Scathing New SEAL Ad Blasts Obama for Literally ‘Bowing’ to Foreign Leaders

[Quantum Windbag]

Does me make me ignorant?

Yes.. It makes you the quintessential dumb-shit American... A veritable "Quantum Windbag", if you will..

See, like it or not, we share this rock with other cultures. I travel the world (in business), often with the CEO and CDO of my company (Both of whom are very conservative), even they know that you have observe the traditions of a culture. It shows a level of honor and respect for the culture of the people you are meeting face to face with.

I am sure your mother taught you manners (just like mine did), how you treat a foreigner is a direct representation of what you were taught as a child by your parents, or the lack thereof.

As I said previously, faux pas happen, even on a Presidential level. This is a perverted "non-issue" at best.

Actually, all you have to do is talk with people. They respect that a lot more than idiotic Americans that attempt to mimic cultural behavior without understanding it.

 

[Synthaholic]

Who gives a shit what this loser says?

 

[Quantum Windbag]

Personally, I would never bow to a foreign head of state.

And that is because you foolishly think bowing (in Asia) is a sign of weakness or servitude.


Actually, it isn't. Which is why all heads of state are comfortable doing it.

Can you explain why the Japanese media went out of its way to not show Obama bowing to the emperor?

 

[rightwinger]

Personally, I would never bow to a foreign head of state.

And that is because you foolishly think bowing (in Asia) is a sign of weakness or servitude.


Actually, it isn't. Which is why all heads of state are comfortable doing it.

Can you explain why the Japanese media went out of its way to not show Obama bowing to the emperor?

Can you show that they didn't?

 

[emptystep]

That photo is from over three years ago. Swiftboaters are loosing their edge.

 

[Quantum Windbag]

And that is because you foolishly think bowing (in Asia) is a sign of weakness or servitude.


Actually, it isn't. Which is why all heads of state are comfortable doing it.

Can you explain why the Japanese media went out of its way to not show Obama bowing to the emperor?

Can you show that they didn't?

Nope.

Oh, wait.

Editorial: Why all the fuss over Obama

 

[Katzndogz]

I have never seen a picture of obama bowing to the Emperor and Empress of Japan. The picture that democrats usually trot out is obama actually bowing to the Mayor of Tokyo and his wife.

And it is a very deep bow. As was pointed out to me, the Mayor and his wife looked away which is what is respectful of those who are embarrassing themselves.

 

[Saigon]

Most people respect the fact that different cultures are different. All you have to do is talk to them, and explain why your culture and religion makes doing certain things uncomfortable. The only people that have a problem with that are idiots and assholes.

You haven't travelled a lot, have you QW?

I'd really love to see you in Argentina, explaining in your no doubt non-existant Spanish that you do not want the hotel owner to kiss you when you check in.

 

[Saigon]

The deeper the bow, the more subservient the "bower" is.
.

You have absolutely no idea at all what bowing is about.

 

[Liberal]

Actually, all you have to do is talk with people. They respect that a lot more than idiotic Americans that attempt to mimic cultural behavior without understanding it.

I would be willing to bet that if Obama did just that, he would be chastised by the right.

Bowing to a Japanese person upon a first meeting is an "attempt" to mimic cultural behavior? I suppose the same can be said for them trying to shake your hand? Is it an "attempt" no matter what? Mind you: only crazy people deal in absolutes.


It's about being an educated world citizen, or an ambassador for America to other cultures, it is our "civic" duty when we travel abroad to show that we are capable of being mindful of the tradition that has rested on the foreign soil beneath our feet. These are often traditions the have been around 500-5000 years before the ink hit the paper on our constitution.

Don't like it? Do the rest of us a favor and stay home.

 

[naturegirl]

Most people respect the fact that different cultures are different. All you have to do is talk to them, and explain why your culture and religion makes doing certain things uncomfortable. The only people that have a problem with that are idiots and assholes.

You haven't travelled a lot, have you QW?

Remember who gives you the freedom to travel a lot.

No head of state should bow to another. Obama was subservient, spin it all you want, it was bad, bad, bad.

But of course since you "travelled" (the correct spelling is traveled) a lot, you know better, you're sure about proper protocol for heads of state.

 

[Saigon]

But of course since you "travelled" (the correct spelling is traveled) .

You have to laugh, don't you?

 

[Synthaholic]

Does me make me ignorant?

Yes.. It makes you the quintessential dumb-shit American... A veritable "Quantum Windbag", if you will..

See, like it or not, we share this rock with other cultures. I travel the world (in business), often with the CEO and CDO of my company (Both of whom are very conservative), even they know that you have observe the traditions of a culture. It shows a level of honor and respect for the culture of the people you are meeting face to face with.

I am sure your mother taught you manners (just like mine did), how you treat a foreigner is a direct representation of what you were taught as a child by your parents, or the lack thereof.

As I said previously, faux pas happen, even on a Presidential level. This is a perverted "non-issue" at best.

Actually, all you have to do is talk with people. They respect that a lot more than idiotic Americans that attempt to mimic cultural behavior without understanding it.

Moron.

 

[rightwinger]

Most people respect the fact that different cultures are different. All you have to do is talk to them, and explain why your culture and religion makes doing certain things uncomfortable. The only people that have a problem with that are idiots and assholes.

You haven't travelled a lot, have you QW?

Remember who gives you the freedom to travel a lot.

No head of state should bow to another. Obama was subservient, spin it all you want, it was bad, bad, bad.

But of course since you "travelled" (the correct spelling is traveled) a lot, you know better, you're sure about proper protocol for heads of state.

Protocol has been for Presidents to bow. It has never been an issue until Obama did it

 

[naturegirl]

You haven't travelled a lot, have you QW?

Remember who gives you the freedom to travel a lot.

No head of state should bow to another. Obama was subservient, spin it all you want, it was bad, bad, bad.

But of course since you "travelled" (the correct spelling is traveled) a lot, you know better, you're sure about proper protocol for heads of state.

Protocol has been for Presidents to bow. It has never been an issue until Obama did it

OK you're right there is no difference when you bow your head or your entire body from the waist up. You're so smart.

 

[rightwinger]

Remember who gives you the freedom to travel a lot.

No head of state should bow to another. Obama was subservient, spin it all you want, it was bad, bad, bad.

But of course since you "travelled" (the correct spelling is traveled) a lot, you know better, you're sure about proper protocol for heads of state.

Protocol has been for Presidents to bow. It has never been an issue until Obama did it

OK you're right there is no difference when you bow your head or your entire body from the waist up. You're so smart.

Is there really? What is the proper protocol for the bow?

How about holding hands with foreign leaders ?

How about giving massages to foreign leaders?

Its so confusing

 

[Unkotare]

Bowing protocol in Asia.

The Japanese Custom of Bowing | Asian Lifestyle Design

What obama does is this kind of bow.

How deep should one bow? The general rule is the deeper the bow the more respectful. Therefore, this means that you bow lower than the other person if they are older than you or have higher seniority or social standing.

 

[Unkotare]

The military doesn't "give" freedom.

You're right, they "die" for it.

Maybe 50 years ago.

These days they mostly die for oil.

You're an idiot.

 

[Unkotare]

Does me make me ignorant?

Yes.. It makes you the quintessential dumb-shit American... A veritable "Quantum Windbag", if you will..

See, like it or not, we share this rock with other cultures. I travel the world (in business), often with the CEO and CDO of my company (Both of whom are very conservative), even they know that you have observe the traditions of a culture. It shows a level of honor and respect for the culture of the people you are meeting face to face with.

I am sure your mother taught you manners (just like mine did), how you treat a foreigner is a direct representation of what you were taught as a child by your parents, or the lack thereof.

As I said previously, faux pas happen, even on a Presidential level. This is a perverted "non-issue" at best.

Actually, all you have to do is talk with people. They respect that a lot more than idiotic Americans that attempt to mimic cultural behavior without understanding it.

Bingo.

 

[Conservative]

You haven't travelled a lot, have you QW?

Remember who gives you the freedom to travel a lot.

No head of state should bow to another. Obama was subservient, spin it all you want, it was bad, bad, bad.

But of course since you "travelled" (the correct spelling is traveled) a lot, you know better, you're sure about proper protocol for heads of state.

Protocol has been for Presidents to bow. It has never been an issue until Obama did it

Bullshit. It was NEVER 'protocol'. The leader of the free world... Obama.. Bush... Dubbya... Reagan... Clinton... whomever... is an EQUAL to foreign leaders. A head bow is acceptable, not a full bend at the waist. THAT, is an act of subservience, and is NOT protocol for the POTUS.