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I was just watching FOX, at 8:15 or so on 4-7-09. I saw them get crazy about Obama being courteous to another world leader. O' Reilly himself said that Obama was just being courteous. For gods sakes, I'm just glad we have a president who HAS manners, rather then a Texan Cowboy, who's going around and self-rightouesly declaring war on people who haven't touched us in nearly 2 decades. I think that News Agencies are talking about this, simply because Obama doesn't make many other mistakes.
on the other hand, I wish he would learn the proper protocol. it's disrespectful not to know, because it looks like you just don't care. not like I'm really concerned with showing respect to whatever other leader, but I do like my president to be dignified.
I'm not sure what you're talking about, could you please elaborate? If you mean about Mrs. Obama touching the Queen, well the Queen initiated the gesture lol.
I was just watching FOX, at 8:15 or so on 4-7-09. I saw them get crazy about Obama being courteous to another world leader. O' Reilly himself said that Obama was just being courteous. For gods sakes, I'm just glad we have a president who HAS manners, rather then a Texan Cowboy, who's going around and self-rightouesly declaring war on people who haven't touched us in nearly 2 decades. I think that News Agencies are talking about this, simply because Obama doesn't make many other mistakes.
The more I see right wingers gnashing their teeth and rending their garments over inconsequential stuff like this, the more assured I am that Obama is doing a fine job.
on one hand I agree with you. it's not a very big deal. I think it was fine to give the queen an ipod/music book too.
on the other hand, I wish he would learn the proper protocol. it's disrespectful not to know, because it looks like you just don't care. not like I'm really concerned with showing respect to whatever other leader, but I do like my president to be dignified.
I believe whatever else you may say about bush, he was a gentleman and I don't find it at all difficult to respect him as a person.
We are already discussing this in another thread.
Bowing is insulting to allah, you don't bow.
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The more I see right wingers gnashing their teeth and rending their garments over inconsequential stuff like this, the more assured I am that Obama is doing a fine job.
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Did you expect the shiek dood to jump and dunk that **** on bush's head?
Come now. There is a difference between accepting a medal and prostrating yourself.
Let me see. On one hand, if a president bends because the other guy is shorter, he is bowing. On the other hand, if a president bends to accept a medal, he is accepting a medal. Gotcha!
However, presidents should never bow, whether because the other guy is shorter, or the other guy is presenting a medal. They should always curtsey instead. :mrgreen:
We are already discussing this in another thread.
Bowing is insulting to allah, you don't bow.
Then surely the right wing would be thrilled at Obama bowing if it insults Allah.
Getting angry over Obama bowing to a world leader in a fashion that is customary in Saudi Araba is the same kind of macho pissing contest that has destroyed the image of America worldwide. Obama is doing a good job of restoring relations because he respects the leaders he meets, even if he disagrees with them.
The days of cowboy diplomacy are gone. Get over it.
Cowboy vs coward.....I think I'd prefer the cowboy.Getting angry over Obama bowing to a world leader in a fashion that is customary in Saudi Araba is the same kind of macho pissing contest that has destroyed the image of America worldwide. Obama is doing a good job of restoring relations because he respects the leaders he meets, even if he disagrees with them.
The days of cowboy diplomacy are gone. Get over it.
Nobody saw Bush kissing the saudi king in crawford texas? and holding his hand as he led him away?
I was just watching FOX, at 8:15 or so on 4-7-09. I saw them get crazy about Obama being courteous to another world leader. O' Reilly himself said that Obama was just being courteous. For gods sakes, I'm just glad we have a president who HAS manners, rather then a Texan Cowboy, who's going around and self-rightouesly declaring war on people who haven't touched us in nearly 2 decades. I think that News Agencies are talking about this, simply because Obama doesn't make many other mistakes.
Oh come now. You know Bush was not being subservient here. He and the king were only testing the political waters on the issue of gay marriage in Texas and Saudi Arabia. :mrgreen:
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