Londoners Throw Shoes At George Bush…Sort Of

December 19. 2008

Inspired by the imprisoned Iraqi journalist that threw his shoes at George W. Bush during a press conference, Londoners gathered in front of the U.S. embassy in their city and threw shoes at it, demanding he be freed.

This protest serves as another symbol of the world’s displeasure with George W. Bush. When he flew into London earlier in the year, his visit was met with large protests. This sight has repeated itself all over the world during his visits to several nations.

Shoe demo targets US embassy in London

LONDON (AFP) — Protesters staged a shoe protest outside the US embassy in London on Friday, demanding the release of the Iraqi journalist held after throwing his footwear at US President George W. Bush.

Demonstrators voiced support for the "courageous" journalist Muntazer al-Zaidi, who has been in custody in Baghdad since Sunday's dramatic shoe protest which made him an instant sensation in the Arab world.

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