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[zzaa09]

I would think that America had come around to it's realistic senses and extend a little more humility than they usually model. If one peers through the fantasy, you'll find that the U.S has been owned.

[animatic]

I see it more as making respectful redress for all the disrespect Bush showed much of the world for years.

Also, how often does one get to meet a real Emperor?

Owned vs over extended on the national mortgage are two different things.

[LaoPo]

animatic, on 2009-11-17 14:55:09, said:

I see it more as making respectful redress for all the disrespect Bush showed much of the world for years.

Well, Obama bowed the same, if not even deeper, for the Saudi King Abdullah and I don't think Bush, nor his father, showed disrespect to the Saudi King...did they ?

The "interests" of the Bush'es in connection to (Saudi) oil are well known and I don't see any connection between Obama, bowing for a king nor emperor, and Bush cs.

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I think the 2 photos above say enough I suppose.

IMO Obama's staff should inform the President and his wife a little better when to bow and when not to bow or put hands or hug on shoulders.
The First Lady's hug on the Queen's back was very inappropriate and "not done" according to to the Royal etiquette. A complete "miss" and the President and his wife should have informed a lot better by the Embassy and/or his staff.

An American President, bowing deep for a Saudi King and a Japanese emperor is most inappropriate as well.

Where's the counter-bow, out of respect for the President ?


LaoPo

Edited by LaoPo, 2009-11-17 22:19:38.

[WinnieTheKhwai]

So.. I guess this topic is done. Thank Gawd.

[LaoPo]

WinnieTheKhwai, on 2009-11-17 16:24:16, said:

So.. I guess this topic is done. Thank Gawd.

I agree, since the topic title doesn't make any sense (anymore): Thaksin's Arrival In Cambodia Crushes Hope - point of no return

There's always hope for good and better relations between two nations; examples enough !


LaoPo