Tuesday, December 16, 2008

Every day has its day!

Yes, every dog does have his day! And US president George Bush has had his at his press conference in the Green Zone in Baghdad, Iraq. A 29 year old reporter Muntader Al Zaidi threw his two shoes at Mr. Bush's head. The 62 year old president proved nimble enough to duck, but he couldn't escape the contempt of Al Zaidi's gesture. It was says the young reporter a farewell kiss to the man whose pre emptive war, based on lies and false reports, that have brought untold death and destruction on Iraq. Al Zaidi's gesture is an Arab way of showing complete disrespect and contempt, aimed as it was at Mr. Bush's head. What's more Al Zaidi spat out 'dog', which is the lowliest of the low in the Arab way of classifying animals. Al Zaidi badly bruised with broken bones is in Iraqi military hands, and will no doubt spend some hard time in prison. Mr. Bush will never live down the shame, no matter what smiling face he will put on it; Al Zaidi's two shoes will haunt him in retirement and follow him to his grave. A fitting judgment!

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