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Iraqi journalist throws shoes at Bush

Originally posted by: Yzzim
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How in the world could he get his shows off with the SS right there? Guy is lucky he didn't get shot.
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Yeah someone in the SS got their ass chewed up over that for sure .. she should've been dropped before the shoes hit the floor.
 
If the shoe fits... 😛

From Bloomberg:

"In Arab culture, throwing shoes is a grave show of disrespect. The man shouted an Arabic phrase, which an Iraqi present said translated as 'this is a farewell kiss, dog.' "

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LOL good.. Hand-picked Iraqi press kiss-asses and STILL one of them hates Bush. Every where he goes, society needs to remind him of the fuckups he brought with his presidency.

 
Originally posted by: sunzt
Wow Bush got some reflexes at that age!
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No kidding...his ability to duck not one but two shoes was impressive. Its like he's been preparing for that sorta attack for a while now....
 
Originally posted by: TallBill
I liked the grin on his face. Did that really just happen? Honestly, who throws a shoe?
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shoe throwing/hitting people with the sole of your shoe is considered a serious insult in the middle east...plus it's probably the closest thing to a "weapon" the guy had
 
Originally posted by: halik
Originally posted by: Yzzim
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How in the world could he get his shows off with the SS right there? Guy is lucky he didn't get shot.
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Yeah someone in the SS got their ass chewed up over that for sure .. she should've been dropped before the shoes hit the floor.
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Yea thats what I was whondering as well. I can see the first shoe but the person throwing it and the prez should have been on the ground before the 2nd one was off.

Either that or the SS does not even like Bush. I whonder what ratings the SS agents would give Bush. 😛


 
Originally posted by: lizardboy
Originally posted by: TallBill
I liked the grin on his face. Did that really just happen? Honestly, who throws a shoe?
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shoe throwing/hitting people with the sole of your shoe is considered a serious insult in the middle east...plus it's probably the closest thing to a "weapon" the guy had
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Clearly you haven't seen Austin Powers. And yes, I know all about Middle Eastern traditions. Pointing the bottom of your feet at someone is like flicking them off, but worse.
 
wow, every surprised SS was quick to react.. no one pushed Bush to the floor or anything.. just stood there.. seems like the Iraqi guards did more than SS
 
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