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The action of the journalist is condemnable as the war that Bush brought to Irak. Bush should be tries as a War ceiminal because going against the UN and the world. This is just a start and Bush should be hiding after his presidency because one caught by any citizen of the world, he will be sent to the International Court of Justice.
Lou from canada
i literally have not stopped laughing about the "shoe" incident; bush says that's what happens in a free society; however, whenever bush showed up to campaign or to make an appearance, no one could get close unless he/she was approved by bush's henchmen; bush's crowds were always checked here for proper tshirts and asked to sign loyalty oaths; so much for his "free society" rhetoric; good riddance george w, but the world is left with the damage he has done
It's about time someone let Bush know how they really feel.George is quick thought for a smurky old guy.But I think George should give that reporter a one on one interveiw and they can talk their differences in front of us all. This would be just thing to do and George can show what he preaches. To be just ,compationate and free. One Canadian's point of veiw .
What has Caroline Kennedy ever done? In fact, besides that last name, I have know clue who she is.
Just seeing your first intro AC – I don't think we ever know who's truely qualified for senator until they jump in the senatorial pool – but she's gotta be better than "The Nanny" – what a great family – The Kennedy's.
"Flying hoes?"
We used to be respect at the world eyes, this what we get for sticking our noses on somebody's else businesses...!
hi randi! caroline kennedy is the best choice for the senate seat, she has many supporters in new york she is a attorney she is a mother she has been for pe obama from the start she is the lady for the job. watch her fight for the people of ny, just because she is shy dont mean she want be ready to fight it is in her dna. name reconition is good but she will do on her own merits. out tragedy comes greatness GO CAROLINE.
Its time to get our sons and daughters out of Iraq now, those people do not see the benifit of living without Sadam. They hate us... just look at the reaction across Iraq to the fellow who threw shoes at our President, he has become their hero! Why are our people dieing for them?
This incident is another bench mark in supporting our success in Iraq. An act like this would not have been possible 5 years ago without it costing your life. We have brought back Democracy and Freedom of Speech for the Iraqi people. Maybe in time they will appreciate or presence.
Who is Caroline Kennedy?
Is the Ted Kennedy's daughter?
I think that this reporter and anyone who attempts to harm the president should be jailed forever or excuted. We are in a hostal time in this world. A message needs to be sent to everyone that attacks on the president (who ever that may be) will not stand. In January we will have a new president. Not just new that this is his first term but new that no other race has ever been president. The majority of America voted for him but the ones that didn't there are a few in there that are not ready for change. I fear that if a message isn't sent that we will have someone else think that they can attack the president.
Also this was an attack by a person that is not a US citizen and not on american soil. This is a war crime and should be treated as such.
Janine: so right! I forgot that line! LOL
Those poor ppl who thought they had saved a million dollars...how horrible. I hope they can get something back....what are they supposed to do now?
anna has opened my eyes ty...and bush doesnt understand...iraq is like a battered wife...and the reporter was a stepchild...
did the shoe guy act alone, or was it a conspiracy
Hi, I am from the Caribbean,.
Bush says "that is what happens in a free society…" I wonder what the Iraqi government will do re this shoe thrower. He ought to be left alone since bush exonerates him by stating the above quote.
Dodging two shoes isn't as bad as dodging bullets.
Here's the scene: President Bush's news conference from Baghdad. A journalist stands up and throws his shoes at the President. The camera zooms into the shoes still tumbling on the floor. The Nike swoosh becomes clear : Freeze frame: the text comes up
"JUST DO IT".
Could be big for NIKE on Al Jazeera Television
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Rod Blagojevich
I laugh every time you play the video of the George Bush dodging the shoes. Despite all his blunders and all the damage he has caused this country and the rest of the world, the guy can do one thing right ... duck.
Hoooo Anderson,
Look what we now get for spending billions of dollars on Iraq? Its a shoe throwing democracy.
I am saddened by what i saw with the shoe throwing. I mean coming from a journalist, thats pathetic.
As far as the Bush-shoe incident, I think it's an accurate portrayal of what everyone thinks of Bush. That's why he's not dead yet, everyone's celebrating, I know I chuckled.
Where were President Bush's Secret Service when the shoes were thrown at him?I would think they would have responded to the President at least before the second shoe was thrown by blocking him or "rushing" the attacker. It did not appear that the Secret Service was near by.
Thanks
Isn't the new Senator granted their position by Governor? This is our chance to vote on C. Kennedy.
I think Bush deserved the shoes, in fact we should have given him the boot a long time ago.
Regarding the incident with the journalist throwing his shoe at our president I would like to see the results of interviews with the other journalists present at the time. Thank you.
this shoe attack wasnt really funny, but cant he be happy it were no eggs?
We have elected less qualified then Caroline. At least she advisors to go to. Give her a shot.
Anderson, it seems like the first person to react in the shoe throw incident was the reporter seen putting up his hands to block the second shoe and not the security. Don't forget to mention him as it looks like he reacted to defend the President.
At least the shoe wasn't a "Weapon of Mass Destruction".
Are we suppose to be surprised that over half the Iraqi people are angry with the U.S. These are a people that have lived with centuries of hatred for each other. Why would they embrace Americans or any other outside influence. What the US has accomplished is to force them to sit down and talk to each other. That is a change they're finding difficult to deal with. No surprise they're not celebrating America.
The majority of Muslims in the Arab world HATE the west. When will we stop pandering to the medieval mindset these people enjoy. Leave them to their manic hatreds. Democracy, it seems, is not for everyone
Hi everyone, good evening
About the shoe attack, the only thing that I regret :
Ck, why couldn't those shoes hit Bush's face properly?!
Oh it was such a very good opportunity...
Hi,
Bush says "that is what happens in a free society…" I wonder what the Iraqi government will do re this shoe thrower. I think he ought to be left alone since bush exonerates him by stating the above quote.
Great throw! I must say that Bush was quite quick ducking that shoe fly shoe. He must be used to watching his back all these year. Well deserved.
The Republicans were saying that it's time ordinary citizens like teachers and plumbers get involved in the political system and run for office. So how are those ordianry citizens they are encouraging to get involved in the process and run for office more qualified than Caroline Kennedy?
what's going on in the studio...throwing shoes at anderson? lol
All the crooks are being exposed this year. I feel sorry for the people that had their money swindled.
It's sad that Senior Citizen's got scammed! Their money wiped out just like that....
Rod Blagojevich, is a good man.
he did what every one does. Senators get money from the Lobbies and banks and
pass laws against the poor for bankruptices and rate of 26%
So who will bail out that couple who gave that gentleman $1,000,000.00??
Wow, this Madoff guy is off the wall- Yes AC how did this guy go un-noticed?
I only wish that the reporter who threw his shoes at President Bush didn't miss . It might have knocked some sense into him.
It is an Absolute SHAME. It is a shame that he missed. Bush deserves to feel what he put the Iraqi's through for the last five years.
That someone was able to get two shoes off and fired at President Bush in rapid succession suggests that shoes like these should be banned. At the very least, there should be tougher shoe regulations.
Throwing the shoes at Pres. Bush was an insult to all the Americans that have sacrificed for the Iraqis. Shouldn' they be kissing his feet for saving them from a tyrant?
I actually thought (and still think) the shoe incident was amusing. Yes, an insult, but I kind of think Bush deserves it. Heck, I'd be willing to throw a pair of size 9 spike heeled pumps at him, if I didn't think I'd go to jail for it.
Bush's secret service did its job and responded appropriately to the situation. The reporter threw his shoes, he didn't pull a gun.
Much of America tried to give Bush the boot in '04. It's a shame he wasn't hit with it then; we'd be in a better place now. It's a shame the photographer missed; it would have been a classic way to end the worst presidency ever!
Haha! That webcast was hilarious! Great excuse to take the frustrations out on the boss! 😀
it's outrageous that the iraqui reporter would dare to throw his shoes at President Bush. After all that America has done to help the country, is this the way they pay us back?