I think this video should speak for itself.
Paul Schene, King County Deputy, Caught On Tape Punching, Kicking 15-Year-Old Girl (VIDEO)
Showing posts with label Shoe throwing. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Shoe throwing. Show all posts
Monday, March 2, 2009
Girl shoes cop - Cop beats girl
Paul Schene, King County Deputy, Caught On Tape Punching, Kicking 15-Year-Old Girl (VIDEO)
Monday, January 19, 2009
News you WANT to read - Shoe parties and libraries
It's not easy to find 'News you want to read' on a wintery Monday in January. Cheap thrills are the only options.
BAGHDAD
Source
The Iraqi journalist jailed since throwing his shoes at President George W. Bush got a visit from his brother Friday and a birthday party from his guards as he turned 30.
Muntadhar al-Zeidi, who has gained cult status for his bizarre protest, is in good shape but has been denied access to his lawyer, relatives said after his brother Maitham visited him for two hours in his detention cell in Baghdad's heavily fortified Green Zone.
Al-Zeidi has been in custody since the Dec. 14 outburst at Bush's joint news conference with Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki. Thousands demonstrated for al-Zeidi's release and hailed his gesture.
But concern was raised about his welfare after allegations that he had been severely beaten and tortured in detention.
The case's investigating judge has said the journalist was struck about the face and eyes, apparently by security agents who wrestled him to the floor after he hurled his shoes, forcing Bush to duck for cover.
Maitham al-Zeidi was not available to comment on the visit, but another brother, Dhargham, told The Associated Press that he was told the wounds had healed.
"Muntadhar was in a good shape ... and his morale was high. Yesterday was his birthday and some patriotic officers there organized a party for him and brought birthday cake," Dhargham al-Zeidi said.
The case became a focus for Iraqis and others in the Muslim world who resent the US invasion and occupation. But it also embarrassed al-Maliki, who was standing next to Bush at the time. Neither leader was injured.
Al-Zeidi had been due to face a trial in December on a charge of assaulting a foreign leader, which his defense team said carried a maximum sentence of 15 years. But an appellate court is considering a motion to reduce the charges to simply insulting Bush.
Defense lawyer Dhia al-Saadi said it was a matter of freedom of expression.
"Al-Zeidi's act was symbolic and in no way was it a murder attempt," he said, adding that he had been allowed to meet his client only once.
"I submitted many petitions to the judge of the case and I expect to meet Muntadhar next week," he said.
Al-Zeidi's act of defiance transformed the obscure reporter from an employee of a minor TV station into a national hero to many Iraqis fed up with the nearly six-year US presence here.
But his brother said information about the international wave of support had been kept from the journalist.
"Some officers told him that half of the Iraqis were against him. But he was very happy when he heard that all the Iraqis support him. He even cried when he heard that there were demonstrations on his behalf even in the United States," Dhargham al-Zeidi said.
The brother who met with Muntadhar al-Zeidi was taken by bus to the detention center, and two army officers supervised the meeting.
The journalist is currently being held alone in a comfortable room with a bed and a TV set, his brother said. "He is being visited frequently by doctors. The food is very good," the brother added.
Al-Zeidi stood by his attack on Bush. He stressed that he meant no offense to the Iraqi prime minister but didn't want to miss his chance to send Bush a message, the brother said.
"He said he could not wait until al-Maliki left the room to throw his shoes because then Bush would also leave and that historic opportunity would be lost," he said.
Muntadhar al-Zeidi actually feared he would be killed by guards after throwing his shoes and read his last prayers before going to the news conference, his brother said.
"So for him it does not matter for how long he would be imprisoned," his brother said, "because the important thing is that he restored the honor of the Iraqi people."
by allan on December 29, 2008
Source
The George W. Bush Presidential Library is now in the planning stages. The Library will include:
The Weapons of Mass Destruction Room which no one has yet been able to find.
The Hurricane Katrina Room which is still under construction.
The Alberto Gonzales Room where you won’t be able to remember anything.
The Texas Air National Guard Room where you don’t even have to show up.
The Walter Reed Hospital Room where they don’t let you in.
The Guantanamo Bay Room where they don’t let you out.
The National Debt Room which is huge and has no ceiling.
The Tax Cut Room with entry restricted to the wealthy.
The Economy Room which is in the toilet.
The Iraq War Room: After you complete your first tour, they make you go back for a second, third, fourth and sometimes fifth tour.
The Dick Cheney Room in the famous undisclosed location, complete with shotgun gallery.
The Environmental Conservation Room still empty, but very warm.
The Supreme Court Gift Shop where you can buy an election.
The Decider Room complete with dart board, magic 8-ball, Ouija board, dice, coins and straws.
Additionally, the museum will have a 20-electron microscope to help you locate the president’s accomplishments.
Admission: Republicans - free; Democrats - $1000 or 3 Euros
Iraqi guards throw party for shoe-Bush-basher
Zeidi celebrates 30th birthday in jail
with two-hour visit from brother,
but concerns on his welfare remain.
By Kim Gamelwith two-hour visit from brother,
but concerns on his welfare remain.
BAGHDAD
Source
The Iraqi journalist jailed since throwing his shoes at President George W. Bush got a visit from his brother Friday and a birthday party from his guards as he turned 30.
Muntadhar al-Zeidi, who has gained cult status for his bizarre protest, is in good shape but has been denied access to his lawyer, relatives said after his brother Maitham visited him for two hours in his detention cell in Baghdad's heavily fortified Green Zone.
Al-Zeidi has been in custody since the Dec. 14 outburst at Bush's joint news conference with Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki. Thousands demonstrated for al-Zeidi's release and hailed his gesture.
But concern was raised about his welfare after allegations that he had been severely beaten and tortured in detention.
The case's investigating judge has said the journalist was struck about the face and eyes, apparently by security agents who wrestled him to the floor after he hurled his shoes, forcing Bush to duck for cover.
Maitham al-Zeidi was not available to comment on the visit, but another brother, Dhargham, told The Associated Press that he was told the wounds had healed.
"Muntadhar was in a good shape ... and his morale was high. Yesterday was his birthday and some patriotic officers there organized a party for him and brought birthday cake," Dhargham al-Zeidi said.
The case became a focus for Iraqis and others in the Muslim world who resent the US invasion and occupation. But it also embarrassed al-Maliki, who was standing next to Bush at the time. Neither leader was injured.
Al-Zeidi had been due to face a trial in December on a charge of assaulting a foreign leader, which his defense team said carried a maximum sentence of 15 years. But an appellate court is considering a motion to reduce the charges to simply insulting Bush.
Defense lawyer Dhia al-Saadi said it was a matter of freedom of expression.
"Al-Zeidi's act was symbolic and in no way was it a murder attempt," he said, adding that he had been allowed to meet his client only once.
"I submitted many petitions to the judge of the case and I expect to meet Muntadhar next week," he said.
Al-Zeidi's act of defiance transformed the obscure reporter from an employee of a minor TV station into a national hero to many Iraqis fed up with the nearly six-year US presence here.
But his brother said information about the international wave of support had been kept from the journalist.
"Some officers told him that half of the Iraqis were against him. But he was very happy when he heard that all the Iraqis support him. He even cried when he heard that there were demonstrations on his behalf even in the United States," Dhargham al-Zeidi said.
The brother who met with Muntadhar al-Zeidi was taken by bus to the detention center, and two army officers supervised the meeting.
The journalist is currently being held alone in a comfortable room with a bed and a TV set, his brother said. "He is being visited frequently by doctors. The food is very good," the brother added.
Al-Zeidi stood by his attack on Bush. He stressed that he meant no offense to the Iraqi prime minister but didn't want to miss his chance to send Bush a message, the brother said.
"He said he could not wait until al-Maliki left the room to throw his shoes because then Bush would also leave and that historic opportunity would be lost," he said.
Muntadhar al-Zeidi actually feared he would be killed by guards after throwing his shoes and read his last prayers before going to the news conference, his brother said.
"So for him it does not matter for how long he would be imprisoned," his brother said, "because the important thing is that he restored the honor of the Iraqi people."
The Bush Library rooms finalised
by allan on December 29, 2008Source
The George W. Bush Presidential Library is now in the planning stages. The Library will include:
The Weapons of Mass Destruction Room which no one has yet been able to find.
The Hurricane Katrina Room which is still under construction.
The Alberto Gonzales Room where you won’t be able to remember anything.
The Texas Air National Guard Room where you don’t even have to show up.
The Walter Reed Hospital Room where they don’t let you in.
The Guantanamo Bay Room where they don’t let you out.
The National Debt Room which is huge and has no ceiling.
The Tax Cut Room with entry restricted to the wealthy.
The Economy Room which is in the toilet.
The Iraq War Room: After you complete your first tour, they make you go back for a second, third, fourth and sometimes fifth tour.
The Dick Cheney Room in the famous undisclosed location, complete with shotgun gallery.
The Environmental Conservation Room still empty, but very warm.
The Supreme Court Gift Shop where you can buy an election.
The Decider Room complete with dart board, magic 8-ball, Ouija board, dice, coins and straws.
Additionally, the museum will have a 20-electron microscope to help you locate the president’s accomplishments.
Admission: Republicans - free; Democrats - $1000 or 3 Euros
Sunday, December 21, 2008
Things I read - December 20, 2008
Why is a U.S. Army brigade being assigned to the "Homeland"?
Martial Law. The words have a far away ring.
'Greek Syndrome' is catching as youth take to streets
First it was Athens. Now the Continent's disillusioned youth is taking to the streets across Europe. This could turn out to be the beginning of a real EU political identity; tho I don't think this is what the bureaucrats had in mind.
Capitalism Short Circuits Our Moral Hard-Wiring
I have suspected for years that there is a 'compassion' gene and others which are less desirable. An interesting angle here.
Will Bush Officials Face War Crimes Trials? Few Expect It
Muntadhar al-Zeidi Beaten For Throwing Shoes At Bush: Iraq Judge
They are soo busted for brutality.
Should Dick Cheney Be Hanged?
Nah, he says he likes torture.
Homeless woman's body found burning in shopping cart in Vancouver
AMERICAN LOCKDOWN: LAW ENFORCEMENT OUT OF CONTROL AND BEYOND THE PALE
This is scary because it's from 2007.
Unconventional Warfare in the 21st Century: U.S. Surrogates, Terrorists and Narcotraffickers
Dick Cheney's Fantasy World
Personally, I think this is an entire different species: like chimpanzees and bonobos.
Martial Law. The words have a far away ring.
'Greek Syndrome' is catching as youth take to streets
First it was Athens. Now the Continent's disillusioned youth is taking to the streets across Europe. This could turn out to be the beginning of a real EU political identity; tho I don't think this is what the bureaucrats had in mind.
Capitalism Short Circuits Our Moral Hard-Wiring
I have suspected for years that there is a 'compassion' gene and others which are less desirable. An interesting angle here.
Will Bush Officials Face War Crimes Trials? Few Expect It
Muntadhar al-Zeidi Beaten For Throwing Shoes At Bush: Iraq Judge
They are soo busted for brutality.
Should Dick Cheney Be Hanged?
Nah, he says he likes torture.
Homeless woman's body found burning in shopping cart in Vancouver
AMERICAN LOCKDOWN: LAW ENFORCEMENT OUT OF CONTROL AND BEYOND THE PALE
This is scary because it's from 2007.
Unconventional Warfare in the 21st Century: U.S. Surrogates, Terrorists and Narcotraffickers
Dick Cheney's Fantasy World
Personally, I think this is an entire different species: like chimpanzees and bonobos.
Thursday, December 18, 2008
The Bush legacy - Joke of the world
Apparently George Bush can drop bombs on anyone he likes and strut around the planet like a peacock with a hemorrhoid, but he cannot stop the whole world laughing at him. He seems to be concerned about his legacy, but we all know how King George will be remembered: as the laughing stock of the world, ducking a shoe that most people wished would have hit him.
Who would have thought that a man with a shoe could humiliate the most vulgar leader of the
world, when bullets, bombs and bankruptcy could not budge his arrogance? Mr. Al Zaidi will be remembered as a hero who had the courage to do what the entire world has wanted to do, an act he will pay dearly for. But there are no heros who do not take risks for their beliefs. This simple act of defiance inspired millions as well as giving the world the best laugh it has had since King George came to power. Laughter is a powerful weapon to use against fools as the story below details. It unifies the like minded and takes power away from bullies. Humiliation is the just desert of brutal tyrants, my only regret being that George and his ilk are too thick to understand the depth of their disgrace. Leaders are laughing at Bush from Lapland to Australia (no doubt Putin enjoyed the event tremendously).
In case, dear reader, you are wishing it was you who threw the shoe, you may still make your contribution. You can mail your shoe to the White House: or you can have a vicarious thrill here. Either way, have a good laugh about it and feel better.
Latin leaders joke about Bush shoe attack
Wed Dec 17, 2008COSTA DO SAUIPE, Brazil
Reuters
Latin American leaders meeting in Brazil this week couldn't resist poking fun at U.S. President George W. Bush over his recent shoe-throwing incident in Iraq. "Please, nobody take off your shoes," Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva joked to reporters at the start of a news conference on Wednesday.
An Iraqi journalist had hurled his shoes at Bush at a news conference in Baghdad on Sunday, calling him a dog. "In this heat, if anybody takes off their shoes, we'll know right away because of the smell," quipped Lula, reaping laughter from reporters and politicians alike. Earlier in the day, Lula threatened to throw a shoe at Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez, Bush's fiercest critic in Latin America, if the long-winded leftist leader spoke beyond his allotted time.
Officials from 33 Latin American and Caribbean countries burst into laughter at the summit meeting, which showcased the region's growing independence from Washington and welcomed Communist-run Cuba for the first time. Even Cuban President Raul Castro, on his first trip abroad since taking over from his ailing brother Fidel earlier this year, was overheard taking a stab at Bush over the shoe affair.
(Reporting by Raymond Colitt, editing by Anthony Boadle)
Tuesday, December 16, 2008
Things I read - December 16, 2008
The Guilt Song (Fuck the poor)
Video. Have a sardonic laugh.
Bush On Al Qaeda Not Existing In Iraq Before Invasion: ‘So What?’
Video. How did this creepy clown manage to dupe a nation? Makes you wonder.
Capitalism Hits the Fan: A Marxian View
Video of a lecture.
Bush shoe-ing worst Arab insult
Send your shoe to the White House, if it makes you feel better. Really...better than a letter which won't be read. Many are doing it.
Official: Shoe-thrower in Iraqi military custody
Heros must risk the wrath of monsters.
Sarkozy comments spark Iran row
Everytime Sarkozy opens his mouth, we see new evidence that he is aligned with USA/Israel interests instead of the European Union's well being.
Iran stays away from Paris meeting over Sarkozy's remarks
Send a shoe to Sarkozy too.
Iran summons French envoy over Sarkozy's remarks
Legal papers served via Facebook
Ah yes, must be careful on the net these days; especially if you are losing your house. (exactly where a homeless person will set up their computer is, I guess, not important)
Americans rich and poor pawn more to pay bills
Looks like Americans can live without all their 'stuff' afterall.
Another blow to NATO's supplies
Putin must have a grin ear to ear.
Cheney admits authorizing detainee's torture
The video at the bottom of this page is particularly chilling. Especially in slow motion.
Liquid electricity from the photon farm
Cheney accused of blocking Californian bid to cut car fumes
Nanosolar: Power to the people
Cobbers
A truly fascinating look at the energy sources available to common people.
End of an era: last pre-Olympic snapshot (updated)
The big melt: 2 trillion tons of ice gone since '03
News 2008 in pictures
Bush On Al Qaeda Not Existing In Iraq Before Invasion: ‘So What?’
Suburban Guerrilla
Video. Have a sardonic laugh.
Bush On Al Qaeda Not Existing In Iraq Before Invasion: ‘So What?’
Video. How did this creepy clown manage to dupe a nation? Makes you wonder.
Capitalism Hits the Fan: A Marxian View
Video of a lecture.
Bush shoe-ing worst Arab insult
Send your shoe to the White House, if it makes you feel better. Really...better than a letter which won't be read. Many are doing it.
Official: Shoe-thrower in Iraqi military custody
Heros must risk the wrath of monsters.
Sarkozy comments spark Iran row
Everytime Sarkozy opens his mouth, we see new evidence that he is aligned with USA/Israel interests instead of the European Union's well being.
Iran stays away from Paris meeting over Sarkozy's remarks
Send a shoe to Sarkozy too.
Iran summons French envoy over Sarkozy's remarks
Legal papers served via Facebook
Ah yes, must be careful on the net these days; especially if you are losing your house. (exactly where a homeless person will set up their computer is, I guess, not important)
Americans rich and poor pawn more to pay bills
Looks like Americans can live without all their 'stuff' afterall.
Another blow to NATO's supplies
Putin must have a grin ear to ear.
Cheney admits authorizing detainee's torture
The video at the bottom of this page is particularly chilling. Especially in slow motion.
Liquid electricity from the photon farm
Cheney accused of blocking Californian bid to cut car fumes
Nanosolar: Power to the people
Cobbers
A truly fascinating look at the energy sources available to common people.
End of an era: last pre-Olympic snapshot (updated)
The big melt: 2 trillion tons of ice gone since '03
News 2008 in pictures
Bush On Al Qaeda Not Existing In Iraq Before Invasion: ‘So What?’
Suburban Guerrilla
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