Bush Protected From Dangerous Shoe-Bomber in Iraq

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December 14, 2008

BAGHDAD - A man threw his shoes at President George W. Bush and was dragged away by security officials during the president's farewell trip to Iraq.

The incident occurred as Bush was appearing Sunday with Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki.

Bush ducked and wasn't hit by either shoe. Bush joked, saying that all he can report was that it was a size 10 shoe. then calmly took questions.

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20081214/ap_on_go_pr_wh/bush



George W. Bush walks with Iraq's President Jalal Talabani during an arrival ceremony at Salam Palace in Baghdad December 14, 2008. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque (IRAQ)

[flvegan]

1. Did they give him his shoes back?

[Dennis Donovan]

2. Michael Ware is reporting this, as well...

:rofl:

Gotta see the video of this!!!!:spray:

[Rhiannon12866]

10. Here ya go!

:rofl:

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/middle_east/7782422.stm

[Dennis Donovan]

13. Thank you!

I needed a laugh so much!:rofl:

[Rhiannon12866]

14. Me, too! Especially now... ;(

Just be careful. I still remember my LBN thread on the Georgian who threw a grenade at Bush* and missed. There were all sorts of amusing replies, especially the DUer who offered to send the guy to sports camp, LOL. But when I went back later, most of the posts had been deleted. :-( But this incident seems to have really taken off here today! Looks like everybody's looking for a laugh... :D

[OnceUponTimeOnTheNet]

3. Video?!!

[Rhiannon12866]

12. Video.

:rofl:

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/middle_east/7782422.stm

[Blaq Dem]

4. Sorrry that he missed

Couldn't wait to see the shoe imprint on his face.

[louis-t]

5. Shoe throwing is the ultimate way to show diapproval

in Arab countries. Only the lowest scum of the Earth get shoes throw at them.

[bigtree]

6. yep

[FarCenter]

7. Bush is so clueless he doesn't recognize that it is an insult

Even crossing your legs so the sole of your shoe is visible to someone is an insult.

[Rhiannon12866]

8. I just heard this on a news break and it made me laugh out loud!

And I knew it would be reported on DU... Has Khrushchev made a ghostly return? :rofl:

[Liberal_in_LA]

9. lol

[Liberal_in_LA]

11. He wasn't protected at all. The guy ran out of shoes before SS reacted.

[Rhiannon12866]

15. So what's next? Is anyone who gets anywhere near Bush* going to have to appear naked?!

I mean somebody could wear a really long belt and take a swing at Bush* with the buckle... Or use the elastic in their underwear as a sling shot... The possibilities are endless... :rofl: