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Posted: Nov 16, 2009

He does it again. Obama bowing to Japan Emperor Akihito. Simply amazing!

http://www.breitbart.com/article.php?id=CNG.50fd6792b83ac59fea414195ebeb58b3.2d1&show_article=1

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How dare he! - NJ

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That's so polite! How rude! Oh wait, um. Nevermind. Following another country's custom does not make one subservient. Unless one is extremely doubtful of one's place. Now, can Obama be full of himself and subservient both at once? I know some would say yes ^^ Makes no sense, though.
Another non issue!

NJ

He obviously never read the book on protocol - Old and Tired MT

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The POTUS does not bow to anyone. A handshake is required. Obviously, this president is so worried about apologizing to the rest of the world for the success of the US that he doesn't care whether he follows protocol or not. He is a total embarrassment to this country. I truly believe he would LOVE to see this country fall and become another Third World country. His policy is to redistribute the wealth and everybody is supposed to be exactly the same. Hmmm, seems to me I have heard THAT ideology somewhere before----.

Yes, he IS an embarrassment... He makes me cringe, - and none of his policies are working either.nm

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nm

Ike too? - NJ

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And both Bushes and Reagan? No bowing allowed? Or is that a new rule just for Obama?

NJ

Oh my, you are on the fringes aren't you. I and all my friends...sm - nosa

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interpret his actions differently and are proud of him for elevating the respect other countries have for us. How dare you question his patriotism! In a very short time you will be biting your tongue. On the subject of ideology, maybe the man who said "do unto others"? What a sham you are.

Defend him all you want. Obama shows his ignorance more and more - He is an embarrassment to the USA.nm

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nm

Actually, I was traveling extensively throughout...sm - oldtimer

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Europe for the whole month of October and the respect the people in European countries has greatly increased over the past year that Obama has been president. So, I do not know how you judge that Obama has been an embarrassment.

So glad you know Europe loves Obama.. He is weak..and what policies - of his are working, huh? NONE. nm

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nm

well what a coincidence - anon

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Just happened to be traveling through Europe. And for a whole month too. I'll bet you even interviewed all the people there too.

You should try it sometime. nm - oldtimer

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Where is this "book?" - Can you cite

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a reference? I have looked and looked and all I'm finding is a bunch of outrage with nothing to back it up. I would be surprised if there actually were something that said the President of the United States should not observe foreign greeting customs when visiting with foreigners.

LOL ! The book of common sense.. Apparently, Obama - never read that one either. nm

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nm

Nope, those of us who - have

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common sense know that it isn't something that can be learned.

Wrong. When not born with common sense, like Obama, - need to educate and read to learn. :)

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He won't, though. It would get in the way of his huge ego.

I hope you have a - library card :)

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My boyfriend is Japanese and he said . . . . - emanon

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it is absolutely the respectful, traditional greeting for everyone. Get over it, people. Put your energy into something other than hating.

It is so disrespectful to ignore the customs when you are a guest in another country!!

If President Obama had NOT knelt, the right would be (sm) - Nikki

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all over him for NOT kneeling. This is so petty, and it might be even funny if it wasn't so sad.

He didn't kneel, he bowed, a traditional Chinese greeting. nm - nosa

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Thank you. I stand corrected. I should have written "bowed." - Nikki

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nm

Protocol ! He should know it. The president bows to - no one..sign of weakness..idiotic.nm

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nm

Look, he embarrassed Japan after denying he bowed - to the Saudi..at least isnt lying this time.nm

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..he just lies about important issues.

Well, thank you. I am sure we all care more about what - your boyfriend thinks than people in Japan.

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LOL.. how ridiculous.

The Bowing Hour - I like Ike :)

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Take a bow

He is a disaster and FAILURE - period!! nm - dem

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Cant disagree. Obama is a total failure :( nm - Independent

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nm

Another confirmation that he has no experience - and an embarrasment

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Someone really needs to inform him it is not the custom of America to bow to people who are supposed to be your equal. I understood why he bowed to the King (even though a US President is supposed to bow to no one), but then he is not the King's equal. But this bowing thing. It is not an American custom.

When he was first elected I used to think he looked the part of a statesman. Now he proves otherwise.

I really wish one of his advisers would tell him the custom in America is to shake their hands. It's really showing how inexperienced he is.

Have you ever heard "When in Rome"? He was...sm - nosa

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following the custom of the country in which he was a guest and he did me proud, actually showing how experienced and statesmanlike he really is.

Try googling Obama's bow to Japanese leader. - Japan is terribly embarrassed by it.!..geez.nm

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nm

In my opinion...what a load... - of bull-doggie

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The term "When in Rome" means to experience a culture and "fit in" a little better and not stick out like a tourist or outsider.

He is "supposed" to be the leader of a country. When he bows he shows the world he is not.

The president is suppose to bow to no man. The people who bow to the leader is the people of that country (i.e. the people whom are underneath the King/Emperor of their country). Since P.O. is not a citizen of Japan he should not be bowing to the Emperor of Japan.

P.S. - He was not in Rome. He was in Japan (embarrassing us once again)

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