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Bowing is not a recognized military custom the world over as is saluting. Big difference.
Presidents saluting the military of other countries is not a custom at all. And certainly not the military of dictators.
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Originally Posted by phma
Bowing is an internal custom particular to some nations and Obama is not a citizen of Japan or a member of their military. Likely he didn't know that. He wasn't the sharpest tool in the shed when it came to the military.
And Obama bowed to a Japanese emperor, that's not military, that is simply how they greet. He shook the hand of a Saudi but had to stoop because he was taller.
It is Trump that clearly doesn't understand military custom. We don't salute the military of other countries.
Bowing is not a recognized military custom the world over as is saluting. Big difference.
Bowing is an internal custom particular to some nations and Obama is not a citizen of Japan or a member of their military. Likely he didn't know that. He wasn't the sharpest tool in the shed when it came to the military.
The trump cult is playing a long game of Twister to support the baby president. How your back must hurt.
This is what Trump always does, he has always kissed up to, and admired Dictators, regardless of how brutal their regime might be. He is a wannabe Dictator himself, so he thinks what they do is great.
Hmm..when did Trump kisss up to Fidel Castro? How a bout Hugo Chavez? Maduro? Oh right..that was Obama..and liberals were cheering..but now liberals are throwing a hissyfit because Trump is negotiating with Kim to de-escalte nuclear war..
Another misleading false thread incorrectly stating facts.
No. Korean General salutes the President and the President returns salute as is military custom.
The person initiating a salute is recognizing a superior. Returning the salute is recognizing the inferiors acknowledgement.
Liberals promoting disrespect and rudeness at every turn think they understand diplomacy. That's why the never get to the table to talk about peace.
LOL, if you look at the photo in post #34, you will see that Trump is saluting the general while the general has both hands to his side. Actually it looks like one hand is trying to shake his hand not salute.
Bowing is not a recognized military custom the world over as is saluting. Big difference.
Bowing is an internal custom particular to some nations and Obama is not a citizen of Japan or a member of their military. Likely he didn't know that. He wasn't the sharpest tool in the shed when it came to the military.
You don't have to be a citizen of a country to have enough respect to abide by local customs. When travelling, I always try to learn those things beforehand. When you make an effort, people generally really appreciate it.
No. Korean General salutes the President and the President returns salute as is military custom.
The person initiating a salute is recognizing a superior. Returning the salute is recognizing the inferiors acknowledgement.
Thank you! This just shows how few people serve in the military and/or have any understanding of military custom. In the military, it is custom to salute a superior officer. The NK officer saluted a superior officef, in this case, the CIC of the US Armed Forces. It would be a GREAT disrespect for Trump to have not returned the salute. It's basically a military hand shake. Goodness.
Hmm..when did Trump kisss up to Fidel Castro? How a bout Hugo Chavez? Maduro? Oh right..that was Obama..and liberals were cheering..but now liberals are throwing a hissyfit because Trump is negotiating with Kim to de-escalte nuclear war..
References please.
As far as I know Obama never said anything about Maduro or Fidel approaching the level of praise Trump had for Kim Jong Un.
As far as de-escalating it was Trump that did the escalating in the first place. Trump reign in office so far has been a complete mess and here he is counting his chickens before any have hatched.
LOL, if you look at the photo in post #34, you will see that Trump is saluting the general while the general has both hands to his side. Actually it looks like one hand is trying to shake his hand not salute.
Also, if you look at Kim's face while Trump is saluting Kim's general, he looks like he thinks Trump is out of his mind.
Thank you! This just shows how few people serve in the military and/or have any understanding of military custom. In the military, it is custom to salute a superior officer. The NK officer saluted a superior officef, in this case, the CIC of the US Armed Forces. It would be a GREAT disrespect for Trump to have not returned the salute. It's basically a military hand shake. Goodness.
You don't really know what you are talking about. The President even in his role as CIC is a civilian and is not required or expected to salute anyone. Members of the US military are required to salute officers of a FRIENDLY foreign army. No member of the US military would salute a NK general.
The way the Trump cult is trying to justify POTUS saluting a general in the army of a country that we are still officially at war with is disgusting.
I love seeing the liberals meltdown over this just as much as I loved seeing the conservatives meltdown over Obama drinking a beer or supposedly bowing.
Great entertainment!
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