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Old 04-14-2009, 02:19 PM
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If you actually spent time with Bush and talked to him you would realize that he is not an "idiot". Great personality, great storyteller. Can work a room better than anyone.
I don't see how any of those qualities or abilities make him not an idiot. They just make him good with people.
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Old 04-14-2009, 06:51 PM
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I don't see how any of those qualities or abilities make him not an idiot. They just make him good with people.

Ummmmm........well in my experience its pretty easy to tell if someone is an idiot when you can talk to them one on one, spend time with them and his family, and listen to him amongst groups of people.

Every word a President says is scrutinized. Making a few verbal gaffes does not/and should not qualify someone as an "idiot."

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Bush is neither.....and I disagreed with him on countless issues and decisions.

Once again, carry on.

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Old 04-19-2009, 07:29 PM
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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.

As for Michelle and the Queen...seems like most people conveniently want to ignore the fact that the Queen was the one who initiated the "affectionate moment" when she put her arm around Michelle. Michelle simply responded in kind. Perhaps the real issue in all of this is that there is a group of people who just don't want to accept the fact that the Queen showed this particular First Lady more affection than she has ever really shown any other First Lady or leader. I think it is wonderful, and it is just more proof of how much people really like the Obamas.

I would also like to add that one thing that makes the Obamas so popular is how "real" they are. They know when to stick strictly with protocol and when to add just the right personal touch. Again, this kind of thing is refreshing. Sometimes protocol and tradition should be set aside.
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Old 04-20-2009, 01:05 PM
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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...
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Old 05-04-2009, 12:04 PM
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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.
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Old 05-05-2009, 10:31 AM
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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.
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Old 05-05-2009, 10:34 AM
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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
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Old 05-05-2009, 11:19 AM
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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.
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