The Act of Being a Jounalist

I don't think throwing shoes at the Bush accomplished anything. Well, except for laughter, viral videos, online games, online popularity. So where's the accomplishment in throwing shoes? None.
Sad thing is.. he's a Journalist. Yikes.

If you really wanted to be heard and need to express you outburst against US presence in Iraq, throwing shoes, doesn't really help. Do your job and be nosy and ask hard tough question that would've made the President respond. Instead we're treated to a shoe throwing tantrum. To be a Journalist and do that says a lot about standards of being in the media and how you are as a someone trying to shed light on something or making other see what the real problem is. And isn't it that if you report something you should set a aside feelings because you wouldn't be able to put anything in perspective. Lest you be biased. I'm not sure if I'm right or wrong..but to each his own. I don't think the Journalist should be hailed as a hero. He expressed his feelings, but throwing shoes? In hindsight, sure it's funny, but it's crude to say the least. Missed that target too.

I'm laughing. The whole incident is a laugh trip.

I mean, if the shoes don't' struck, try again. Indeed. Boy, that scene played over and over with the many cable news out there. Blogged about and of course triggering may shoes jokes and what not. Oh yeah, what a day for comedians! Tons of punchlines for them.

No need for Sole...er, soul searching. Freedom is alive! Talk about freedom!

"This is a gift from the Iraqis; this is the farewell kiss, you dog!"

That's whats Iraqi Journalist, Muntazer al-Zaidi said while hurdling the shoes at the President.

When Saddam ruled Iraq nobody could even utter a word, nor write, nor do anything against him ('else they'd be tortured 0r worse.. killed), standing up for their beliefs and what they're fighting for. With the show throwing incident, it's just goes to show how freedom has come a long way. In that sense, the US and Bush can take credit for bringing back that liberty to be able to expressed opinions, albeit by throwing shoes.


Newslinks :AFP SF Chronicle DFP GlobeandMail