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Old 01-26-2015, 04:40 PM
 
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Obama Knocked for Chewing Gum in India: 'Ungainly Sight' | The Weekly Standard

Local media in India is calling it an "ungainly sight" to see Mr. Obama show such disrespect to the Indian people during the Republic Day parade on Monday.

At least they only have to witness the ungainly sight of Obama on the rare instance that he visits their country. Imagine how we Americans feel having to watch this clown on TV every week!

 
Old 01-26-2015, 04:43 PM
 
Location: Portland, Oregon
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A former smoker (I believe) chews gum.....not really a big deal, but maybe gum isn't common in India.
 
Old 01-26-2015, 04:44 PM
 
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If he was walking at the same time I'm impressed
 
Old 01-26-2015, 04:50 PM
 
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A former smoker (I believe) chews gum.....not really a big deal, but maybe gum isn't common in India.
Many of us chew gum. But most of us remember our mommas admonitions regarding spitting out our gum at an important function. It's called being courteous.
 
Old 01-26-2015, 05:00 PM
 
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"Don't wanna be a bum you better chew gum

The pump don't work, 'cause the vandals took the handles"- Dylan
 
Old 01-26-2015, 05:01 PM
 
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Many of us chew gum. But most of us remember our mommas admonitions regarding spitting out our gum at an important function. It's called being courteous.
A Parade? So you would just keep the gum in your mouth until you leave a parade, which can sometimes be a very long event? Lord help us if he needs to excuses himself to go to the bathroom.
 
Old 01-26-2015, 05:10 PM
 
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A former smoker (I believe) chews gum.....not really a big deal, but maybe gum isn't common in India.
Apparently it offended them. It is unsightly to be smacking on gum when meeting with world leaders... thought that was common knowledge.
Hopefully he doesn't eat a burger or steak in India next...
 
Old 01-26-2015, 05:29 PM
 
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Obama Knocked for Chewing Gum in India: 'Ungainly Sight' | The Weekly Standard

Local media in India is calling it an "ungainly sight" to see Mr. Obama show such disrespect to the Indian people during the Republic Day parade on Monday.

At least they only have to witness the ungainly sight of Obama on the rare instance that he visits their country. Imagine how we Americans feel having to watch this clown on TV every week!
An intelligent person would have picked up on a little decorum after so many years as president.
 
Old 01-26-2015, 05:30 PM
 
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A Parade? So you would just keep the gum in your mouth until you leave a parade, which can sometimes be a very long event? Lord help us if he needs to excuses himself to go to the bathroom.
Spit it out before the parade. Surely he has enough self control to make it that short of a time?
 
Old 01-26-2015, 05:33 PM
 
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If the worst thing the anti-Obama crowd can come up with today is the Obama chewed gum, I'd say he's doing really well.
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