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Stop butthurting.

Stop being a moran.

Stop submitting.

You gotta love the unintentional projection in these kind of columns.

Because God forbid the Commander in Chief observe the same protocol/customs and courtesies guidelines that deploying troops are advised of in their pre-deployment briefings regarding nations they are about to visit, right? Pussy!

The next time Obama visits a foreign dignitary, if he doesn't stand up, unzip his fly and straight up cock-whip the foreign leader, I'm going to march on DC for impeachment. Men do not bow. Men do not talk. Men get their cocks out and fark some shiat up.

Relatively Obscure: The next time Obama visits a foreign dignitary, if he doesn't stand up, unzip his fly and straight up cock-whip the foreign leader, I'm going to march on DC for impeachment. Men do not bow. Men do not talk. Men get their cocks out and fark some shiat up.

Damn - that was inspired.

We elected you to stand up for us

It's highly unlikely that the idiot who wrote that article voted for him.

syrynxx: We elected you to stand up for us

It's highly unlikely that the idiot who wrote that article voted for him.

Ya think? The writer would most be branded an "ugly American" by the local populace, if not tossed into jail for committing a major social or legal faux pas within an hour of stepping foot onto foreign (brown/black/yellow) soil. But, by damn, I bet he considers himself a "rogue maverick!" Freakin' ignorant knucklehead.

He's leading, he's just so far ahead of you morons that you can't see him clearly. Try to keep up, ok?

/not 100% happy with everything he's doing, but for fark's sake pick something real to biatch about

skinnycatullus: He's leading, he's just so far ahead of you morons that you can't see him clearly. Try to keep up, ok?

/not 100% happy with everything he's doing, but for fark's sake pick something real to biatch about

THREADJACK ALERT! skinnycatullus, that is one lovely, happy pup. I am currently mourning the recent loss of one of my own happy pups. Your pooch's gleeful face reminded me of her (sob).

Okay! As you were...back to the topic at hand.

Yeah! Real Americans show their respect for other world leaders by punching them in the head!

For fark's sake. Could the GOP talking points be any more stupid?

So, yeah, I read the first sentence and was turned off.

Um, respect for other humans should be foremost in all human tribes; are you daft?

Dumbass.

Grow up.

Respect is part of leadership.

Gosling: Respect is part of leadership.

Word.

Howe can you argue with all of the quoted apologies from Obama in the article. I mean, there's video of him apologizing to other world leaders right there in the article. What? There's nothing like that? Oh...

GAT_00: Yeah! Real Americans show their respect for other world leaders by punching them in the head!

For fark's sake. Could the GOP talking points be any more stupid?

Wait until tomorrow. You'll have your answer in the morning, count on it.

what great spin, y'all. I'm damn glad none of you are in the state Department.

Plus, most of you are dumber than a brick. Why would you think protocol for the President would be the same as for a citizen? Morons.

The f*ck do you people expect him to do? Get on a chariot, draw a sword, and yell "CHARGE" at something?

real shaman: what great spin, y'all. I'm damn glad none of you are in the state Department.

Plus, most of you are dumber than a brick. Why would you think protocol for the President would be the same as for a citizen? Morons.

2/10

in before saudi king slipping w some tongue...

I Said: The f*ck do you people expect him to do? Get on a chariot, draw a sword, and yell "CHARGE" at something?

Egads! Can you imagine? A leader actually...gasp...LEADING?

Stop whining. Stop biatching. Stop shiatting your pants every time a Muslim coughs. Stop obstructing. Stop teabagging. Start acting like sane adults.

But we're America, fark showing respect for anyone else!

real shaman: what great spin, y'all. I'm damn glad none of you are in the state Department.

Plus, most of you are dumber than a brick. Why would you think protocol for the President would be the same as for a citizen? Morons.

Federal Travel Regulations (FTR) are the regs that all federal employees are supposed to review before commencing foreign travel. From the top to the bottom, from the GS-5s (entry level federal employees) to the SESers, (Senior Executive Service, which includes the President) those guidelines apply. Perhaps there are amendments that those at the top of the federal food chain see (secret leader super secret squirrel handshake?). But, without looking it up, I'd suspect that the FTR says that bowing is customary when meeting a Japanese leader, whether you are a peon or a Big Cheese. It is called, at its most basic, "manners".

Have you ever travelled outside the county or state, much less country, you were raised in?

TFA: President Obama's bow to Japan's Emperor Akihito was deeply insulting to the American people he was elected to represent.

Yeah, but this wasn't insulting:

Meanwhile, no one in Japan gives a shiat, except to remark with amusement about how the American right wing has its collective panties in a twist over the entire incident.

The real news is in what will happen with the base reorganization in Okinawa (with Futenma airfield) and the issues around stopping refueling of American ships in the Indian Ocean, and how that relates to (1) future contributions of Japan to civilian work in Afghan, if any, and (2) "regional self-defense" as prohibited in Article 9 of the current constitution of Japan (i.e., it's prohibited and there are crazy leaps of logic used to supposedly give ability for these refuelings and whatever "special laws" renewed every year until now, when the the government grew a pair, so - does the US want the military aid? and if so, maybe do they want to talk about actually changing laws or not).

thanks icelander, but you need the shot where king saudi guy is jamming his tongue down w's throat

Relatively Obscure: The next time Obama visits a foreign dignitary, if he doesn't stand up, unzip his fly and straight up cock-whip the foreign leader, I'm going to march on DC for impeachment. Men do not bow. Men do not talk. Men get their cocks out and fark some shiat up.

...and sometimes they barf on foreign heads of state :D

/granted I did sympathize with the US pres on that incident in all honesty
//poor guy
///even if it did result in various slang memes for a while

itazurakko: Meanwhile, no one in Japan gives a shiat...

I'll tell you when I give a shiat about what Japan thinks about the country that has spent trillions protecting them, all the while they get to roll their money back into technological advancements and homeland social programs due to our generosity.
Obama and others greeting Emperor Akihito (new window)

If bowing is such a sign of respect in japan why isn't Akihito bowing to Obama?

Did what he did actually change anything?

real shaman: Why would you think protocol for the President would be the same as for a citizen? Morons.

Because at the end of the day the President is "just" a citizen. That's kind of the whole point.

Gosling: Respect is part of leadership.

Respect is earned, not given.

steelpeg: If bowing is such a sign of respect in japan why isn't Akihito bowing to Obama?

The Emperor bows to no man.

Crosshair: Gosling: Respect is part of leadership.

Respect is earned, not given.

I was referring to the leader himself. The leader must show respect to his colleagues. Otherwise it's little more than ruling by fear. When you rule by fear, you have to watch your back every single second because the minute you turn your back on an underling, there will be a knife in it. Rule by respect, and the thought is much less likely to occur to those same underlings.

Crosshair: Respect is earned, not given.

Bullsh*t. There is a base level of respect you give all people by simple virtue of them being, until such time as they do something to lose that base level or earn them more respect. Otherwise, you're a cock, and should probably attempt to breathe water.

JoJoTheIdiotMonkeyBoy: steelpeg: If bowing is such a sign of respect in japan why isn't Akihito bowing to Obama?

The Emperor bows to no man.

Only because MacArthur wasn't much for formality.

I was just amazed how long it took for the SEKRIT MUZLIN people to com out in the comment section. Oh and that ass face calling for Palin 2012. I PRAY for a Palin G-NO-P ticket in 2012. It'll insure more obscurity for the the entire G-NO-P for another 4 years.

TeddyBallGame: G-NO-P

Just to let you know, I'm gonna be stealing that.

itazurakko: Relatively Obscure: The next time Obama visits a foreign dignitary, if he doesn't stand up, unzip his fly and straight up cock-whip the foreign leader, I'm going to march on DC for impeachment. Men do not bow. Men do not talk. Men get their cocks out and fark some shiat up.

...and sometimes they barf on foreign heads of state :D

/granted I did sympathize with the US pres on that incident in all honesty
//poor guy
///even if it did result in various slang memes for a while

Yeah, that wasn't his fault.

Stop greening.

We see bowing as a sign of lowering oneself. That doesn't mean that is how they see it in Japan. When two businessmen bow and exchange their name cards, it's their equivalent of a handshake.

Cultures. Different. Respecting that difference.

Really so hard to understand? The guy didn't go full genuflect.

It's the same reason people visiting America don't belch after a meal, and Japanese ambassadors shake the hands of our politicians instead of greeting them with a formal bow. And even if we see it as a gesture of lowering oneself, who cares? If Japan doesn't see it as such, nothing changes in their perception of us. Our view of it doesn't matter. It would only be insulting if he did something that caused the Japanese to see him as lowering himself.

steelpeg: itazurakko: Meanwhile, no one in Japan gives a shiat...

I'll tell you when I give a shiat about what Japan thinks about the country that has spent trillions protecting them, all the while they get to roll their money back into technological advancements and homeland social programs due to our generosity.
Obama and others greeting Emperor Akihito (new window)

If bowing is such a sign of respect in japan why isn't Akihito bowing to Obama?

You're a retard. The end.

One of the few disagreements my wife and I have about Obama. She sees it as just being respectful of another culture. I get that, but I still don't want my president bowing unless he is returning one. I don't know is that the case?

We both agree that we don't remember Fox being so concerned about Bush kissing a sheik and giving Merkel a shoulder rub.

Hey subby, Washington Post /= Washington Examiner.

Fail.

steelpeg: If bowing is such a sign of respect in japan why isn't Akihito bowing to Obama?

Because Obama is a guest, you moron. He did the right thing.

Did Fark make Sarah Palin an administrator? This entire tab has gone Full Retard.

Oh, FFS... People honestly believe that customary bowing is somehow a significant gesture of weakness. Get ahold of yourselves you insecure irrational rubes.

Power is power, it doesn't matter the form or customs of the wielder. Barack Obama has a lot of power, and I much prefer his graceful displays of humility in power (a virtue, if you yokels ever get around to reading any of them books you got lyin' 'round) than this arrogant "USA! USA! USA! ZERO SUM ALL THE WAY!" bullshiat.

The people who self-identify as right-wing in America are only able to see the world in terms of dominance and submission. They aren't able to see a stranger as an equal, in neutral terms. There are people they could beat up, and people they are scared of (so they hoard guns out of fear).

It's a sad little world they live in where everyone is either an enemy or under their thumb.