tamtam10 Posted December 15, 2008 Report Posted December 15, 2008 On the humorous side of things, George Bush got 2 shoes thrown at him during a Speech in Iraq. A journalist took of his shoes and launched them at Bush, almost knocking him right in the head. The video can be seen here: http://informedvote.ca/2008/12/iraqi-journ...ow-did-he-miss/ Quote www.informedvote.ca
bush_cheney2004 Posted December 15, 2008 Report Posted December 15, 2008 That's a lopsided trade.....two shoes for thousands of GBU's. Quote Economics trumps Virtue.
Topaz Posted December 15, 2008 Report Posted December 15, 2008 I just watched over on bourque.org news web and the expression on Bush's face after ward was the same express he had when told about 9/11. I wonder if that will catch on over here, think Harper can duck as good a Bush? Quote
DogOnPorch Posted December 15, 2008 Report Posted December 15, 2008 I heard one reporter dragging out the old 'thrown shoes are a sign of disrespect in the Middle-East' line. Like having a shoe whipped at you in Canada is a form of respect?? ---------------------------------------------------- Who throws a shoe? Honestly!? ---Austin Powers Quote Nothing cracks a turtle like Leon Uris.
BubberMiley Posted December 15, 2008 Report Posted December 15, 2008 Bush's line about it being a size 10 was some excellent humour. Quote "I think it's fun watching the waldick get all excited/knickers in a knot over something." -scribblet
stignasty Posted December 15, 2008 Report Posted December 15, 2008 The Iraqi Journalist must have been all out of rose petals. Quote "It may not be true, but it's legendary that if you're like all Americans, you know almost nothing except for your own country. Which makes you probably knowledgeable about one more country than most Canadians." - Stephen Harper
M.Dancer Posted December 15, 2008 Report Posted December 15, 2008 I heard one reporter dragging out the old 'thrown shoes are a sign of disrespect in the Middle-East' line. Like having a shoe whipped at you in Canada is a form of respect?? ---------------------------------------------------- Who throws a shoe? Honestly!? ---Austin Powers Hmmmm...I remember once long ago women used to throw their knickers at Tom Jones... Quote RIGHT of SOME, LEFT of OTHERS If it is a choice between them and us, I choose us
GostHacked Posted December 15, 2008 Report Posted December 15, 2008 I heard one reporter dragging out the old 'thrown shoes are a sign of disrespect in the Middle-East' line. Like having a shoe whipped at you in Canada is a form of respect?? It has more of a meaning in Arabic cultures. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shoe_tossing The shoe represents the lowest part of the body (the foot) and displaying or throwing a shoe at someone or something in Arab cultures denotes that the person or thing is "beneath them." Showing the bottom of one's feet or shoes (for example, putting one's feet up on a table or desk) in Arab cultures is considered an extreme insult.[citation needed] Examples include Iraqi citizens smacking torn-down posters of Saddam Hussein with their shoes, and the depiction of President of the United States George H. W. Bush on a tile mosaic of the floor of the Al-Rashid Hotel's lobby, forcing all visitors entering the hotel to walk on Bush's face to enter the hotel. I guess most Iraqis are not a fan of Bush. But I cannot possibly figure out why. Quote
M.Dancer Posted December 15, 2008 Report Posted December 15, 2008 I guess most Iraqis are not a fan of Bush. But I cannot possibly figure out why. Generally, opinion polls require a larger sample. Quote RIGHT of SOME, LEFT of OTHERS If it is a choice between them and us, I choose us
kuzadd Posted December 15, 2008 Report Posted December 15, 2008 It was the best holiday video clip I could think of. what a gift! I watched it over and over and laughed and laughed and laughed. I think the reporter should have a day of honour, feasting and fun. Iraqis should hoist him on there shoulders, and celebrate his courage. Or hell get rid of the puppet maliki asap, see if this reporter can't do better. Quote Insults are the ammunition of the unintelligent - do not use them. It is okay to criticize a policy, decision, action or comment. Such criticism is part of healthy debate. It is not okay to criticize a person's character or directly insult them, regardless of their position or actions. Derogatory terms such as "loser", "idiot", etc are not permitted unless the context clearly implies that it is not serious. Rule of thumb: Play the ball, not the person (i.e. tackle the argument, not the person making it).
kuzadd Posted December 15, 2008 Report Posted December 15, 2008 The Iraqi Journalist must have been all out of rose petals. and candy. Quote Insults are the ammunition of the unintelligent - do not use them. It is okay to criticize a policy, decision, action or comment. Such criticism is part of healthy debate. It is not okay to criticize a person's character or directly insult them, regardless of their position or actions. Derogatory terms such as "loser", "idiot", etc are not permitted unless the context clearly implies that it is not serious. Rule of thumb: Play the ball, not the person (i.e. tackle the argument, not the person making it).
DogOnPorch Posted December 15, 2008 Report Posted December 15, 2008 Gosthacked: It has more of a meaning in Arabic cultures. Re: your source... This section does not cite any references or sources. Please help improve this section by adding citations to reliable sources. Unverifiable material may be challenged and removed. (May 2008) Care to actually prove it has 'more of a meaning' in Arab culture? Seriously, throwing a shoe at someone in our culture is a cause for a party? Throw a shoe at me and I'll respond in kind. This seems like typical media hype which is almost bigoted in its assessment...if not actually so. ----------------------------------------------- So, I understand when they (contestants) make a mistake and everyone at home is throwing their shoes at the television set. ---Vanna White Quote Nothing cracks a turtle like Leon Uris.
Canadian Blue Posted December 15, 2008 Report Posted December 15, 2008 (edited) You guys have it all wrong, the journalist got the idea from Austin Powers. Edited December 15, 2008 by Canadian Blue Quote "Keep your government hands off my medicare!" - GOP activist
DogOnPorch Posted December 15, 2008 Report Posted December 15, 2008 It was the best holiday video clip I could think of. what a gift! I watched it over and over and laughed and laughed and laughed. I think the reporter should have a day of honour, feasting and fun. Iraqis should hoist him on there shoulders, and celebrate his courage. Or hell get rid of the puppet maliki asap, see if this reporter can't do better. Saddam would have killed the reporter slowly...then his family...then any pets he might have had. Cheer that the reporter now has the freedom to throw his shoes at a President and live. ------------------------------------------------------------- You know me... If you are Iraqi, you know me. ---Saddam Hussein Quote Nothing cracks a turtle like Leon Uris.
DogOnPorch Posted December 15, 2008 Report Posted December 15, 2008 You guys have it all wrong, the journalist got the idea from Austin Powers. Read my earlier post closely. ------------------------ An evil petting zoo?? ---Dr Evil Quote Nothing cracks a turtle like Leon Uris.
Oleg Bach Posted December 15, 2008 Report Posted December 15, 2008 With American democratization in full swing in Iraq it was wonderful to hear the translation of the interchange between the security guys who where hauling away the shoe tosser as they were beating the shit out of him...eg "Don't kick him in the head" - secondary translation ----------Beat the shit out of him break his fingers and ribs - kick crush his kidneys to mush - but make sure we don't kill him and that his face is presentable in court ------------great job civilizing Iraq George! Quote
bush_cheney2004 Posted December 15, 2008 Report Posted December 15, 2008 Saddam would have killed the reporter slowly...then his family...then any pets he might have had. Cheer that the reporter now has the freedom to throw his shoes at a President and live. Excellent point....the brave reporter didn't have the courage to throw shoes at Saddam. Quote Economics trumps Virtue.
bush_cheney2004 Posted December 15, 2008 Report Posted December 15, 2008 With American democratization in full swing in Iraq it was wonderful to hear the translation of the interchange between the security guys who where hauling away the shoe tosser as they were beating the shit out of him...eg "Don't kick him in the head" - secondary translation ----------Beat the shit out of him break his fingers and ribs - kick crush his kidneys to mush - but make sure we don't kill him and that his face is presentable in court ------------great job civilizing Iraq George! C'mon...you know that would just be a slow day in Winnipeg or Calgary for a First Nations perp. Must do better than that. Quote Economics trumps Virtue.
M.Dancer Posted December 15, 2008 Report Posted December 15, 2008 Excellent point....the brave reporter didn't have the courage to throw shoes at Saddam. On the otherhand, under Saddam they were free to throw shoes at Bush....? Plus ca change.. Quote RIGHT of SOME, LEFT of OTHERS If it is a choice between them and us, I choose us
Topaz Posted December 15, 2008 Report Posted December 15, 2008 On the serious side of this story this journalist is becoming a hero in Iraq. One woman said, "Don't you remember what the Americans did to us? Have you already forgotten? Some Iraqis were throwing their shoes at US military as they passed. I bet they wondering what was going on. In Libya, it was announced that the journalist should be award an "order of courage". Apparently, this guy can get two years in prison but I don't think his fellow Iraqis will let that happen. Bush was joking about it when he landed in Afghanistan but he should be happy that the wasn't in the US or he would have gotten a bullet instead of a shoe. www.ca.yahoo.com Quote
Oleg Bach Posted December 15, 2008 Report Posted December 15, 2008 On the serious side of this story this journalist is becoming a hero in Iraq. One woman said, "Don't you remember what the Americans did to us? Have you already forgotten? Some Iraqis were throwing their shoes at US military as they passed. I bet they wondering what was going on. In Libya, it was announced that the journalist should be award an "order of courage". Apparently, this guy can get two years in prison but I don't think his fellow Iraqis will let that happen. Bush was joking about it when he landed in Afghanistan but he should be happy that the wasn't in the US or he would have gotten a bullet instead of a shoe. www.ca.yahoo.com Very astute. Looks like the cradle of civlization is still Iraq after all the destruction caused by barbaric western envy. In America such an attack would have been deadly if it happened at all...looks like a tossed shoe is more civlized than a fired bullet.....I knew Mr.Bushes last days would be a legacy of eternal shame - He and Cheney will have to live out their lives in total dis-honour...Now they pay the piper. I heard the embarrassment in the tone of the Presidents voice...."I don't know what his beef is?" - disconnect! Quote
M.Dancer Posted December 15, 2008 Report Posted December 15, 2008 www.ca.yahoo.com Nice link. Apparently I have 2 emails to read. Quote RIGHT of SOME, LEFT of OTHERS If it is a choice between them and us, I choose us
Oleg Bach Posted December 15, 2008 Report Posted December 15, 2008 Excellent point....the brave reporter didn't have the courage to throw shoes at Saddam. The reporter should have left his foot in the shoe...maybe he could have found such a shoe out in the street somewhere. I am sure there are a lot of shoes with the foot still in it strewn about the country. Quote
White Doors Posted December 15, 2008 Report Posted December 15, 2008 It has more of a meaning in Arabic cultures.http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shoe_tossing I guess most Iraqis are not a fan of Bush. But I cannot possibly figure out why. If he really wanted to cheese W off, why not shake his hand? Quote Those Dern Rednecks done outfoxed the left wing again.~blueblood~
Ontario Loyalist Posted December 15, 2008 Report Posted December 15, 2008 Is it just me, or did Bush seem like this kind of thing is a common everyday occurence? I guess wifey's a bad thrower, too... Quote Some of us on here appreciate a view OTHER than the standard conservative crap. Keep up the good work and heck, they have not banned me yet so you are safe Cheers! Drea
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