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GUY BOOTED

A fine WSJ wrap-up on John Smeaton, who remains startled by his sudden fame:

“I did nothing special,” Mr. Smeaton said. “I just ran in and booted a guy.”

Posted by Tim B. on 07/08/2007 at 11:23 AM

  1. Ah, but what a boot it was!

    Posted by Firehand on 2007 07 08 at 11:28 AM • permalink

  2. Aggressive caveman pig, why didn’t he try to understand the root causes by talking to him instead of resorting to violence?  All that does is breed more violence.

    Posted by Mike G on 2007 07 08 at 11:36 AM • permalink

  3. Somebody needs to instruct John Smeaton that a dialog to establish common ground in order to negotiate with a burning homicidal maniac is always preferable to violence. Next time instead of employing the boot™, just ask yourself “what would Nancy Pelosi do?”

    Posted by SwampWoman on 2007 07 08 at 11:44 AM • permalink

  4. Although if John Smeaton kicked the terrorist in the nuts with a white boot signifying unity with France, would that be acceptable?  Probably not, because it may be a symbol of white supremacy and his desire to emasculate males of a burning hue.

    Posted by SwampWoman on 2007 07 08 at 11:46 AM • permalink

  5. John Smeaton has demonstrated an outstanding response to these terrorists all around the world.

    Kick them in the balls while they are on fire.

    Not a lot to argue with there. (Unless you are *ahem* Presbyterian)

    Posted by Pedro the Ignorant on 2007 07 08 at 11:56 AM • permalink

  6. Oh, I say, this is shamefully O/T, but I promise, it’ll be the only one today, and it’s hilarious. Go through the whole gallery.

    Via the always worthwhile Ace of Spades.

    Posted by paco on 2007 07 08 at 12:04 PM • permalink

  7. #6 That’s great Paco. I don’t think the people involved thought about it when they put their engagement and wedding notices in the newspaper.

    Posted by Ash_ on 2007 07 08 at 12:08 PM • permalink

  8. Aggressive caveman pig, why didn’t he try to understand the root causes by talking to him instead of resorting to violence?

    “excuse me, mister disenfranchised southwest Asian person, could you refrain from burning while I try to establish a dialogue with you and appreciate your grievances…?”

    Posted by richard mcenroe on 2007 07 08 at 12:14 PM • permalink

  9. That “refraining from burning” could be construed as a criticism of his particular freedom of expression.  Perhaps it would be more sensitive to instead direct him to a fireproof chair so he can continue burning with minimal environmental damage while you engage in a dialogue to determine his grievances.

    Posted by SwampWoman on 2007 07 08 at 12:31 PM • permalink

  10. It is not enough to establish dialogue, one must also use it to thoroughly explore commonalities and avoid otherizing a party on fire.

    Posted by Harry Bergeron on 2007 07 08 at 12:53 PM • permalink

  11. John Smeaton is a terrific man, which is made all the more apparent by the fact that he’s so modest about the heroic action he took.

    Posted by Ash_ on 2007 07 08 at 01:04 PM • permalink

  12. John Smeaton is a dangerous man and his feet need to be confiscated.  What if every time the people of the religion that shall not be named had a day of rage indulging in the protected practice of burning cars, flags, effigies, and honor killings of the attractive women and the followers of John Smeaton just unilaterally kicked them in the balls? What then?

    Posted by SwampWoman on 2007 07 08 at 02:52 PM • permalink

  13. s#8 “excuse me, mister disenfranchised southwest Asian person, could you refrain from burning while I try to establish a dialogue with you and appreciate your grievances…?”

    With my foot.

    Posted by RebeccaH on 2007 07 08 at 03:21 PM • permalink

  14. It’s been said before, but merits repeating:

    If you build a man a fire you keep him warm for a day. If you set a man on fire, he’s warm for the rest of his life.

    Posted by Merlin on 2007 07 08 at 04:41 PM • permalink

  15. I’ll bet you pounds to peanuts that said crispified jihadi will successfully sue our hero when recovered.
    I’m serious, unfortunately.
    Then again the crunchy nut might just die and all will be well.

    Posted by 81Alpha on 2007 07 08 at 04:51 PM • permalink

  16. Whole thing gives new meaning to the term ‘wienie roast.’

    Posted by Achillea on 2007 07 08 at 05:27 PM • permalink

  17. My wife is Glaswegian and hates it when people make jokes about its violent image - she is always emphasising the Art galleries etc and took me round them when we were there. But she has suddenly become John Smeeton’s No. 1 fan.

    Posted by McAnzac on 2007 07 08 at 05:47 PM • permalink

  18. I thought of Smeaton’s kick when I was moving some logs around in my fireplace last night. The flames had died down and the fire needed stirring up a bit.

    Posted by Skeeter on 2007 07 08 at 06:22 PM • permalink

  19. It’s just the Glaswegian way of saying “Good Morning”

    Posted by squawkbox on 2007 07 08 at 06:35 PM • permalink

  20. #14
    Excellent! I must remember that truism.

    Posted by kae on 2007 07 08 at 07:29 PM • permalink

  21. Mike, I don’t think al Doofus will be doing much breeding, of violence or anything else, after this.

    Posted by Firehand on 2007 07 09 at 09:21 PM • permalink

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