Jeremiah Wright: “Them Jews aren’t going to let him talk to me”

June 10, 2009

Saw an article about Wright in the DailyHerald.com – though I can’t tell who Wright made the comments to because the article doesn’t say. DAVID SQUIRES writes that Wright is attending Hampton University’s 95th Annual Ministers Conference – so I’m assuming Wright made them to the conference goers. The words and sentiments Wright expresses are nothing new – the fact that he is saying them to where they can be quoted is interesting. I’ll just list the quotes.

JEREMIAH WRIGHT:

Regret for what… that the media went back five, seven, 10 years and spent $4,000 buying 20 years worth of sermons to hear what I’ve been preaching for 20 years?

Regret for preaching like I’ve been preaching for 50 years? Absolutely none.

Of course I voted for him; he’s my son. I’m proud of him. I’ve got five biological kids. They all make mistakes and bad choices. I haven’t stopped loving any of them.

He made mistakes. He made bad choices. I’ve got kids who listen to their friends. He listened to those around him. I did not disown him.

No, but barry did him and it’s clear he’s still angry and racist as ever. Who needs to hear a single sermon when he comes right and shows his hateful, racist self LIVE? When asked if he has he spoken to barry:

Them Jews aren’t going to let him talk to me. I told my baby daughter, that he’ll talk to me in five years when he’s a lame duck, or in eight years when he’s out of office. …

They will not let him to talk to somebody who calls a spade what it is. … I said from the beginning: He’s a politician; I’m a pastor. He’s got to do what politicians do.

He glosses right over the fact that barry is not a candidate anymore – that he is the president and can do whatever he wants and it seems calling Wright is not one of them. And of course he’s angry about it or he wouldn’t be speaking out. And this is a curious comment. There was a “World Conference on Racism” and barry didn’t send anyone? Where were the NAACP and the ACLU?

Ethnic cleansing is going on in Gaza. Ethnic cleansing (by) the Zionist is a sin and a crime against humanity, and they don’t want Barack talking like that because that’s anti-Israel.

He’s proud of his son but then talks like barry has no control over anything. That “they” and “The Jews” are in control.

SQUIRES writes this, which makes me wonder what planet he watched the primaries from.

Perhaps without the Wright controversy, the issue of race might not have become a part of the 2008 presidential campaign.

Without race and race-baiting, barry would not have been the nominee and would not be president. He used Wright and race to get where he is. But how important was the church vs the congregation? Wright vs Jesus? How many times has barry gone to church or any services since he began to separate himself from Wright? He didn’t even acknowledge the National Day of Prayer. And why hasn’t barry found a church to go to in Washington? Same old same old political expedience…right now it’s beneficial for him to be Muslim.

Drew Peterson's official statement on Savio wrongful death lawsuitDrew Peterson's official statement on Savio wrongful death lawsuit

April 23, 2009

Scumbag Peterson has reached a new low. He's involving his children in his press releases now.

The family of Drew Peterson's murdered 3rd wife, Kathleen Savio, has brought a wrongful death lawsuit against Drew Peterson. There are a few hurdles: the death certificate still says her death was accidental, no criminal indictment has been handed down and Peterson has not been charged with anything. Still the family went ahead to force the issue. A little heat on Peterson is a good thing. He's going to be angry and he's going to go back on a media blitz and may just say something...which he did this morning.

Here's Peterson's statement about the lawsuit: [emphasis added]

In absence of charges from the state, the family of Kathleen Savio is moving to file a "wrongful death" suit against Drew Peterson. If the family moves to include "mismanagement of the estate" it would be a suit on behalf of Kathleen's two children with Drew Peterson, Tom and Kris.

In an exclusive statement this morning, Tommy Peterson — Kathleen's son — said, "Leave us alone. She's our mother. He's our father. I don't even know these people. You're strangers to me." He was referring to Henry Savio and Anna Doman.

Drew Peterson pointed out that Henry Savio met his children once, and has "never even sent them so much as a Christmas card. No graduation congratulations. No birthday presents. No contact."

Drew Peterson added, "My only concern is the impact that this has on my boys. The only people who will benefit from this lawsuit are lawyer Martin Glick and Henry Savio and Anna Doman. My kids won't benefit." He added that he hadn't been charged in the case and that he viewed her death as an accident. He mentioned the lie detector test taken for the book Drew Peterson Exposed, and how Peterson "passed" the test relating to Kathleen Savio's death.

In an interview by phone, Joel Brodsky, attorney for Drew Peterson was delighted by the turn of events: "The scope of discovery in this sort of action is very broad. This would give us almost broader investigative power than a grand jury. It's a great tool they are handing us. It's very easy to make lemonade out of these lemons."

He mentioned specifically that the lawsuit would enable him "to examine under oath — including video depositions — all the witnesses, including Pastor Neil Schori."

The pastor was also mentioned in the lawsuit, to be filed by Glick: "A pastor met with Drew Peterson's fourth wife" — Stacy Peterson — and "she said she had personal knowledge that Peterson killed Savio." Drew Peterson is also suspected in the disappearance of Stacy Peterson, his fourth wife.

A new death certificate, obtained from the Will County Coroner — certified date April 17, 2009 — still lists Kathleen's death as accidental drowning, a possible obstacle in a wrongful death suit. Even though an autopsy was submitted to the coroner last year, indicating findings of "homicide," the Will County Coroner seems to stand on its original finding of an accident.

Shoe thrower's sentenced reduced

April 7, 2009

It was only a matter of time. They went through the charade of "justice" and now begins show thrower's gradual release from prison. A federal appeals court in Baghdad Monday reduced his sentence from three years to one. To include time served? He was found guilty of assaulting a foreign head of state on an official visit to Iraq, which carried with it a sentence of 15 years. Attempted assault is 1-5 years. So although he was found guilty of the more serious charge he was given the most minimal sentence under the lesser charge. Guess those 25 lawyers he had in court with him were worth something - a month a piece.

Source: CNN

President Bush attacked by shoethrower
Malaysian foreign minister praises shoethrower
Shoe party in the streets
Update: shoe thrower
First Lady Laura Bush reacts
Shoe thrower sentenced to 3 years
Indonesians welcome Madame Secretary of State with lame shoe toss
Shoethrower’s monument lasted less than 48 hrs
Shoe thrower's sentenced reduced from 3 to 1 year

Drew Peterson and his "fiancee" featured in PEOPLE magazine

March 28, 2009

It's out as of yesterday. Press release from Glenn Selig, his publicist and blago's publicist. This is scumbags media rebound from his brother-in-law going on TV saying he think he helped dispose of Stacy's body. I don't think I posted that. I'll go look.

Drew Peterson and his fiancée Christina Raines are featured in this week's PEOPLE magazine that hits newsstands Friday, the PR agency that represents Peterson announced today. The couple was interviewed and posed for a photo session with the popular entertainment and general interest magazine.

"PEOPLE magazine featured Drew Peterson when Stacy disappeared more than a year ago," says Glenn Selig, Peterson's publicist and founder of The Publicity Agency. "The engagement renewed the magazine's interest in Mr. Peterson. For Mr. Peterson, this was an opportunity for PEOPLE readers to see him in a new light."

The only light people want to see him in is in a prison cell.

Why doesn’t anyone care Hamas is bombing Israel again?

March 1, 2009

Hamas is pounding Israel with rockets again and no one is saying a word. Hamas is putting innocent Palestinians at risk again and no one is saying anything. Hamas is the one inciting and breaking whatever “truce” there was. But the second Israel tries to defend itself - CNN will be plastered with footage of bloody women and children. This is why the Arab world is a monolith and will continue to be so.

Where does Hamas - who is completely surrounded and without access to air or sea - get 110 more rockets?

From CNN:

Over the weekend Palestinians fired nine rockets into southern Israel. One of them slammed into an empty school in the city of Ashkelon, causing extensive damage. Since the end of the military operation in Gaza, over 110 rockets have been fired into Israel, a spokeswoman for Israel’s military said.

Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert said, in his weekly Cabinet meeting, that if the rockets don’t stop, the retaliation will be:

“painful, sharp, strong and uncompromising response”.

The Israeli response will — in no way — be what the terrorist organizations expect. The state of Israel has a wide range of options that will be utilized in order to bring complete quiet to the south.

Tomorrow, there is an international donors conference held in coordination with the Palestinian Authority in Cairo, Egypt to help rebuild the Gaza Strip - estimated $2B in damages. Saudi Arabia has pledged to donate $1B. One wonders how much will go (has been going) directly to Hamas. Why aren’t they speaking up right now?

Tony Blair, former British Prime Minister who is now an international envoy for the Middle East, met with business leaders and representatives of nongovernmental organizations, as well as the top U.N. humanitarian official in Gaza and the Palestinian Water Authority on his way to the conference.

BLAIR: I wanted to come to hear for myself, first hand, from people in Gaza whose lives have been so badly impacted by the recent conflict.

Madame Secretary Hillary Clinton will be in attendance - though it is not being billed as an official State visit.

REUTERS: Egypt’s foreign minister, Ahmed Aboul Gheit:

We expect lots of commitments from everybody, lots of commitments for reconstruction.

And what if Egypt had not been allowing money and munitions to be smuggled into Hamas? Is anyone going to root out the tunnels and blow them up? Why not hand out money, clothing, medicine and cold hard cash to the people willing to expose where Hamas is hiding and who is helping them?

A senior State Department official in reference to Clinton and Gheit:

They agreed on the shared commitment to bring about a comprehensive peace and the need to have a successful Cairo conference.

State Department statement:

(The United States) hopes that conditions on the ground will allow the United States and other members of the international community to provide substantial levels of assistance to the people of Gaza.

Nothing will stop until Hamas is prosecuted for their crimes. The Arab World knew what was going to happen when Hamas was “voted” into power and they have done nothing to stop them or help the innocent people of Gaza.

Madame Secretary Hillary Clinton sworn in (text)

Swearing-in Ceremony for Secretary of State (Part 2)

Part 1 took place in her office with Madame Secretary's childhood friend and DC Court of Appeals Associate Judge Kathryn Oberly swore her in on her father's Bible. Mr Bill was there. Below in the blue highlight is her friendly dig at Mr Bill. See the video. Mrs Rodham gets a chuckle and looks at S-I-L.

February 02, 2009
Hillary Rodham Clinton
Secretary of State
Washington, DC

(Applause.) Thank you all very much. Thank you. It is an overwhelming honor to be sworn in to assume this position on behalf of our country. I thank my dear friend, Vice President Biden, and I thank President Obama for investing the trust and confidence in me during a particularly challenging time in our nation's history. I look out and see so many friends and colleagues. I particularly want to thank the Speaker and the Majority Leader, Speaker Pelosi and Leader Reid for being here and for providing the leadership that you both are doing in the Congress.

I also want to thank my colleagues in government and my former partners in the Congress. I am very grateful to all the members of the House who are here today, and particularly those with whom I served over eight wonderful years who represent New York. And I'm very grateful to all of you.

And to my friends in the Senate, I see the faces of people with whom I have shared so much, and I am deeply grateful to each and every one of you. But I have to single out the Chairman of the Foreign Relations Committee who, after all, presided over my confirmation, for which I am very grateful, Senator Kerry. (Laughter and Applause.)

[I would laugh at that line as well! - Susan] And I look forward to working with all of you, particularly the appropriators – (laughter) – who are here this afternoon. We have a lot of work to do and it is such important work that lies ahead. I also want to thank two wonderful friends of mine, governors, Governor Corzine from New Jersey, and Governor O'Malley from Maryland who are here. (Applause.)

And I am particularly honored to have four of my predecessors with us today. I have sought their advice and their counsel and I have to publicly thank each and every one of them. With us today, Secretary Kissinger and Secretary Baker and Secretary Eagleburger and, of course, my dear friend and fellow Wellesley alum Secretary Albright. (Applause.) And I also want to thank Secretary Rice and Secretary Powell and Secretary Shultz, with whom I had a wonderful visit just last week when he came to the seventh floor, and Secretary Haig – all of the former secretaries of state who have been so generous with their time. And I think I can predict I will be asking for advice as we move forward.

Because this ceremony takes place at a real hinge of history time, there is so much that lies ahead in terms of challenges, but also opportunities. When I came into this building for the first time a week or so ago now, I told the assembled State Department employees, and then repeated it again at USAID, that we are all on the same team, and it is America's team. And we have, in the leadership of President Obama, someone who wants us to reach out to the world, to do so without illusions, understanding that the difficulties we face will not be wished away, but meeting them forthrightly and smartly, and that we want to seize the opportunities that exist as well.

I talked in my confirmation hearings about smart power. Well, smart power relies on smart people, and we have an abundance of them in this building and at USAID. But I've also told my teammates in the State family that we're going to have to be smarter about how we do what we must for our country. There are many ways that we can improve on what we do on a daily basis. And I want to work with my friends in Congress on behalf of our Administration to really look for those efficiencies and those changes that will make what we do more effective, more cost-effective, so that we can be out there around the world delivering America's message, certainly doing all we must to protect and defend our security, but also advancing our interests and furthering our values.

So for me, this has been an amazing personal journey. As Joe laughingly referenced, neither one of us thought that we would be standing here together, doing what we are now doing together. Life has a funny way of unfolding and politics is even stranger. So we are joined in this incredible mission on behalf of our President and our country. And it's one where it's not only those of us holding positions, whether elected or appointed, must perform to the very best of our ability. We're asking everyone in our country to think about how each of you can make a contribution so that we ensure that America's future is even brighter than our storied past.

I'm excited by seeing so many familiar faces. There are friends in this audience who have known me my entire life. And there is the next generation, you know, my niece and my two nephews who are here. I get up every morning thinking about what I must do to make this world of ours safer and more prosperous and to make our country all that it can be. As difficult as the times are, I am an optimist. I believe that we can do what we set our minds to do. And so it is the power of our ideals and the intelligence and dedication of our people.

I could not be standing here before you today without all of you, but in particular, the three people who stand with me on this stage. It's literally true I wouldn't be here without my mother. (Laughter.) And so I – (applause) – I'm especially delighted that she can be with me. And to my daughter, who I am just bursting with maternal pride over, but who I look to also for advice and, frankly, for some cultural cues that I might otherwise miss. (Laughter.)

And finally, to my husband, who understands so well the awesome responsibilities resting on the shoulders of President Obama and Vice President Biden and all of us who serve with them. I am so grateful to him for a lifetime of all kinds of experiences – (laughter) – which have given me a – (applause) – which have given me an extraordinary richness that I am absolutely beholden to and grateful for.

So now, let me thank Gladys and her crackerjack protocol operation that put this together. We had to schedule it around two schedules that were hard to mesh: Vice President Biden and Chelsea Clinton. (Laughter.) When we finally got a time when both of them could be in the same place, we rushed to fill it. (Laughter.) So if you're wondering why you didn't get an invitation until Thursday, Friday, Saturday or Sunday, it's because we just had to make sure that we had the main people here.

But I do want to greet all of you individually, and obviously, my family wants to say hello as well. So we're hard at work already, and we're working hard with a great team of people here in this building and at USAID. And we're looking forward to fulfilling the excitement and the promise that the Obama Administration represents here at home and around the world.

Thank you all very, very much.

(Applause.)

drew peterson finally said the magic words

January 30, 2009

I don't know which exact ones did it, but scumbag's alleged fiance, Christina Raines, 24, finally heard what she needed to hear. Thank God for his need for publicity. After watching his interview with Martin Bashir, she moved out. Too bad somebody didn't make a home movie for her to watch before she moved in. Guess she could have watched the gazillion TV appearances he's already made. He looked completely disgusting. He didn't even try to make himself appear presentable. His words are as despicably selfish as always and from them it's clear he is a collector of "girls". He didn't even try to hide the fact that they really are vulnerable girls not women. "Cute as a button" & "they jump up on my lap".

He likes the chase, he likes their attention, he likes to dominate them and once he has them and they see him for what he is and refuse to be dominated - he moves on. Fortunately Raines was able to move out before something happened to her.

And her children? Let's hope her family finally steps in and protects them. From her actions, it's clear she has not developed maternal judgment. And who is responsible for that?

And Peterson's children? Who is counting the toll on them?

His youngest children still think mommy is "on vacation" and weren't even allowed to mention their mother or celebrate her birthday this week. Her pictures remain on the wall. They know who mommy is and yet they are not allowed to acknowledge her. Is there anything more vile than that? Than the scumbag himself?

How are they going to react to "on vacation" the rest of their lives? He says they don't need therapy. Yes they do. Now and later. How often is Stacy's family allowed to be with them?

What about the older kids who live with him? What are those boys learning? How will they treat women? How are they being treated because of their father?

Is anyone anywhere from child protective services looking into his home environment?

If not, what more evidence is needed?

background (if needed)

9-30 CBS Video interview - good for body language

12-18 Peterson gets engaged

12-23 Fiance, pictures

1-9 Peterson being "stalked"

1-12 Finance moves in

1-25 Peterson didn't celebrate Stacy's birthday

Stacy Peterson

January 19, 2009

Really sweet post (6-22-08) on Stacy Peterson from the standpoint of her as a missing mother. Worth a read after hearing the lecher and alleged murderer drew peterson talk about the "harmonious bliss in the Peterson home". He is a textbook narcisisstic sociopath who preys on young impressionable, vulnerable women. He needs to be stopped before he does something else to Raines or the children.

No cake for little Adolph

January 15, 2009

Parents go to store to get birthday cake for their 3 y/o kid. They ask to get his name written on top. The store refuses to do it. The parents get angry and notify the press to complain.

Reasonable?

Perhaps. Except in this case the boy's name was Adolph Hitler. He's older brother to 23 month-old JoyceLynn Aryan Nation and 8 month-old Honszlynn Hinler Jeannie - named in honor of Heinrich Himmler. The parents say what's the problem...they're just names...nobody else has them....he's a kid...he's not going to grow up and do that. They also don't seem to find anything wrong with having swastikas all over their house or denying the existence of the Holocaust or indoctrinating their children into a life of hate inside and outside their home. And well WalMart made them a cake anyhow.

Daily News' LARRY MCSHANE: their quotes and links.

SkyNews: Adolph and siblings taken into custody by Children and Youth Services. Reason not disclosed. Imagination not needed.

Take the damn house - I want my kidney back!

Take the damn house - I want my kidney back!

Egyptians and Jordanians:

[Personal view not associated with this site.]

January 4, 2008

Where are you and what are you doing?

Those are your neighbors.

Your land and people are just as vulnerable and yet you stay silent and expect others to calm what is happening and has been happening in your own backyard.

You are just as complicit by doing nothing.

How can you possibly condemn the West?

How many Hamas terrorists have come from within your borders?

How many are seeking refuge right this minute?

How many sick, hungry and injured women and children seeking care and refuge have you allowed through your borders?

How much aid have you sent in?

What has the Arab League done?

How dare you condemn the West when you sit on your hands and do nothing.

Your inaction has allowed this to escalate.

Take responsibility for what you have not done and are still not doing.

You cannot hide anymore.

Your cowardice has been exposed to the entire world.

How long will you allow it to continue?

When is the Arab world going to speak out against Hamas?

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January 4, 2009

Why is there no outrage until Israel defends itself?

Why do we only see women and children when they can be used as propaganda to incite more hate?

Where were the protests against Hamas when they fired indiscriminately without retaliation?

Who in the Arab world has done anything to stop them?

How many other countries have vowed to annihilate Israel?

How many secretly hope someone else will?

Who voted Hamas into power?

Why are they anyone else's fault but the people who brought them to power?

What have Gazans done themselves to root out Hamas?

Who has allowed Hamas to build tunnels and amass weaponry?

What has been done to prevent them from using innocent civilians as a shield to provoke more violence?

How are Westerners to feel when they hear Hamas vow to torture and kill Israelis and hear nothing but silence from the rest of the Arab world?

How can you demand the UN do something when you have done nothing to stop the hate yourselves?

When did the Arab League meet to try to reach a resolution?

And what is Hamas doing now?

Inciting with their words of unvarnished hate.

Words that have not been condemned.

How are these words to be taken?

ISMAIL RADWAN

You entered like rats. Your entry to Gaza won't be easy. Gaza will be a graveyard for you, God willing.

Gaza will not be paved with flowers for you. It will be paved with fire and hell.

A text message sent by Hamas' military wing, Izzedine al-Qassam, said "the Zionists started approaching the trap which our fighters prepared for them." Hamas said it also broadcast a Hebrew message on Israeli military radio frequencies promising to kill and kidnap the Israeli soldiers.

Be prepared for a unique surprise, you will be either killed or kidnapped and will suffer mental illness from the horrors we will show you.

Where was the outrage when these evil words were spit?

Where is your concern for the innocents he will allow to be injured and killed because of them?

One condones by saying nothing and doing nothing.

The whole world is watching and in the meantime thousands of people are suffering and more to come.

One week there is jubilance and honor bestowed on a man who attacked President Bush because of his involvement in Iraq and the next week there is outrage for his non-involvement in Gaza.

You can't have it both ways.

One must clean the rats out of one's own house before one complains about the filth in another's.

President Bush's radio address

January 2, 2009

President Bush's radio address:[emphasis added]

Over the past week, I have been monitoring the situation in the Middle East closely with the members of my national security team. Secretary Rice is actively engaged in diplomacy. And I've been in contact with leaders throughout the region -- including the King of Saudi Arabia, the King of Jordan, the President of Egypt, the President and Prime Minister of the Palestinian Territories, and the Prime Minister of Israel.

This recent outburst of violence was instigated by Hamas -- a Palestinian terrorist group supported by Iran and Syria that calls for Israel's destruction. Eighteen months ago, Hamas took over the Gaza Strip in a coup, and since then has imported thousands of guns and rockets and mortars. Egypt brokered a ceasefire between Hamas and Israel, but Hamas routinely violated that ceasefire by launching rockets into Israel. On December 19th, Hamas announced an end to the ceasefire and soon unleashed a barrage of rockets and mortars that deliberately targeted innocent Israelis -- an act of terror that is opposed by the legitimate leader of the Palestinian people, President Abbas.

In response to these attacks on their people, the leaders of Israel have launched military operations on Hamas positions in Gaza. As a part of their strategy, Hamas terrorists often hide within the civilian population, which puts innocent Palestinians at risk. [utter cowards] Regrettably, Palestinian civilians have been killed in recent days.

The United States is deeply concerned about the humanitarian situation facing the Palestinian people. Since Hamas's violent takeover in the summer of 2007, living conditions have worsened for Palestinians in Gaza. By spending its resources on rocket launchers instead of roads and schools, Hamas has demonstrated that it has no intention of serving the Palestinian people. America has helped by providing tens of millions of dollars in humanitarian aid, and this week we contributed an additional $85 million through the United Nations. We have consistently called on all in the region to ensure that assistance reaches those in need. And as I told President Mubarak, America appreciates the role Egypt has played in facilitating the delivery of relief supplies in recent days.

In addition to reducing humanitarian suffering, all nations must work toward a lasting end to the violence in the Holy Land, and a return to the path of peace. The United States is leading diplomatic efforts to achieve a meaningful ceasefire that is fully respected. Another one-way ceasefire that leads to rocket attacks on Israel is not acceptable. And promises from Hamas will not suffice -- there must be monitoring mechanisms in place to help ensure that smuggling of weapons to terrorist groups in Gaza comes to an end. I urge all parties to pressure Hamas to turn away from terror, and to support legitimate Palestinian leaders working for peace.

In the days ahead, the United States will stay closely engaged with our partners in the region, in Europe, and in the international community. My Administration will continue to keep the President-elect and his team informed. And America's objectives in the Middle East will remain clear: We seek security and peace for our allies, the free people of Israel. For the Palestinian people, we seek a peaceful and democratic Palestinian state that serves its citizens and respects its neighbors. For all in the region, we seek an end to terror. And we seek an enduring peace based on justice, dignity, and human rights for every person in every nation of the Middle East.

While the Arab world sits...silent

January 4, 2009

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CNN: UN Security Council - no agreement

Libyan Ambassador Giadalla Ettalhi:

Unfortunately, the delegation of the United States has a clear position that is against any product or outcome from this meeting.

And the daughter of Moammar Gadhafi awarding the shoe thrower a medal of courage?

Who can take you seriously?

Blaming the US isn't going to work this time.

The US has her own troubles and is tired of your senseless violence.

It is time the Arab world to police its own savages.

If Hamas wasn't allowed to exist then Palestinians would not be being attacked.

Why the sudden urgency now that Israel - a recognized nation - not a terrorist regime - is defending her citizens?

Is the entire Arab World afraid of Iran?

Where were the meetings of the Arab League when Hamas disregarded the cease fire and began their unprovoked bombing of Israeli civilians?

Where was the concern for the innocent Palestinians then?

The entire world now knows you are not interested in the plight of the suffering Palestinians.

Where is the call to Hamas to stop hiding like emasculated filthy vermin in the midst of innocent women and children?

Why do they stockpile food and medical supplies so the citizens have none?

Why have you been allowing it?

Why do we only see women and children on Arab TV when they can be used as propaganda to promote hate and more violence?

Why do we see groups of able-bodied men standing by and doing nothing to help the victims?

Why do non-Arab nations have to try to resolve something Arab nations have allowed to continue and even encouraged?

By doing nothing and allowing the violence to continue, the entire Arab world is guilty.

You cannot hide it anymore.

Anti-Semitic propaganda can't hide it anymore.

Hate for Western infidels cannot hide it anymore.

It is loud and clear.

As is the European Union's complacency and lack of involvement.

Only now are they stepping in when it is clear the US refuses to give in to terror.

How much money has France given toward humanitarian rescue of the innocent Palestinians?

How many Arab and European countries have opened their borders to the suffering Palestinians?

Egypt - is it easier to get arms in or allow refugees out?

Who in the Arab world has true courage?

Courage that does not involve human detonation?

Why type of mother allows her child to be used as an explosive device?

What type of mother willingly lies down with a man who seeks only to breed more hate?

What type of mother brings life into existence only to see her own flesh and blood willingly destroy another mother's flesh and blood?

How is that an honorable death? An honorable life?

How is that anything other than delusional madness?

Is there nothing sacred in the Arab world?

For if every human life is not sacred - even your enemy's - then none are.

Not even your own.

Arab women stand up for yourselves and stop the violence.

Now.

You hold the power of peace within your hands and your wombs.

The West sees your plight but you have to want to change.

You must stand up for yourselves and the human lives you willingly create.

Stop mutilating your daughters' genitals.

Have the courage to stand up and say no more.

It is not a custom unless you choose to perpetuate it.

It is an unnecessary act of savagery.

It is a crime against all women.

And it is an act against God who created your child as she should be.

Which Arab country is going to lead the way?

You have been exposed - every single one of you.

The whole world is watching you stand by and do nothing but scream more hate and promise years of retribution.

What is a moderate Arab nation when you do nothing to intervene before the violence escalates?

You are cowards.

You do not seek peace.

You thrive on violence, using Islam as a shield.

No true religion uses a Holy Book and Holy teachings to promote death and destruction.

None of you truly care about the Palestinian people other than as pawns to incite and justify violence.

How else to interpret your inaction?

How long before you give fleeing Hamas members refuge, money, weaponry and a ride to Iraq or Afghanistan or New York to displace their hate on Americans?

It will no longer work.

Your apathy and tacit approval has been exposed.

Your desire to incite hate and your now patently obvious reluctance to broker peace has been exposed.

Who among you would not be doing what Hamas is doing if you could get away with it?

How many of you are funding Hamas? Feeding them? Outfitting them with arms and intelligence?

Fighting alongside them? Allowing them to train in your lands?

Hamas is surrounded on all sides. They are not capable of violence without external assistance.

The Arab world is and has been helping them.

That cannot be masked with 24 hour news coverage of bloody victims.

What civilized nation shows such images simply to promote hate?

To ensure innocent children grow up hating like their parents just to keep the conflict breeding?

How many of your camera crews help the injured women and children they so callously film?

Have you no souls?

How much dignity does a woman or young girl have in the Arab world if her hair covering and clothing are ripped open while she lies suffering just to film her injury?

How is the world to respect you when you don't respect the dignity of your own women and children even in their naked moments of suffering?

Is there nothing sacred in the Arab world?

Where was your concern for the innocent Palestinians when weapons, men and money were smuggled in to Hamas?

How can you look at the world with an honest face and expect us to believe you knew nothing and contributed nothing to aid in their fight?

You are guilty.

All of you.

It can no longer be hidden.

Your laying blame on non-Arab countries will no longer work.

You have been exposed as nations who do not seek peace.

Therefore, you are nations who sanction war.

Nothing will change that.

Not even God or Allah as a justification for a "Holy War".

Have you no shame at your impotence?

Root out the pestilence within your own garden before you complain about your neighbor's infestation.

You have allowed Hamas to remain in power.

They are there because they serve your purpose: the complete destruction of Israel.

Just like Hezbollah, al Qaeda and other radical Islamic extremists who thrive unsanctioned within your borders.

It is your fault and your fault alone this is happening.

You allow terrorism to incubate and thrive, you suffer the consequences.

But it is the Palestinians suffering because of your laziness and cowardice.

You allow Iran to dictate the violence in your own backyards.

You are just as impotent as the Palestinians.

The West's sympathy is for the innocent victims - not the Arab World who sits by silent.

For that there is no disdain greater, no more wicked a sin.

The West now knows exactly who you are and what you are truly interested in.

You are not interested in the suffering of the Palestinians.

You are not interested in promoting peace.

You are not interested in affording your women and children basic human rights.

You are interested in the annihilation of Israel and her women and children.

You are interested in the destruction of democracy and equality under the law.

You are interested in promoting terrorism and indiscriminate death and destruction.

And for that you will aways be viewed as hate-filled nations and Islam - the allegedly justification you hide behind - will always be viewed as a religion of hate.

Do you want to change this perception?

Do something.

Do something that involves goodness - not hate.

Until then you will be viewed as despicable nations who do not value the sanctity of human life.

barry: Israeli-Palestinian conflict

January 4, 2009

Shh...there's only one president at a time...

(REUTERS)

2- 25-08 OBAMA statement

Barack Obama's longstanding support for Israel's security is rooted in his belief that no civilians should have to live with the threat of terrorism. In Gaza, Hamas continues to fire rockets indiscriminately at Israeli civilians every day, and that's why it is long past time that Hamas renounces terrorism, recognizes Israel's right to exist, and abides by past agreements.

3-2-08 OBAMA on Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas suspended peace negotiations with Israel in reaction to an Israeli offensive in Gaza.

The violence in Gaza is the result of Hamas' decision to launch rocket attacks on Israeli civilians and Israel has a right to defend itself. I remain very concerned about the fate of civilians and urge Israel to do all it can to avoid civilian deaths and to keep its focus on Hamas, which bears responsibility for these events.

6-4-08 AIPAC

Our alliance is based on shared interests and shared values. Those who threaten Israel threaten us. Israel has always faced these threats on the front lines. And I will bring to the White House an unshakeable commitment to Israel's security.

That starts with ensuring Israel's qualitative military advantage. I will ensure that Israel can defend itself from any threat — from Gaza to Tehran. Defense cooperation between the United States and Israel is a model of success, and must be deepened.

...We should export military equipment to our ally Israel under the same guidelines as NATO. And I will always stand up for Israel's right to defend itself in the United Nations and around the world.

Across the political spectrum, Israelis understand that real security can only come through lasting peace. And that is why we — as friends of Israel — must resolve to do all we can to help Israel and its neighbors to achieve it. Because a secure, lasting peace is in Israel's national interest. It is in America's national interest. And it is in the interest of the Palestinian people and the Arab world. As president, I will work to help Israel achieve the goal of two states, a Jewish state of Israel and a Palestinian state, living side by side in peace and security.

...The long road to peace requires Palestinian partners committed to making the journey. We must isolate Hamas unless and until they renounce terrorism, recognize Israel's right to exist, and abide by past agreements. There is no room at the negotiating table for terrorist organizations. That is why I opposed holding elections in 2006 with Hamas on the ballot. The Israelis and the Palestinian Authority warned us at the time against holding these elections. But this administration pressed ahead, and the result is a Gaza controlled by Hamas, with rockets raining down on Israel.

...I will strongly urge Arab governments to take steps to normalize relations with Israel, and to fulfill their responsibility to pressure extremists and provide real support for President Abbas and Prime Minister Fayyad. Egypt must cut off the smuggling of weapons into Gaza. Israel can also advance the cause of peace by taking appropriate steps — consistent with its security — to ease the freedom of movement for Palestinians, improve economic conditions in the West Bank, and to refrain from building new settlements — as it agreed to with the Bush administration at Annapolis.

Israel's security is sacrosanct. It is non-negotiable. The Palestinians need a state that is contiguous and cohesive, and that allows them to prosper — but any agreement with the Palestinian people must preserve Israel's identity as a Jewish state, with secure, recognized and defensible borders. Jerusalem will remain the capital of Israel, and it must remain undivided.

...But Israel is strong enough to achieve peace, if it has partners who are committed to the goal. Most Israelis and Palestinians want peace, and we must strengthen their hand. The United States must be a strong and consistent partner in this process — not to force concessions, but to help committed partners avoid stalemate and the kind of vacuums that are filled by violence.

The threats to Israel start close to home, but they don't end there. Syria continues its support for terror and meddling in Lebanon. And Syria has taken dangerous steps in pursuit of weapons of mass destruction, which is why Israeli action was justified to end that threat.

...I also believe that the United States has a responsibility to support Israel's efforts to renew peace talks with the Syrians. We must never force Israel to the negotiating table, but neither should we ever block negotiations when Israel's leaders decide that they may serve Israeli interests.

.....Finally, let there be no doubt: I will always keep the threat of military action on the table to defend our security and our ally Israel. Sometimes there are no alternatives to confrontation. But that only makes diplomacy more important. If we must use military force, we are more likely to succeed, and will have far greater support at home and abroad, if we have exhausted our diplomatic efforts.

7-23-08 Sderot, Israel

Now let me just close by saying that I bring to Sderot, an unshakeable commitment to Israel's security. The state of Israel faces determined enemies who seek its destruction. But it also has a friend and ally in the United States that will always stand by the people of Israel. That's why I'm proud to be here today and that's why I will work from the moment that I return to America, to tell the story of Sderot and to make sure that the good people who live here are enjoying a future of peace and security and hope.

I continued to say that Jerusalem will be the capital of Israel. And I have said that before and I will say it again. And I also have said that it is important that we don't simply slice the city in half. But I've also said that that's a final status issue. That's an issue that has to be dealt with with the parties involved, the Palestinians and the Israelis. And it's not the job of the United States to dictate the form in which that will take, but rather to support the efforts that are being made right now to resolve these very difficult issues that have a long history.

What is also true is I believe it is strongly in the interests of Israel's security to arrive at a lasting peace with the Palestinian people.

Asked by the New York Times whether Israel should negotiate with Hamas in Gaza:

I don't think any country would find it acceptable to have missiles raining down on the heads of their citizens.

The first job of any nation state is to protect its citizens. And so I can assure you that if -- I don't even care if I was a politician.

If somebody was sending rockets into my house where my two daughters sleep at night, I'm going to do everything in my power to stop that.

And I would expect Israelis to do the same thing.

In terms of negotiations with Hamas, it is very hard to negotiate with a group that is not representative of a nation state, does not recognize your right to exist, has consistently used terror as a weapon, and is deeply influenced by other countries. I think that Hamas leadership will have to make a decision at some point as to whether it is a serious political party seeking to represent the aspirations of the Palestinian people. And, as a consequence, willing to recognize Israel's right to exist and renounce violence as a tool to achieve its aims. Or whether it wants to continue to operate as a terrorist organization. Until that point, it's hard for Israel, I think, to negotiate with a country that -- or with a group that doesn't recognize Israel's right to exist.

HAMAS Official:

[Obama's] remarks today give cover for the occupation's nonstop crimes against our people.

12-27-08 BROOKE ANDERSON, Chief National Security spokeswoman:

President-elect Obama is closely monitoring global events, including the situation in Gaza, but there is one president at a time.

OBAMA transition aide:

[Obama and Condolezza Rice] discussed the situations in Gaza and in South Asia. The president-elect appreciated the call and the information from Secretary Rice. He will continue to closely monitor these and other global events. The call lasted approximately eight minutes and was initiated by the president-elect.

Ehud Olmert & Ismail Radwan statements

January 5, 2009

CNN
Israeli Prime Minister EHUD OLMERT:

[The Israeli army's objectives were to] strike at the military infrastructure that Hamas has established and to take control of the areas from which most of the missiles have been fired at Israeli territory.

Hamas has fired 220 rockets into southern Israel in the past week from the areas of Gaza that Israeli troops have now entered.

In a responsible and determined country. It cannot be that the home front will be subject to attack and a daring, strong and well-trained military does not defend it.

We did not reach this conclusion lightly. For many months, we gave the calm a chance in the hope of avoiding a wide-ranging military operation. Our hopes were dashed.

This operation was unavoidable.

[Israel would not] allow a humanitarian crisis to be created in the Gaza Strip. We will help supply food and medicines like any enlightened and moral country must do.

The unenlightened: Hamas spokesman Ismail Radwan with Fawzi Barhoum (Gaza Hamas) blinking in Morse Code next to him. His hands are so pale he must truly be living in a cave. Listen to their concern for the innocent civilians they are cowardly hiding amongst and watch the glee when he talks of killing.

To the Israeli Army: Your incursion in Gaza will not be a picnic. And we promise you that Gaza will be your cemetery. God willing.

You have no choice but to end this aggression and end the siege without any condition. You will not live in peace until our Palestinian people live in peace.

We will not abandon the battlefield, and we will stay on the thorny course, and we will fight until the last breath.

Iranian's hitler's "Christmas Message"

December 24, 2008

Not certain the meaning behind Channel 4 in the UK allowing Iranian Hitler to speak his "Christmas Message" as part of their "alternative" Christmas Day broadcast.

UK Times' RUTH GELDHILL:

Dorothy Byrne, Channel 4's head of news and current affairs, defended the choice. "As the leader of one of the most powerful states in the Middle East, President Ahmadinejad's views are enormously influential. As we approach a critical time in international relations, we are offering our viewers an insight into an alternative world view."

Alternative world view? How can someone so steeped in evil be allowed to speak at one of the holiest times of the year? A man who doesn't recognize Israel and thinks it's a "disgraceful stain " and a "stinking corpse. A man who wants the US and Israel to be annihilated. A man who thinks the holocaust is a myth and believes homosexuals don't exist in Iran, Is there no limit to "political correctness"? What kind of deal went on in the back room? Guess he was heartened by the reception his congratulatory note to barry.

AHMADINEJAD:

In the Name of God the Compassionate, the Merciful.

Upon the anniversary of the birth of Jesus, Son of Mary, the Word of God, the Messenger of mercy, I would like to congratulate the followers of Abrahamic faiths, especially the followers of Jesus Christ, and the people of Britain.

The Almighty created the universe for human beings and human beings for Himself.

He created every human being with the ability to reach the heights of perfection. He called on man to make every effort to live a good life in this world and to work to achieve his everlasting life.

On this difficult and challenging journey of man from dust to the divine, He did not leave humanity to its own devices. He chose from those He created the most excellent as His Prophets to guide humanity.

All Prophets called for the worship of God, for love and brotherhood, for the establishment of justice and for love in human society. Jesus, the Son of Mary, is the standard-bearer of justice, of love for our fellow human beings, of the fight against tyranny, discrimination and injustice.

All the problems that have bedevilled humanity throughout the ages came about because humanity followed an evil path and disregarded the message of the Prophets.

Now as human society faces a myriad of problems and a succession of complex crises, the root causes can be found in humanity's rejection of that message, in particular the indifference of some governments and powers towards the teachings of the divine Prophets, especially those of Jesus Christ.

The crises in society, the family, morality, politics, security and the economy which have made life hard for humanity and continue to put great pressure on all nations have come about because the Prophets have been forgotten, the Almighty has been forgotten and some leaders are estranged from God.

If Christ were on earth today, undoubtedly He would stand with the people in opposition to bullying, ill-tempered and expansionist powers.

If Christ were on earth today, undoubtedly He would hoist the banner of justice and love for humanity to oppose warmongers, occupiers, terrorists and bullies the world over.

If Christ were on earth today, undoubtedly He would fight against the tyrannical policies of prevailing global economic and political systems, as He did in His lifetime.

The solution to today's problems is a return to the call of the divine Prophets. The solution to these crises is to follow the Prophets - they were sent by the Almighty for the good of humanity.

Today, the general will of nations is calling for fundamental change. This is now taking place. Demands for change, demands for transformation, demands for a return to human values are fast becoming the foremost demands of the nations of the world.

The response to these demands must be real and true. The prerequisite to this change is a change in goals, intentions and directions. If tyrannical goals are repackaged in an attractive and deceptive package and imposed on nations again, the people, awakened, will stand up against them.

Fortunately, today, as crises and despair multiply, a wave of hope is gathering momentum. Hope for a brighter future and hope for the establishment of justice, hope for real peace, hope for finding virtuous and pious rulers who love the people and want to serve them – and this is what the Almighty has promised.

We believe Jesus Christ will return, together with one of the children of the revered Messenger of Islam and will lead the world to love, brotherhood and justice.

The responsibility of all followers of Christ and Abrahamic faiths is to prepare the way for the fulfilment of this divine promise and the arrival of that joyful, shining and wonderful age.

I hope that the collective will of nations will unite in the not too distant future and with the grace of the Almighty Lord, that shining age will come to rule the earth.

Once again, I congratulate one and all on the anniversary of the birth of Jesus Christ. I pray for the New Year to be a year of happiness, prosperity, peace and brotherhood for humanity. I wish you every success and happiness.

Update: shoe thrower

Some reactions to the shoe thrower's act of extreme bravery. One wonders how bad his writing is if he had to resort to hurling shoes to be heard. Evidently in 2005 the shoe thrower was kidnapped, held for three days and released without ransom. He attributed it to al Qaeda. Then last year he was mistakenly arrested by US forces and then released after an apology. Hard to believe it was a spontaneous expression of freedom.

According to CNN's JOMANA KARADSHEH, Dhirgham al-Zaidi, the brother of the shoe thrower said U.S. security stopped Iraqis from hitting the reporter, but then alleged he was beaten once he was taken into custody and sustained a broken arm and ribs. His brother made the allegations without seeing or talking to his brother. CNN said they cannot "independently confirm the allegations or determine if the alleged injuries came as a result of the initial scuffle or while al-Zaidi was later in custody."

The brother said he was "shocked" when he saw his brother hurling his shoes at President Bush but that he is "proud" of his brother whose act, while rash, was a statement of behalf of "millions" of other Iraqis.

And that his brother's actions were "spontaneous" and represented millions of Iraqis who want to "humiliate the tyrant."

That the shoe throwing was "Iraq's reaction" to the war and years of U.S. sanctions against Iraq before the conflict began and not motivated for personal reasons, or because he has "anything against the American people".

He described his brothers hatred for the "material American occupation" and the "moral Iranian occupation".

Wonder what he's done to insult the Iranian leaders? And what would have happened if he had?

Shoe thrower's employer, Egypt-based Al-Baghdadia TV:

al-Zaidi should be freed "in accordance with democracy and freedom of expression Iraqis were promised by the new era and American authorities."

He wrote a letter to Iraqi Prime Minister, Nouri al-Maliki asking to be pardoned.

Muntadhar al-Zeidi:

It is too late to now regret the big and ugly act that I perpetrated. So I ask for your pardon.

Interesting way to ask for a pardon - no regret. It's not clear what, if anything, he will be charged. Pardons can be granted by Iraq's president if recommended by al-Maliki.

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Shoe thrower the toast of the Arab world!

Iranian cleric, Ayatollah Ahmad Jannati proclaimed at Friday prayers at Tehran University:

The shoe intifada in Iraq should not be overlooked easily. Well done to the Iraqi journalist for throwing the shoes at the U.S. president.

The shoe hurling by the Iraqi journalist had many messages which the world received and the Iraqi people, too, held demonstrations afterwards. People should support the Iraqi journalist.

He then said the shoes are "more valuable than crowns, medals and signs" and believes they should be place in an Iraqi museum.

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According to New York Times' TIMOTHY WILLIAMS & ABEER MOHAMMED, shoe thrower's brother said it was a spontaneous act, but co-worker Saif al-Deen, 25, said al-Zeidi had been planning some sort of protest against Bush for nearly a year.

DEEN: 'I remember at the end of 2007, 'he told me, 'You will see how I will take revenge on the criminal Bush in my personal way about the crimes that he has committed against innocent Iraqi people.'

Wonder what has been done to Deen and how quickly he realized he was mistaken.

In Lebanon, reactions varied by political affiliation, but curiosity about the episode was universal.

In Saudi Arabia, a newspaper reported that a man had offered $10 million to buy just one of what has almost certainly become the world's most famous pair of black dress shoes.

A daughter of the Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi reportedly awarded the shoe thrower, Muntadhar al-Zeidi, a 28-year-old journalist, a medal of courage.

In Syria, al-Zeidi's picture was shown all day long on the state television network, with Syrians calling in to share their admiration for his gesture and his bravery. In central Damascus, a huge banner hung over a street, reading: ''Oh, heroic journalist, thank you so much for what you have done.''

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Here's my favorite story. From Reuters: MOHAMED ABDELLAH & JONATHAN WRIGHT. Egyptian Saad Gumaa called the shoe thrower's brother and offered his 20 y/o daughter for marriage.

GUMAA: I find nothing more valuable than my daughter to offer to him, and I am prepared to provide her with everything needed for marriage.

Ain't that swell. Twelve camels and an assortment of figs and dates? It gets weirder. The daughter, who is a university student, liked the idea. One has to wonder how a daughter so anxious to be auctioned off got to 20 without being so.

AMAL SAAD GUMAA: This is something that would honor me. I would like to live in Iraq, especially if I were attached to this hero.

Attached? As in conjugal visits? At least his daughter was of legal age and able to make a fully informed decision to wed.

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President Bush attacked by shoethrower
Malaysian foreign minister praises shoethrower
Shoe party in the streets
Update: shoe thrower
First Lady Laura Bush reacts
Shoe thrower sentenced to 3 years
Indonesians welcome Madame Secretary of State with lame shoe toss
Shoethrower’s monument lasted less than 48 hrs
Shoe thrower's sentenced reduced from 3 to 1 year

UPDATE 2: WASILLA BIBLE CHURCH ARSON

December 19, 2008

UPDATE 2: WASILLA BIBLE CHURCH ARSON

Iraqi reporter throws shoes at President Bush

December 14, 2008

According to CNN:

Pres Bush was on an unannounced visit to the Green Zone to celebrate the conclusion of the security pact, called the Strategic Framework Agreement and the Status of Forces Agreement.

The pact will replace a U.N. mandate for the U.S. presence in Iraq that expires at the end of this year. The agreement, reached after months of negotiations, sets June 30, 2009, as the deadline for U.S. combat troops to withdraw from all Iraqi cities and towns. The date for all U.S. troops to leave Iraq is December 31, 2011.

The Iraqi man, identified as Muntadar al-Zeidi, a correspondent for Al-Baghdadia television, an Iraqi- owned station based in Cairo, Egypt got up and whipped one shoe and then the other, screaming:

This is a gift from the Iraqis, this is a farewell kiss, you dog! This is from the widows, the orphans and those who were killed in Iraq.

It was not a lob toss or simply a statement - it was meant to injure. Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki, who knew what the man meant with the shoes, wasn't exactly helpful. Throwing shoes (or even pointing the soles) at someone is a Muslim insult. Honestly. What isn't? Those ever-present men in the streets must be cheering. And the Arab women who gave birth to and/or are pregnant by them?

video courtesy of b6ran2222

Have to say Bush handled it very well. He didn't hide behind the podium after the first shoe. I can't see barry handling something like that. The hope is, of course, that he won't have to. And I don't foresee him making many trips to any combat zones - surprise or otherwise. Something similar to his world tour, yes.

Bush talking over the car horn moans of the shoe thrower in the next room.

BUSH: Everybody calm down. First of all [muffled - uuaw], thank you [WAH!] for apologizing on behalf [WAH!] of the Iraqi people. [WAH!] It doesn't bother me. [WAH!] And [WAH!] if you want some [WAH!] - if you want the facts: [silence] it was a size 10 show he threw at me.

The reporters then asked him about the incident.

BUSH: So what if the guy threw his shoe at me? Let me talk about the guy throwing his shoe. It's one way to gain attention. It's like going to a political rally and having people yell at you. It's like driving down the street and having people not gesturing with all five fingers.

I don't know what the guy's cause is. But one thing is for certain. He caused you to ask me a question about it. I didn't feel the least bit threatened by it.

Where was the Secret Service? Nobody even got to him before the second one had landed. The irony of it all. Security pact celebration with a real, potentially lethal attack on the POTUS.

And what's the next big video on CNN? barry buying a Christmas tree. Says it all.

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President Bush attacked by shoethrower
Malaysian foreign minister praises shoethrower
Shoe party in the streets
Update: shoe thrower
First Lady Laura Bush reacts
Shoe thrower sentenced to 3 years
Indonesians welcome Madame Secretary of State with lame shoe toss
Shoethrower’s monument lasted less than 48 hrs
Shoe thrower's sentenced reduced from 3 to 1 year