want us there, why haven't these great followers of peace gotten their act together to provide their own security. We've been trying to train them for 5 years, for Pete sake.

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Steve Collier, Crescent, Okla. — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 18:12:09 GMT

im just sorry that the guy throwing the shoe wasnt a better shot. maybe if he would have hit him, it would have jolted a little sense back to him.
Bush hasn't done anything since his interment but what he wanted to. I don't feel he's listened to the American people that he is suppossed to representing.

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Ed Davis, Tacoma, WA — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 18:38:50 GMT

When are our reporters going to throw shoes at Bush at his U.S. press conferences, as that is what should have been done years ago.
I now know why Cheney doesn't show his face any more in public places.

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Tony Hoang, Granada hills CA 91344 — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 18:38:59 GMT

You might dislike Pre. Bush now,but maybe 20,30 more years from now people in Iraq will honor him as a savior. Portrait of him will be everywhere instead of Saddam Hussein's.

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Nancy Thieret, Minneapolis, Minnesota — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 18:39:56 GMT

Would someone show me what is the basis for this reporters statement? "many Iraqis still believe that Bush has done well by them by making them get rid of Saddam Hussein and that he is not to be blamed for the consequences of toppling the dictator." I, for one, do not believe it.

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tommy jonq, st louis, usa — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 18:40:22 GMT

how many of us would love to throw a shoe at bush? or cheney? or hillary? or terrell owens? or tom cruise? or rosie o'donnel? or paula abdul? instead of ticker tape parades, we could have shoe parades. instead of throwing rice at weddings, we could throw shoes. instead of dumping gatorade on victorious coaches, we could dump cleats. lieberman uber alles!

http://politiqs.tommyjonq.com

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Scott, Towanda, Pa. — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 18:40:27 GMT

As the article stated, many Iraquis, as well as people all over the world, consider Bush a war criminal. As an American veteran, I agree.

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Jarhead, Stafford, Va — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 18:40:35 GMT

Mr. President got some moves, dodging and ducking. He had more good moves than the Wash Red Skins yesterday!

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David, Ormond Beach, Fl — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 18:41:50 GMT

This gentleman, after he threw the shoe, should have thanked President Bush. If he had done this a few years ago he would have been taken outside, maybe, and put to death. Freedom is soon forgotten.

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Nancy Thieret, Minneapolis, Minnesota — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 18:42:00 GMT

I believe this man expressed the sentiment of 80 percent of the American population.

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Jace, WI — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 18:42:44 GMT

Please leave all "throw-ables" at the door. The only things your are fling to toss are demeaning comments and curses!

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Larry M., Durham, NC — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 18:42:55 GMT

MSNBC was praising the "bravery" of Bush and his conduct after the "shoe incident" this morning. Get a grip Maki, Joe and the rest of yall. What about the "bravery" of the troops Bush lied to to stick in Iraq for needless years and deaths. They don't face "shoes" every day--they face bullets and bombs. Much like I did in Vietnam some 40 years ago. Strange, I never saw old "brave" George Bush over there.

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McKinney TX — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 18:45:18 GMT

I see that the Iraqis are enjoying the freedom that President Bush has given them. I bet he wouldnt be throwing shoes if Saddam were up there. I bet that guy must be a democrat.

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He can have my shoes, too — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 18:46:10 GMT

The man's a hero to many, and not just in the Middle East. It would be a nice gesture for Bush to pardon him or urge Iraqi security to release him unharmed.

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Roy Black — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 18:48:20 GMT

Ungrateful Iraqis will miss Bush and US presence when Iraqis begin killing themselves wholesale by the thousands. They will want US troops back.

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AMG, Kansas City, Missouri — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 18:48:41 GMT

Did it seem strange to anyone that the Secret Service was no where in sight?

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Counting down till 1/20, Fort Worth, TX — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 18:48:44 GMT

Throwing his shoes was an unnecessary violent act. A funnier option would've been to hide behind an open newspaper with the headline "Mission Accomplished" showing that dummy in uniform. Or another paper with a death toll. But Bush's reaction is infuriating. His comparisons are meaningless and the fact that he finds any humor in this situation shows what a delusional, ignorant, and unfit world leader he is.

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john, Nolensville, TN — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 18:49:10 GMT

Will we see a video of the Iraqi Reporter
being "water-boarded"?

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Stan E — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 18:49:43 GMT

Message from Bill M @ Seattle got it right.

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Ali Ingle, Fresno, CA — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 18:50:01 GMT

No matter what your politics, it was a shameful, childish act. We have given them democracy and the reporter is entitled to his opinions...on paper and film. What will he do next? Hold his breath till he gets his way?
How about if we pull all our troops out of every foreign country, bring them home and protect our own soil?

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Vicki, Denver — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 18:50:09 GMT

I wonder if Bush worried there might be a bomb in the shoes.

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Bruno Sniders, Webster, NY — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 18:50:50 GMT

The unfortunate shoe-throwing act is the consummate symbolism of how we, as a nation, are viewed by so many around the world. The tragedy is magnified by fellow journalists condoning, even praising, the act. Mind you, journalists who seek to be impartial and respected in a world of hate and conflict. That man, fortunately, does not represent many of his peers, but it's highly troubling when anybody sees it as an act of valor.

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Nika4, Phoenix, Arizona — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 18:50:56 GMT

To those who want to question if the Iraqis would prefer to have Saddam back in power...try to acknowledge the fact that they have suffered terribly at our hands. Are you still expecting gratitude from the Iraqi people? Please. As the journalist said, this is for the orphans and the widows of Iraq.

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Mike A — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 18:50:58 GMT

Amazing what reactions for Americans at a disrespectful act to our President. Now I personally can't stand the Bush administration and am counting the days to the 20th. But what a sad day when even Americans are wishing that he would of gotten whacked with the shoe. With just a few days left and they manage another incident. Let us all learn from our mistakes, we best hold our elected officials way more accountable or we may be needing those shoes to stand at the food lines and unemployment lines. It will be interesting to see what the Iraqi government does with the reporter?

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Cat, Florida — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 18:51:11 GMT

How can, as MSNBC has put it, the Arab community praise the disrespectfuly attack on the leader of another county, no matter who they are. Could you imagine if the proverbial shoe was on the other foot. What if an American journalist threw shoes at Ahmadinejad at the UN - there would be massive riots all over the middle east and the bombings and violence around the world by the Arab community. As Austin Powers said - honestly, who throws a shoe?!

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Robert, Fort Worth, Texas — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 18:51:26 GMT

Nasty, disgusting and vile. Muntadar al-Zeidi, you are certainly nobody's hero.

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J Doe — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 18:51:36 GMT

This makes me think that we just wasted all our fallen heros and wasted a lot of money towards the freedom of Iraq's people. Now we should get out and see comes calling when the Thugs and Terrorist take over the Free Iraq Peeps.

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Kelly Charlotte, NC — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 18:51:41 GMT

I have no problem with people saying anything they want about people they don't agree with but when it comes to violence I draw the line.

And to the people here who make comments like "I wish his aim was better", that makes you no better a person than Bush is. It puts you right on his level. Is that where you want to be?

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Roger Hall, Oakland, CA — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 18:52:13 GMT

...and yet, Mr. Bush remains utterly in the dark about WHY this man did this. GW is either one of the most clueless men in history or he is so deluded that he is boggled as to why there is so much anger and resentment towards him (of course, he's completly blameless and everyone else is crazy.)

The sooner this buffoon is out of the White House the better for the nation and the world.

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Ralph,Jax,Fla — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 18:52:14 GMT

That reporter have a good major league arm, and Bush got a fast boxer type bob and weave.

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James,Oceanside california — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 18:52:38 GMT

I can't stand Bush, but this was disrespectful. The West already has a very negative view of the middle east and Arabs, and it doesn’t help when large groups of people are in the street praising Muntadar al-Zeidi. There are better ways to handle issues then with violence.

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sharon, sallisaw, OK — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 18:54:12 GMT

All of you that think that the jerk should have hit President Bush, why don't ya'll move to Iraq or better yet, Afghanastan? Just wait til Obama gets in the White house, he'll sell us out to Iran. Let's have respect for our president and show some class in our country instead of just showing our a---!!

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angelocolangelo — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 18:54:17 GMT

It is hypocritical for the journalist to resort to a form of violence to protest the violence that he claims President Bush has fostered in Iraq.

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Shafagh Lodhi — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 18:54:44 GMT

AlZaidi is a brave hero who threw his shoes at George Bush the most disliked and hated U.S. president all over the world.By throwing shoes at Bush's head he threw shoes at the Iraq-U.S.Security Treaty.His hurling shoes at Bush is actually the entire Iraqi nation's throwing shoes to the U.S. occupation of Iraq.His name will be written in the Modern history of the Middle-East with great respect and honour.

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hesnotmyprez2009,whitman,ma — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 18:54:54 GMT

The people who condone this make me sick! Like it or not he's your president till January! He represents America for crying out loud, so they just threw a shoe at all of us, and at every man or woman who worked to free them! Saddam would have blown his head off for his defiance! The idea anyone is condoning this is pathetic! I'm especially saddened to see vets families saying this was appropriate! How does your family member feel to know you just trivialized all the effort they put into fighting for these people, and insulted their courage and service? This lack of respect is what's wrong with this country. Where has basic respect and pride gone to? To say you are proud of someone for insulting your president is disgusting. You all should be ashamed of yourselves!

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Rossie V., Miami, Fl. — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 18:55:19 GMT

excuse me... does anyone see the big picture.
I am not and never been a Bush fan... but
this is a total insult to all of us as Americans.
Weither we agree or not... they now have freedom of expression because of our Sacrifice. They would never
had dared to do that with Saddam. No matter what our President deserves respect.

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sick of bush — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 18:55:52 GMT

To bad most Americans would not have the courage to throw their shoes at Bush. It would do him good if a few thousand would show up at the White House and throw their shoes at him for his dealings with the economy and the environment.

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Red Whitenblue — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 18:56:14 GMT

Wow - did you see Bush's amazing catlike reflexes dodging that shoe?! Almost as slick as how he dodged actual combat during the Vietnam war!

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Fernando Feliciano — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 18:57:22 GMT

Usually, I hate the looping that is used for the story of the day, but the shoe incident in IRAQ [on another of George W. Bushs' surreptitious visits to that sad land],is delicious. Please keep it up until Jan 19th.
Fernando Feliciano
Brisbane CA.

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Embarressed American Midland, Texas — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 18:58:32 GMT

You people who are cheering this terrorist reporter should join him in his country. We may not agree with what our president has done but, we should respect him. Your behavior shows the same kind of acts that we are working to rid others of. You are as childish as the reporter who threw the shoe and deserve no respect from any proud American. I would like to ask any of you who so childishly made rude comments here if you yourself could run th is country without getting us all killed. Grow up!!!!!!!!!!!

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John in Orlando — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 18:59:53 GMT

I agree with Bill in Seattle, and I agree especially with the last paragraph in this article. Most Iraqi's are pleased with the change in their country and no doubt ready for their occupiers to go home which is understandable. I think once we are all done hating Bush, history may just prove he did the right thing all along. Enjoy your retirement W - you deserve it and thanks for having the stones to do what you have done.

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Steve G. Spartanburg, SC — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 19:00:55 GMT

In the months and year ahead when "The Messiah" stands in Baghdad at the same podium announcing the troops are leaving...I wonder if the same reporter will be there or Pelosi and Reid will have him hog tied out behind the shed so as not to embarrass "their man" with the same shoes?

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Guntis Terauds, North Branch, MI — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 19:05:13 GMT

five stars to the reporter for the message, zero points for not scoring. This man did what none of the political leaders of Iraq could do. He also did what most of the muslim world sees as justified, as well as a large part of the north western population.

Might may make right for a short time, but eventually the message get put out about what is wrong.

To express a widely held view with such a brief action is truly an inspired moment. Hats off to the daring that change the status quo.

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A not-currently-proud American, Seattle, WA — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 19:05:17 GMT

"We give him freedom and he acts like a petulant child." Oh, come on... We *could* have taken that position had 1) the justification for going into Iraq been correct (WMDs? What WMDs?), and 2) we not bungled the effort so criminally. 10s of thousands of unnecessary Iraqi deaths can be attributed to the incompetent way "we gave them freedom."

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Karen Parsons Beaumont, CA — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 19:07:39 GMT

Could it be that people in Iraq, don't really appreciate, what our (well meaning) troops have done, after the collateral damage in innocent civilian lifes is way in the tens of thousands (Green Zone stopped issuing the daily carnage numbers at 35,000).

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Joe, Chico, CA — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 19:24:04 GMT

Ol' Bush should've been a ninja instead of the POTUS; That dude is fast!!!!!

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J Michael — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 19:24:42 GMT

I pray we pull out, and help a new dictator move in and make things return to normal. Because for many people there, a dictator is their way of "life" (or death if they throw shoes). It is just as sad that people here in the US have moved into thinking that the word "Freedom" allows you to destroy the very things this country was founded on.

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John Doe, Seattle, Wash — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 19:25:12 GMT

Those two shoes must be the WMDs Mr. Bush was looking for and now he can have them and proudly say Mission Accomplished!

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Jay, CA — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 19:26:39 GMT

Hey if he could only throw more shoes from all of us here in US. Too bad he missed..!! We can only whine...The world will breathe a sigh of relief and will have a party, when he leaves on Jan 20, 2009. If only we could collect one shoe each from all the homes of brave soldiers that sacrificed their lifes for his naive,childish decision and personal vendata against Saddam and pile them high on the front lawns of his NEW home in Texas. He has plans to relax with 'his feet up', whereas lot of soldiers and their families are fighting for their survival and stay on their 'FEET'...We shud go for OBL and hunt his goons down in Pakistan..

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Connie — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 19:27:57 GMT

If they don't want us there, we should leave and let them live like the cowards they really are!

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dnice — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 19:29:13 GMT

This is the true context of the incident. The man was angry because of the death toll on his people:
"This is a farewell kiss, you dog," al-Zeidi yelled in Arabic as he threw his shoes. "This is from the widows, the orphans and those who were killed in Iraq." http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/28235031/

I do think it was a violent act, but I also feel as though Bush was in oor form making light of it, whether he knew what he said or not.

Bush must've been a dodge ball champion.

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shafagh lodhi,Qom,Iran — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 19:29:16 GMT

Al-Zaidi is a national hero.He threw his shoes at Bush's head the most hated U.S.president all over the world.Every body knows that bloody dictator of Iraq Saddam was the puppet installed and supported by the WEStern countries specially theU.S.During his 3 decades long dictatorial rule,he mercilessly killed millions of Iraqis inthe eyes of the West specially the U.S.The Western countries and the U.S. helped Saddam to wage war against Iran in which more than a million were killed.where was Democracy then? From 2003 to 2008 over a million of Iraqis were killed in the hand of the U.S.troops and the terrorists as the price of the U.S. liberating of Iraq from Saddam's dictatorial rule.How funny theU.S. democracy is? Al-zaidi's reaction was quite natural to the chief of the occupiers of his motherland.

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Mike, Mt Home Ar — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 19:30:10 GMT

If the Iraqies are so free now,why did they haul him off to jail? waterboarding any one?

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Maryann — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 19:30:33 GMT

Like many already commented, I am appauled at the fact that such disrespect would be shown to any world leader, no matter how one personally feels about him/her. What I am a little more concerned about is the lack of response for the protection of the President after the first shoe flew. No one moved until the second one was hurled. If that was a gun, both presidents would have been killed before anyone of the security detail woke up. Doesn't say much for those who are suppose to protect the President.

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Jim, Fairfield, CA — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 19:32:31 GMT

ONLY a pair of shoes? Directed at the man who ordered the INVASION OF THEIR COUNTRY!!! I suppose the reporters will be subject to the same kind of security screening that we must now endure to fly!!!!

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F Bush Pittstown NJ — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 19:33:02 GMT

Does Mr. al-Zeidi now have to walk around barefoot? Does no one care about this poor mans feet? I have a nice pair of heavy hiking boots he can have and the next time he meets Bush hopefully his aim will be a little better!

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Julian Dallas, TX — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 19:33:26 GMT

I wish he would have connected on both throws. Bush is an ignorant, redneck war criminal. He dodged those shoes like the cowardly cracker that he is. This idiot actually thinks he did something good for Iraq, by having the US military slaughter innocent civilians, like they're still doing today. May Bush and those who were ignorant enough to vote for him, burn in hell forever. Good riddance. I can't wait for January 20th.

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Soul Man — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 19:33:37 GMT

Can you imagine in the future that all journalists get to throw shoes at visiting dignitaries? Ha! That would be ...wait for it...Legendary!

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Tony W. Atlanta GA — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 19:34:03 GMT

I have to agree with most of the posts here. I disagree with Bush's foreign policy and will be glad when his term ends, but that jerk deliberately tried to cause physical harm to the POTUS. ...would this be as "funny" if had actually caused bloodshed with the shoe? Will it be "funny" if it happens to Obama in 6 months? ...Would it be as "funny" if he had slipped a gun past security instead?

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Roger, Cincinnati, OH — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 19:37:00 GMT

Arabs who haled this reporter also haled the 911 attacks. He would have been executed in any other Arab country. He is very lucky to be an Iraqi.

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John-Doe, Seattle, Wash. — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 19:37:37 GMT

1,200,00 dead Iraqi's since the war started. "Bush has done them well". Yeah way to good Bush! Iraq is so much better off.

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Alan Adler — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 19:38:34 GMT

Bush should keep the shoes, sell them on Ebay and use the money to bail out the auto makers.

From ‘reckless’ to ‘proud,’ Iraqis respond to shoe-hurl

Om Dwivedi, Seattle, Wash. — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 19:38:40 GMT

We are better with other enemies rather than calling Iraqis "our friends". Shame on them. How much we, the people of America are sacrificing our precious lives and sending our hard earned tax money to feed then and to live a better life. They do not know the value of freedom; they deserve the hell Sadam Hussain created for them. They proved that Sadam was right person to handle them with iron fist. They have no respect for gentleness and generosity. As an ordinary citizen, I always criticized Mr. Bush `s policies on war but today, as an American citizen I am in grief and anguish beacause of the disrespect, an uncivilized MAD MAN showed towards our President. He did not throw his shoes towards him but towards the people of America. Come out of that country and see them killing each other to go to hell.

From ‘reckless’ to ‘proud,’ Iraqis respond to shoe-hurl

Gabrielle in Dallas — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 19:40:03 GMT

Five years ago they were throwing roses. Bush's big mistake was in believing that anyone could turn a primitive, tribal culture (whose entire social structure is entrenched in bribery and corruption), into a first world country. No good deed goes unpunished!

From ‘reckless’ to ‘proud,’ Iraqis respond to shoe-hurl

marjorie anderson ,chippewa falls, wis — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 19:41:40 GMT

I feel for the Iraq people and donot blame this reporter. Bush was responsible for thousands of Iraqie people being killed and over 4,000 of our milatary being killed in this terrible war that he caused. We are paying for it now at this time besides. RECESSION!!

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Jager Little Rock — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 19:43:33 GMT

Bush is the embarrassment. 20% approval rating and a country full of out of work Americans who would also throw anything they could at this pitiful excuse for a leader. Guess he needs to fill time while waiting out his term...fiddling while Rome burns seems appropriate

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Maggie, North Pole, Alaska — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 19:43:59 GMT

I think the reporter was very immature in his actions. He needs to realize that the ONLY reason he could even be there is because Bush got rid of Hussein for them. I'm sure he wouldn't even be a reporter if Hussein were still alive. Like it or not, Bush did the right thing by going into Iraq. Hussein was working toward sending nukes to Israel and to US, whether you believe it or not.

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Bobba Louie — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 19:44:57 GMT

This just goes to show how some Iraqi's are UNGRATEFUL BASTARDS for what Bush has done for them by getting rid of Saddam I'll Kill You Hussein who would have had this fellows head CHOPPED off immediately after being tortured.

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Larry Dorman, Sarasota, Florida — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 19:46:49 GMT

What a waste of good shoe leather. Bush is not worth losing the shoes. Eisenhower, Kennedy, Johnson, and Nixon should have been forced to duck a few Vietnam shoes. War sucks, and so do the politicians who get us into them. We have lost thousands of our brave soldiers because of stupid politicians.

Larry in Sarasota

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Jesse, Dubuque, Iowa — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 19:47:43 GMT

Since we will always have those who throw shoes, maybe we might gather a group of shoe catchers and donate the shoes to the homeless. Size 10 and above are very hard to find. And for many, it's cold outside. So... are you angry? Help the poor! Disagree with respect and honor. Back up your disagreements with kindness towards the weak.

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Coolio, Bloomington, IL — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 19:47:56 GMT

Hey ladies and fellas, after all GWB is still our president. As americans, we should all stand united and support our president when an aggression like this, big or small, is aimed at him regardless of his level of popularity.

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Kmose — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 19:47:58 GMT

You go there and throw a shoe at an Iraqi. I will send the shoe box for your head to come home in. This is such a disrespectful act to them and they cheer when done to our President? Cut off the billions a month and lets leave now. We can go back in after the carnage and get the oil!

From ‘reckless’ to ‘proud,’ Iraqis respond to shoe-hurl

Nalia Storl in Second Life — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 19:48:41 GMT

When the Shah of Iran got unpopular the US aided the Ayotollah into power, when he found out we gave the shah medical assistance, he took hostages, and we ran to Iraq for help, to...guess who? Saddam Hussien. Saddam didn't get to power through brutality, but through our funding, weapons and consent. Saddam isn't Iraq's criminal, he is OUR criminal. Don't expect the Iraqi's to to worship us for removing someone we gave the power to oppress in the first place.

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Sandy Burnett — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 19:48:58 GMT

Bush and Cheney have done this country a very WRONG.It is too bad that the American people did not stand up to this bunch before they put our country into a down spiral, I do not know if we will ever come out of what they have done to us and the people around the world. It is too bad that they are going to receive a pension from our government for screwing everything up. The shoe toss was a great tribute to all who knew what a crock Bush and Cheney were.

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Mon, 15 Dec 2008 19:49:09 GMT

Don't forget lefties the people who cheer the shoe throwing are also fans of video taped beheadings, acid thrown on little girls who are on their way to school,retarded people used as suicide bombings, stonings, etc. In other words some really civilized activities. A good leftie cheers these acts as long as it results in embarassment to George Bush and the US in general. But listen up lefties, if these people were ever to hold sway in this country (and I know you folks feel it could never happen here: see holocaust please for events that coudn't happen)you lefties would be the first to be stoned, beheaded, acid bathed, etc. Although this would be a good comeuppance for you I wouldn't want to see it happen. You folks simply need to snap out of it!

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fed up with the me-me attitude Chattanooga, TN — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 19:49:29 GMT

What you aren't getting is that he didn't throw the Shoe at George Bush. He threw it at the President of the United States and at the American people. Get the big picture! We are having our sons and husbands die for their freedom. How dare they insult us and hail him as a hero!

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Lori V — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 19:49:49 GMT

To quote Mike Meyers...Honestly...who throws a shoe??!!

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John, Green Bay, WI — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 19:49:54 GMT

To Sick Of Bush:
If you want to talk about the Economy, you should be throwing your shoe at Barney Frank, Chris Dodd and Maxine Watters!! Bush warned them several times about the troubles with Fannie and Freddi, but these three idiots along with many other Dems didn't want to do anything about the problems because that were make good money from these shady dealings. SO GET A LIFE BOZO!!!

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AQ, Tacoma, WA — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 19:52:10 GMT

Ridiculous! This type of behavior would not be tolerated on US soil. Our president may be whatever anyone thinks of him and while we have freedom of speech, an attack or assault on the president here in the US, lands you in jail. That man cannot excuse his behavior on a free speech premise. Once again, it is despicable that people in other parts of the world think that you can treat people this way just because they do not like what they say or stand for. Let this go and the next shoe is directed at your head. The last time I checked throwing things is not freedom it is aggressive and assaultive behavior. This child in a man's body should be embarassed of his behavior.

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really sick of bush, more so than just sick of bush — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 19:52:10 GMT

I think the Iraqi reporter should get a shoe deal from Nike. They could be marketed as the new 'Kurdish Keds', or 'Arabian Flights'. They could design shoes just for throwing and include 'winglets' on them, calling them the 'Mercury'. The fact that its the god of messages, gives it that extra touch of icing.

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Charlotte, NC — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 19:52:36 GMT

I think the new reporter was just mad at the strict airport polices and was taking his shoes off to get his point accross to homeland security. Just joking!

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Bob — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 19:52:46 GMT

You liberal cowards are just sickening!
George Bush is thre times the men you will ever be.
Same old stupid Liberal Cowards, Cluless but Opinionated!
Go throw your own shoes over the Golden Gate with you in it , and thei will be a better Country!

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James Phillips — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 19:52:55 GMT

If throwing a couple of shoes is immature, what do you call our presence in Iraq and Afghanistan?

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Daphne Melaik, Seattle, WA — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 19:53:11 GMT

Hopefully this was a wake up call for Bush. Maybe he'll begin to listen to the masses.

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Luis C in Miami — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 19:53:21 GMT

I wonder what would have happened to that reporter had he had the guts to hurl his shoes at Sadaam Hussein.

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Rosie Southern California — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 19:53:30 GMT

For the lady who made a comment, "she wish the shoe would had hit President Bush" your the idiot, you are the disgrace to your husband. Who do you think your husband is serving? He is in the US military and President Bush is the Commander in Chief. You are an idiot and should be thrown out of this country for lack of respect. (I know you thought your husband was going to sign up in military and get free money, well guess what nothing is free in this world." Just move out. Go back to school and learn about respect, its very apparent you have none....

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Jeff Saeger, St.Louis, MO — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 19:53:49 GMT

Democracy is alive in the Middle East......something the world will hopefully realize someday was the reason the USA and other allies sacrificed so much. If this act was done to Saddam, the guy would lose his head. Pray for peace, but, never be afraid to fight for it.

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kie — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 19:53:50 GMT

A agree with you Embarrased in Texas, inspite of what we disagree with, he (BUSH) is still our President! We should not side with anyone who praises attacks!!

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John, Atlanta — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 19:54:15 GMT

We have a motha lovin ninja for a pres. Seriously, did anyone notice the pathetic performance of the secrete service? That was embarrassing. I would have expected to see that guy dog piled and the pres out of there in like five seconds. If that had been a handgun, he could have shot him ten times before any of them reacted. Pitiful. I hope This incident caused the protection to be revamped. I don't like Obama one bit but is would be a disaster for the US if someone could get to the president that easily.

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phil nj — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 19:54:16 GMT

he got what he deserved

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Mike Hunt, NY., NY — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 19:54:38 GMT

What makes me sick to my stomach is that our liberal perverted media makes fun of what happened...
it falls in line with so-called professional journalists such as Barbara Walters allowing her "racist" cohorts on "The View" to disrespect John and Cindy McCain without saying a word...while praising "model" citizens like Snoop Dogg, a known gang-member, drug dealer, and pot smoker...like he's an American hero.

Our left-wing media is a disgrace...and Barbara Walters should be ashamed of herself.

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sandy, seven hills ohio — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 19:54:43 GMT

Lets see the man threw his shoes...Bush threw all of us pain for the dieing soldiers & suffering for the economy...HHHMMM I would take the shoes any time

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Sue Chattanooga, TN — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 19:54:44 GMT

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Matt, Seattle, Washington — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 19:54:45 GMT

I think Bush was great moving like a great boxer. He also kept on smiling. Iraq is turning out better then most Demacrats wanted it to.

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Mark, Orlando Fl — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 19:54:51 GMT

I know many don't like Bush... But ... His job is to run the country, not to be your friend. He was elected and all americans should stand behind our president. Right, worng or indifferent he is our president. He upholds the values we hold dear.... not a popularity contest for sure. And if any of you think you can do better.... enter the next election and have your life and decisions judged by all.

Praises to anyone willing to do what the majority of americans can't I salute you Mr. Bush, on behalf of myself and others. I am an Air Force retiree and understand the freedoms and sacrifices made by servicemen and women, their loved ones, AND the leaders we elect.
Thank you for showing the world that like our flag... these colors don't run.

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This guy, Worcester, MA — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 19:55:02 GMT

To quote Austin Powers: "Who throws a shoe? I mean really! By the way, Is it me or was the Secret Service a little slow there? Afterall, he was only in Iraq.

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Rodolfo Quijano — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 20:04:27 GMT

Americans do not yet understand that in Bush we have had an international criminal and domestic scoundrel and cheap hustler for President. If Americans were not conditioned to take such abuses from their government, Bush would have been thrown out of D.C. long ago.

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LOL, Chicago — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 20:04:34 GMT

Here, we throw eggs and tomatoes.
There, they throw shoes.

It's only a cultural difference.

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truthfully, Ft. Worth, Texas — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 20:04:45 GMT

We don't belong in Iraq. The entire Mideast is not worth one drop of American blood. The Iraqis wanted to be free they should have gotten off their butts and spilled THEIR children's blood. Freedom can only be purchased with your own blood. Iraqis like Sadaam and deserved everything they got, because they didn't stop it.

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Dan,Olympia,WA — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 20:04:56 GMT

What an excellent job the secret service did. When the media honeymoon is over for Obama, will there be public outrage on the secret service for dropping the ball when some idiot does something as stupid as this to the Messiah.

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Zayas, NJ — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 20:05:13 GMT

Look, it was wrong to throw those shoes at George Bush, but this is the worst president in my life time, even Nixon had much success than Bush II. President Johnson mismanaged the Vietnam War, but at least he helped pass Civil Right Bills, which help help to make all Americans equal. Goerge Bush--what a disappointment he turned out to be! I'm glad I never voted for him.

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TRUE AMERICAN — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 20:05:14 GMT

my president for the time (right now!) should be shown respect! I don't care you think he did a bad job as president..... you still show respect for our president. This is why our nation is going to the dogs of other countries, because of you nan-sayers... grow a set and respect your country and your president.

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BRANDON RICHARDSON, NYC. — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 20:05:19 GMT

This is Totally unacceptable. President Bush is OUR President and although I personally do NOT agree with him and especially the way he has lied to invade a sovreign country for his own purposes, we should NOT agree with someone throwing a shoe at our President. It's totally disrespectfull.

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Zach M., Seattle, WA — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 20:05:23 GMT

"i mean, honestly, who throws a shoe?"

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Ken- Austin, Tx — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 20:05:37 GMT

Even Americans dont have the right to physically attack the President as a form of "freedom of speech".
Remember all the thousands of protesters who marched in the streets recently? When is the lst time in Iraqi historey anyone was allowed to protest without being put to death, and not in a "humane"way either.
They are undeserving of freedom, and I say just let em all continue to kill each other like animals in the street. Then whoevers left can all bow down to Iran or some other mass murderer like Saddam.

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gary barentine, charlotte nc — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 20:05:41 GMT

I was shocked at the Secret Service!They are to take a bullet for the president yet, were un-able to even take a shoe. We all know about "shoe bomber" therefore, this could have been death to President Bush in the form of a shoe bomb. I think the Secret Service details should be ashamed at their rsponse to protect our president. Iraq is not Disney World...where the hell were the Secret Service? I belive this SS detail should all be fired immediatly. I voted for Obama yet, Bush still represents the United States of America and he is till our president!

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G Hane Mn. — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 20:05:41 GMT

Those of you who are waiting for January 20th. Let us see how you feel in another year when none of us will have money left to eat. The dems put us in this mess with their close buddies at Fannie and Freddie. You should be happy that the U.S. has not had another incident in our wonderful country. We need to work together and maybe we would not have all the problems we do now. People, come to your senses before it is too late.

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Dan in Rochester — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 20:05:42 GMT

I can't believe how disrespectful people can be. You may not agree with his politics or how he has handled things, but no one deserves to be disrespected like that. How would you like to have shoes hurled at you, because people didn't like you or your politics. Wake up people we must have done something right in Iraq that someone feels comfortable enough to express themselves in such a manner.

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Wayne from Richmond, VA — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 20:05:59 GMT

This is a disgusting act.....had he spoke out then he would have been in his right as any free man. However to throw something at the President is criminal. It does not matter if you agree with him or not you do not throw anything. Where was the journalist when Sadam was in power..oh that's right he was cowering with the rest of the Iraq.

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Jay, Seattle Washington — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 20:06:06 GMT

I Guess they think it was better with Hussain running the show.....Shame on thsi reporter and to all that it agree that it was the right thing to do!!!!

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Pat, Doyline, LA — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 20:06:24 GMT

Roger the Dodger. Great bob and weave, George looked like a boxer in his prime. They should have taken that reporter out to the back ally and let george T-off on him.

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Davy Crockett, TENNESSEE — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 20:06:26 GMT

You people are pathetic. To condone an attack albeit with shoes on OUR President? I guess you'll be the same morons who will tell me that I shouldn't say that Obama is not MY President. (Not that I will, because I think that weakens the USA in any case) I wish Bush would have caught the second shoe, rushed the crowd and beat that idiot with his own shoe! What an embarrasment to the Iraqi people, just like most of you are an embarrasment to the USA. Leave if you don't like a strong USA, stop trying to degrade and weaken our country with your anti-Bush rhetoric!

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Jolie Reynolds in Houston Texas — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 20:06:45 GMT

I'm not sure how Iraquis feel about the war or the Bush administration - there are an awful lot of numbers tossed about, but not a whole lot of coverage where some in-depth reporter is on the streets of Baghdad asking people what they think. The war is an unpopular one; the reasons for continuing it ambiguous. However, the man is the leader of our country - unpopular or not, it should be an offense to our sensibilities that as a guest in their country he was mishandled in this way. I can certainly sympathize with the frustration and internal struggle that brought this reporter to act this way, but he should not be held as 'heroic'. There is nothing heroic about the low road.

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Jason, Waco, TX — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 20:13:02 GMT

What is wrong with you people? We are the one's who elected President Bush and everything that came with him. We also just elected President Obama and everything what will come with him. What is the man supposed to do? We had 3,000 + of our own civilians killed on our soil from terrorists from all over the middle east. We attacked Afghanistan and Iraq who also posed a threat to the American people. God Bless Bush for standing on his principles. How many other Politicians can we say have stood on their principles lately? Clinton, can't keep his pants up, Elliot Spitzer, same thing, Blagojevich selling a Senate seat, should I go on. People might not agree with Bush on all of his policies, but he's tried to do everything he said he would. He stood up for what he has believed. It's a crying shame, some of you chicken s**ts can't do the same, instead bash the person that does. It's a shame some of you don't even have beliefs or standards.

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Greg, Atlanta,Georgia — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 20:13:24 GMT

It was not the right thing to do in this country we vote when we are displeased with our POTUS....But, with their value system this was a way to reflect their displeasure and as long as you are in their country the tradition are the overiding factor o much for liberation...

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Chip Des Plaines Il. — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 20:13:40 GMT

There are many things that disturb me about the shoe incident. Maybe most is the stupid grin on dubya's face and his usual uninformed comments afterword. He just doesn't get it does he? These people do not view us as liberators as he and darth cheney predicted. We are viewed as deceptive liars and bullies. Obama and his team have a lot of healing to do.

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Joel, Atkins AR — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 20:13:44 GMT

I can understand people in this country disagree with Bush and his policies with the War in Iraq, but it truely baffles me that a Reporter in Iraq would want to attack Bush, and feel so Anti-US. I mean under Saddam's rule what type of life did a reporter have to look foward to ? Write the wrong story and end up hanging in a hut somewhere being tortured to death. How can a reporter be against freedom and democracy. History will eventually read that the US did Iraq a favor by setting them on the path to freedom. The very fact that this guy is allowed to sit at a press conference and express his views speaks volumes about the very freedom that he is rejecting with his actions.

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Ryan, West Hollywood ,CA — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 20:13:45 GMT

Nothing like cheering those who wish to harm us! We are so soft.

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Jeff Lenhart, Parma, Ohio — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 20:29:38 GMT

Shame on anyone that calls themselves american and condones this act. Whether you like him or not HE IS THE SITTING PRESIDENT OF THE USA. Like him or not he commands the respect the office carries especially abroad. Anyone who can show this kind of disrespect is in fact disrespecting you and me. It is now up to the Iraqi people to punish this man for shaming his country, we have no say in it. If they don't punish him then what happens when the "messiah" makes his visit? Morons.

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Chicago, Illinois — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 20:29:49 GMT

I personally feel insulted when OUR president or any US citizen is treated like that from an ungrateful former prisioner under a dictator. I know I am in the minority of African Americans and perhaps US citizens, but I love and pray for President Bush and his family.

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Rama41 — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 20:30:18 GMT

In other words, thanks from an ungrateful nation. In throwing shoes at Bush, he was throwing them at you, me, and every other American, including my son-in-law who got home just yesterday at the end of his 15 month tour. Matthews, Olberman, Leno, Letterman and their ilk will have a field day with this event, as are many on this thread, but many of us aren't laughing.

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Gil — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 20:30:19 GMT

Thank God GW was in Iraq facing that reporter. He could have been hunting with Cheny.

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Mark Westhoff, Millstadt, IL — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 20:30:24 GMT

There have been some pretty stupid Democratic Presidents in my lifetime, but out of respect for the office (the presidency) I would never thought it would have been a good idea to throw shoes at them.

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Gary, Chicago, IL — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 20:30:29 GMT

As usual, the liberal press and it's ignorant believers, get all the shock value of a pathetic gesture and condones it. They never show all the good things being done by our military and policies. Blaming our current president for all the problems in our country is lunacy. All this comes from years of greed and power lust by democrats and republicans. Just wait and see how much change the next president will bring. There is no utopia in this world. At least the USA tries to help bring sanity to this insane world we live in. Nane me two other countries that rush to the front when there are catastrophies. Too many hypocrites!

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Iyad Bader — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 20:30:36 GMT

Bush is a war criminal he has caused 1 million deaths 5 million orphans 0.5million widows and 6 million injured people .These shoes ar heroic and history .Amercan's must get out and stop the genocide .Leave the people of the world alone let them life their life .

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Guillermo Martinez, Winter Haven, Florida — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 20:30:49 GMT

how was this man able to get off two shoe throws and no one stop him? not even the man next to the Iraqi report stopped him!!! is it posible that the president of US has no clue on what Iraqi and American people want? I'm more up set that the guy hit the American flag!

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DelawareLdy — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 20:31:38 GMT

Yes it was disrespectful, yes Bush took down Sadam, (even though no one in Irag asked him too) Yes, they have freedom, and now they also have terrorists, and and infrastructure so damaged by the american invasion, it will take years for the country to recover and become productive. That is if it can do that while figthing of insurgents. Democracy...but at what cost.

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Michelle, PA — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 20:31:39 GMT

I can't stand Bush and am counting the days until he leaves the Oval office. But an American President - no matter how lame (or how well he ducks) is still an American President and deserving of at least the minimal respect needed to refrain from throwing objects at him in a formal setting. How embarrassing for Maliki and everyday Iraqis!

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J, Savannah, GE — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 20:31:44 GMT

You know what, you people are right, we should have left these people to deal with Saddam. Let them throw a shoe at him and see how far they get out of the building w/o a bullet in their head. Bush the war criminal, classic. You guys were so right, we should have left them to play in their sand with a sick, Stalin-like dicator. Guess this guy wasn't one of the people whose family was raped by Saddam and his thugs.

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camella Nanton, bronx New York — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 20:31:50 GMT

I am not a supporter of Mr. Bush, but throwing shoes at a president is downright disrespectful!

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Joe Quinlan Kutztown, Pa. — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 20:31:51 GMT

Americans should greet the returning Bush with a hail of shoes - to show OUR contempt for this lying,murdering dog.

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John — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 20:31:53 GMT

Thank God, at last Mr. Zeidi has done something which we all peace loving people wanted to do since a long time. Beating a war monger and liar in public is the most appropriate punishment one can give to Mr. Bush rather than draging him barefoot to international criminal justice court.

Solute to Mr.Zeidi......Well done and hope all peace loving people around the world support it.

From ‘reckless’ to ‘proud,’ Iraqis respond to shoe-hurl

Chris, Arlington, VA — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 20:31:57 GMT

Both sides to blame!. The reporter might have seen horrible deaths in Iraq, and he was frustrated by the situation and couldn't contain the feelings. It was rather childish act by him, but try to be in his position...And Bush...invading Iraq for bringing freedom? Saddam and the gangs are dead, then where is Osama? Bush and team should've done homework before invading Iraq: Saddam and Osama didn't get along. The war is all about cheap oil and presence in the Middle East.

From ‘reckless’ to ‘proud,’ Iraqis respond to shoe-hurl

Su Jay — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 20:32:02 GMT

Righteous idignation was expressed in a way that would be understood by the Arab world!

From ‘reckless’ to ‘proud,’ Iraqis respond to shoe-hurl

Ahmadinejad — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 20:32:17 GMT

Over 4000 dead soldires to free these Arabs from Saddam!!!! This is the the way they thank us!!! from now on we have to go to the airports Bare foot

From ‘reckless’ to ‘proud,’ Iraqis respond to shoe-hurl

helmet, binghamton ny — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 21:02:04 GMT

the president is a representative of the people, for 8 yrs he represented his own intrests. this bush presidency legacy is this: stupidity, most hated not only from other nations but his own, the most videotaped bloopers of an uneducated person, and an advertising job at payless. let the reporter go, he had more courage to stand up to bush than we did.

From ‘reckless’ to ‘proud,’ Iraqis respond to shoe-hurl

Yasmeen Nasser — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 21:02:10 GMT

Till when will the Americans always make every single event that happens to them as superficial as ever? Excuse me but you are not looking at the big picture WHATSOEVER. Its not an insult to the American citizens because we as civilized arabs know thay there are the good and the bad everywhere. Bush is the Worst you could ever have, he ruined your reputation, made you look like war freaks and who called this freedom? Last time i checked Freedom in the dictionary it was the freedom of choice, soul and decision making. Bush slaughtered innocent people, killed millions of children who are pure, made muslims and islam look like a total joke. Alright i have to agree that some muslims already gave that impression alone but then again we dont stereotype you, so you too shouldnt stereotype us. We didnt ask for your precious help and we didnt ask for your freedom. Americans you need to educate yourself, Bush is not the best of people to represent you, Get out there, learn about different cultures, different beliefs and different politics. Stop defending the only person who needs to be slaughtered, killed and hung just like Saddam exactly. Go look at the Guantanamo prison, have you ever wondered what happens in there? Go check and see for yourself. Freedom is not to be bargained, negotiated. Freedom is not your responsibility.

From ‘reckless’ to ‘proud,’ Iraqis respond to shoe-hurl

For my brothers who didnt make it hime, Dallas, TX — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 21:02:42 GMT

Im a Marine Veteran but am not completely supportive of Bush's policies (notably Rumsfeld 2004-2005). However, you conspiracy theorists disgust me. We are there, deal with it and find ways to accomplish the mission rather than whine. Fact: the Iraqi people are better off. Fact: the majority (I know, You DO NOT)of the Iraq citizens support us. Fact: one man does NOT represent a majority as much as you want him too. Fact: this guy enjoyed the same freedoms you do and maybe more if gets by with it. You would do jail time for attacking a visiting dignitary. Opinion: you repulse me. I will support Obama when he is office despite my vehement opposition. Why? because it is for the greater good to do so rather than be divisive, derisive and narcissistic, Country First and yes that means even you...selfish one. If you recall, very few people opposed this war in the beginning and even criticized Bush for the time lapse between the attacks and Afghanistan. Afghanistan is not near as successful and you belly ache about things you cannot fix.He didnt throw the shoe at Bush, he threw it at all of us you idiots.

From ‘reckless’ to ‘proud,’ Iraqis respond to shoe-hurl

Tara Hogg, Athens — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 21:02:52 GMT

That just goes to show you that America's Physical Education Program is a success. Just think if dodge ball wasn't played, then he wouldn't have had that cat-like reflex!!!

It was so funny, I think Bush thought it was just as funny and that is what makes it even funnier. He only made himself look like a looser, apparently his physical ed class wasn't as good (or he would have hit his target)!!!

All you Bush haters are crazy to wish he would have got hit in the HEAD, I wish something would knock some sense into your heads!!! That is totally disrespectful on your behalf to wish something happen to the President, whether you voted for him are not He is our President!!!

From ‘reckless’ to ‘proud,’ Iraqis respond to shoe-hurl

Sandy,White Lake, MI — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 21:03:01 GMT

His reflexes are much quicker than his mental capability. Yes it was disrespectful, but George didn't get it anyway. He actually acted like he thought it was funny. You gotta feel a bit sorry for him now that we know he can do no futher harm to this country, or any other country for that matter.

From ‘reckless’ to ‘proud,’ Iraqis respond to shoe-hurl

John, Santa Clara Ca. — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 21:03:20 GMT

I'm no fan of Bush but this coward should have tried this when Saddamm's thug sons were doing crowd control. By the way where was the Secret Service napping. They should of been on that coward by the time the first one left his hand, much less the second.

From ‘reckless’ to ‘proud,’ Iraqis respond to shoe-hurl

as egypt — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 21:05:23 GMT

after killing 1.200.000 Iraqis person bush must take 1.200.000 shose and the freedom that given to Iraqis peaple appear when securety punsh journalists

From ‘reckless’ to ‘proud,’ Iraqis respond to shoe-hurl

Anna, NC — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 21:05:26 GMT

Even though I don't agree with everything that President Bush has done in office, I think it is a disgrace to be so disrespectful of our elected leader. We live in a free country and Pres. Bush's intentions were good in that he desired to make our country and their's a better and safer place to live. The president has the most stessful and demanding job in the country, if not the world, and it is a shame that an Iraqi journalist chooses to fling his shoes and some American citizens choose to fling insults from the comfort of their laptops. I personally would like to thank President Bush for his willingness to try and apologize for the disrespect that others' choose to force on him.

From ‘reckless’ to ‘proud,’ Iraqis respond to shoe-hurl

Lost Hope — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 21:06:07 GMT

yeah first shoes then what? was this meant to be a sign of progress because it looked more like the sign of immaturity that a three year old displays.

From ‘reckless’ to ‘proud,’ Iraqis respond to shoe-hurl

American 1st, Winchester, VA — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 21:06:20 GMT

It is a sad day when Americans condone an act of violence and disrespect to our President, no matter their political views, or their views of the individual in the office.

Our President is the Head of our State, and as such deserves the respect demanded of the office.

But, I guess it shows that inspite of what some here think of their President, the Iraqi's now have the freedom to express their opinion, thanks to the POTUS they want to throw shoes at.

From ‘reckless’ to ‘proud,’ Iraqis respond to shoe-hurl

Steve Ill — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 21:54:28 GMT

Marine Vet ... sorry for your bro's but guess what, Bush declared a war, not congress as the constitution demands. Yes you can say it was a military action but HE himself calls it a war. He is so intelligent that he personally declared a war on terror ... exactly who is that? It's like declaring a war on compassion ... you can't declare a war on a concept ..I agree it's a bad concept but who are we fighting? I read dozen's of posts from people who served in Iraq ... they're not old enough to remeber the embarrassment and utter debacle of Viet Nam ... As far as Iraq itself ... they didn't ask for our help until our action threw them into chaos ... and they publically announce they want us to leave, so why are our citizens dying? I grew up in a military family and was taught to always consider the good of the many over the good of the few and it was always my country right or wrong. I could not conceive the possiblity of insubordiantion or breaking chain of command ... until George W. Bush became the Dictator of the country I loved. It might not have been a bloody coup but he took office in a battle ... a court battle against the majority vote of the citizens of the USA, moved his regime in and sent the troops to do his bidding ... does that honestly sound like America to you or the concept he claims to be fighting?

From ‘reckless’ to ‘proud,’ Iraqis respond to shoe-hurl

R. Roberts, Los Angeles — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 21:54:47 GMT

I am appalled at the ignorance and childish comments made by U.S. citizens against Bush. How supid are you! Like him or not this is the President of the United States and as such deserves respect for the office. Iraq deserves a Sadam Hussein apparently. Do we?

From ‘reckless’ to ‘proud,’ Iraqis respond to shoe-hurl

Ray Mauri, Miami, Florida — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 21:55:03 GMT

While to some funny, he is still our President and only Americans are allowed such a luxury. We threw our shoes by voting in a Democratic controlled congress. The strain that is so evident in the President's face is all telling. Let us move on from the Bush administration and support our new Chief as he tackles the mess that this adminstration leaves behind. In a society where freedom is promoted, the flying shoes are a symbol of that freedom. Quietly, many Americans would welcome the opportunity to throw our shoes at Bush but we will let his karma and history take care of that.

From ‘reckless’ to ‘proud,’ Iraqis respond to shoe-hurl

jon — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 21:55:18 GMT

Now it will become mandatory to ask all reporters to remove their shoes if they want to be present while bush, cheyenne or donal duck speaks;-)

From ‘reckless’ to ‘proud,’ Iraqis respond to shoe-hurl

Robert — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 21:55:20 GMT

Osama Obama will be the same. The USA is ruined.
Give it all back to the Queen of England or the Orignal Indians and let them fix it.

From ‘reckless’ to ‘proud,’ Iraqis respond to shoe-hurl

Tony C St.Louis mo — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 21:55:21 GMT

Reguardless what people think about the president the office he holds is not about the person but the office he holds. The office he holds is an institution that represents America and should never be that disrespected. The whole secret service on duty should be fired and the reporter should be delt with.

From ‘reckless’ to ‘proud,’ Iraqis respond to shoe-hurl

Chris, Philadelphia,Pa — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 23:47:23 GMT

I dont believe that the shoe shouldve been thrown but the journalist couldve done something else in a non violent way to show his contempt towards GW. And where the hell was the Secret Service? I hope the protect Obama better than that or well have another JFK on our hands,God Forbid

From ‘reckless’ to ‘proud,’ Iraqis respond to shoe-hurl

Xavier A. Seyfried, Radcliff, Kentucky — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 23:47:31 GMT

Good lord people. Suppose the man tossed a bomb or shot at the President. Americans can not say that what that reporter did was valorous if he killed President Bush instead. If that reporter could, he would killed Bush. Regardless of who the man is, that was an attack on another nation by attacking the President of that nation. Now suppose that was Obama up there. Americans would be calling for the destruction of Iraq and would start attacking the Arabic community. We need to get our perspectives in order and recognize that attacking the leader of another nation is not "valorous."

From ‘reckless’ to ‘proud,’ Iraqis respond to shoe-hurl

Gary Waterloo, Iowa — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 23:47:57 GMT

I'm not a great Bush fan, but I'm getting pretty fed up with the way the rest of the world is treating Americans - I say quit helping the other countries and take care of business at home. I wish that SOB would try throwing his shoes at me!!!

From ‘reckless’ to ‘proud,’ Iraqis respond to shoe-hurl

Mike of Naperville, IL — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 23:47:59 GMT

After reading these comments, I am really disappointed at many Americans. We profess to be a caring and compassionate people - human rights. Like Bush or not, the Iraqis were a severely oppressed people. They called Saddam the Butcher of Bagdad for a reason - we have MANY documented atrocities. The US has done a good thing! The Iraqis have more freedom than ever. Shame on you Americans that have let your hatred for Bush cloud your judgement. Did you ever think that maybe your own bad press of our country is fueling the hatred by other countries?

From ‘reckless’ to ‘proud,’ Iraqis respond to shoe-hurl

C. Manson, San Quentin Cal. — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 23:48:15 GMT

Such disrespect! Everyone knows it should have been a horseshoe! (Bush is from Texas right?)

From ‘reckless’ to ‘proud,’ Iraqis respond to shoe-hurl

MERSCP — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 23:48:29 GMT

It really is no wonder these people are still in the dark ages.This would never have happend when Saddam was in power. The man would have been afraid for himself, his family, and anybody even loosely associated with him. Saddam nad his cronies would have butchered them all. Whether you agree with Pres.Bush or not this is the truth and they should appreciate that fact.And to all those who state we have killed so many of the Iraqi people than, look at facts. The people who are killing Iraqi peoples by tha handfuls are either other Iraqi's or other muslims. We are not bombing them while they stand in lines to get jobs, get food at the market, or simply driving down the road.

From ‘reckless’ to ‘proud,’ Iraqis respond to shoe-hurl

BK, CA — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 23:48:35 GMT

4.5 million Iraqis displaced; millions killed, maimed; tens of thousands of innocent Iraqi civilians detained, tortured, humiliated; Iraqi infrastructure destroyed; thousands of Americans killed; tens of thousands of Americans wounded who can't get health care at home; U.S. taxpayers swindled out of trillions of dollars that were handed over to contractors without any oversite. Iraqi democracy? Please...They have a Bush administration puppet in the position of power.

Bush is a mass murderer, worse than Saddam Hussein, he does not derserve respect. Any Iraqis who denounce the actions of this reporter do so only out of fear.

From ‘reckless’ to ‘proud,’ Iraqis respond to shoe-hurl

tim, knoxville tn — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 23:49:32 GMT

because pres bush hasnt turned out to best 1 of the pres in history, hes is still, the president of the united states of america.zeidi's actions are like those in this country, called far left wing liberals. but the majority of americans arent fair weathered!!! he is still our american president,and whether we agree w/everything he has done, we all should stand proud.pull out, letum destroy themselves!!

From ‘reckless’ to ‘proud,’ Iraqis respond to shoe-hurl

Llad, Edmond, Oklahoma — Tue, 16 Dec 2008 14:43:46 GMT

Bush perpetrated an illegal, immoral war that has killed thousands of Iraqis. He should be indicted and stand trial as a war criminal in international court.

From ‘reckless’ to ‘proud,’ Iraqis respond to shoe-hurl

Mike Reagan, Palm Beach Gardens, FL — Tue, 16 Dec 2008 14:47:45 GMT

What is really unusual about the incident is the variety of opinions it generated. If the man was justified the shoes were harmless. If he was not justified, he probably should spend six months in jail without the praise. Without a true verdict he just goes home...unemployed!

From ‘reckless’ to ‘proud,’ Iraqis respond to shoe-hurl

C. S. Saint Louis, MO — Tue, 16 Dec 2008 14:49:21 GMT

I never respond on these things but I find it absolutely amazing how many people are un happy living in the US able to go wherever whenever they please..

All be it under the Dictatorship of George W. Bush.. ????

Every time you bash someone that stands in the line of fire everyday and makes the "tough" (understatement) decisions of WAR. Ask yourself one very important question.

AM I WILLING TO TAKE THAT PERSONS RESPONSIBILITY???

Absolutely Appauled!!!!

From ‘reckless’ to ‘proud,’ Iraqis respond to shoe-hurl

john thomas billings mt. — Tue, 16 Dec 2008 14:52:08 GMT

it is truely sad to read some of this. the man was wrong it doesnt matter what side you are on.the people of r nation needs to wake up. we have every thing and want more these people had nothing and now are on the road to something it is just up to them on the path they decide to take.

From ‘reckless’ to ‘proud,’ Iraqis respond to shoe-hurl

John, Piedmont, SC — Tue, 16 Dec 2008 14:53:44 GMT

The reporter was out of line. The secret service was out to lunch. The reporter should lose his press pass. If Sadaam was in power the reporter would be tortured and executed summarily. The fact he could do what he did and live shows the benefits to the Iraqis from what we have done. They don't deserve it. Move out and let them what have what they deserve -totalitarian rule. They won't behave without torture....

From ‘reckless’ to ‘proud,’ Iraqis respond to shoe-hurl

Ernestine McComas, Culloden WV — Tue, 16 Dec 2008 14:55:48 GMT

Wake Up America!
If you condone this action to our President,President Bush is only one man, by the throwing of the shoe's at our President he threw it at all of us.
We have given to the world in blood, death, food and and a better way of life to millions. To have this reduced to such a terrible show of disrespect for our President means a lack of respect for the nation as a whole. We should all feel ashamed and imbarresed

From ‘reckless’ to ‘proud,’ Iraqis respond to shoe-hurl

Scott Washington DC — Tue, 16 Dec 2008 14:58:58 GMT

As a American War-Veteran, I consider President Bush a hero and should not be subjected to the disrespect that he received by this man nor the American people.

From ‘reckless’ to ‘proud,’ Iraqis respond to shoe-hurl

Kid, London — Tue, 16 Dec 2008 15:00:21 GMT

The aim was good but reflexes were too quick. Iraqi president DID in fact tried to grap the second shoe but he was "too slow" chihc proved Bush was a lot faster... Secret Service was there and ALL attendants to that meeting had gone through metal detectors and whatever checks they had in place so don't blame the Secret Service as no-one could have imagined someone to take off their shoes and throw them to Bush. If any one of us were in this man's place, losing your family members, being kidnapped and face unimaginable dangers every single day of your life, what would you have done? Good on him... I found it very funny...

From ‘reckless’ to ‘proud,’ Iraqis respond to shoe-hurl

John G, Virginia — Tue, 16 Dec 2008 15:03:20 GMT

One thumb up, he exercised his freedom of speech.
One thumb down, he threw his shoe at one of the people responsible for making his country a safer place to throw shoes at heads of state without being, for instance, boiled in oil.

From ‘reckless’ to ‘proud,’ Iraqis respond to shoe-hurl

LaRay Ratledge — Tue, 16 Dec 2008 15:07:21 GMT

Never have i ever seen a President treated so disresptful by the media and TV they don't tell or show the good things that have happened in Iraq only the bad.People belive everything they watch on TV.True Bush was not in the war in Vietnam but either was Bill Clinton.Maybe the tv in Iraq is disrespectful to Bush because we are and that is why the reporter threw his shoes.