Thursday, February 19, 2009

Iraqi shoe-thrower defends himself in court.

Talkleft:

The reporter who threw his shoes at former President Bush appeared in court this week. He told the judge:

"I am charged now with attacking the Prime Minister's guest," he said stoically, making his first public remarks since the incident. "We Arabs are famous for being generous with guests. But Bush and his soldiers have been here for six years. Guests should knock on the door. Those who come sneaking in are not guests."

After his appearance he was whisked away by Iraqi officials. The judge took the matter under advisement. The issue: Whether's Bush's visit was an official visit:

2 comments:

KittyBowTie1 said...

Wow, that was a creative defense, and very true to Arab culture.

airJackie said...

Your right Mr. Kitty what guest moves in after invading and killing millions of men/woman/children. Most guest stay a short time and go home. Bush wasn't a guest in Iraq he was an invader and wanted to take over.