Of all the events of last week the shoe incident was probably the most instructive. Living in a cocoon of security Bush and western leaders of his ilk never understand how much they are despised in the rest of the world. Since they control the major news networks they constantly portray themselves as civilised while abusing anyone who dares to disagree. These nations have been responsible for the greatest genocides in history, from the two world wars to Hiroshima to Guantanamo and renditions and yet they go around claiming to be the civilised world and lecturing others about democracy and human rights. For the first time a man had the guts to throw shoes at Bush and make sure he understood. I was impressed at the way Bush ducked although he was completely unprepared. Much like Tendulkar ducking to a Brett Lee bouncer while keeping his eyes on the ball the whole time. Afterwards Bush made light of the incident. He said that it was a greater insult for the Iraqi Prime Minister which is true. He also said that he bore no grudge which probably is a lie. Wonder what the chances are that this man will survive for two years. A knife or a bullet in the back in present day Baghdad is easy and Americans are vindictive. Any satta fellow care to offer odds?