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tonyandclaire89 · 11-24-2009, 10:17 AM

We have a president bowing to everyone around the world

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Zzyzx · 11-24-2009, 10:23 AM

Our county is being reduced to the equivalent of a chihuahua shaking in the corner

AeroGuyDC · 11-24-2009, 10:25 AM

He's not bowing. He just loses control of his spine at inopportune moments. At least that's what Robert Gibbs would have you believe.

SWV · 11-24-2009, 10:28 AM

He's also shaking his hand, are you going to make a big deal out of that also?

Casper in Dallas · 11-24-2009, 10:35 AM

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Originally Posted by tonyandclaire89

We have a president bowing to everyone around the world

At least he did not kiss him on the mouth like your boy did with the SA Royals.

Casper

AeroGuyDC · 11-24-2009, 10:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Casper in Dallas

At least he did not kiss him on the mouth like your boy did with the SA Royals.

Casper

Perhaps its because Obama didn't let his kiss hit the airwaves? If its Saudi custom to kiss, then its reasonable to assume that Obama was subjected to the same Saudi custom as GWB. Right?

wade52 · 11-24-2009, 10:44 AM

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Perhaps its because Obama didn't let his kiss hit the airwaves? If its Saudi custom to kiss, then its reasonable to assume that Obama was subjected to the same Saudi custom as GWB. Right?

Prove it.

gallowsCalibrator · 11-24-2009, 11:25 AM

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We have a president bowing to everyone around the world

In a lot of cultures, bowing is a sign of respect. Is it wrong for the President to adhere to the cultures of other countries?

Jill61 · 11-24-2009, 11:28 AM

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In a lot of cultures, bowing is a sign of respect. Is it wrong for the President to adhere to the cultures of other countries?

Apparently, yes. But bombing them and killing hundreds of thousands of their innocent citizens, that's a-okay.

Ceece · 11-24-2009, 11:29 AM

Some Americans are so full of self importance, and bad manners, it's impossible for them to understand the cultural respect and social graces that diplomats must engage in. I suppose they would be happy with the President meeting with other world leaders with a big "we're #1" foam finger on his hand.