They threw shoes and eggs at the former British Prime Minister, but none it hit Blair who was surrounded by security escorts carrying umbrellas. Blair was in Dublin to promote and sign copies of his new book, A Journey.
Police held back protesters who shouted "Shame!" at Blair whose autobiographical memoir netted him a $7 million book advance. They also shouted "Shame on Eason" the bookstore that hosted Blair. Protesters splattered the store's entryway with bright red fake blood.
A Journey is on Amazon.com's top ten and is a number one bestseller in Britain. Blair says he will donate proceeds from the book to a charity that helps wounded soldiers.
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Blair's memoir doesn't hold Princess Diana in high regard. Blair refers to her as a "manipulator," but he also praises President Bush. Blair aligned with Bush in 2003 to invade Iraq.
Although there were 200 protesters outside shouting at Blair, there were twice that inside waiting to shake hands with Blair and have their books signed. They waited in the rain for Blair who stayed inside the bookstore 2 hours signing books.
One protester inside of the bookstore approached Blair to make a citizen's arrest. Security removed 24-year-old Kate O'Sullivan.
Protesters were barred by police from entering the bookstore. When Blair left, protesters were still outside throwing shoes and eggs. After several arrests were made, protesters moved their demonstrations from the book signing event to the police station.
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