Bush's Narrow Escape!

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Wow! President Bush's "Victory Lap" in Iraq took a strange turn today as he was speaking at a news conference along side the Prime Minister of Iraq, Nuri al-Maliki. Out of nowhere, an Iraqi journalist took off his shoes, and threw them full-force at Bush! I've gotta hand it to the President, because this ne'er-do-well's aim was fantastic, and the only reason Bush didn't take a Buster Brown to the head was because of his lighting quick, cat-like, reflexes! Who knew he had it in 'im!

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I don't mean to make light, because it clearly was a scary moment, and it begs one important question. I couldn't help but notice how long it took someone, anyone, to come to Bush's side. How is that possible? This guy threw not one, but two shoes, at Bush before the Secret Service (assuming that even was a Secret Service agent!) made it to Bush. In fact, Bush ducked the 1st shoe, and the 2nd shoe was deflected by al-Maliki! The Iraqi Prime Minister was the only one to throw a portion of his body in front of an American President under attack (maybe we should offer him a job)!

I'd like to believe that Hollywood movies haven't given me unattainable expectations, but it seems shameful to me that this guy, without raising any suspicions of the people who are charged with the responsibility of protecting the President, was able to take off both of his shoes, take aim, shout an insult, and hurl TWO shoes!

Jack Bauer would've never let that happen!

--Scott.

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