The Great Shoe Toss

[nekosensei]

George W. Bush was making his last visit to Iraq before leaving office today when an outraged Iraqi reporter threw his shoes at him. According to Al Jazeera news, throwing one's shoes at someone is a way to display contempt in Iraqi culture.

Comments

[laurainlimbo.livejournal.com]

I can totally see your point. I guess I thought my friend was just offended not at what Bush did in reaction, but to what the Iraqi did - by throwing his shoe. which is offensive of course, and maybe wrong, but in my mind justified. I can totally understand why he did it. I didn't actually laugh when I heard this story today, but I didn't feel bad for Bush either. I don't know if that makes me bad, or evil - but you're right - Bush is insensitive and clueless. it's sad.