White House Defends Obama’s Bow to Japanese Emperor as ‘Protocol’

Politico: A senior administration official said President Barack Obama was simply observing protocol when he bowed to Japanese Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko upon arriving at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on Saturday.

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November 15, 2009 at 6:50 am - Sky News
Dateline: Tokyo, Japan
Sentor Klit Torris   November 15th, 2009 - 11:17 am

Of course it’s protocol to bow when you’re blowing a short Nip.

dennisl59   November 15th, 2009 - 11:37 am

As usual, the White House Protocol Office didn’t bother to research the proper way to bow. 1st)You bend at the waist ~15 degrees, with your arms at your side and 2nd) You don’t shake hands while doing so. Thanks for nothing Mr.President, you’ve made us(Taxpayers) look Stupid and Rude. But what else is knew for the Liar,Imposter, Chicage Mob Boss, and Traitor. So, Citizens, who will be the first to call for Impeachment?

Shiori   November 15th, 2009 - 11:37 am

It is perfectly fine to bow fairly deeply like this when greeting high status Japanese folks, in their own Nation, even if you’re the President. With everyday introductions, you’d just bend a bit less. I don’t know what the big deal is – this was an occasion where it was ok to bow, unlike with the Saudi King.

Concerned   November 15th, 2009 - 11:38 am

First he “bowed” to the Saudi king. Now, he “bowed” to the Japanese king. How many more kings will Barack Obama “bow” to? And, of course, when Jesus Christ comes back (hopefully soon), will he then “bow” to the King of Kings”? Just asking.

mg24   November 15th, 2009 - 11:45 am

We’ll see if he observes ‘protocol’ when he greets the Pope.

couch potato   November 15th, 2009 - 11:51 am

Surprised he didn’t slap the Emperess on the a$$.

Oh, that’s right, that would’ve been Clinton (Bill, that is…).

MagicMan   November 15th, 2009 - 11:53 am

Completely understandable, as upon meeting me I would expect him to recognize my protocol and kiss my a$$.

So I Say   November 15th, 2009 - 12:06 pm

Bowing is considered extremely important in Japan, so much so that, although children normally begin learning how to bow from a very young age, companies commonly provide training to their employees in how to execute bows correctly.

Having said that the right wingers will get their wish.Obama is a one term president.
He has lost his base because he has no testicular fortitude.

He’s not socialist,communist or other blah,blah,blah,right wingers call him.
He WAS born in Hawaii,he would not have the guts to try to pull something like that off.The man is a wuss

Dom Irrera   November 15th, 2009 - 12:07 pm

The following may actually be a summary of what transpired during Iran’s exchange (of bodily fluids) with 0bama:

Barack walked up to Iran, bowed, and then asked Iran if he could borrow more time. Iran said, “Sure, but you know what you have to do…” 0bama then proceeded to get down on his knees and…
A while later, when Barack decided to come up for air, he mentioned to Iran that it tasted different than before- kinda like cr@p. Iran then said, “Oh yeah, Michelle was here earlier and wanted to change her luck…”

Katz   November 15th, 2009 - 12:21 pm

Why not curtsy to Queen Liz, ———-Whatta Clown !

When will the people finally say “ENOUGH” ?

” Pansy-In-Chief “

I’m done! s t n

Senator Klit Torris   November 15th, 2009 - 12:23 pm

What’s unusual about him bowing?
He bowed to Larry Sinclair, didn’t he? (Ooooops, I left out the L)

Senator Klit Torris   November 15th, 2009 - 12:26 pm

The Mulatto Messiah From Mombassa is in China today.
He is scheduled to rub himself off at the Tomb Of Chairman Mao. (It’s considered respect in their culture)

elizabethrc   November 15th, 2009 - 12:39 pm

Shiori: The president of this country is not to bow to any other head of state. Whatever the custom is in Japan, American presidents are to abide by certain protocols which are set in the United States, not Japan. It was a breach of protocol for him to bow, plain and simple.
Exactly what I would expect from this ill-equipped creature.

anne can   November 15th, 2009 - 12:40 pm

Right now on c-span what looks to be a bipartisan commission under Gregg and others to commit insurrection against gov. spending was filmed Tues Why didn’t I know about this I am always on line.

DEF   November 15th, 2009 - 12:55 pm

I wonder if the election returns are in from the 51-57 States, maybe when they are counted then this nightmare will end!!!!! Even Dorothy eventually escaped from the Wizard of Oz!!!!

frankly   November 15th, 2009 - 1:01 pm

It IS NOT protocol to bow while shaking the hand of the royal. It just shows how childish the “Manchild” really is.

Boogy Man   November 15th, 2009 - 1:10 pm

Next thing you know he will be on his knees LOL LOL get it ??

lavoce   November 15th, 2009 - 1:22 pm

At worst, rude… at best, telling?

Appropriate or not, AMERICANS have yet to see barry soetoro aka/alias barack hussein obama show even this much HONOR to his own constituents.

What a traveler. Gets on his horses and runs. NO DECISION is a decision, and every day this ‘alleged commander-in-chief’ delays is deadly for our AMERICAN TROOPS in AFGHANISTAN. How many have died on his ‘watch’ alone?

“Antagonize-Intimidate-Manipulate” – “Disrupt-Dismantle-Defeat” ~ barry soetoro aka/alias barack hussein obama

Once a Community Organizer, Always a Community Organizer
* * * * * * * * * * * * *
“and he called for his fiddlers three.”

Mark   November 15th, 2009 - 1:31 pm

I really don’t know why you folks don’t expect this sort of behavior. Obama is not well read and he is not particularly smart. He is not from “Affluent” family heritage. He is a half-wit, two generations out of Africa. He has all the trappings of his upbringing, his black culture, his Marxist education. You can call me racist if you want, but these are the facts. This man is nothing more than educated ghetto trash.

mary   November 15th, 2009 - 1:55 pm

Mark
you are the uneducated ghetto white trash.

DA BEARRRS   November 15th, 2009 - 2:08 pm

Mary, didn’t you mean to say to Mark that “You be da uneducated ghetto white trash.”?

I just thought I’d axe.

lavoce   November 15th, 2009 - 2:09 pm

“When in Rome, do as the Romans do.” ~ (Anonymous? Anyone know who said that?)

Actually, I think bowing is also a form of applause, and as such a it’s a lovely gesture. People across AMERICA, and around the world, take ‘bows’ in various ways every day – live theatre, Carnegie Hall, a tip of the hat, a lift of the hand(s), a nod of approval or thanks with the head, and even in a smile… as when you purchase fresh loaves of bread from your local baker, wave at him, and he grins from ear to ear. He knows you’re well-pleased with the work of his hands. He knows your confidence in him is so strong, so steadfast, that you trust the lives of your family members with his bread on your table. Your baker understands. The appreciation is mutual for he knows who is “buttering” his bread! It’s a win-win!

The fact barry soetoro aka/alias barack hussein obama bowed, once again in a foreign land, doesn’t annoy me. What angers me, is his obvious disregard – his distaste – for DOING THE RIGHT THINGS to ultimately bring HONOR to my own Homeland – THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.

BullDawg   November 15th, 2009 - 2:11 pm

Next thing you know this dumba@# will be kissing Mao’s a#$. Oh that right Anita Dunn did that for him.

JohnGaltPodcast   November 15th, 2009 - 2:12 pm

For a “post-racial” president, I’ve never seen anyone more willing to play Steppinfetchit to other world leaders. Just wait until China eventually calls in our debt; Barack will actually be heard to say “Feets, do yo stuff!” Sheesh.

http://johngalt.podomatic.com/

DA BEARRRS   November 15th, 2009 - 2:12 pm

It was Obama’s Muslim childhood protocols instinctively kicking in.

Somebody get this guy a Prayer Rug.

AlaskaHasMoreOilThanSaudiArabia   November 15th, 2009 - 2:23 pm

“PROTOCOL” THIS, the REASON we are in Afganistan is……….Poppys! More @ http://www.republicbroadcasting.org < Click LISTEN LIVE and get some (non-teleprompter) true news and discussion!

Jamal DeMofo   November 15th, 2009 - 2:34 pm

mary wrote:
“Mark
you are the uneducated ghetto white trash.”
Mary,
Mark was wrong, Obama is first generation Africoon, not second.

TTMICH   November 15th, 2009 - 2:34 pm

Obabma should follow the protocol that his preceding Presidents greeting the foreign heads of states. How did Bushes, Clinton, Carter, Ford, etc.. greet the heads of states of Japan, Saudi, etc. ?

While it is understandable that he shows his humbleness, but does Obama’s style of greetings is appropriate for the President of the United of States?

Obama believes that the Commander in Chief/President of the US does not have to salute American flag. See the clip “Obama refused to salute American flag !”

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BASJhxiqnww

Anti Stupid   November 15th, 2009 - 2:51 pm

phak obama, I apologize to the world for my STUPID fellow Americans that voted for this idiot

Switallas   November 15th, 2009 - 3:00 pm

What a class-less lout this guy is.

Kevin   November 15th, 2009 - 3:14 pm

Obama branded ‘Groveller-in-Chief’ after an exaggerated bow to Japan’s Emperor Akihito, son of ruler who authorised Pearl Harbour attack

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/worldnews/article-1228039/Obama-branded-Groveller-Chief-exaggerated-bow-Japans-Emperor-Akihito-son-ruler-authorised-Pearl-Harbour-attack.html

Excellent artcile, MSNBC coverage will be interesting.

Obama had no father   November 15th, 2009 - 4:14 pm

There was no father to teach him, only marxist guidance counselors. What is a poor ghetto boy to do? ‘cept meet an even angrier wife, hook up with communist mentors – travel to China and hand them the keys to DC… But the ghetto with never leave this Obama a-hole, stupid will always be there.

lavoce   November 15th, 2009 - 4:20 pm

TTMICH ~ That’s bothered me greatly, too. Interestingly enough, he stood, and put his hand over is heart as the “Star-Spangled Banner” was sung at the Fort Hood Memorial, as did michelle. Wonder what each was thinking in both of these moments in time.

Kevin   November 15th, 2009 - 4:25 pm

TTMICH thanks for the link, John Edwards did the same as the One. Pity about the singer.

If he salutes or bows it means nothing to him anyway.

Michael Wardell   November 15th, 2009 - 4:35 pm

As an American who has lived and worked in Japan for more than 17 years, and has family ties there for more than 55, I am appalled and dismayed at the comical behavior of the America President when meeting the Emperor of Japan. Emperor Akihito is a political equal and not a superior.

To the Western mind, this all seems so trivial, but to Asia it is not.

The President bowed not once but several times, bobbing like a Dicky Bird. This action is one of submission and capitulation, not to mention, foreigners are not expected to bow, as they don’t know how to do it.

This additional action of bowing to another foreign monarch is typical of a man who hasn’t the slightest idea of foreign policy, Asia, Japan or its customs.

The President should be home bowing to the families of those cut down in the Ft. Hood attack, and spending time explaining to them why his administration failed to stop Maj. Hasan when there was ample evidence that this murderer was psychotic and dangerous, not bowing to a monarch whose county, our men and woman in uniform, protect.

Michael Wardell is a retired and disabled US Marine Vet. who is running for US Congress on the Republican Ticket.

Von   November 15th, 2009 - 4:57 pm

This is how much respect for America and America’s customs, on Memorial day.
http://www.redstate.com/erick/files/2009/11/obamacrotchsalute2.jpg

lavoce   November 15th, 2009 - 5:01 pm

Thank you for your years of service, retired US Marine Michael Wardell.

And thanks for the clarification on ‘bowing’ before a real Emporer, too!

In which state are you running for Congress on the Republican ticket?

Kuma Attada   November 15th, 2009 - 5:08 pm

Obama is just so use to giving Assholerod and Emmanuel a beeJay every morning that he naturally just bends over. The flight was tiring and he forgot for a moment. We have got to get this idiot Marxist out of the White House and back to his ACORN office so he can help get brothels set up for underage girls.

IceCream Rover   November 15th, 2009 - 5:11 pm

at our progresive focus group this morning we reviewed this video, and many of us think Obama is just merely bending down so he can shake this mans hand. The emperror is very short and Obama needed to bend over a bit to be able to reach the short mans hand for a handshake. Obama is just saying this is protocoal and polite since it might embarass and also be rude for Obama to admit he was bending over to shake the short Emperors hand.

duncan   November 15th, 2009 - 5:17 pm

BO will visit the bukkake girls, that sly devil

TrojanHorseAlerts   November 15th, 2009 - 5:23 pm

^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^OUR BOYS ARE BLEEDING in Afganistan for (poppys), Would Someone in the media Please have the guts to break this story and shine the bright disinfecting light of Truth on the people who have done this to OUR BOYS! re: http://www.infowars.com

Eileen for Freedom/Liberty   November 15th, 2009 - 5:28 pm

America…the deep bow that Bilderberg Bush-Obama did before his Saudi Arabia Islamic King…Abdullah was real! It was done by a Muslim bowing deeply to his King showing his subserviance and his allegiance!

This one initiated before the leader of Japan was just to coverup the truth of the bow before his Islamic King…nothing more!

No head of state of another country bows before the Emperer that deeply in Japan…it is totally inappropriate and definitely not protocol like they want us to think!

It was out of place and it was a coverup for his allegiance and his bow to Islam!

Someone in the White House needs to brush him up on “real” protocol instead of using their lies and spin to coverup his Islamic allegiance bow to King Abdullah!

Again, another Democratzi lie and spin to coverup the truth!

———————–

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1. GETTING INFORMED
2. GETTING INVOLVED
3. GETTING OUT THE VOTE

DON’T TREAD ON US…WE PAY YOUR BILLS IN WASHINGTON AND IN YOUR HOMES WHERE YOU WILL ALL BE GOING STARTING WITH NEW JERSEY AND VIRGINIA IN 2009, INTO 2010 AND BEYOND…GUARANTEED!

IMPEACHMENT OR THE ‘ORIGINAL’ KENYAN BIRTH CERTIFICATE…IT IS JUST A MATTER OF TIME!

eveh   November 15th, 2009 - 5:30 pm

When did America become so afraid of being American. It is not America’s custom to bow to anyone but God. This man is a jerk and has no idea why bowing is not done by an American. We have but one we bow too, and that is the reason we don’t bow to others. Plain and simple. He just mocked God with his bowing and scraping.

Rick   November 15th, 2009 - 5:32 pm

The President represents the American people, so far everywhere he’s gone he has being an embarrassment.

Michael Wardell   November 15th, 2009 - 5:37 pm

lavoce:
7th Congressional District, Missouri.
and thank you as well. Service Men and Woman DO appreciate it.

Bill   November 15th, 2009 - 5:42 pm

“This flag dips to no earthly king,”.

-Martin Sheridan, Irish American Athletic Club member and American team captain, on his refusal to customarily dip the American flag to the King of England at the opening of the 1908 Olympics, London.

jane   November 15th, 2009 - 5:57 pm

This would be embarrassing, but I’m beginning to think that the world knows what an idiot he is an that he is not really representing America. Where are the handlers, though? — and buy a book on international etiquette! He’s not even doing the bow right, you’re not supposed to bow in Japan while shaking hands.

This looks ridiculous and impulsive. He’s too wee-weed up.

This is the guy who so “elegant”–he’s a boor and a buffoon.

D. Diana   November 15th, 2009 - 6:15 pm

There was a good article on http://www.americanthinker.com titled “Obama’s botched bow” (http://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2009/11/obamas_botched_bow.html) that explains the correct protocol. What a disgrace we have in the White House!

Patrick   November 15th, 2009 - 6:16 pm

Hey Concerned, I doubt he would bow to Jesus because I’m pretty sure his king is Allah.

Ron   November 15th, 2009 - 6:17 pm

1 down 3 to go. One term POTUS

Gandhi's Fist   November 15th, 2009 - 6:20 pm

Mr. Moto meet Ben Dover. What a P.C. goon.

Mike   November 15th, 2009 - 6:37 pm

When does this guy ever sit down, roll up his sleeves, and put in an honest 8 hrs. of real work for the American people? He is either on the boob tube speaking pompously and vicariously by way of teleprompters or he is running around the world kowtowing to other Nation’s heads of state?? And all the while trashing America in the process while doing it?!?! He has essentially “ignored” all of his top Generals advice regarding troop increase in Afghanistan and instead “dithers” away his time pandering to heads of state in Asia!?!? He is also trying his best to collapse the American economy in my opinion, by doing everything in his power to pass this monstrous Health Care bill along with the ill-conceived Cap & TAX sham in a current scenario where up to “twenty percent” of the American people are out of work, and as America is already up to its ‘eyeballs’ in RED INK!

You who voted for “Welcome Back Carter” i.e. Obummer, you got your change alright. The change Obama has wrought is on the verge of destroying the United States of America as we know it, in my humble opinion. Don’t let Obama and this Administration get away with it! Get involved! Write your Senators and Congressmen and LET ‘EM HAVE IT! Tell them what you think and don’t mince words! We the people of this great Country, we have a voice, and WE WILL NOT BE SILENT ANY LONGER!! It is true that Obama may indeed be on the path of destroying America as we know it. But NOT on my watch! Because I will do everything in my power to try and stop it from happening! And I hope every freedom loving citizen of the United States feels the same way and will get involved and try and thwart this menace to America named Barack Hussein Obama. He doesn’t love America in my opinion. He also doesn’t really love the American people either, as evidenced by his trying to turn America into a Socialist/Marxist society where Big Brother (BIG GOVERNMENT) rules, and where the people are only pawns in the ultimate Government takeover he envisions.

VOTE him OUT of office come November 6th 2012! Voting is every American’s God given right (under the Constitution) but we must use it! FREEDOM is at stake! LIBERTY is at stake! The possible BANKRUPTCY of America is at stake! And in the meantime vote all of Obama’s other liberal hoodlums out of office come November 2nd 2010 as well! Let’s TAKE AMERICA BACK! Back from the brink of bankruptcy! Back from Government intrusion into the Private sector and the lives of the American people! Back from the vile and malodorous Government “corruption” from the top on down!! Back to SANITY!! And finally, back to ONE NATION, UNDER GOD, INDIVISIBLE, WITH LIBERTY AND JUSTICE FOR ALL! Where Government = OF THE PEOPLE, BY THE PEOPLE, FOR THE PEOPLE rings loud and clear to all those who would seek to oppose or destroy it! Like Barack Hussein Obama for one, in my opinion. And like all the cronies in his administration and the hell bent liberals in the halls of Congress for another. ;) Instead, let DEMOCRACY reign! Let Freedom ring! And where the American people will NOT be denigrated any longer – under Obama and his inept administration. November 6th 2012 is one such day and November 2nd 2010 is another.

IceCream Rover   November 15th, 2009 - 6:37 pm

Oh I forgot one thing that our focus group found out, when you bend over it makes a lot of things easier, get it? I do all the time! Woof woof

RobbieK   November 15th, 2009 - 6:46 pm

OH MY GOD! ANOTHER F*ING BOW!!! You MORON! Can someone tell this idiot to PLEASE not come back?

AMERICA, WE CAN DO BETTER THAN THIS!   November 15th, 2009 - 6:58 pm

Glad to see BB is functioning better today!

An interesting compilation of the CORRUPTION IN CONGRESS is available at the following link:
http://usataxpayer.org/view.asp?Get=corruptcongress&ncid=34560813

Quote from article at usataxpayer.org:

“Congress in Action
3 have done time for assault
7 have been arrested for fraud
8 have been arrested for shoplifting
14 have been arrested on drug-related charges
19 have been accused of writing bad checks
21 currently are defendants in lawsuits
36 have been accused of spousal abuse
71 cannot get a credit card due to bad credit
84 have been arrested for drunk driving in the last year
117 have directly or indirectly bankrupted at least 2 businesses”

AMERICA, CAN’T WE DO *BETTER* THAN THIS????

VOTE THE BUMS OUT!

NO AMNESTY! Not in 2010 or EVER!   November 15th, 2009 - 7:02 pm

All Americans must step up our efforts to make darned sure there is NO AMNESTY for illegals, or the current Regime is going to make sure they are reelected in 2010! According to Janet Napolitano, Mr. O. intends to “INSIST” on amnesty PRIOR to the elections!!!! (ONE GUESS WHY!!)

GET ON THE PHONE, FAX, EMAIL, SNAIL-MAIL AND *JUST SAY NO! NO AMNESTY! DEPORT THE ILLEGALS!* TO EVERY REP YOU HAVE; and PASS IT ON to your neighbors, co-workers, friends, family.

IceCream Rover   November 15th, 2009 - 7:12 pm

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/5/5b/Radfae2.jpg

This is my progresive focuss group. We bow and courtsey to each other all the time. Then each of has a cone of my special ice creams flavor, Fudgepacker’s Delight.
Next, 1/2 of us bend over, and the other 1/2 delights the fudgepackers.

frank   November 15th, 2009 - 7:45 pm

My mama always said :Stupid is as stupid does. Run to the forest obama Ruuunn!

THOETING   November 15th, 2009 - 7:56 pm

I don’t blame the president for messing this bit of protocal up. People outside of the Orient simply do not know the ins and outs of bowing, when to bow, how to bow, etc and a thousand other details that we in the west don’t even notice.

I blame his people for not informing him. He has an unlimited budget for aides – where is the one that is in charge of telling him “Don’t bow, shake his hand, nod your head slightly, that’s all that is expected? The Bush WH certainly had people to coach him on protocal.

Of course, one of the first things he did was to fire everyone connected with the previous WH, including people who served as far back as Reagan and Bush I – so, maybe it is his fault after all.

john   November 15th, 2009 - 8:00 pm

Tim Conway Jr. is on KFI radio right now discussing the lack of evidence obama has regarding his college attendance…

I wonder what kind of epithet the democrats will apply to anyone pondering those thoughts…

Democrats should be the one’s screaming loudest….They’ve been made FOOLS of…

Morons

Baaboo   November 15th, 2009 - 8:04 pm

The “BIG O” is a JACKASS !!!!!!!

NEOFREEDOM   November 15th, 2009 - 8:12 pm

PRESIDENT BARRY SOTERO OR WHAT EVER HIS NAME IS, BORN IN KENYA, RAISED BY A MUSLIM FAMILY , AN ATHEIST MOTHER ,DID DRUGS AND PLAYED HOOOOOOOOPS THEN WENT TO SCHOOL NO FRIENDS TO SPEAK OF ACCEPT,ACCEPT BILL AYERS,VAN JONES,THE REV.JERIMIAH WRIGHT FOR 20 YEARS,LOUIS FARAKHAN AND MICHELLE.AND ANITA MAO DUNN,AND HUGO BOOK CHAVEZ,AND KIM NUKE IL JONG AND FIDEL CIGAR CASTRO AND VLADY ROCKET PUTIN AND OF COURSE THE ONE AND ONLY AAACCCCCCCCMMMMMMMJJJJJIIIIIIIIINNNNNNNAAAAAAANNNNNNN THE GUY IN IRAN WHO FIXED HIS OWN RE ELECTION HE ALSO PREDICTS THE SECOND COMING FROM A WELL OF THE 12TH IMAM TO GET RID OF ALL US INFIDELS ALSO SAIDS THERE WAS NO HOLOCAUST AND LETS NOT FORGET GEORGE MEGA BUCKS SOROS WHO IS FINANCING ALL THIS GARBAGE ! DOES OBUMA HAVE ANY OTHER FRIENDS PLEASE HELP ME FIND SOME MORE ! OOOOHHHHHHH WAIT A MINUTE JUST THOUGHT OF, SHAWN PENN,SUSAN SARADUMB, U2 BONO , HIGH PRIEST AL GORE , JIMBO PEANUT FOR A BRAIN CARTER, FACELIFT PELOSI,HARRY WE LOST THE WAR REID, JOE STAND UP COMEDIAN BIDEN,JOHN KERRY WHO SERVED IN VIETNAM,PANT SUIT HILLARY , ERIC FREE THE GITMO TERRORISTS HOLDER,CARRY ON MY GOOD AMERICAN FRIENDS AND THANK YOU FOR BEING THERE .

Laffing at IceCream Rover   November 15th, 2009 - 8:36 pm

This is my progresive focus group called Scrotum Licking Nut Nibblers..

LOL!!! What a putz! Go back to the huffNpuff moron……..

CON-servative Hypocrite   November 15th, 2009 - 8:56 pm

Some folks need to either get a life or an education. The president was merely showing respect by following protocol. That’s one of the ways he’s made vast improvements in how the rest of the world views America. You get respect by giving it. Simple courtesy goes a long way toward building relationships. Slamming him and name calling over something like this shows how petty and small some folks are.

How many of YOU would bow for 6 billion dollars? I bet some of you nutbags on this thinly veiled triple-K hate sight would bow & blow for just 5 bucks! Well the Japanese just gave afghan 5 billion, and 1 billion to Pakistan. Japan offered to train Afghan police…Well, when you receive help, show some respect…That’s 6 billion plus training we don’t have to spend you morons!

Gil Nicholas   November 15th, 2009 - 9:03 pm

He has a nasty habit of bowing to leader of other countries.. the Son of A ……..gun.. Should bow down to the Idiots that elected him.. Damn Him..

claspur   November 15th, 2009 - 9:06 pm

CON-serv:

You have no idea what presidential protocol is.
US presidents don’t bow to any foreign leader.

Gil Nicholas   November 15th, 2009 - 9:17 pm

CON-servative Hypocrite

With all due respect.. You are wrong if you think We are KKK. Damn you for that..

I don’t know your age, or your knowledge of history or Protocol.. but you are wrong on The president was merely showing respect by following protocol. No leader of a nation bows to the other leader of a nation unless they are subserviant to that nation. Never in the USA’s history has this been done to the extent that the inexperienced individual who was elected by a bunch of people that were tricked by the media, the smooth talking and the lies that were spewed by the current administration and media.

Considering the KKK comment. Damn You..

KansasGirl   November 15th, 2009 - 9:21 pm

Your right CON-servative Hypocrite, we don’t have 6 billion to spend. We gave it to the teachers unions, auto unions, seiu, urban cities. All lib payola. Obama is an evil, dangerous man.

Gil Nicholas   November 15th, 2009 - 9:27 pm

Right on KansasGirl..

As a history buff for my many years, starting with the first President when I was born, Truman, darn I be getting old, no other President except Carter has done more damage to our country, I am giving both Johnson and Nixon a higher place in the heirarchy .. and I hated Johnson during my time in Vietnam..

Go Kansas State.

Sylvia   November 15th, 2009 - 10:25 pm

Looks more like the Composter-In-Chief is trolling for a 72″ SONY LCD TV as a diplomatic gift.

james   November 16th, 2009 - 12:55 am

alright resonable democrats i hope you guys, and girls have seen, and heard engough. i know most of you love your country engough to come to the realization you have been dupped by flowery speech,and cool.lets all band togeather in 2010,and 2012 to vote these marxist communist out of office,for the love of god, and country. if they wont go peacefully have the the military arrest these thugs for shreading the constitution,and treason,also sidition.

james   November 16th, 2009 - 12:55 am

alright resonable democrats i hope you guys, and girls have seen, and heard engough. i know most of you love your country engough to come to the realization you have been dupped by flowery speech,and cool.lets all band togeather in 2010,and 2012 to vote these marxist communist out of office,for the love of god, and country. if they wont go peacefully have the the military arrest these thugs for shreading the constitution,and treason,also sidition.

What a lying sorry azz clown.   November 16th, 2009 - 1:39 am

Benn had enough?

Jerry Phillips   November 16th, 2009 - 5:49 am

No, he wasn’t observing protocol, he was showing the world that he is no one’s equal. He is beneath every other world leader, and is not up to the job of President of the United States. The president should NEVER bow to ANYONE.

Capital G   November 16th, 2009 - 6:27 am

That was just disgusting. Might as well get on the ground and kiss his feet.

Even the Japanese media are afraid to post that photo because it is so embarrassing to O-bow-ma.

The ‘Worst President Since Buchanan’ talk will only increase after this debacle.

GunnyG   November 16th, 2009 - 7:23 am

He bows here but won’t put his hand on his heart on Memorial Day 2009?

http://noliberalspin.blogtownhall.com/2009/11/16/barry_bungles_it_again!.thtml

THIS GUY IS A FOOL!

IMPEACH OBAMA NOW!

Whatever.   November 16th, 2009 - 7:38 am

Yeah because Obama is THE ONLY LEADER IN THE WORLD THAT KNOWS PROTOCOL! Can you say Narcisstic Personality Disorder????

John Frost   November 16th, 2009 - 7:55 am

Obama is a bowing idiot.If He bows on his own then is ok but this ape is representing us.
The problem is that his actions covers with shame the entire United States

Brie Bart   November 16th, 2009 - 7:56 am

Are these Muslim crimes ordered by Mr Obama?
Muslim Obama is attracting and signaling more muslim attacks on the innocent. Then He tries to cover up crimes as “isolated incidents” while pretending to be shocked”

father_moray   November 16th, 2009 - 8:58 am

You want to stop the madness?…then remove this ObamaNation today. End the Maoist, Sharria, Sorosian, drug cartel, unionist influence that targets our economy and health industry, auto, finance and healthcare…to kill us just as sure as any terrorist AK-47 will. The ObamaNation must fall. today.
Before America has no dollars worth anything and are standing watching TV of a UN Military invasion of America… at YoMama’s request. No, I like localized govt…no more Washington DC. End the Disease of Rome that has infected most of our leaders. They think they OWN US. They are dead wrong. Bang Bang azzHoles. My vote is FOR THE CONSTITUTION and against America’s enemies. Flush DemoRat Turdzzz.

father_moray   November 16th, 2009 - 9:03 am

WTF: u r moron maoist tax/welfare eater…you’re welfare soaked, lazy arse is about to be receiving the True Blue Enema of Patriotism. See you at Valley Forge BraveFartz…wear pink and your best feather outfit…easy to see you that way. We’ll see if you pass the test…LOL FeatherBoy…you need to go back featherDancing for Mexican Border Crossings / Obama Fund Shariia Raisers…pieHole.

Realist   November 16th, 2009 - 9:22 am

father moron – wow, what a surprise, you’re a disturbed individual… so how many years did you get for dipping your pee-pee into all the alter boys?

Bill   November 16th, 2009 - 9:41 am

WTF idiots:

Your hero is an embarrassment to this nation. This ghetto tool of the far left has no idea what “protocol” means. His duty is to represent this country in a dignified manner.

Dogs typically sniff butts when greeting each other. Would you suggest that Obama follow canine protocol when greeting the latest addition to the first family?

Realist   November 16th, 2009 - 4:05 pm

I project my own sins and perversions upon others, but that is obvious. I am a sad little nobody with no life and an angry mother.

testicular man   November 16th, 2009 - 6:08 pm

So the little man-child prez is at it again, disparaging & embarrassing his country by acting like a stupid imbecile abroad, without the slightest idea of how a president should act. This moron of a president has the absolute worst advisors in the history of presidential advising. Watch him bow at the Chairman Mao’s grave at his to China…

This doofus of a president is a master at sucking up to other leaders around the world. What an amateur. What’s amazing though are the planted “agent provocateurs” on this site that specifically come to the master presidential suckers defense…

Liberal Protocol   November 16th, 2009 - 7:06 pm

Our style of protocol is to bend over and take it up the rear and degrade and embarrass the USA anyway that we can. I hardly need to remind you that we were in full blown gay giddiness when we got to pass around the naked Abu Grahib photos. We had a gay old time making the USA look stupid on that one. We managed to make a huge story out of a very small event, and we sure in hell did not do it out of love for America. So we don’t mind bending over on behalf of America while others stick it to us, since it makes us feel precious and elite to know that we are in control of our actions. And one action we love is to bend over.

Steynian 398 « Free Canuckistan!   November 24th, 2009 - 11:28 am

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