Leave it to the Iraqis

For those who have not seen this, here is a video of the Iraqi reporter who felt it in his obligation to his country that he disgrace President Bush by throwing his shoes at him.




After seeing the clip for the first time, I thought to myself, "He must be pissed off a W. He now has to go to jail in Iraq with no shoes." As the story was revealed, it seemed that this man was more than just angry. He was out to make a statement.

According to CNN's stroy about the reporter and his actions. The man was quoted in saying that his shoe throwing escapades were "A farewell kiss to a pig." Like this Iraqi, there are many people that are happy to see George W. Bush depart 1600 Pennslyvania Ave and land with little Pomp and Circumstance in his gated and minority deprived neighborhood in Dallas, Tx. However, I don't think many people would want to throw there shoes which in these times can be seen as somewhat as a status symbol.

Anyways, it was also interesting to me that in the article it stated that the showing of the bottom of one's feet is of ultimate disgrace to the sole viewing party. So, putting the action in its appropriate social context this Iraqi reporter is telling the world that George Bush is essentially the scourge of the earth and should rot in hell for the pain and suffering he has caused the global community. To me, that is a little extreme but to each his own.

Thsi reporter may never again see the light of day since he "assaulted" the President of The United States. I hope he felt it was worth it.