Bush Got More Publicity Than He Bargained For With Shoe-Throwing Incident

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To Joe in CA, thank you so much for your service to our country. Because of your sacrifice and the sacrifices of others, the Iraqi people now can throw their shoes without worrying about having their heads chopped off or tortured for it. Freedom is what it's all about. Everyone has a right to agree or disagree and isn't it a wonderful thing?
I am very proud of all our service men and women. They are indeed very brave. Hopefully, when Mr. Obama gets in office, we won't be attacked again, but Mr. Bush has done his best and deserves more respect than he gets.

Pamela of NY 8:45AM December 16, 2008

I've read all the threads thus far and felt the desire to respond. My family and I watched the video of the now infamous "shoe throwing" man.
I found it appauling, humorous and enthralling to observe. Since we speak arabic in our household, we understood not only the curt speech the journalist made, we could comprehend the frustration he felt as he tried to show his contempt for the invasion of Iraq, lead by G.W.Bush.
As a representative of America, Bush was "targeted" by Muntadar al-Zeidi, a journalist employed by Al-Baghdadia, an independent satelite channel, based in Cairo, Egypt. Strong supporters against the war on both sides of the Atlantic Ocean cheered Muntadar, impressed by his impromptu display against the President.
The gauntlet al-Zeidi threw may very well ignite a new round of debate for the pros' and cons' of the war that's lasting longer than the politicians expected.
I ask all of you, those anti War and pro, when it's your child, your husband, wife or anyone you care for out there, fighting over a gallon of oil, in the name of patriotism, don't you wonder about the absurdity?

Momma Zee of NJ 7:06AM December 16, 2008

It's funny how Americans don't stand up for their national leader, albeit one that's not so great. In fact I would like to see how many of you people can do better than Bush as president of the United States. Oh yea, and the person who threw shoes at Bush would probably take a machete and go after you if he saw you in Iraq.

Joe of CA 1:47AM December 16, 2008

4000 Dead, 30,000 wounded, 100,000 civilians 1,000,000,000,000 dollars. NOT ENOUGH SHOES.

INSPECTOR of KY 1:09AM December 16, 2008

I find it ironic that the people who bleed politics are the most judgmental people I have ever met, but yet they are also the first to argue their needs to be more acceptance of other views. Take the post "Will not be back" for example. The person who posted that is criticizing "liberals," when he knows nothing of the person. Not only that, his comments insinuate that they know more on life's lessons than that of "liberals." I think that families, schools, churches, and society in general advocates the acceptance of diversity. Isn't that the freedom of speech? judgmental people are the poison to society and only attempt to take steps back instead of taking in what others say and work with the idea.
If you want to apply it to politics, take any of these posts claiming the shoe thrower is a hero and that bush is the cause of this all. One, he didn't throw a shoe first, so he isn't at fault. Two, the shoe thrower never learned his manners and to treat others how you wish to be treated (Bush had hard sole shoes on, he wouldn't knocked you out). Three, Bush wasn't throwing anything at all, planes included. 4) Bush should have never started bombing people, even though they asked to be bombed back by killing many Americans. 5) Iraq has problems of their own. Showers of gunfire and bombs will not help. 6) We have problems of our own, we can't afford to put our equipment, kill our soldiers and my family, and try to police the world. 7) You can't say there is nothing positive that has come out of the war, even if there is more negative.
My point is, politics argue and argue, but no one will ever be named right. Why argue all the time. Put some effort into working together and collaboration to make the world right as a whole. Where are peoples ethics? Cultures and morals vary, but one thing should remain concrete. We are all humans and deserve to experience the value of life. Don't piss it all away on stupid arguments of who is the better person. It makes you seem insecure and no better then the shoe bomber or Bush. Make a difference and do something productive.

of WI 12:40AM December 16, 2008

I sooooo agree with gork57ogco coment about Malaki,the arm didn't come up with the first shoe,as far as the journalist coment would you be that frustated if so many people in your country were killed for no real reason?I'm very glad it was a shoe he used it meant in his country Bush was lower than dirt.

Babo of NY 12:30AM December 16, 2008

I don't like the fact that our president made lite of the throwing,he should have understood what it ment.Mr.Bush caused a lot of people on both sides to be killed.I'm thinking what real good have Bush and Chaney done for the not only our country but the world.

Barbara Klopp of NY 12:18AM December 16, 2008

While I am not a bush fan i think it is disgraceful that the iraqis are disregarding the fact that a journalist is able to throw a shoe at a visiting statesmen. I'd like to ask the journalist who threw that shoe whether he would have the cajones to have done it when Saddam was president and was standing next to bush on the podium.

max of DC 11:16PM December 15, 2008

Wow, I just read the thread. Amazing how little liberals understand and what they teach their children. I only came to watch the video and will not be back.

Joycey of OH 10:27PM December 15, 2008