Bush Receives Goodbye Gift from the Iraqi People ---pix--->

[Stephanie]

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U.S. President George W. Bush speaks during a joint news conference in Baghdad December 14, 2008. Bush made a farewell visit to Baghdad on Sunday, flying in secret out of Washington to declare that while great strides have been taken toward peace, "the war is not over". In a sign of lingering anger over the war that will define the Republican president's foreign policy legacy, an Iraqi journalist shouted "this is a goodbye kiss from the Iraqi people, dog," and hurled his shoes at Bush during a news conference with Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki.
REUTERS/Thaier al-Sudani (IRAQ)

[lamp_shade]

1. I'll bet he thought it was a grenade and shit his drawers.

[Mari333]

2. whoa!!!

I was gone all day when the f did this happen!! whoa!!!!!

[JitterbugPerfume]

3. they said on CNN

that throwing a shoe is the ultimate insult comparable to giving him the finger

[Liam Beam]

4. Bush press conference

Does this mean that everyone has to have their shoes inspected before all press conferences?
Be afraid. Always be afraid. Where were the weapons inspectors?

[Laelth]

27. Welcome to DU!

The United States is a LIBERAL Country.

:dem:

-Laelth

[IMPERIUM V]

5. Pretty sharp reflexes for a lousy stinking drunk!

[Stephanie]

6. He's always been quick to duck

[Esra Star]

18. He should have thrown a pretzel. nt

[onethatcares]

7. that journalist has balls, big freaking balls.

Wow. This is what * will have to look forward to the rest of his life. Funny he didn't say, "bring it on" or some other stupid remark.

[Vinca]

8. At least he used to. Now he's probably hanging from them at Gitmo. nt

[jazzjunkysue]

13. Ann Coulter's laughing her ass off right now: She'd choose shoes any day over PIE!

[Pastiche423]

22. I don't think Annthrax can laugh now

The best she could do would be a muffled giggle coming from her wired shut jaw.

[Doremus]

9. Maliki didn't even blink. What's a stupid shoe next to an IED.

[OnceUponTimeOnTheNet]

14. I love the expression on his face. Aw Jes, not this crap again.

[DemoTex]

10. Nice fast-shoe! Right in the strike zone.

New talent discovered just in time for spring training.

[IDemo]

16. "Missed him by THAAAAT much."

[DearAbby]

11. I heard that Dr Schols was on hand

to check the President for injuries, and stated the president was soley unharmed.

[trof]

12. 1. What ever happened to hobnail boots? Where are they when you really need them?

2. Can we get the guy a pitching coach?
;-)

[IDemo]

15. this just begs a video game simulation

"Shoes over Baghdad", or maybe "Whack-a-Chimp". Perrino Points will also add to your score.

[IDemo]

17. I may be mistaken

but al-Maliki appears to be trying to suppress a grin.

[Octafish]

19. Shoes for industry! Shoes for the dead!

Shoes for industry!

Hi! I'm Joe Beets.

Say, what chance does a deceased returning war veteran have for that good payin' job, more sugar, and that free Mule we've all been dreaming of?

Well? Think it over.

Now take off your shoes.

Now you can see how increased spending opportunities, mean harder work for everyone, and more of it, too!

So, do yourself a favor, Joe. Join with millions of your friends and neighbors, and, TAKE OFF YOUR SHOES!

"For INDUSTRY!"



Hi, Stephanie! Best new use for a shoe in a long time. It's like Tlön intrudes more and more on the world every day.

[Gabi Hayes]

20. ''Put on that wide belt and work shirt,

and tell it like it was.''


les sabots, as in....

[eridani]

26. Maybe the reporter didn't have a dead cat

There's a whole DEAD CAT in every bar of Dead Cat Soap!

[pleah]

30. Bravo! I am so glad you put that up!

:rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :applause: :applause: :applause: :applause: :applause:

[Alameda]

21. Actually, Bush looks really terrified. Maliki does have an odd

expression, doesn't he? He doesn't move or flinch at all.

[bdamomma]

23. hmmmm...Maliki did not move or come to george's rescue

either.

[AwakeAtLast]

24. This has been the question in my head all afternoon

Where was the Secret Service? How did that guy get a second shoe in the air? I'm not asking because it is Bush the shoe was thrown to, but because I'm surprised they were not quick enough to jump in front of him. Isn't that their job? :shrug:

I hope Obama's team is faster on the uptake!

:kick:

[Swamp Rat]

25. Thanks for the memories George

[peekaloo]

28. Most people try to avoid getting shit on their shoes.

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[UTUSN]

29. Great AIM & ARM!1 How'bout a shoe drop at either the pig farm or the new Dallas digs?!1 n/t