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Verdict against Al-Zeidi: “a verdict against the Iraqi people who refuse American occupation”

Posted on March 13, 2009 by kwilder

(excerpt from) The Hindu News Update Service/AP Iraqi cleric calls for shoe thrower’s release A Shiite cleric has called for the release of the Iraqi journalist sentenced to three years in prison for throwing shoes at George W Bush. Sheik Suhail al-Iqabi says the sentence against the journalist, Muntadhar al-Zeidi, is “a verdict against the […]

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“Crowds erupted” to sentencing of Al-Zeidi

Posted on March 12, 2009 by kwilder

KW: This morning, Iraqi journalist and eloquent shoe-thrower Muntadhar Al-Zeidi was sentenced to 3 years in prison. A stray headline on the Yahoo News page says, “Crowds erupt in anger over the fate of the reporter who threw his shoes at President Bush last year.” Though, when you click that is not the headline. And, […]

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The Eloquent Shoe Thrower, Al-Zeidi, receives sentence of 3 years

Posted on March 12, 2009 by kwilder

KW: I am not pleased with the outcome of this. I consider war correspondent Muntadhar Al-Zeidi to be a political prisoner. I will keep wilderside readers posted about worthwhile responses or demonstrations based on the new verdict of 3 years. (excerpt from) Daily Mail UK online Iraqi journalist who threw shoes at Bush is jailed […]

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A rally (almost) held for Al-Zeidi the eloquent shoe-thrower

Posted on March 10, 2009 by kwilder

Photo of rally from AP is: here Please note that Muntadhar Al-Zeidi, the Iraqi journalist and war correspondent who protested then US President Bush’s surprise visit to Iraq, will be in court again on Thursday, March 12th. (excerpt from) suomenkuvalehti.fi Iraq Protest

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Shouldn’t MoveOn Oppose Obama on Afghanistan?

Posted on March 1, 2009 by iwilder

The opinion piece: Shouldn’t MoveOn Oppose Obama on Afghanistan? (Initially posted using ShareThis) An opinion piece in The Nation, written by John Nichols. Excerpt: …Democratic leaders in Congress might have been willing to compromise with the Bush administration on Iraq back in 2002. But MoveOn said “no.” And MoveOn was right. Now, more than ever, […]

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Do we live in a rogue state?

Posted on February 27, 2009 by kwilder

Ian had noted off-blog that it sounded like we lived in a rogue nation. Recently, it seemed as if President Obama was saying that he, the elected “Commander in Chief”, was having to negotiate with the military about when to leave Iraq, and how many tens of thousands of soldiers to leave there permanently. Now, […]

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Obama joins Cheney’s Endless War: 50,000 US Soldiers to Stay in Iraq,

Posted on February 25, 2009 by iwilder

from DemocracyNow.org Obama to Announce 19-Month Timeline for Withdrawal of Iraq Combat Troops Meanwhile, on the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, Obama said he will soon announce a plan to end the war in Iraq. President Obama: “I am now carefully reviewing our policies in both wars, and I will soon announce a way forward […]

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Babylon Green Party 100 Days Series: A Veteran’s View of the Afghanistan & Iraq Wars 3/4/09

Posted on February 21, 2009 by iwilder

On Wednesday,  March 4, 2009 at 7pm, the Babylon Green Party Gathering will feature Camillo “Mac” Bica, Ph.D., the Coordinator of Veterans for Peace of Long Island speaking about the Wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. www.BabylonGreens.org The event will be held at Pisces Café, 14A Railroad Avenue, Babylon, NY (631-321-1231) www.piscescafe.net (map) Come hungry! For […]

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Lots of news about Al-Zeidi: appeared in court, strategy set, adjourned date set

Posted on February 19, 2009 by kwilder

“What made me do it was the humiliation Iraq has been subjected to due to the U.S. occupation and the murder of innocent people,” al-Zeidi said. “I wanted to restore the pride of the Iraqis in any way possible, apart from using weapons.” Summary from the AP story: 1.Al-Zeidi appeared in court, with no signs […]

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Trial for journalist/shoe tosser Muntadhar Al-Zeidi is tomorrow – Thursday

Posted on February 18, 2009 by kwilder

Iraqi journalist Muntadhar Al-Zeidi will face trial tomorrow, Thursday, February 19, 2009. Update is: here

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Poem for Muntadhar Al-Zeidi, the eloquent shoe-tosser

Posted on February 18, 2009 by kwilder

I found this poem in a chapbook, on a table at the Poetry Project New Year’s Marathon Reading. I was startled with the resonance an old poem had with a new situation. And, I purchased the book. I thought it was a beautiful tribute and reflection on that moment when Iraqi journalist Muntadhar Al-Zeidi met […]

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Good news: Al-Zeidi to have a trial on Feb 19th

Posted on February 8, 2009 by iwilder

KW: Well, it is good news, if for the trial, the Iraqi government finally allows the public a glimpse at Muntadha al-Zeidi so that the world knows he is well. Since the AP story on the subject inserts some “hot” words into their story, such as applying the word “outburst” to al-Zeidi’s action, I think […]

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Obama Gives Contract to Former Halliburton Subsidiary Under Criminal Investigation

Posted on February 7, 2009 by iwilder

The Associated Press: KBR wins contract despite criminal probe of deaths WASHINGTON (AP) — Defense contractor KBR Inc. has been awarded a $35 million Pentagon contract involving major electrical work, even as it is under criminal investigation in the electrocution deaths of at least two U.S. soldiers in Iraq. The announcement of the new KBR […]

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US increases civilian deaths and terrorism in Afghanistan

Posted on February 5, 2009 by iwilder

from democracynow.org US-Led Attacks Account for 1/3 of Afghan Deaths New figures show Afghan civilian casualties rose to more than 2,100 last year. More than a third were killed by Afghan and US-led troops. On Tuesday, Afghan President Hamid Karzai renewed criticism of deadly US attacks. Afghan President Hamid Karzai: “Our demands are clear: house […]

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