laughing hysterically!

[faraway66]

This is a farewell kiss, you dog!" shouted the protester in Arabic, later identified as Muntadar al-Zeidi, a correspondent for Al-Baghdadia television, an Iraqi-owned station based in Cairo, Egypt.
Bush ducked both shoes as they whizzed past his head and landed with a thud against the wall behind him Leave a comment

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[buria_q]

absolutely brilliant

[faraway66]

I am encouraged by the facts that his name was released immediately, so that no one can make him "disappear", and also by the fact that there have been numerous demonstrations and worldwide attention in his favor.

yikes

[buria_q]

"The brother of the Iraqi journalist who threw his shoes at US President George W Bush has said that the reporter has been beaten in custody.

Muntadar al-Zaidi has allegedly suffered a broken arm, broken ribs and internal bleeding, his older brother, Dargham, told the BBC."

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/middle_east/7785338.stm

Re: yikes

[faraway66]

goddammit!!!!

I followed the links and learned of massive marches in his support -- the world is watching, so I hope this is resolved peacefully!