Obama: How low will he go?

[Tweety]

The pic says it all. Yes, we have a blithering idiot for a President.

[catlover79]

You should've seen the look on my mom's face when this picture showed up on the news. I won't repeat what she said but I think the pic says it all (and I think they all look like refugees from the Starship Enterprise!):

[bandito]

:lol: I think if he could he would have kissed his @SS!

[Hollow]

:violin: :violin: :violin: :violin: :violin: :violin: :violin: :violin: :violin: :violin:

(bite me.)

[Tweety]

You should've seen the look on my mom's face when this picture showed up on the news. I won't repeat what she said but I think the pic says it all (and I think they all look like refugees from the Starship Enterprise!):


:lol: Yeah, the only thing missing from their shirts were the little emblems

[MrCleveland]

Don't wanna be an American Idiot, don't wanna be a nation under a new media.
And can you hear the sound of hysteria? The subliminal mind-**** America!

Sure, Green Day may be yelling at Bush, but this is more for EVERY American that's STILL on that "Yes We Can"! Drug!

No We Can't! Wait until 2010 when the House and Senate are Red again and 2012 will see a Moderate Republican back in the White House!

[Tweety]

And the reigning Mr. Student of International Relations (unlike that cowboy GWB) blew this in another way. You don't shake hands with someone you're bowing to. So basically, there's nothing he did correctly here, except be an idiot. He clearly knows how to do that.

[ABlairican Pie]

You should've seen the look on my mom's face when this picture showed up on the news. I won't repeat what she said but I think the pic says it all (and I think they all look like refugees from the Starship Enterprise!):
Beam me up, Scotty, no intelligent life in THIS administration!!!

:ufo:

:lol:

[ABlairican Pie]

Don't wanna be an American Idiot, don't wanna be a nation under a new media.
And can you hear the sound of hysteria? The subliminal mind-**** America!

Sure, Green Day may be yelling at Bush, but this is more for EVERY American that's STILL on that "Yes We Can"! Drug!

No We Can't! Wait until 2010 when the House and Senate are Red again and 2012 will see a Moderate Republican back in the White House!
I dunno, I've heard some conservatives say that moderate Republicans aren't the best deal for the Republican party, but let's see...

Can I get a refund on Yeswecan?? I think that might be the generic name for Zyklon-B. Do not use while driving or operating heavy machinery.

[Tweety]

I dunno, I've heard some conservatives say that moderate Republicans aren't the best deal for the Republican party, but let's see...

Can I get a refund on Yeswecan?? I think that might be the generic name for Zyklon-B. Do not use while driving or operating heavy machinery.

You're right, McCain is the ultimate moderate Republican, and he got shellacked...the only thing that kept it as close as it was was Sarah Palin. If McCain would have selected Pawlenty or some other guy, forget it... He might have won Arizona, but that's about it :lol:


Bob Dole was also a moderate Republican. Bush 43 actually turned out to be moderate on a couple of domestic issues, but he was a conservative when it came to national defense, which was the key issue after 9/11. Bush ran as a conservative in 2000. Bush 41 was from the moderate wing of the GOP, thank God Dukakis ran in 1988.

[Waterston_Fan]

The pic says it all. Yes, we have a blithering idiot for a President.

I thought there were some countries in Asia and Middle East you have to bow to the leader of that country?

I thought in Japan you have to bow to the leader of that country or is that just the emperor?

Fact Check (http://www.examiner.com/x-24255-San-Diego-City-Buzz-Examiner~y2009m11d16-Fact-checking-President-Obamas-bowing-controversy)

Did he bow too far?

[Tweety]

I thought there were some countries in Asia and Middle East you have to bow to the leader of that country?

I thought in Japan you have to bow to the leader of that country or is that just the emperor?

Fact Check (http://www.examiner.com/x-24255-San-Diego-City-Buzz-Examiner~y2009m11d16-Fact-checking-President-Obamas-bowing-controversy)

Did he bow too far?

You can check out some other world leaders greeting the emperor here (http://hotairpundit.blogspot.com/2009/11/president-obama-vs-rest-of-world.html)


Even a bunch of Japanese newspapers didn't publish the pic of Obama because even they were embarrassed by his actions.


Mona Charen has a column here (http://townhall.com/columnists/MonaCharen/2009/11/17/how_low_can_he_go) that explains some things about what happened:

"...When it comes to body language, it's best to stick to your own culture and traditions. A too-eager attempt to ingratiate by adopting others' customs can backfire.

According to one Asian expert consulted by ABC's Jake Tapper, Obama's low bow caused considerable consternation in Japan. Apparently, a proper Japanese bow under the circumstances would have been executed with hands at the sides, and a slight tilt from the waist. "The bow as he performed it did not just display weakness in Red State terms, but evoked weakness in Japanese terms ...The last thing the Japanese want or need is a weak-looking American president and, again, in all ways, he unintentionally played that part...." <END OF EXCERPT>

So again, Obama screwed up this simple act by not only bending over way too much, but by shaking hands at the same time.

The only thing wrong with Tapper's analysis was that Obama's making America look weak was not unintentional.

Sometime this evening (Monday) I thought I heard that Michelle Malkin has a column explaining all about the proper protocols involved in this situation... I can't find the column, it's possible that either they were referring to Charen's column by mistake, or that Malkin's column is not yet posted at this writing.

[Waterston_Fan]

You can check out some other world leaders greeting the emperor here (http://hotairpundit.blogspot.com/2009/11/president-obama-vs-rest-of-world.html)


Even a bunch of Japanese newspapers didn't publish the pic of Obama because even they were embarrassed by his actions.


Mona Charen has a column here (http://townhall.com/columnists/MonaCharen/2009/11/17/how_low_can_he_go) that explains some things about what happened:

"...When it comes to body language, it's best to stick to your own culture and traditions. A too-eager attempt to ingratiate by adopting others' customs can backfire.

According to one Asian expert consulted by ABC's Jake Tapper, Obama's low bow caused considerable consternation in Japan. Apparently, a proper Japanese bow under the circumstances would have been executed with hands at the sides, and a slight tilt from the waist. "The bow as he performed it did not just display weakness in Red State terms, but evoked weakness in Japanese terms ...The last thing the Japanese want or need is a weak-looking American president and, again, in all ways, he unintentionally played that part...." <END OF EXCERPT>

So again, Obama screwed up this simple act by not only bending over way too much, but by shaking hands at the same time.

The only thing wrong with Tapper's analysis was that Obama's making America look weak was not unintentional.

Sometime this evening (Monday) I thought I heard that Michelle Malkin has a column explaining all about the proper protocols involved in this situation... I can't find the column, it's possible that either they were referring to Charen's column by mistake, or that Malkin's column is not yet posted at this writing.

Ah, okay.. I got it now.. Thanks.. :wave:

[catlover79]

Beam me up, Scotty, no intelligent life in THIS administration!!!

:ufo:

:lol:
You can say that again!! :eek: :nod:

[catlover79]

:lol: Yeah, the only thing missing from their shirts were the little emblems
That's right!! :lol:

[Tweety]

Notice how even though Obama is bowing to the world, the world isn't bowing back.

[bandito]

:violin: :violin: :violin: :violin: :violin: :violin: :violin: :violin: :violin: :violin:

(bite me.)Great response, as usual. It really adds to the Thread.

[catlover79]

Notice how even though Obama is bowing to the world, the world isn't bowing back.
:nod:

[Tweety]

Obowma was at it again in China... again, the bows are all one way.

Obama Bows Before Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao

[bandito]

Can we get a Horses ass smiley? It would be so useful with this President.

[ABlairican Pie]

Can we get a Horses ass smiley? It would be so useful with this President.
:lol: :yeahthat

[platinumblondelife]

Everyone in power's approval rating is hitting bottom. Republicans, Democrats, it doesn't matter. People are starting to realize it really doesn't matter which party is in power, they are all in the pockets of who's funding them.

[ABlairican Pie]

Everyone in power's approval rating is hitting bottom. Republicans, Democrats, it doesn't matter. People are starting to realize it really doesn't matter which party is in power, they are all in the pockets of who's funding them.
That's true, Powertown D.C. is beginning to show its true colors. It's not about what is right or wrong, it's about :dollar: :dollar: :dollar:

Case in point, Henry Reid paying off Senator Landrieux (sp?) of Lousiana $100,000 to vote their way on the healthcare bill in the Senate.

[catlover79]

Everyone in power's approval rating is hitting bottom. Republicans, Democrats, it doesn't matter. People are starting to realize it really doesn't matter which party is in power, they are all in the pockets of who's funding them.
I agree. That's why I hate both parties. :mad:

[MickeyMac]

I hate politics period. A buddy of mine summed it up real well. Politics are like roids, nothing but an ugly pain in the ass.

[catlover79]

I hate politics period. A buddy of mine summed it up real well. Politics are like roids, nothing but an ugly pain in the ass.
YES!! Your friend is right on the money!!! :rofl:

[Tweety]

That's true, Powertown D.C. is beginning to show its true colors. It's not about what is right or wrong, it's about :dollar: :dollar: :dollar:

Case in point, Henry Reid paying off Senator Landrieux (sp?) of Lousiana $100,000 to vote their way on the healthcare bill in the Senate.


Yeah, Mary Landreau (D-La) sold her vote for some $300 million... Harry Reid agreed to add a provision which will send $300,000,000 to Medicaid recipients in Louisiana.

[comedyfreak]

I don't think he's going to be reelected on 012 unless the Repubicans don't have anyone better to run against him.