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more about #foreignpolicy more comments → sybann: 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 rig... more » envirodesigner: 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 an... more » Zapatos: 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... more » rd2uk: rd2uk: Cheney advertizing 'ignorance' by speaking. #barackobama more » SomeAuthorGirl: 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 ... more » Iamdoingit: 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 U... more » Sev: I was wondering why the country had suddenly been overrun by pillaging hordes. #barackobama more » boobookitteh: Everone knows the proper greeting to to shoot them in the face with a shotgun. Duh. #barackobama more » Penny: Maybe Obama should start kicking world leaders in the nuts when he meets them. To show how strong he is. more » funzette: "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 ... more » soykatrina: I hope that when I have children, I accurately name them as well as Dick's parents did. #barackobama more » sydbarrettsaves, emissary of hell: 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... more » morninggloria: It's terrible that Patrick Swayze is dead and Dick Cheney is alive. #barackobama more » FrannyR: Maybe he tuned into an oldies channel on the radio and thinks this is 1959? #barackobama more » eri401: 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... more » -
#peoplepolitics
Dick Cheney: Obama Advertising "Weakness" by Showing Respect Abroad
Tricky Dick 2.0 thinks Obama's foreign policy strategy is stupid, but Ben Smith points out the Nixon bowed to Mao, G.H.W. Bush bowed to the casket of WW2-era Emperor Hirohito, and, well, our nation still stands. [Politico, Politico, NY Times] -
#itshillarybitch
Hillary: Kicking Ass, Taking Names, and Making It Look Easy
Over the last nine months, Beltway pundits and insiders have cracked jokes about Clinton's standing in the Administration. But this month, HRC is riding high in the polls and dominating the media. Who's laughing now? More » -
#changingtherules
Afghanistan Reviewing "Legalized Rape" Law
Under pressure from such leaders as Gordon Brown, who asserted that he wouldn't have British troops fighting for a democracy that "is infringing human rights," Afghanistan is reconsidering a recent law that legalized marital rape. More » -
#girltalk
Geeking Out With Rachel Maddow Over Cocktails, Lip Gloss & Politics
Back in August, I was lucky enough to interview Rachel Maddow at the Democratic convention; now, 6 months - and one anchor chair - later, I got to check in and see how everything's going.
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#hernewassignment
Still Totally Obsessing Over Hillary?
If you, too, can't get enough Hillary Clinton news and ephemera, check out Foreign Policy's new "Madame Secretary" blog, where one of us is guesting this week to talk confirmation hearings and pantsuits. [Madame Secretary] -
