Comments on: Bush's shoe thrower – a national hero and heel

By: Kelvin

Kelvin — Wed, 17 Dec 2008 19:10:45 +0000

Finally, after eight years as the worst President in US history and only a few days remaining, I respect Bush – for revealing his hidden talent (and only talent) as a fantastic shoe dodger!

By: julian

julian — Wed, 17 Dec 2008 19:07:07 +0000

why didn't he throw a shoe at sadam, and be a real hero.

By: Osborne in KY

Osborne in KY — Wed, 17 Dec 2008 19:06:44 +0000

This symbolizes the disrespect many people around the world have for our country and in this one man's opinion it is because we have, as a nation reduced ourselves to a large group of selfish, self centered people that stand for absolutely nothing. We have no moral compass and teach our children that it is only wrong if you get caught, not by what we say, but by what they see in us. We have lowered our standards as a nation to not offend anyone and now no one respects us... this is as much or more of a statement about each and every one of us, not just the public figures that get shoes thrown at them.

By: Gayle

Gayle — Wed, 17 Dec 2008 19:06:34 +0000

My God what is the world coming to. I am not a Bush Fan not ever.
But he is our PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES. If you can do any
better or could have done any better why don't you just shutup and run for office and do something. I really do not think you's all would want the job. I sure don't want it. your live is not your own at all and no matter what you do for the people it will please them or be enough

By: John Q Public

John Q Public — Wed, 17 Dec 2008 19:06:20 +0000

Those who think this is funny show a level of ignorance and stupidity that is pathetic. It is an insult to the US and to the 4,000+ soldiers who sacrificed their lives. Every US citizen should be outraged.

By: Dennis

Dennis — Wed, 17 Dec 2008 19:04:58 +0000

Hey Jer

Can't walk a mile in his shoes because they are evidence now.

By: David

David — Wed, 17 Dec 2008 19:03:24 +0000

You should respect your president, you should honor . . . yada, yada, yada. The truth is you cannot “SHOULD” anyone into respecting anyone else. Respect is something you earn. Respect is not bestowed merely due to title or position. In by book, Bush has earned nothing but disrespect.

By: Gil

Gil — Wed, 17 Dec 2008 19:01:56 +0000

To those who think that the shoe thrown at President Bush was a good thing, how would you feel if it was thrown at President-elect Obama? The bottom line: it is wrong to disrespect the office of the president – period!

By: Camilo

Camilo — Wed, 17 Dec 2008 19:01:26 +0000

The man called Bush a dog as he threw the shoes, he insulted Bush, not the US. He should be awarded some sort of medal for finally bringing home to this most insular of presidents what his reckless actions have done. Perhaps we can designate a holiday devoted to him.

I must admit though, that Bush's reflexes were great. Too bad his intellect isn't that responsive.

By: Mark

Mark — Wed, 17 Dec 2008 19:00:55 +0000

Talk about disrespect! We should have turned that country into a glass plant instead of sending in our troops. This is the thanks we get? As far as the Americans that think it's funny....move to Iran and see if your still smiling next week

By: SteveO

SteveO — Wed, 17 Dec 2008 19:00:37 +0000

I cant wait until Obama does something that offends me. That will give me the right to hurl something at him because, well, heck, I am right and he will be wrong. I hope I get the support of the fringe left and most of the journalists in America.

By: JP

JP — Wed, 17 Dec 2008 18:59:29 +0000

Where was this guy in Saddam' era.
He's atleast breathing now, that's progress in a way.

By: paul tsai

paul tsai — Wed, 17 Dec 2008 18:59:18 +0000

I hope after G.I. leave IRAQ. The people in IRAQ ( including foreigner ) can throw shoe to their leader who they don’t like and still alive.

By: Beasley

Beasley — Wed, 17 Dec 2008 18:58:12 +0000

The man is a reporter. He "reported" his nation's very strong feelings to the world. In doing so, he risked not only censure, but incarceration and even death if the Secret Service had decided to use lethal force to subdue him, something which I'm sure was only one itchy trigger away. Like it or not, he is a courageous individual with strong convictions.

I'd imagine that in this country, mooning the President at close range would be considered an equivalent action.

The Administration has argued that our forced removal of Saddam Hussein was in the interest of the Iraqi people. After all, political dissent back then was subject to imprisonment. What will happen to this political dissenter? Do you think we've gained anything here?

By: Craig

Craig — Wed, 17 Dec 2008 18:57:02 +0000

I've never agreed with Bush on this whole Iraq War thing. But I'll have to hand it to him, he did a good job at dodging those shoes - they were right on target.

By: Tony

Tony — Wed, 17 Dec 2008 18:55:48 +0000

I didn't vote for Bush. I don't like him. But throwing something other than pies or water, something that can knock a speakers teeth out, is not cool and not ok. What is wrong with people? Everybody has a viewpoint that somebody else is sure not to like. How would you like to be speaking about animal rights or whatever and some animal hater throws a boot into your face? Funny? Or the other way. You're talking about pizzas and somebody who thinks pepperoni is cruel to animals hits you with their boot. The later night shows don't have real shoes being throw hard into the heads of Obrian or Dave. If they got hit in the head for real from somebody trying it wouldn't be as funny for them. I assure you.

By: Babs O.

Babs O. — Wed, 17 Dec 2008 18:55:29 +0000

I believe that this act was blatantly disrespectful to the Office of the President of the United States of America. Regardless of who is in office, this kind of gesture was absolutely uncalled for towards Mr. George Bush. Since the Office of the President of United States is greater than anyone individual, the incident therefore is a slap in the face and should by no means be tolerated and it is not funny in any form or shape, it was rude, disrespectful, and disgraceful. However, I must say I applaud the president for handling the situation very well.

By: J.L.

J.L. — Wed, 17 Dec 2008 18:54:55 +0000

The Office of the President of the United States of America deserves respect.

George Walker Bush deserves no respect. Any respect that Bush automatically got from becoming President 8 years ago has gotten burned up over the past 8 years.

One comment I want to make about the comment by "CitizenUSA." It's kinda funny that "acts of violence" and "Civilized people" are mentioned... um, we're fighting a war in another country (think "acts of violence") and pretty much ignored diplomacy (think "Civilized people" part). So, still think Bush deserves respect? The way he's done things over the past 8 years doesn't seem like that acts of "Civilized people."

By: Ken

Ken — Wed, 17 Dec 2008 18:54:16 +0000

Although I have not read all of these blogs, let's consider this: Due to the ousting of Saddam Hussein and his regime, this person will still live. Ok, its apparent he did get the crap kicked out him, but what would've happened if he did this to Saddam? He, his family, everyone he works with, would be tortured and put to death. Ok, what would happend if we gave Bush the 'bird' or a Senator or Congressman? Probably nothing, depending on circumstances. The whole world is covering this, but i beg the question to be asked in all the Arab and liberal world...What would've happned had this person done this to Saddam? End of discussion.

By: tk

tk — Wed, 17 Dec 2008 18:53:27 +0000

It was our military presence in Iraq that allowed this man the freedom to act like an idiot. You think he could have done this under the old regime? He would have been flogged. So a simple Thank You from the Iraqis would be appreciated. Your conditions may not be perfect, but they are far better off thanks to the United States of America.