Anyone familiar with Japanese culture will look at the first picture and tell you that the even the Emperor knew that a breach of protocol was made and was embarrassed as heck for his guest.
I keep thinking of that scene from Superman II, when the guy posing a the president kneels before Zod. “You are not the President. No one who leads so many would kneel so quickly.” Zod proclaims. Kneel, bow… I’m just saying…
That “all men are created equal” stuff is just so George Bush.
Remember the Civil and Revolutionary wars occurred prior to August 4, 1961. And we all know NOTHING existed of any importance, prior to that date.
Is it 2012 yet? I’m not sure I have enough percocet and Newcastle to make it three more years.
How apropos……..
At least he’s bowing to an actual ally this time.
Good observation. You know we’re in trouble when that is progress.
The President should display personal humility, but when he’s representing this nation he has to show a little pride.
Obama consistently gets this backwards.
That picture is from an alternate universe where Roosevelt surrendered after Pearl Harbor so as to not endanger any more American lives.
(And it’s my understanding you shake hands or bow. Only a hick who can see Russia from his house does both. Except the hick doesn’t bow.)
That was great… when I posted it on Saturday.
HOPE: I know every routine you ever did – I did ‘em first.
CAGNEY: And I did ‘em right.
You sure that wasn’t Cagney and Lacey?
HOPE: I hope things will get better.
CHANGE: I will change from being the best to being the worst.
Ya big baby.
If this was Jeopardy, this would be, “What is the only thing Obama can do without the teleprompter?”
Marcoe made a funny! Marcoe made a funny!
+JMJ+
Anyone familiar with Japanese culture will look at the first picture and tell you that the even the Emperor knew that a breach of protocol was made and was embarrassed as heck for his guest.
I keep thinking of that scene from Superman II, when the guy posing a the president kneels before Zod. “You are not the President. No one who leads so many would kneel so quickly.” Zod proclaims. Kneel, bow… I’m just saying…
“AS” the president. Darned eyes…
I like to argue that Barack’s breach of protocol was entirely intentional.