Posted on 12/20/2006 2:40:27 PM PST by Hadean
BAGHDAD, Iraq -- Gunmen killed a veteran Iraqi actor and comedian known for his stage portrayal of the lighter side of life in Baghdad during Ottoman rule in the early 1900s, police said Wednesday.
Mitashar al-Sudani, 60, was killed as he drove to theater offices on Haifa Street in Baghdad on Tuesday, a police officer and an official at Iraq's Theater and Cinema Ministry said. Both officials spoke on condition of anonymity because of security concerns.
Al-Sudani was shot multiple times, suggesting that the gunmen had singled him out. Armed groups have often killed prominent figures in politics, sports, the media and other fields, apparently as part of a campaign to create a climate of fear and intimidation.
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Like, just how much material could that be?
Now THAT'S a tough crowd!!
"You're washed up, man! You're a has-been. You aren't funny."
Some crowds get SERIOUS.
Al Franken's looking for an opening, ain't he?
Maybe THIS is why Hollyweird has been vocal in denouncing the US. They are afraid of terrorist attacks so they try to distance themselves from America.
The last Iraqi comedian was killed by the Madhi Army, this one probably was also killed by them.
This hands off attitute we have towards them has to end. I don't care what Maliki thinks.
Do ANY Arab common people ever die of natural causes?
bttt
Iraqi's need a BORAT!
their religion IS a disease...not a natural one though...
I like!
High five!
I suppose Islam doesn't like humor.......unless it involves a blown out bus or some homicide bomber. Which must be humor to them, because it's the only time I see them smile.
I just posted a blog over on the bloggers page, please check it out, it is incredibly important. It is called "The Fall of the American Empirte"
There's was never much humor in that world. Now there's even less.
What a waste, these bastards out of iran and Syria want the people to live in the stone age with nothing while they rape and eat and murder and enjoy the hell out of themselves. Not everyone finds memorizing thier koran death manuel and violence an enjoyable form of entertainment.
When are our spineless politicians going to allow our guys over there to unleash on Sadr and the other fascist demons?
Condolences to Mitashar al-Sudani's family and friends.
"Do ANY Arab common people ever die of natural causes?"
I don't know, self destruction comes pretty natural for them. They pick a cause and self destruct....
Texas handled Pauly Shore much better...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GtrBZJ9pYC0
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