Obama's bow to the Saudi King

[PhiGam]

Originally Posted by deepimpact2

It's sad to see people saying that an American leader shouldn't show respect to leaders of other countries. Perhaps that is why the US is held in such contempt around the world. Perhaps this move by OBama to show some respect is why he has such favor around the world with other leaders.

I think American arrogance is about to be nipped int he bud with this new administration and it is refreshing.

Some of us like the way that America is and don't want their country to be viewed as "equal" to a horrible place like Saudi Arabia.

What has all of this "favor" with world leaders accomplished exactly? He failed to get other countries to pass huge stimulus bills and he failed to get troop commitments to Afghanistan. At least Chavez likes him...

[deepimpact2]

Originally Posted by PhiGam

Some of us like the way that America is and don't want their country to be viewed as "equal" to a horrible place like Saudi Arabia.

What has all of this "favor" with world leaders accomplished exactly? He failed to get other countries to pass huge stimulus bills and he failed to get troop commitments to Afghanistan. At least Chavez likes him...

Who said anything about the country being viewed as equal? I simply said there is nothing wrong with American leaders showing other world leaders some respect. The fact that you and many others don't even think American leaders should do that speaks volumes. People who are secure don't need to spend time trying to show superiority or disrespect to others they don't agree with. It's called being the bigger person. More people should try it.

[TexasWSP]

Originally Posted by deepimpact2

Who said anything about the country being viewed as equal? I simply said there is nothing wrong with American leaders showing other world leaders some respect. The fact that you and many others don't even think American leaders should do that speaks volumes. People who are secure don't need to spend time trying to show superiority or disrespect to others they don't agree with. It's called being the bigger person. More people should try it.

Quit whining.

There are plenty of ways to "show respect" other than kneeling on the fucking ground to Middle Eastern royalty.

Nobody is saying that the President shouldn't "show respect" towards other world leaders.

[deepimpact2]

Originally Posted by TexasWSP

Quit whining.

There are plenty of ways to "show respect" other than kneeling on the fucking ground to Middle Eastern royalty.

Nobody is saying that the President shouldn't "show respect" towards other world leaders.

Whining? I'm not the one griping about a silly little bow. I think you statement about whining would best be directed towards those who actually were upset about something that trivial. lol

[TexasWSP]

Originally Posted by deepimpact2

Whining? I'm not the one griping about a silly little bow. I think you statement about whining would best be directed towards those who actually were upset about something that trivial. lol

Cool.......so I guess you accepted my other comments, realizing that your previous statements were beyond idiotic.

You're sitting here talking about this being "trivial"....yet you take the time to type out full posts, asserting that this was a "move" on the part of Obama to show world leaders that he is "nipping American arrogance in the bud." Shit, you basically asserted that his bow could be a reason why he is in such favor around the world with world leaders.

Looks like it's not a trivial act for you, who agrees with what he did.

It's only trivial for those who are embarrassed and surprised by Lord Savior of America Obama and his World Tour of Appeasement and Apology. I mean shit, all of his ass kissing and gift giving put him in such high favor with world leaders that they denied him stimulus funds, questioned his spending bills during a recession, and denied him troops for the war.

[deepimpact2]

Originally Posted by TexasWSP

Cool.......so I guess you accepted my other comments, realizing that your previous statements were beyond idiotic.

You're sitting here talking about this being "trivial"....yet you take the time to type out full posts, asserting that this was a "move" on the part of Obama to show world leaders that he is "nipping American arrogance in the bud." Shit, you basically asserted that his bow could be a reason why he is in such favor around the world with world leaders.

Looks like it's not a trivial act for you, who agrees with what he did.

It's only trivial for those who are embarrassed and surprised by Lord Savior of America Obama and his World Tour of Appeasement and Apology. I mean shit, all of his ass kissing and gift giving put him in such high favor with world leaders that they denied him stimulus funds, questioned his spending bills during a recession, and denied him troops for the war.

No, there was nothing idiotic about my statements, but I can't say the same for you. lol And when I use the word trivial, I mean in the sense that the situation was not a big deal, nor was it something that deserved a whole thread of people griping and complaining. He bowed. Good deal. So what? Move on. No harm would come from a quick bow. There are other things that are more newsworthy than Obama just showing respect for another leader.