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    Image of sybann sybann
    11/17/09

    In reply to Dick Cheney: Obama Advertising "Weakness" by Showing Respect Abroad
    I'm sure it's not original but a FB quote regarding the right's reaction to his bow made me laugh yesterday, to wit: "If Obama walked on water the right would say 'Obama can't swim.'" #barackobama
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    11/17/09

    In reply to Dick Cheney: Obama Advertising "Weakness" by Showing Respect Abroad
    You never visit a person's house and not wipe your feet on the doormat before you step in, or shake their hand or talk about how bad their house is and yours is better.

    Unless you want to never get invited again.

    Obama is just doing the diplomatic equivalent of being a good guest. #barackobama
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    Image of Zapatos Zapatos
    11/17/09

    In reply to Dick Cheney: Obama Advertising "Weakness" by Showing Respect Abroad
    Oh, this whole thing has just got me seething. I haven't heard much about his interactions with Hu Jintao yet, but the vitriol from some conservative corners of the internet about his bow to the Emperor is just ...ugh.

    It's especially horrible when it becomes apparent how certain racist views are shining through. It is not appropriate to refer to a leader of an entire nation, especially a nation we are friends with, as "little Mr. Miyagi" (and quite frankly, it's an insult to Pat Morita, who was awesome.) #barackobama
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    Image of rd2uk rd2uk
    11/17/09

    In reply to Dick Cheney: Obama Advertising "Weakness" by Showing Respect Abroad
    rd2uk: Cheney advertizing 'ignorance' by speaking. #barackobama
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    Image of sydbarrettsaves, emissary of hell sydbarrettsaves, emissary of hell
    11/17/09

    @rd2uk: Moar stupidity plz! #barackobama
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    Image of SomeAuthorGirl SomeAuthorGirl
    11/17/09

    In reply to Dick Cheney: Obama Advertising "Weakness" by Showing Respect Abroad
    Even with the insane dramz that continue to ensue on the national political stage, I for one celebrate the return of good manners to American foreign policy. #barackobama
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    Image of Iamdoingit Iamdoingit
    11/17/09

    In reply to Dick Cheney: Obama Advertising "Weakness" by Showing Respect Abroad
    Let us assume that Cheney is correct (and he is not) that Obama is showing weakness by bowing. If the ultimate goal of conservatives is to keep the US (and foreign countries' view of the US) strong, then why would they all keep bringing this up and discussing it. Does it not keep bringing the topic to view and make it an even bigger deal. Lord knows I would have no clue about him curtseying or dancing or whatever the hell without Dick and the entire Fox team telling me about it every damn 10 minutes. #barackobama
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    Image of Sev Sev
    11/17/09

    In reply to Dick Cheney: Obama Advertising "Weakness" by Showing Respect Abroad
    I was wondering why the country had suddenly been overrun by pillaging hordes. #barackobama
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    Image of boobookitteh boobookitteh
    11/17/09

    In reply to Dick Cheney: Obama Advertising "Weakness" by Showing Respect Abroad
    Everone knows the proper greeting to to shoot them in the face with a shotgun.

    Duh. #barackobama
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    Image of Penny Penny
    11/17/09

    In reply to Dick Cheney: Obama Advertising "Weakness" by Showing Respect Abroad
    Maybe Obama should start kicking world leaders in the nuts when he meets them. To show how strong he is.
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    Image of SomeAuthorGirl SomeAuthorGirl
    11/17/09

    @Penny: Instead of bowing, he should follow that kick with an armpit scratch and a fart. Maybe a good swift kick to the local palace housepets. That's what I'm given to understand passes for polite in Real America.

    (Sorry, I'm in a crass, lousy mood today!)
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    Image of funzette funzette
    11/17/09

    In reply to Dick Cheney: Obama Advertising "Weakness" by Showing Respect Abroad
    "I come across as confident and [foreign countries] assume that means that I think I'm hot shit. And that makes them feel bad about themselves and so they hate [America]."
    - Dick Cheney, Graduate, Megan Fox School of International Relations
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    Image of soykatrina soykatrina
    11/17/09

    In reply to Dick Cheney: Obama Advertising "Weakness" by Showing Respect Abroad
    I hope that when I have children, I accurately name them as well as Dick's parents did. #barackobama
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    Image of rd2uk rd2uk
    11/17/09

    @soykatrina: snort #barackobama
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    Image of sydbarrettsaves, emissary of hell sydbarrettsaves, emissary of hell
    11/17/09

    In reply to Dick Cheney: Obama Advertising "Weakness" by Showing Respect Abroad
    I wish we wouldn't even discuss this issue. The criticism is so unwarranted, and so completely ignorant, it pains me to address it. Bowing is a common way of showing respect in Japan. I live in the international district of my city and often exchange this type of greeting with others in a variety of capacities. Acknowledging differing cultural traditions does not result in weakness. Rather, it demonstrates an amount of consideration for the people you are amongst. #barackobama
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    Image of morninggloria morninggloria
    11/17/09

    In reply to Dick Cheney: Obama Advertising "Weakness" by Showing Respect Abroad
    It's terrible that Patrick Swayze is dead and Dick Cheney is alive. #barackobama
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    Image of Jack_Burton Jack_Burton
    11/17/09

    @morninggloria: Cheney has long since died, but roams the earth as a revenant, haunting the living.

    And a thousand thousand slimy things lived on ; and so did (he)

    He's spoiled more than a few weddings... #barackobama
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    Image of FrannyR FrannyR
    11/17/09

    In reply to Dick Cheney: Obama Advertising "Weakness" by Showing Respect Abroad
    Maybe he tuned into an oldies channel on the radio and thinks this is 1959? #barackobama
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    Image of eri401 eri401
    11/17/09

    In reply to Dick Cheney: Obama Advertising "Weakness" by Showing Respect Abroad
    In the Japanese context, isn't it obvious to bow? That is how people regularly greet each other in Japan - they don't shake hands really. Obama's bow is partly just showing cultural fluency and respect. You're not like kowtowing before a king. #barackobama
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