The Iraqi journalist who threw his shoes at President George W. Bush in Baghdad was hailed as a hero today across the Middle East. In Baghdad, where the incident happened, protesters filled the streets and demanded his release from custody.
When I first watched the video, I marveled at Bush’s sharp reflexes and calm under fire. I even felt a passing wave of resentment that someone would publicly disrespect our president, though I’ve long considered him worse than contemptible. It took me longer than it should have to appreciate the rage that the shoe-thrower must have felt to risk jail for his actions. Read More
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