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Real Men of Genius: Mr. Iraqi Journalist Shoe Thrower Guy (video)
youtube.com - 12/15/2008
Real Men of Genius: Mr. Iraqi Journalist Shoe Thrower Guy (video)
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Bud Light commercial featuring dude who threw two shoes at George W. Bush
BBC NEWS | Middle East | Shoe thrower 'beaten in custody'
news.bbc.co.uk - 12/16/2008
BBC NEWS | Middle East | Shoe thrower 'beaten in custody'
— news.bbc.co.uk — 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 suffered a broken hand, broken ribs and internal bleeding, as well as an eye injury, his ... (more) BBC NEWS | Middle East | Shoe thrower 'beaten in custody'

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firedoglake.com - 12/16/2008
Shoe Thrower Being Tortured?
— firedoglake.com — While Tweety fussed about the propriety of Al Zaida’s shoe throw just now, very credible reports started... to come in from Arabic sources that Muntader Al Zaida is being in very bad shape: Raed in the Middle reports: Albaghdadia, the TV ... (more) Shoe Thrower Being Tortured?

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Iraqi Ambassador Addresses Demands to Free Shoe Thrower (video)
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youtube.com - 12/17/2008
Iraqi Ambassador Addresses Demands to Free Shoe Thrower (video)
— youtube.com — Iraqi Ambassador Samir Sumaidaie addresses CodePink activists calling for the release of Muntadar al-Zaidi, the Iraqi journalist... who threw his shoes at Presi... (more) Iraqi Ambassador Addresses Demands to Free Shoe Thrower ...
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Oh, how we luvs the internets
Rising Hegemon — Like some other bloggers, who I've forgotten so I can't immediately link to, it is very impressive that al-Maliki barely flinches. Like it is "just another day in Iraq" to the guy. Meanwhile, Bush shows cat-quick reflexes that will come in handy in the years ahead. Although some rotten vegetables are harder to dodge than others.

Real Genius: Mr.-Iraqi-Shoe-Thrower-Guy
Firedoglake — Oh, the interwebs have delivered once again, some tasty cake and an epic win! It captured my sole. [h/t rain dog, daily kos ]

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Real Genius: Mr.-Iraqi-Shoe-Thrower-Guy
campaignsilo.firedoglake.com 12/16/2008 — Oh, the interwebs have delivered once again, some tasty cake and an epic win! It captured my sole. [h/t rain dog, daily ko s ]
BBC NEWS | Middle East | Iraqi shoe-thrower 'apologises'
news.bbc.co.uk 12/18/2008 — The Iraqi journalist who threw his shoes at US President George W Bush has apologised to Iraqi PM Nouri Maliki, the prime minister's office says. Local TV reporter Muntader al-Zaidi wrote a letter to Mr Maliki asking for forgiveness over his "ugly ...
Iraqi PM's office says shoe-thrower apologizes - Yahoo! News
news.yahoo.com 12/18/2008 — BAGHDAD (Reuters) An Iraqi journalist who threw his shoes at U.S. President George W. Bush apologized to Iraqi Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki for embarrassing him before the watching world, the prime minister's office said on Thursday. TV reporter ...
Iraqi guards said to throw party for shoe-thrower - Yahoo! News
news.yahoo.com 1/17/2009 — BAGHDAD The Iraqi journalist jailed since throwing his shoes at President George W. Bush got a visit from his brother Friday and a birthday party from his guards as he turned 30. Muntadhar al-Zeidi, who has gained cult status for his bizarre protest, ...
Iraqi Shoe-Thrower Sentenced to Three Years in Prison
voanews.com 3/12/2009 — The Iraqi journalist who threw his shoes at former U.S. President George W. Bush during a farewell visit to Baghdad has been sentenced by an Iraqi court to three years in prison. The trial of Iraqi journalist Muntader al-Zaidi, who shot to fame after ...
BBC NEWS | World | Middle East | Shoe thrower 'beaten in custody'
news.bbc.co.uk 12/16/2008 — 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, ...
Iraq shoe-thrower to go on trial amid new torture claims
nationalpost.com 12/23/2008 — BAGHDAD -- The Iraqi journalist thrust to instant fame when he threw his shoes at US President George W. Bush will go on trial this month on charges that carry up to 15 years in jail, a judge said on Monday. Investigating judge Dhiya al-Kenani ...
George Bush shoe attack (video)
youtube.com 12/18/2008 — U.S. President George W Bush is attacked by an Iraqi reporter with a shoe.
Iraqi Shoe Thrower A Big Fan Of Sadr and Che
floppingaces.net 12/16/2008 — The hero to the left who threw his shoes at President Bush is a supporter of Che, and Sadr . Shocking! Now we get more of a picture of 28-year-old Muntadhar al-Zeidi, today a hero among many other Arabs for chucking his sneakers. A visiting AP ...
Video: Iraqi ambassador tells off Code Pink for defending shoe-thrower
hotair.com 12/17/2008 — Reminds me of the time Karzai had to explain terrorism to Democratic AP shill Jennifer Loven at a White House presser. [...] Read the rest »