From the New York Times:
The Iraqi television reporter who threw his shoes at President Bush during a news conference is scheduled to appear before a judge on Wednesday, the first step in a potential criminal prosecution against him, a senior lawyer and the reporter’ s brother said on Tuesday.
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The lawyer who volunteered to defend Zaidi, Dheyaa Saadi, says that the case should be closed, because he did not commit a crime. “He only freely expressed himself to the occupier, and he has such a right according to international law.”
During the joint news conference with Mr. Bush and Mr. Maliki on Sunday evening in Baghdad’s Green Zone, Mr. Zaidi, a reporter for Al-Baghdadia, a satellite television network, rose from his seat and threw one of his shoes at Mr. Bush’s head. He shouted: “This is a gift from the Iraqis; this is the farewell kiss, you dog!”
Mr. Bush ducked and the shoe missed him. Moments later, Mr. al-Zaidi threw his other shoe, this time shouting, “This is from the widows, the orphans and those who were killed in Iraq!” The shoe struck the wall behind Mr. Bush.
We already know that al-Zaidi was beat up by the security guards.
Take care that you do not overly rejoice in Bush'es misery. By giving Munty permission to throw shoes at Bush, you also give the same permission to take aim at Obama, with the same footwear. The Office of the President must be respected.
ReplyDeleteAt least give Bush some credit for calling off the guards. Kerry saw one of his critics tazed. Of course, Sadamn Hussein would have made him die an agonizing death.
Ike
Hi Ike. Where did I rejoice in Bush's misery? I reported the story. Don't chastise me for what I didn't do, OK?
ReplyDeleteYes. Saddam was a very bad man.
Telling someone to take care is not the same as chastising.
ReplyDeleteIf I say "Take care not to step on that Water Moccassin that you are standing next to.", are you being chastised or are you recieving some much needed information?
As per Sadamn, he's got plenty in common with Roast Pig about now.
IKE
Ike, you came across as preachy. And to tell the truth, I'm not about to give Bush credit for much of anything good. He wrecked the country. He didn't do it alone. He had help, but he played a large part. Please don't tell me to cut Bush slack, because you're wasting your efforts.
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