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Shoe-Throwing Iraqi Journo to Be Released From JailPosted on Sep 14, 2009
Muntadhar al-Zaidi’s simple but powerful gesture of lobbing his shoes at then-President George W. Bush brought him international notoriety, praise, scorn and nine months in prison. Now it looks like the Iraqi journalist is nearing the end of his jail time. —KA Associated Press via YouTube: Advertisement Previous item: Whither Obamacare?; Pelosi Says No on Afghanistan; 9/11 Remembered Next item: Kanye Heckles Obama? Elsewhere: . CommentsAre you a Truthdig member yet? Login now, or register with Truthdig. Add Your Comment
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By akorozco, September 16 at 10:03 am #
The return to torture tactics is definitely troubling for the nations invested in Iraq’s future, especially since al-Zaidi is drawing attention to the situation - this (http://www.newsy.com/videos/hero_or_troublemaker) shows the controversy he’s stirred up worldwide.
Report thisBy gritona, September 14 at 11:54 pm #
you the man Muntadar! sorry they even arrested you, glad you are getting out.
Report thisBy PatrickHenry, September 14 at 7:31 pm #
A new American hero is born.
Obama should invite him to the White House and let him sleep in the George Bush bed.
Report thisBy DarthMiffy, September 14 at 4:19 pm #
Muntadar al-Zeidi may be the legacy image from the Bush era.
Report thisThe last thing he deserved was prison time, where I hope he was revered by the
inmates and staff.
I’d pay good money to shake his hand.
Way to go, M al=Z!
By Spiritgirl, September 14 at 3:18 pm #
This man is my hero - I felt his anger when he threw those shoes, and thought that it was a miscarriage of justice that he had to go to jail! And on a personal note, where do I send the check to get him 2 more pairs of shoes!
Report thisBy Mfrog, September 14 at 3:11 pm #
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Congrats Muntadar al-Zeidi. Your a hero of mine
Report thisBy eileen maloney, September 14 at 2:24 pm #
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He could make a fortune by opening a shoe store. I’d buy a pair!
Report thisBy david dixit, September 14 at 12:09 pm #
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BRAVO Muntadar al-Zeidi !
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