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flying shoe @ President Bush
12-16-2008, 08:16 AM
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flying shoe @ President Bush
That really caught me off guard watching CNN and seeing a shoe hurled at our president from an Iraqi reporter.... 
for those of you who missed it
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8TuTM...eature=related
for those of you who missed it
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8TuTM...eature=related
12-16-2008, 08:45 AM
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If I remember correctly, when a shoe is thrown at you in a Muslim society, its representation that you are looked upon as lower than the dirt you walk on...
(yeah, I know it's wikipedia, but every Islamic website I tried getting info for it is block'd=server pwnz me 
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He should've expected something like this or even worst, he is labeled as one the most hated men in the world
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Throwing shoes is an act of extreme disrespect in both the Arab and Islamic cultures.
)He should've expected something like this or even worst, he is labeled as one the most hated men in the world
12-16-2008, 08:48 AM
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If I remember correctly, when a shoe is thrown at you in a Muslim society, its representation that you are looked upon as lower than the dirt you walk on...
(yeah, I know it's wikipedia, but every Islamic website I tried getting info for it is block'd=server pwnz me )
He should've expected something like this or even worst, he is labeled as one the most hated men in the world
(yeah, I know it's wikipedia, but every Islamic website I tried getting info for it is block'd=server pwnz me
)He should've expected something like this or even worst, he is labeled as one the most hated men in the world
nice find bro
12-16-2008, 09:13 AM
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12-16-2008, 03:32 PM
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Anyone notice the secrer service does nothing? I know Bush has low approval ratings, but geez, so low that the secret service has no concern about his safety? LOL
On a serious note, I found it pretty funny, Bush got some cat-like reflexes! (Austin powers voice) But honestly man, who throws a shoe? (/Austin Powers voice)
On a serious note, I found it pretty funny, Bush got some cat-like reflexes! (Austin powers voice) But honestly man, who throws a shoe? (/Austin Powers voice)
12-16-2008, 08:54 PM
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I was very surprised at his reflexes... Also, if that had happened to Hussein or Ahmadinijad (sp?) that reporter would be dead right now... If fact I think he would have been taken outside and shot right there in order to send a message. I did hear that Bush is the one who called the Secret Service to rest though. I don't agree with many of Bush's policies and will likely agree with none of Obamba's, but if he were to get hit with a shoe I would still be pissed, even if I do think he is the most dangerous person to my way of life I have ever experienced.
12-16-2008, 09:22 PM
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I was very surprised at his reflexes... Also, if that had happened to Hussein or Ahmadinijad (sp?) that reporter would be dead right now... If fact I think he would have been taken outside and shot right there in order to send a message. I did hear that Bush is the one who called the Secret Service to rest though. I don't agree with many of Bush's policies and will likely agree with none of Obamba's, but if he were to get hit with a shoe I would still be pissed, even if I do think he is the most dangerous person to my way of life I have ever experienced.
i can agree with that... i want to see him get hit but if he did i would be hella pissed (after im done laffin 
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12-17-2008, 12:05 AM
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I heard about this but just caught the video. I'm impressed by how quickly Bush dodged that shoe. Must be part of Presidential training--dodging $hit being thrown at you.
The video reminded me of Austin Powers.
The video reminded me of Austin Powers.