Fortunately or unfortunately for Muntazer al-Zaidi he missed his mark when he threw his size ten shoes on Dubyaman. My first reaction on seeing the scene on news was an instant smile, that broke out spontaneously.It was only a few moments later that the symbolism of an Iraqi Shia muslim throwing his shoe at Bush and saying, 'This is your farewell kiss, you dog' sunk in. I believe Zaidi's disgust and anger got triggered when he heard Bush continue his litany of lies by claiming that the war on Iraq was necessary and when he went to say that American occupation must continue. Zaidi has personally been caught in this spiral of violence that Iraq has been stuck in, he has been a victim of violence at the hands of Al Quaida, American forces and Iraqi police.
I am sure 'polite society' and 'political leaders'(fearing a similar fate) all across the world would say it was not an 'elegant' thing to do but where are these people while Bush and his continous lies are systematically destroying a country and its people (or is that a done thing?). Everyone talks about the number of American soldier who died in Iraq, I feel terrible about them but what about all the innocent civilians dying everyday in Iraq, who is counting them?
Why did Bush go on this 'farewell' tour, to gloat over his 'achievements'? I am just glad somebody gave him the farewell he deserved, there is no bigger insult in the East than to hit someone with your shoe or call someone a dog. My only grouse is that a symbolic shoe throwing however brave and well timed just does not suffice, Bush should be tried for war crimes not just by the USA but by the world.
I only hope Muntazer al-Zaidi gets released from the prison soon and does not become a victim of his one symbolic act of protest. There have been reports that he was severely beaten up after the incident.
I couldn't find a clear video of the the shoe throwing but found a pretty decent report on it by BBC, so here is the link-
http://in.youtube.com/watch?v=UzInWK2ldgE
I am sure 'polite society' and 'political leaders'(fearing a similar fate) all across the world would say it was not an 'elegant' thing to do but where are these people while Bush and his continous lies are systematically destroying a country and its people (or is that a done thing?). Everyone talks about the number of American soldier who died in Iraq, I feel terrible about them but what about all the innocent civilians dying everyday in Iraq, who is counting them?
Why did Bush go on this 'farewell' tour, to gloat over his 'achievements'? I am just glad somebody gave him the farewell he deserved, there is no bigger insult in the East than to hit someone with your shoe or call someone a dog. My only grouse is that a symbolic shoe throwing however brave and well timed just does not suffice, Bush should be tried for war crimes not just by the USA but by the world.
I only hope Muntazer al-Zaidi gets released from the prison soon and does not become a victim of his one symbolic act of protest. There have been reports that he was severely beaten up after the incident.
I couldn't find a clear video of the the shoe throwing but found a pretty decent report on it by BBC, so here is the link-
http://in.youtube.com/watch?v=UzInWK2ldgE
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When I first heard the news of Bush’s surprise visit to Iraq, my reaction was that this man has some nerve to go to that place where he has created such a ruckus! What was he thinking that he’ll get a royal welcome….
I do hope Muntazer al-Zaidi gets released from the prison soon.
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