Family: Shoe thrower hates both US, Iran role
AP
16-Dec-2008 (4 comments)

BAGHDAD – The Iraqi TV reporter who hurled his shoes at George W. Bush was kidnapped once by militants and, separately, detained briefly by the U.S. military. Over time, Muntadhar al-Zeidi, a 28-year-old unmarried Shiite, came to hate both the U.S. military occupation and Iran's interference in Iraq, his family told The Associated Press on Monday.

Al-Zeidi's act of defiance Sunday transformed an obscure reporter from a minor TV station into a national hero to many Iraqis fed up with the nearly six-year U.S. presence here, but also fearful that their country will fall under Iran's influence once the Americans leave.

Several thousand people demonstrated in Baghdad and other cities to demand al-Zeidi's release. The attack was the talk of the town in coffee shops, business offices and even schools — and a subject across much of the Arab world. A charity run by the daughter of Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi bestowed a medal of courage on al-Zeidi, calling on the Iraqi government to free him.

Al-Zeidi was held Monday in Iraqi custody for investigation and could face charges of insulting a foreign leader and the Iraqi prime minister, who was standing next to Bush. Conviction carries a sen... >>>

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Soles Viewed from Tehran (IRNA today)

by Aziz (not verified) on Wed Dec 17, 2008 05:38 PM PST

اما ظهور "منتظر" ها همه از برکات انقلاب اسلامي است. خميني کبير با شکستن ابهت پوشالي ابرقدرتها و امپرياليسم ، جسارت و شجاعت را در قلوب ملل محروم بارور ساخت.پرتاب کفشهاي منتظر عمق استراتژيک انقلاب اسلامي را به تصوير کشيد،عمق استراتژيکي که بي مدد لشکر کشي نظامي و فقط با گسترش ارزش هاي انقلاب اسلامي به دست آمده است.


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Not taking any sides

by GOTTI (not verified) on Wed Dec 17, 2008 07:53 AM PST

But I think Mr. Kashani's comments are not all that true either. How do we know they are democratic, and that the leaders were really voted in? or the free press? because the TV here says so? They would have to say these things. all i know is, ppl in the Middle east reigon (for cultural, religious reason or whatever else it is) can not switch to be so democratic that quick, especially when military force is used.


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Mr. Q, you're wrong again!

by Farhad Kashani on Wed Dec 17, 2008 06:26 AM PST

First and foremost, Ahmadinezhad is not the head of state in Iran. The other Fascist Khamenei is.

Second, people do throw all kinds of things at him during his International visits. For example, when he comes to NY for U.N meeting.

Third, unlike Iraq, Iran does not have a free press where you can express dissent. What do you think will happen if someone even dared to attempt something like that towards Khamenei, I think we all know the answer!

Fourth, unlike Iran, Iraq does have a democratically elected government which is responsible for Iraq.


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Nobody threw shows at Ahmadinejad on his visit

by Q on Tue Dec 16, 2008 04:15 PM PST

Important difference, Mr. Kashani.

//www.csmonitor.com/2008/0303/p01s04-wome.htm...

It is understandable. Ahmadinejad isn't responsible for ruining Iraq. Bush is.


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