Iraqi shoe thrower being showered by ‘offers and gifts’

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upon his anticipated release from prison.
http://thinkprogress.org/2009/09/09/iraqi-shoe-gifts/

Last December, Iraqi journalist Muntadar al-Zaidi made headlines across the world when he hurled his shoes at President Bush during a press conference in Baghdad. Although al-Zaidi was originally sentenced to three years in prison, Iraqi courts recently decided to release him on Sept. 14 for “good behavior.” Now, the Guardian is reporting that al-Zaidi is being inundated “by offers and gifts” from all over his country:

From his prison cell, Zaidi has a sense of the gathering fuss, but not the full extent of the benefactors and patrons preparing for his release.

A new four-bedroom home has been built by his former boss. A new car – and the promise of many more – awaits.

Pledges of harems, money and healthcare are pouring in to his employers, the al-Baghdadia television channel.

“One Iraqi who lived in Morocco called to offer to send his daughter to be Muntazer’s wife,” said editor Abdul Hamid al-Saij.

“Another called from Saudi offering $10m for his shoes, and another called from Morocco offering a gold-saddled horse.

For his part, al-Zaidi has told the press that he plans to leave journalism and open an orphanage upon his release.


Iraqi shoe thrower Muntazer al-Zaidi inundated with offers and gifts
http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2009/sep/09/bush-shoe-thrower-release-iraq

A new four-bedroom home has been built by his former boss. A new car – and the promise of many more – awaits.

Pledges of harems, money and healthcare are pouring in to his employers, the al-Baghdadia television channel.

[Swamp Rat]

1. k&r

[Quasimodem]

2. And why not?

It was the most soul-satisfying Iraqi response to the invasion.

[corkhead]

7. That video is hypnotizing. I never tired of watching it.

[PearliePoo2]

9. Same here....that guy's arm is amazing! Strong and accurate

He should be recruited by the MLB.
Reminds me of the frozen rope Ichiro throws from right field when challenged by a runner!
:applause:

[Guy Whitey Corngood]

11. What I want to know is. Who's that ass kissing asshole trying to stop him? nt

[Viking12]

3. I'd buy him a beer.

[Leftist Agitator]

6. As a Muslim, I doubt he would take you up on that offer.

[Generic Other]

4. Anyone want to compile a list of gifts to give Bush?

I'll start:

He can have the contents of the port-a-potties DUers rented at Camp Casey!

I am sure he can have all the defaced magazine covers I attacked in 8 years because his face was on them.

He can have that producer from the Letterman Show's jacket--the one he wiped his glasses on when he was a guest on the show.

He can have all the pretzels I can smash into a cardboard box!

[wizstars]

8. I can overnight my cat's litter box--used, of course. n/t

[robinlynne]

5. cool.

[lpbk2713]

10. I'm not wealthy.

But I'd be proud to buy him any pair of shoes he wanted.

[RoccoR5955]

12. He deserves every bit of it.

It was very brave of him to do.
Knowing that the Secret Service could have shot him dead, on the spot!