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Old 12-17-2008, 04:14 AM
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Peace Activists Take Shoes to White House in Solidarity with Shoe-Throwing Iraqi Journalist

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WHAT: Peace activists to gather with shoes in solidarity to Iraqi journalist
WHEN: 11 a.m., Weds. Dec. 17
WHERE: In front of White House, 1600 Pennsylvania Ave.

WASHINGTON, D.C. - In solidarity with an Iraqi journalist who threw his shoes at George W. Bush at a Baghdad press conference Sunday, peace activists will gather outside the White House with bags of shoes representing Iraqis and U.S. soldiers who have died since the Bush Administration’s illegal invasion of Iraq.

They aim to show support for Iraqi journalist Muntader al-Zaidi, who hurled his shoes at President Bush while he spoke at the conference on his “surprise” visit to discuss the war. Al-Zaidi is currently being held by Iraqi police and questioned on his actions. The peace activists are calling on the Iraqi government to release al-Zaidi without charges and have set up a fund to support him and his family.”

“It’s outrageous that al-Zaidi could get two years in prison for insulting George Bush, when Bush is directly responsible for the deaths of 1.5 million Iraqis and 4,200 U.S. troops, and 5 million displaced Iraqis,” says Medea Benjamin of CODEPINK. “The one who should be in jail is George Bush, and he should be charged with war crimes.”
Could someone please tell me why CODEPink isn't on NBC's Thursday night comedy lineup???...
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Old 12-17-2008, 04:17 AM
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Could someone please tell me why CODEPink isn't on NBC's Thursday night comedy lineup???...
Give me a break. Do these people work? How can they go to protest at the drop of a hat?
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People have the right to feel about Bush as they do, but the big picture is this guy attempted to assault the POTUS and they shouldn't be siding with him. None of our presidents should be subjected to that no matter who they are or what party they represent. These idiots should realize that, but I'm not surprised they're acting as they are.
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People have the right to feel about Bush as they do, but the big picture is this guy attempted to assault the POTUS and they shouldn't be siding with him. None of our presidents should be subjected to that no matter who they are or what party they represent. These idiots should realize that, but I'm not surprised they're acting as they are.
That is a very good point. And I agree. Is the world on drugs or what? Is there no respect anymore. For goodness sake.
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I done forgot what the last "shoe" protest at the white house was about........anybody remember? Or was it at congress?
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I done forgot what the last "shoe" protest at the white house was about........anybody remember? Or was it at congress?
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