Right Wingers Nitpicking at President Obama for Bowing
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President Obama Bowed to the Emperor of Japan this past week as a token of
respect to the culture of one of our now most reliable allies. Ex-President Bush showed a lot of similar respect for the Saudia Arabia King without so much hullabaloo.
Right-wingers are making a big to-do about Obama
bowing to Japanese Emperor Ahikito. Fox News, the right wing
channel that criticizes everything the president does was
fully active on the issue. Since we knew that Fox would
be there to discolor the moment there’s hardly any news there.
The administration defended the act by saying that Obama
was only “observing protocol” in the way it has gone on for centuries
with the Japanese emperor. They also say that it would enhance
both the position and our status relative to Japan. In Japan,
a bow is about equivalent to a handshake.
Obama bashers consider anything the president does is fair
game for criticism. But it is pretty apparent now that we live in
a global society which means that we should give some weight
to the customs of other cultures. It inspires a better attitude
toward our nation.
The gesture shows good manners and respect. And maybe we
should say that the world has more respect for this administration
and this country now as opposed to the bumbling leadership we
endured for the previous eight years.
12 Comments
AMEN! ‘Nuff said!
I hate to say it but this a race thing, anything that man does, even blow his nose someone will comment.
Good work on stating your views in this short post.
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LH
So silly. Did you happen to see the Daily Show with Jon Stewart where he makes fun of all the political commentators who made such a big deal of Obama’s bow? It was hilarious.
I’d love to see that for real. Fantastic site.
There was nothing wrong with what he did. Showing respect is not a sign of bowing down to someone. People should be more open to the idea of being ‘global’. Great piece.
I agree. They are always criticizing Barack for anything he does. Nothing is ever good enough for them. They will look for any reason to knock the man. They really had to sink low to criticize a man for showing respect.