[crusher999]

I spent some time in Egypt a while ago and learned about this "insult" the hard way....and picked up on what they were doing right away.

I have heard some extreme left liberals (read that BUSH HATERS) claim that these pictures were "fabricated" by the US Military for "photo ops", but this simple display of irreverance (which to them is the greatest of insults) to the "fallen king" should speak volumes to the idiocy of "scripted celebrations".

Another thing that I noticed is the "kissing" or touching of cheeks between Iraqi men and coalition forces during a handshake.

This is a show of friendship, kinship actually, and is also the kind of thing that you just don't fake.

As I understand it....the more kisses two men exchange, the deeper the friendship, with four kisses signifying damn near brotherhood.

At virtually every stop, this is being shown on TV...and I am so proud of the coalition forces for allowing the Iraqi men the opportunity to show them what they mean to them.

Although I have not seen a "four banger" often, I have seen it a few times...and again....the idea that this type of display would be something that is a "set up" is "off the deep end" lunacy.

[squarebarb]

my husband and I were in Turkey (b.o.q. Addan air force base)and took a trip to the countryside, were given a phamplet before we left which said it was a criminal offense in Turkey to show someone the sole of your shoe. Part of their 'insult laws'. Go figure.