Comments on: The Shoe Reaction in the Arab World http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/15/the-shoe-reaction-in-the-arab-world/ Tue, 22 Dec 2009 04:00:12 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: Don, WA http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/15/the-shoe-reaction-in-the-arab-world/comment-page-1/#comment-491734 Don, WA Tue, 16 Dec 2008 01:16:17 +0000 http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/?p=19688#comment-491734 The best "Shoe Reaction" to this incident was from our president. The best "Shoe Reaction" to this incident was from our president.

]]> By: Melissa, Los Angeles http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/15/the-shoe-reaction-in-the-arab-world/comment-page-1/#comment-491726 Melissa, Los Angeles Tue, 16 Dec 2008 01:14:20 +0000 http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/?p=19688#comment-491726 Heck I'd through a shoe at Bush for getting us into the middle east mess. Why has he not found bin Laden like he intended to? Heck I'd through a shoe at Bush for getting us into the middle east mess. Why has he not found bin Laden like he intended to?

]]> By: lampe http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/15/the-shoe-reaction-in-the-arab-world/comment-page-1/#comment-491692 lampe Tue, 16 Dec 2008 00:59:43 +0000 http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/?p=19688#comment-491692 We can only hope Obama makes all the right decisions,or it will be him they throw shoes at next. We can only hope Obama makes all the right decisions,or it will be him they throw shoes at next.

]]> By: Susan Miller http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/15/the-shoe-reaction-in-the-arab-world/comment-page-1/#comment-491672 Susan Miller Tue, 16 Dec 2008 00:49:53 +0000 http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/?p=19688#comment-491672 I am appalled at the reporters who have laughed on camera about the shoe throwing incident. Like him or not, that is our president, and that could have been something worse than a shoe. Not so funny. I am appalled at the reporters who have laughed on camera about the shoe throwing incident. Like him or not, that is our president, and that could have been something worse than a shoe. Not so funny.

]]> By: chucky http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/15/the-shoe-reaction-in-the-arab-world/comment-page-1/#comment-491538 chucky Tue, 16 Dec 2008 00:19:49 +0000 http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/?p=19688#comment-491538 Did bush mention in he's Resume that he was member of * dodgeball team how he's dodging shoes Did bush mention in he's Resume that he was member of * dodgeball team
how he's dodging shoes

]]> By: patricia in California http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/15/the-shoe-reaction-in-the-arab-world/comment-page-1/#comment-491510 patricia in California Tue, 16 Dec 2008 00:13:16 +0000 http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/?p=19688#comment-491510 Alas! President Bush finally discovers those Weapons of Mass Destruction! Alas! President Bush finally discovers those Weapons of Mass Destruction!

]]> By: Julie G. http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/15/the-shoe-reaction-in-the-arab-world/comment-page-1/#comment-491352 Julie G. Mon, 15 Dec 2008 22:26:45 +0000 http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/?p=19688#comment-491352 I agree kind of hard to appreciate a news reporter as "unbiased" when they throw a shoe... I agree kind of hard to appreciate a news reporter as "unbiased" when they throw a shoe...

]]> By: Sheikh Idrees http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/15/the-shoe-reaction-in-the-arab-world/comment-page-1/#comment-491322 Sheikh Idrees Mon, 15 Dec 2008 21:35:53 +0000 http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/?p=19688#comment-491322 On the shoe issue, I remember, when Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto (Father of Benazir Bhutto) invited Foreign Ambassadors to his native town of Larkana in Sind province of Pakistan. People showed shoes to Bhutto, So when ambassadors asked him why people are showing shoes. He replied that they are saying shoes are getting very expensive, so they want me to do something about the leather prices. On the shoe issue, I remember, when Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto (Father of Benazir Bhutto) invited Foreign Ambassadors to his native town of Larkana in Sind province of Pakistan. People showed shoes to Bhutto, So when ambassadors asked him why people are showing shoes. He replied that they are saying shoes are getting very expensive, so they want me to do something about the leather prices.

]]> By: Ahmad Fahad http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/15/the-shoe-reaction-in-the-arab-world/comment-page-1/#comment-491316 Ahmad Fahad Mon, 15 Dec 2008 21:28:53 +0000 http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/?p=19688#comment-491316 Interesting coverage of the incident, yet surprisingly enough Octavia, you've overlooked the timing of the visit which coincides with both the memory of Saddam Husseins capture 'and' two weeks short of his execution. Two very emotional dates for Iraqis, that might add some salt to your article, and some insight to the state of mind of Muntadhar. I just hope he gets out of jail ASAP to enjoy his legacy as the man who went down in history for humiliating Bush the Iraqi way. Interesting coverage of the incident, yet surprisingly enough Octavia, you've overlooked the timing of the visit which coincides with both the memory of Saddam Husseins capture 'and' two weeks short of his execution.
Two very emotional dates for Iraqis, that might add some salt to your article, and some insight to the state of mind of Muntadhar.
I just hope he gets out of jail ASAP to enjoy his legacy as the man who went down in history for humiliating Bush the Iraqi way.

]]> By: Teresa http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/15/the-shoe-reaction-in-the-arab-world/comment-page-1/#comment-491308 Teresa Mon, 15 Dec 2008 21:10:01 +0000 http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/?p=19688#comment-491308 I wonder how long this guy would have lived if he had thrown his shoes at Saddam Hussein? I wonder how long this guy would have lived if he had thrown his shoes at Saddam Hussein?

]]> By: Miriam http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/15/the-shoe-reaction-in-the-arab-world/comment-page-1/#comment-491282 Miriam Mon, 15 Dec 2008 19:52:04 +0000 http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/?p=19688#comment-491282 One shoe for every term in office!! He should have tried stilletos One shoe for every term in office!! He should have tried stilletos

]]> By: Jeanette http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/15/the-shoe-reaction-in-the-arab-world/comment-page-1/#comment-491280 Jeanette Mon, 15 Dec 2008 19:30:16 +0000 http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/?p=19688#comment-491280 It's hard to understand how they can be so mad at bush for getting them out of the depressive way they were treated by hussein, however, we need to understand that they have lost hundreds of thousands of lives in their country. For all we know this man could have lost many friends or family to the war. It's hard to understand how they can be so mad at bush for getting them out of the depressive way they were treated by hussein, however, we need to understand that they have lost hundreds of thousands of lives in their country. For all we know this man could have lost many friends or family to the war.

]]> By: Carol B., Virginia http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/15/the-shoe-reaction-in-the-arab-world/comment-page-1/#comment-491279 Carol B., Virginia Mon, 15 Dec 2008 19:28:54 +0000 http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/?p=19688#comment-491279 This idiot could have held up a protest sign. His message would have been seen and he could have been carted off as a "hero." Where's Ghandi when you need him? Oh yeah, dead. So much for peaceful protests. This idiot could have held up a protest sign. His message would have been seen and he could have been carted off as a "hero." Where's Ghandi when you need him? Oh yeah, dead. So much for peaceful protests.

]]> By: Charlotte D http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/15/the-shoe-reaction-in-the-arab-world/comment-page-1/#comment-491276 Charlotte D Mon, 15 Dec 2008 19:21:28 +0000 http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/?p=19688#comment-491276 I want to say too bad Bush ducked and the shoe missed, but this is our President we are talking about here. There is still a shred of dignity connected with the office I would hope. The journalist is lucky he didn't throw his shoe at President Andrew Jackson. Old Hickory would have taken off his shoe and thrashed him. To Bush's credit he handled the incident with humor and I hope this is the end of it. I do not want to have to board a plane bare footed from now on because passengers might do the same thing and throw shoes at the flight attendants. Let's use reason for a change. I want to say too bad Bush ducked and the shoe missed, but this is our President we are talking about here. There is still a shred of dignity connected with the office I would hope. The journalist is lucky he didn't throw his shoe at President Andrew Jackson. Old Hickory would have taken off his shoe and thrashed him.

To Bush's credit he handled the incident with humor and I hope this is the end of it. I do not want to have to board a plane bare footed from now on because passengers might do the same thing and throw shoes at the flight attendants. Let's use reason for a change.

]]> By: Maria http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/15/the-shoe-reaction-in-the-arab-world/comment-page-1/#comment-491275 Maria Mon, 15 Dec 2008 19:20:54 +0000 http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/?p=19688#comment-491275 Marhaba Octavia, In the Arab world expect the unexpected. Al-Ziadi act is unprofessional by all measures, no matter what was his piece of mind, he can always express his disagreement but in professional way. I am not familiar with throwing egg, tomato, or shoes culture, but I think it is immature act of expression. I crossed a comment in the Arab media that “Al-Zaidi family announced they are proud of their son act and posted his photos along with Che Guevara photos”; that represents there are no true Arab hero for at least group of Iraqi!!Probably the flying shoes clip will win the shot of the year 2008 in the Arab world. I will not surprised if the shoes will be auctioned, but it might worth more than president-elect Obama senate seat, hard luck Blago. Have a lovely day. Marhaba Octavia,
In the Arab world expect the unexpected. Al-Ziadi act is unprofessional by all measures, no matter what was his piece of mind, he can always express his disagreement but in professional way. I am not familiar with throwing egg, tomato, or shoes culture, but I think it is immature act of expression. I crossed a comment in the Arab media that “Al-Zaidi family announced they are proud of their son act and posted his photos along with Che Guevara photos”; that represents there are no true Arab hero for at least group of Iraqi!!Probably the flying shoes clip will win the shot of the year 2008 in the Arab world. I will not surprised if the shoes will be auctioned, but it might worth more than president-elect Obama senate seat, hard luck Blago.
Have a lovely day.

]]> By: Bev C. http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/15/the-shoe-reaction-in-the-arab-world/comment-page-1/#comment-491263 Bev C. Mon, 15 Dec 2008 18:43:45 +0000 http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/?p=19688#comment-491263 If Saddam had been at the podium, this guy wouldn't have dared throw any shoes, if so, he'd be dead right now. I don't like Bush, never did, did not vote for him either time. I did not like the fact we invaded Iraq. But this is too much. Our military got rid of a tyrant and alot of these people could care less. What a way to say thanks. Good thing it wasn't a female journalist with high heels. If Saddam had been at the podium, this guy wouldn't have dared throw any shoes, if so, he'd be dead right now. I don't like Bush, never did, did not vote for him either time. I did not like the fact we invaded Iraq. But this is too much. Our military got rid of a tyrant and alot of these people could care less. What a way to say thanks. Good thing it wasn't a female journalist with high heels.

]]> By: JC- Los Angeles http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/15/the-shoe-reaction-in-the-arab-world/comment-page-1/#comment-491259 JC- Los Angeles Mon, 15 Dec 2008 18:37:34 +0000 http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/?p=19688#comment-491259 Bush has always been a real heel. Bush has always been a real heel.

]]> By: Chi Town http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/15/the-shoe-reaction-in-the-arab-world/comment-page-1/#comment-491258 Chi Town Mon, 15 Dec 2008 18:37:23 +0000 http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/?p=19688#comment-491258 Glad to see the struggle for freedom in Iraq is paying off... Wonder why he never threw a shoe at Saddam... oh yea... I think I can imagine why... Congrats to Iraq... this is a huge sign of freedom... oh... and you are welcome! Glad to see the struggle for freedom in Iraq is paying off...
Wonder why he never threw a shoe at Saddam... oh yea... I think I can imagine why...

Congrats to Iraq... this is a huge sign of freedom... oh... and you are welcome!

]]> By: Annie Kate http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/15/the-shoe-reaction-in-the-arab-world/comment-page-1/#comment-491257 Annie Kate Mon, 15 Dec 2008 18:36:15 +0000 http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/?p=19688#comment-491257 So if the Iraqis are up in arms about the shoe incident will the reporter be fired from his job? I hope they gave him his shoes back because if he gets fired he'll need that shoe leather to beat the streets looking for another job. Lifting a finger would have been easier - no shoes to retrieve, nobody tackling him, no outcry about the shame he brought on the press and the Arab world.....and Bush would have understood that message. So if the Iraqis are up in arms about the shoe incident will the reporter be fired from his job? I hope they gave him his shoes back because if he gets fired he'll need that shoe leather to beat the streets looking for another job. Lifting a finger would have been easier – no shoes to retrieve, nobody tackling him, no outcry about the shame he brought on the press and the Arab world.....and Bush would have understood that message.

]]> By: Lee Strother http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/15/the-shoe-reaction-in-the-arab-world/comment-page-1/#comment-491255 Lee Strother Mon, 15 Dec 2008 18:35:04 +0000 http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/?p=19688#comment-491255 No doubt some comedians and anti-Bush people will have a field day with the definition of a "lame duck" President. No doubt some comedians and anti-Bush people will have a field day with the definition of a "lame duck" President.

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