In the brief "Closing Arguments" segment on Wednesday's "Nightline," ABC's Terry Moran credulously repeated the White House contention that Barack Obama didn't bow to the King of Saudi Arabia last week at the G-20 summit. As video of the incident played, Moran narrated, "He sees King Abdullah of Saudi Arabia. Goes in for the hello. There's a hand shake. Obama bends at the waist. But was it a bow?" [Audio available here.]
He then recited, "The White House called it a lean, pointing out the King's shorter than the President." Inviting people to respond on his Twitter page, Moran wondered, "So, tonight, we ask you, was it a bow and do you care?" A search of @TerryMoran responses on Twitter shows a healthy number of people somewhat incredulous at the host's lack of skepticism. DesigningDi instructed, "Are you blind? Of course he's bowing. Don't play stupid!"
ABC should be given credit for actually showing the video, but the question is, was Moran attempting to dismiss the situation as frivolous and not important or actually investigate its relevance?
A transcript of the brief segment, which aired at 12:04am on April 9, follows:
TERRY MORAN: ["Closing Arguments" logo comes up]: That means it's time for tonight's closing argument. President Barack Obama standing among fellow leaders at the G-20. [Video of the incident.] He sees King Abdullah of Saudi Arabia. Goes in for the hello. There's a hand shake. Obama bends at the waste. But was it a bow? A breach of presidential protocol when greeting royalty. The White House called it a lean, pointing out the King's shorter than the President. So, tonight, we ask you, was it a bow and do you care? Tell us on the "Nightline" page at ABCNews.com, the "Nightline" Twitter page or at my Twitter page.
—Scott Whitlock is a news analyst for the Media Research Center.
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rediculous
April 9, 2009 - 11:27 ET by katainkentthat's a pretty deep LEAN. Screencapped from this youtube vid. You can see his foot even comes back a bit to counterbalance.
Don't care
April 9, 2009 - 11:30 ET by cvgbuckeyeI think Chairman Obama did the right thing. People should always bow to their masters.
Further more, whie he has his lips pursed, it is more difficult for him to apologize for America being the Evil Empire. He'll have to count on his mentor, Rev Wright to take over for a while till his lips heal from being chapped,,, or is it chaffed;;;idunno.
Right on, kata!
April 9, 2009 - 11:30 ET by BlondeObama: Who you gonna, um, uh, believe..un, uh, ah, me, or your um, uh, lyin' eyes?
Totally pathetic. Why can't he just man up for a change?
I hope he fails, too.
there are so many ways
April 9, 2009 - 11:53 ET by katainkentthey could have (tried) to sell this. To say it didn't happen at all borderlines on a "1984" 'ism. He was one step short of actually falling to one knee.
I downloaded the YouTube clip for posterity.
kat , that right, now THE BOW , is called dipping!
April 9, 2009 - 12:08 ET by upcountrywaterWhy don't the OAF come clean on the dipping.
The video shows Obama dipping toward the king as G-20 leaders greet one another at the ExCel Centre in London.
The oaf just needs to have a fireside chat with us surfs, that story he wrote about in Indonesia about what to do in the presence of the mooslem king. When I see the king i will bow, LEAN, DIP AND KISS, HIS HAND. his class mates thought it was a great fairy tale.
Its heart warming to know the OAF can keep his word, from so long ago. Nightmare
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So now what?
April 9, 2009 - 12:18 ET by BlondeShall we now call Bamster "The Big Dipper"?
Win one for The Dipper?
The Dipper Does Dallas?
I hope he fails, too.
we can get it into one word:
April 9, 2009 - 12:58 ET by SickofLibswe can get it into one word: Dipshit.
The Oaf A$$ Dipster
April 10, 2009 - 01:29 ET by upcountrywaterTOAD.... Joke as we do; he is STILL THE CIC.
Just when exactly, while siting/ leaning/ dipping/ posing .. in the oval office, does it sink in that he is President?
Does he really care?
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well the line from the white house
April 9, 2009 - 12:19 ET by katainkent"It wasn't a bow. He grasped his hand with two hands, and he's taller than King Abdullah,"
so what is this?
Ahhh, well, you know
April 9, 2009 - 14:10 ET by IgnatzJFahrquarit's his ... well ... ummm. It's his ...
Ahh, nevermind. I don't want to be kicked from here.
"It is better to keep your mouth closed and let people think you are a fool than to open it and remove all doubt." Mark Twain
Looks to me
April 9, 2009 - 17:30 ET by Kat Outta the BagLooks to me like that free hand is awfully close to fondling little Barry and the Twins...
All right, all you
April 9, 2009 - 15:56 ET by nadadhimmiAll right, all you reactionaries out there. You have been told what to think in the best interests of socialist principles and you have demonstrated your unwillingness to follow thought orders. We at the White House have decided to have you "volunteer", by force if need be, to enter the peoples re-education camp system to allow you to meet the new, progressive, socialist, norm.The sad part is, you reactionaries don't even acknowledge your shortcomings in this important matter. But you soon will, comrades, you soon will. signed: The peoples commissar for thought directives and enforcement.
*neener*
April 9, 2009 - 16:03 ET by katainkent*thumbs nose in an easterly direction*
Watch His Head
April 9, 2009 - 11:52 ET by Wildcatter1980The President's head drops below that of the Saudi King's. Makes it pretty hard to say Obama was "leaning over" to smaller statured King.
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That's exactly right katainkent
April 9, 2009 - 11:54 ET by RESTLESS 1If the 0 was just leaning in for a handshake, why is his head so much lower than the king's??? Hmmm?
"This
liberal would be all about socialize -- uh, uh, would be about
basically taking over and the government running all of your companies."-Maxine Waters 2008
And well, if it's because
April 9, 2009 - 12:39 ET by motherbeltAnd well, if it's because the king is short, why didn't he bow similarly to Queen Elizabeth? I think she's even shorter.
I know I've brought this up before, but as long as this is going to be discusssed....and some may not have seen it....
A Tale of Two Bows
(h/t RedState.org via Michelle Malkin)
They might say "Wow, that sucks!" But at least they'll say "Wow!" -Duff Goldman, the Ace of Cakes
Get Real
April 9, 2009 - 11:26 ET by boomerconOf course he bowed! When you "lean" to speak or introduce yourself to someone shorter (I am 6'2", and have "been there/done that), you seek to have your head at the same level as that person; eye to eye, so to speak.
His head literally dives to a level near the king's chest, well below his head (as a bow should be).
this empty suit street walker is a disgrace to our country, clearly hates it, and wants to change it into something European, or worse.
I hope everyone gets the change they wanted. I see he just voted "present" on the piracy issue as well. Perfect.
Boomer
April 9, 2009 - 12:42 ET by NorthCoasterBeen there done that too, but I never bent at the waist! The O is totally out of his league. He's just so thrilled to be parading around the world presenting himself as the leader of the U.S.. It's all a show put on by his handlers and he's just so overwhelmed by all of the acclamation. In the excitement of the moment he truly can't remember what the proper protocol is.
Coaster, You're right
April 10, 2009 - 10:31 ET by boomerconHe's so out of his league, and just so thrilled to be "out there among em", that he's doing nothing but prancing around the world stage like a little kindergardener wearing the lily flower suit during the school's Easter pagent.
Rediculous! Totally embarrassing to the USA.
where's your head?
April 9, 2009 - 14:22 ET by ArcherBWhen you "dip" or "lean" when shaking the hand of someone shorter than you, where is your head? Do you look them in the eye, keeping your head up? Or do you avert your gaze downward towards the ground? (I'm just 5'8", so I don't have that problem much.)
Obama's head clearly dipped down with his face parallell to the floor.
"To send men to the firing squad, judicial proof is unnecessary."
--Ernesto "Che" Guevara
→ I care!
April 9, 2009 - 11:30 ET by Cool ArrowI care that the Present Obama bent over for King Abdullah.
But I'm not a Muslim, so I'm not totally familiar with their customs.
LYDSEXICS UNTIE!
~Cool
April 9, 2009 - 11:33 ET by choselife3xCheck out my links in this post and scroll down for the rest.
→ Thanks chose
April 9, 2009 - 11:41 ET by Cool ArrowI'm done with Pi.
He sent me a PM trying to explain why he wants to urinate on the American flag and spit on veterans.
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You kidding? Anyway, good
April 9, 2009 - 11:48 ET by SickofLibsYou kidding?
Anyway, good riddens to him.
You have got to be kidding Cool!
April 9, 2009 - 11:57 ET by RukusThat is just despicable! I don't blame you for being done with him/it/whatever. Wow, just wow!
Gary
"Things can only bother you if you let them bother you" -My Dad
→ Nope
April 9, 2009 - 12:03 ET by Cool ArrowHere's Pi314's post.
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Cool, I read the post via
April 9, 2009 - 12:38 ET by ForeverOnTheRightCool, I read the post via your link I can only come to one conclusion, Pi, is a conceited arrogant idiot like Bloch. Are all liberals like that? I am beginning to think that all the trolls that come to this blog may be, or at least many are.
Wow - a new extra-virulent
April 9, 2009 - 12:53 ET by SickofLibsWow - a new extra-virulent strain.
Well, after he's done with his extended (and now offline) back-patting session, I guess he's off to another public library to re-register under another IP address.
One more thing
April 9, 2009 - 11:34 ET by cvgbuckeyeI think that it is very important that we believe the White House staff deny that the Chairman bowed. You see it adds so much to their credibility and furthermore all Americans are blinded by their racism, arrogance and evil hearts, anyway, so how could we see.
Actually, IS it a bow? That depends, I'm sure upon "what the meaning of the word IS, IS!!!!!!!!!!!!!
What was that site that was dispelling all the Obama rumours?
April 10, 2009 - 02:20 ET by JWFYea, this will help dispel those rumours he was a muslim.
Bowing to the guy in charge of the holiest sites in Islam, Mecca and Median.
That ought to quash those rumours right into the ground.
Sincerely,
a Veteran of a 1000 psychic wars.
an Eternal Champion after many exhausting trials and tribulations in the endless war between Law and Chaos
That depends on what "is"
April 9, 2009 - 11:34 ET by oldArmyThat depends on what "is" is.
Was it a bow, or was it a "lean?"
April 9, 2009 - 11:35 ET by PrairieSky"...The White House called it a lean, pointing out the King's shorter than the President. So, tonight, we ask you, was it a bow and do you care? ..."
Who is the WH trying to kid? A "lean"??? Oh, please...Of course it was a bow...Anyone can see that...They can spin this any way they want, but folks, it's a bow...
And as for Nightline's question, "Do you care?" You're damn right I care! No American (especially our leaders) should EVER bow to anyone on this Earth.
"...peace is the highest aspiration of the American People. We will negotiate for it, sacrifice for it, we will never surrender for it, now or ever." President Ronald Reagan~ January 20, 1981
"Who is the WH trying to
April 9, 2009 - 13:13 ET by ckc1227"Who is the WH trying to kid?"
The same 62 million that voted for him on election day. Chances are they succeeded with flying colors.
Looks like he was "leaning"
April 9, 2009 - 17:35 ET by Kat Outta the BagLooks like he was "leaning" right into the guy's crotch fer cryin' out loud! He's a complete embarrassment to our country!!!
Catholics, upon meeting the
April 9, 2009 - 11:51 ET by SickofLibsCatholics, upon meeting the Pope, are supposed to kiss his ring.
Same thing here.
Mr. Preznint STILL can't find a church - just join the nearest mosque and let's be done with this charade.
He already found the Mosque
April 9, 2009 - 12:00 ET by BlondeThe Blue Mosque in Turkey.
I hope he fails, too.
sickoflibs.. kissing the ring
April 9, 2009 - 12:18 ET by Gary HallMy impression. Watch the video carefully. As an aide to King Abdullah gives Obama the go ahead to approach the King, the King gracefully extends his hand. Notice that it is straight out in front of him, with the wrist bent appreciably with his fingers presented to Obama.
Perhaps Obama is confused. He's been told not to bow, but suddenly there's this hand presented to him, not in a position to be grasped, but rather to be kissed. I sense that Obama took the bait (perhaps getting tradition confused between the pope and the Arabs) and went for the ring. The King then, as Obama is bending over, drops his hand.. and Obama keeps following it down.
Would someone please convince me otherwise!!
(;~? gary
Gary - I though the same
April 9, 2009 - 13:04 ET by SickofLibsGary - I though the same thing about the hand. Too bad the angle wasn't better.
But no one who was right there is going to say if it did happen.
Gary
April 9, 2009 - 13:41 ET by BlondeI don't know as the king was expecting to have his hand kissed, but I think you may be on to something that Obama got confused and maybe did go for the hand kiss, which the king realized and thwarted by lowering his hand.
As for the "double handed shake"....that is totally debunked by the Conservative Chemist's post below (I reposted the link). The picture clearly shows Obama's left hand by his left thigh, and there is the coup de grace pic from the back showing the top of the Lightworker's head below the Saudi's chin!
Here's the link, as the thread is getting really long.
I hope he fails, too.
Well, Blonde.. that picture convinces me..
April 9, 2009 - 15:37 ET by Gary HallYea.. from that angle, there's no doubt.. and from the expressions of the King and the Prince? to Obama's left.. and the smiles from behind.. well, the boy president is indeed impresionable.
Ah yes, Gary
April 9, 2009 - 15:52 ET by BlondeThat second picture....a thousand words and all that.
Speaking of words, here are a few from TOTUS concerning "the bow". Oh....*beverage alert*.
I hope he fails, too.
I wouldn't want
April 9, 2009 - 17:37 ET by Kat Outta the BagI wouldn't want those purple lips near my hand either...ugh!
Did he lean to Abdullah
April 9, 2009 - 11:44 ET by EugeniaDid he lean to Abdullah because he's short? Ha! Where was the floor swipe when he bowed to Queen Elizabeth? What is she, 4' 9" compared to Obama? Oh, yeah, that's right, he didn't bow then.
It's going to be a longer four years than I first realized knowing what lengths the lying stream media will go to cover for B.O.zo
This once again exemplifies
April 9, 2009 - 11:45 ET by SeashellThis once again exemplifies that the MSM will do anything to protect Obama. Obama gets caught showing his ignorance, and does a no-no, and the press covers for him. Shameful!
The cover up by the White
April 9, 2009 - 11:47 ET by d1carterThe cover up by the White House and the MSM is simply disgusting.
–verb (used without
April 9, 2009 - 11:47 ET by rwesley–verb (used without object)
1.
to bend the knee or body or incline the head, as in reverence, submission, salutation, recognition, or acknowledgment.
2.
to yield; submit: to bow to the inevitable.
3.
to bend or curve downward; stoop: the pines bowed low.
–noun
10.
an inclination of the head or body in salutation, assent, thanks, reverence, respect, submission, etc.
Someone send the White House a dictionary, please.
When Terry Moran goes that far
April 9, 2009 - 11:48 ET by OxyCon...to cover for Obama that he asks his viewers to ignore what their own eyes are seeing, he only hurts his and ABC's credibility.
More people just woke up to the media's Obama advocacy because of Terry Moran and ABC.
There is going to be a huge backlash against the media and Obama because when the media goes so far as to insult the intelligence of their viewers, people tend to get a little bit upset.
No, you see, King Abdullah
April 9, 2009 - 11:49 ET by fitzfongNo, you see, King Abdullah dropped his "fish stick" on the ground, and Obama was merely leaning down to pick it up. Or something.
"Socialism is a philosophy of failure, the creed of ignorance, and the gospel of envy, its inherent virtue is the equal sharing of misery." -Winston Churchill
Obama the LIAR
April 9, 2009 - 12:03 ET by Six String SpiffLet me get this straight. Obama (both of them) when visiting England basically threw out centuries of practiced respect for the Queen by shaking hands and putting arms around her, but then bows to a Muslim King?
WOW
Then he takes it further by denying the bow?
TOOL. BAG.
Islamic Religious Services Will Be Held at the Firing Range At 0800 Daily.
→ Sums it up, Spiff
April 9, 2009 - 12:10 ET by Cool ArrowNothing to add, except he must have been unusually possessed of a need to show such obeisance.
LYDSEXICS UNTIE!
...except he must have been
April 9, 2009 - 12:23 ET by Seashell...except he must have been unusually possessed of a need to show such obeisance.
that or just pure ignorance and inexperience. Obama's handlers probably didn't think that they needed to explain to him how to greet this guy.
Of course the MSM are there to cover up Obama's mistake (or lessen the damage anyway).
Yo Spiff!
April 9, 2009 - 12:27 ET by BlondeSpot on.
Long time no see.
I hope he fails, too.
President of USA
April 9, 2009 - 12:11 ET by 10ksnookerDoes subservient bow to Muslim king ... Who is concerned with that?
Probably any American who isn't stoned.
Not a bow
April 9, 2009 - 12:16 ET by bre1227Perhaps he was just looking for his misplaced teleprompter.
It Wasn't A Bow
April 9, 2009 - 12:17 ET by GothampcObama wasn't bowing. He was mooning the American public.
This is a man who gave the finger to people, called Sarah Palin a pig and is an obnoxious child. No, it wasn't a bow. It was showing his butt to America.
Bingo!
April 9, 2009 - 13:15 ET by EugeniaBingo!
I see a bow, BUT
April 9, 2009 - 12:23 ET by MillerTimeWarpis he kissing his hand/ring TOO ?!?!?!?!
With this Saudi bow denial,
April 9, 2009 - 12:30 ET by midnight cowboyWith this Saudi bow denial, it's now confirmed that the white house hired "Bagdad Bob" to put out the spin.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TrXhxmQJSS0
More photos of the Obama KowTowBow
April 9, 2009 - 12:29 ET by Jack BauerMy God -- that Obama Bow is even worse than you thought... The KOW-TOW-BOW...
Boy, I am SO glad we
April 9, 2009 - 12:31 ET by Six String SpiffBoy, I am SO glad we avoided 'electing' a president with ties to a former terrorists American Idol style.. The repercussions on this country would be... What? We DID? Should I burn my paycheck now, or wait until they have me at gun point?
Every day I wake up to hear another piece of my beloved country get flushed down the toilet. It is depressing. Maybe that's all part of caring about my country. Listening to Obama speak is torture. The man can't get a freakin sentence out in less than a half an our with more uhhs and ummms than a 6th grade oral report. Nuance indeed.
Islamic Religious Services Will Be Held at the Firing Range At 0800 Daily.
A big "So What?"....
April 9, 2009 - 12:32 ET by Paul Atreidesfrom the side of the political aisle that harped non-stop on President Bush's every utterance.
I remember when he said the wrong date when addressing Queen Elizabeth and was accused of committing a major sin.
Have Sarah Palin do the exact same thing, in the exact same situation, to the exact same person and watch the "so what?" crowd sing a different tune.
We'll see how this goes..
April 9, 2009 - 12:34 ET by rimskyWe'll see how this goes.. I wonder if Letterman will have a top ten list on this, like he did with Bush when the crown prince visited Crawford. Not gonna hold my breath.
→ Our own Top 10
April 9, 2009 - 12:41 ET by Cool Arrow1. Is that a sceptre in your pocket, or are you just glad to see me.
2. Yes, the price of oil is also going down
3. Excuse me, Mr. King, did you wash your left hand?
LYDSEXICS UNTIE!
4.
April 9, 2009 - 12:50 ET by katainkent4. That's an excellent manicure Mr. King. Where can I get that done while I am in town.
5. Contact lens... anyone... uh..ermm..
_____________________________________________________
Obama does not perform as advertised. I'd like a refund.
Taxed Enough Already.
→ 5.
April 9, 2009 - 12:55 ET by Cool Arrow5. Nice shoes, King. They're shaped like American airliners.
LYDSEXICS UNTIE!
6. As long as I'm down here,
April 9, 2009 - 15:59 ET by RESTLESS 16. As long as I'm down here, is there anything else you need?
7. Careful with the ears, they are one (two?) of a kind. Just flew in here on them and boy,are they sore.
"This
liberal would be all about socialize -- uh, uh, would be about
basically taking over and the government running all of your companies."-Maxine Waters 2008
8. Us Muslim's
April 9, 2009 - 17:44 ET by midnight cowboy8. Us Muslim's must ackowledge our royalty.
9. Don't worry king I'll have the Americans greeting Muslims like this in no time.
10. What do you mean bow, I just ripped one.
Here, Your Highness....
April 9, 2009 - 12:57 ET by Paul Atreideslet me upload some of my speeches to your I-Pod.
I did not bow down to that man, King Abdullah
April 9, 2009 - 12:44 ET by slickwillie2001Yes it depends on your definition of the word 'bow'. Maybe he heard a military salute outside and was instinctively ducking his head. Maybe he was making a joke about another plane full of Soddy terrorists overhead. Maybe he mistook the King for the Pope and was looking for a ring to kiss. Maybe the King mistook Obammy for one of his slaves back in Soddy Arabia and commanded him to bow.
He was pretending...
April 9, 2009 - 12:46 ET by Paul Atreidesto be a Special Olympics bowler.
Cout it be?
April 9, 2009 - 12:45 ET by DragonsbreathIt was not a bow? The King was standing on the teleprompter? And he could not recall how to say hello...
Proof Obama is not Jesus. Jesus could actually build a cabinet
I wonder if they feed Martin Sheen's lines into the teleprompter
April 9, 2009 - 12:54 ET by Chris NormanSlightly off-subject, but does anyone else get the idea that this White House frequently consults old West Wing scripts in running their own presidential reality show? This whole presidency smacks of an NBC production.
The "Mainstream" Media: By liberals. For liberals.
Chris -- except the nearest
April 9, 2009 - 13:00 ET by Jack BauerChris -- except the nearest a black guy got to the Presidency in the liberal West Wing was as Martin Sheen's servant.
It took the right-wing 24 to introduce an African-American President.
Jack,
April 9, 2009 - 13:11 ET by Chris NormanTrue, only the skin color was wrong, but that's just a minor detail - right?
The "Mainstream" Media: By liberals. For liberals.
Chris -- yeah. And get
April 9, 2009 - 13:21 ET by Jack BauerChris -- yeah. And get this... HBO is working on Obama: The Movie. Oh God.
I wonder who's playing the part of The Teleprompter?
I wonder who's playing the part of The Teleprompter?
April 9, 2009 - 13:55 ET by Paul AtreidesI wonder who's playing the part of The Teleprompter?
Robert Gibbs
Paul... in this instance,
April 9, 2009 - 16:14 ET by celatorPaul... in this instance, the teleprompter was imbedded in a little LCD screen built in the king's ring. The screen is very small, of course, and so Obama had to bend over to read it, unfortunately uplifting the Royal Presidential Butt in the process, to read the screen. Hey, it's difficult to remember the words, "Hi, Mr. King person."
Well, it could happen!
No citizen's right to life, liberty, pursuit of happiness, or property is safe as long as Obama is President of the United States.
If I remember correctly, he
April 9, 2009 - 17:37 ET by balboaIf I remember correctly, he had black generals, his National Security Advisor was a black woman.
If I remember correctly,
April 9, 2009 - 18:52 ET by Jack BauerI think you're confusing a TV show with reality. Those were the real appointment of the actual President Bush.
Bartlett is a fictional character. The "generals" were actors. And it was made up by a writer.
Um, Chris
April 9, 2009 - 12:59 ET by BlondeNot nice to read my mind like that....I am soooo laughing at your comment.
I actually turned on the West Wing the other day, Jed Bartlett was quite a bit saner than the Bamster. Obama was blathering before the cameras yet again, and I just had to "stop the insanity".
Where's Ronald Maximus when you need him?
I hope he fails, too.
Hi Blonde,
April 9, 2009 - 13:19 ET by Chris NormanIf the West Wing was the liberal ___ dream of what a Democratic presidency would be like (where liberalism actually works), the Obama presidency seems to be the reality version and the media is bound and determined that it comes off as smoothly successful as the fictional version - never mind that it's not actually working and the real president is somewhat of a clunker, no matter how well scripted he is. I was listening to Rush playing sections of Obama's Berlin campaign speech and it just struck me as a television version of what a presidential (or presidential candidates) speach "should" sound like - you know what I mean?
The "Mainstream" Media: By liberals. For liberals.
Well scripted....
April 9, 2009 - 14:11 ET by BlondeHis handlers try to make him well-scripted all right, hence the over-reliance on TOTUS.
I think this bow, or attempted ring-kiss, was Barry going off-prompter again.
He's giving old Joe a run for his money as the Gaffe Master.
This administration has turned into some kind of bizarro reality show.
I hope he fails, too.
On teleprompter he's like a
April 9, 2009 - 17:25 ET by Chris NormanOn teleprompter he's like a liberal Ferrari.
Off teleprompter he's like a '72 Pinto.
The "Mainstream" Media: By liberals. For liberals.
What utter bullshit. IT
April 9, 2009 - 12:48 ET by TheConservativeChemistWhat utter bullshit. IT WAS A BOW. Obama is not that much taller...he'd have to be 9 feet tall to warrant a bend that much. Also, it's BS that he had "both" hands on the King's...go to www.atlasshrugs2000.... have a picture from the side that shows his left hand is resting on his own thigh while he bowed...
Chemist
April 9, 2009 - 13:06 ET by BlondeThat link was broken...but the second picture is even more of an indictment of the Lying Obama Idiots, from the back...his head is below the King's chin, for crying out loud.
I hope he fails, too.
While You were Groveling
April 9, 2009 - 12:49 ET by CarlosSKing's Bodyguard: "Hey Your Highness ! Is this guy bothering you?"
King: "No, no."
King's Bodyguard:"Are you sure? Because it looks like he's "leaning.""
Are you sure? Because it
April 9, 2009 - 14:07 ET by Dan The Man 2Are you sure? Because it looks like he's "leaning
While you were sleeping - that was a funny exchange.
Nuke em til they glow then shoot em in the dark.
Was Gaffe Biden in the room?
April 9, 2009 - 16:47 ET by CarlosSGaffe Biden: "Because I know karaiti!"
He didn't bow
April 9, 2009 - 13:03 ET by averageschmoeHe didn't bow. He had a leg cramp just as he walked up to shake hands with the king. His legs were sore from his basketball game the day before where the messiah scored 29 points and grabbed 10 rebounds. Wow is he good. More on sportscenter at 11:00.
average
April 9, 2009 - 13:12 ET by NorthCoasterYes, the O, looked soo good while doing it too!
nice lay up.
April 9, 2009 - 14:03 ET by mizflame98The media released a picture of his game.
"Not to be a republican at twenty is proof of want of heart; to be one at thirty is proof of want of head." - Francois Guisot
With acknowledgement to
April 9, 2009 - 13:05 ET by Jack BauerWith acknowledgement to Slickwillie's funnt... I think the comment should be:
"I did not go down with that man, King Abdullah, Peace Be Upon Him"
King or Jock?
April 9, 2009 - 13:07 ET by easygoerWhat was he shaking hands with one of the jockeys who ride one of the king's multi-million dollar racehorses?
No, no. He just dropped
April 9, 2009 - 13:21 ET by chuckproNo, no. He just dropped his blackberry. He was trying to tweet at the same time to all his fawning admirers. That's what twits do.
Nothing to concern
April 9, 2009 - 13:07 ET by ckc1227Nothing to concern yourselves with. ABC and the rest of the MSM will be sure to let you know that you don't care about the bow...you know, the same way they made sure you didn't care about Obama's racist church, his affinity for domestic terrorists, his love of socialism and hatred of capitalism.
He deserves the name Obamanation
April 9, 2009 - 13:08 ET by LoqiHow embarassing!! That's why we fought the revolution......we don't bow down to any monarch. How many more times are the Obamanations going to embarass our country? Michelle wearing something she'd wear to the club on Friday night to a dinner with the Queen, the Obamanation apologizing for how horrible our country is and then bowing to his master. He is setting us up for a Jimmy Carter type senario. He needs to be locked in the White House and never be allowed contact with other governments, including our own. He truely is, The Obamanation!!!
Loqi
April 9, 2009 - 13:15 ET by NorthCoasterBut , they are such a wonderful and stylish couple. They just look sooo-coool doing everything that they do so well. You know, bowing and scraping and selling us out overseas.
Obama Favors The Islamics
April 9, 2009 - 13:13 ET by The Smokin FrogObama speaks of disdain for America and has made it clear that Capitalism will look different when he's done. More like fascism.
He speaks of Christianity with disdain for the work of Christ on our behalf, and tells us how it will look like community organizing, since that was really what Jesus spent his time doing. Apparently this really riled the Romans and the Sanhedrin.
He and his comrades speak disdain for White people, but never for Black people. But real Christianity tells us that all are sinners.
But then, dear leader goes and bows to the Islamic religion. He bows to the islamic King of Saudi Arabia (and he is not short), and he tells Turkey how much America has benefited from Islam. I don't have a clue what benefit we have received from them.
During the campaign he spoke repeatedly of his disdain for this country. He and his wife and most of the socialistic Democrats for some reason hate this country, despite how they have benefited from it. These are professional haters of America and in Obama's case, he is very favorable to Islam. And yes, they do think we are idiots.
TSF Protests!
It was an awe moment
April 9, 2009 - 13:15 ET by StarAZDropped contact? Found a dime? Picking up trash (yes, they said that, we ask all presidents to keep areas nice). Lean? Greeting a toddler-sized king? Deferential bow? Irony? Whatever! He was overcome by a guy in costume and his waist just collapsed.
Bow
April 9, 2009 - 13:27 ET by A Typical PatriotOf course it was a bow and not a big surprise either. Though I guess it would depend whether you accept the White House and media propaganda or what your eyes actually see as to what you believe. Too many people blindly believe what they are told rather than coming to their own conclusions after consideration of the facts.
Terry Moran or Terry Moron?
April 9, 2009 - 13:47 ET by GeneralAlTerry is second only to Keith Old Bull man when it comes to lopsided journalistic crap. His name is improperly spelled as a more accurate spelling would be M o r o n, with a capital M!
Idiot in Chief
April 9, 2009 - 13:53 ET by VinncyG"So let me get this bow thang down correct, after I turn over the sovereignty of the United States to you, Is this alright"?
Idiot in Chief
April 9, 2009 - 13:54 ET by VinncyG"So let me get this bow thang down correct, after I turn over the sovereignty of the United States to you, Is this alright"?
Terry daMoron
April 9, 2009 - 14:28 ET by AMR1960Ain't this just wonderful...We have a President that can't wait to assume a debased servile posture, to the leader of one of the most repressive international Governments out there. And Journalistic hacks like Terry Moran, wonder out loud if it's such a big deal.
God save us from these pack of Surrender Monkeys & Worm Tongues
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Our Cretin in Charge most definitely bowed...
April 9, 2009 - 15:36 ET by Delia...he practically scraped too.
Maybe he should have given Abdulla a 'reach around' too while he was at it like Michelle did to Queen E.II.
On the bright side...at least people [some] are finally realizing that Barack H.O. is indeed a muslim:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iQqIpdBOg6I
When I heard about this
April 9, 2009 - 16:16 ET by bigtimerWhen I heard about this leaning thing...I couldn't stop laughing...even a five year old knows the difference...
This is one that they can't repeat often enough to make anyone believe it...not even themselves...rose-colored glasses and all.
Doubling down on stupid is not a particularly good idea. ~Andrew Breitbart
Was Gaffe Biden there?
April 9, 2009 - 16:46 ET by CarlosSGaffe Biden: "Because I know kariti!"
It is also possable...
April 9, 2009 - 17:25 ET by DragonsbreathHe wanted to see what shoes the king was wearing to see how hard it would be to dodge them?
Or he was trying to kiss the left hand?
Proof Obama is not Jesus. Jesus could actually build a cabinet
Isn't it obvious?
April 9, 2009 - 17:26 ET by Joe BlogsHe wasn't bowing to that Sunni parasite -- he was gesturing to the Secret service that it was time for his hourly prostate massage.
Wow, what a week!
April 9, 2009 - 20:40 ET by BarkerNorth Korea successfully launched a satellite into orbit which is now beaming beautiful music to their glorious land, and Obama didn't bow to the Saudi king.
Any evidence to the contrary would be lies and propaganda.
Oh yeah, that's a
April 9, 2009 - 21:52 ET by TN MomOh yeah, that's a bow.
President TelePrompter learned to bow to muslims a long time ago during his days with Rev Wright and Louis Farrakhan.
Where was Obama's "lean" for Queen Elizabeth?
April 10, 2009 - 00:48 ET by ekslibMoran says: "The White House called it a lean, pointing out the King's shorter than the President."
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Then Obama should have bowed deeply to Q. Elizabeth who is probably no taller than K. Abdullah
So early into his term...
April 10, 2009 - 00:50 ET by chaosmongerThis footage will be huge come election time. HUGE. How many times did we see vids of President Bush the elder throwing up on the Japanese diplomat? This is waaaaaay worse than that. The middle east loves this clip, which should be cause for alarm. I wonder how our fighting men and women view it?
Bows have meaning...
April 10, 2009 - 00:51 ET by ekslibas much as words have meaning.
Um...
April 10, 2009 - 01:14 ET by Jen7So, what does kissing and holding hands with King Abdullah mean?
Amazing.
As you may presently yourself be fully made aware of, my grammar sucks.
Family Guy
Jen
April 10, 2009 - 01:18 ET by RESTLESS 1It doesn't mean subservience babe. That you have to ask shows your capacity.
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liberal would be all about socialize -- uh, uh, would be about
basically taking over and the government running all of your companies."-Maxine Waters 2008
Restless...please...
April 10, 2009 - 13:58 ET by Jen7"It doesn't mean subservience babe. That you have to ask shows your capacity."
I didn't say it wasn't, honey bunch. I asked what does it mean when George Bush, our 43rd President, kisses and holds hands with King Abdullah?
You know, it's amusing that a bow is so awful when you consider what Bush did. That's all I'm sayin'.
As you may presently yourself be fully made aware of, my grammar sucks.
Family Guy
Jen
April 10, 2009 - 14:02 ET by katainkenthere.
Clutching hands...
April 10, 2009 - 14:13 ET by Jen7Just read it and re-watched the greeting. So, by that article, what Obama did...by clutching hands....was fine. Thanks for providing that.
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Family Guy
haha..
April 10, 2009 - 14:16 ET by katainkentok!
In other words, Bush was
April 10, 2009 - 14:50 ET by fitzfongIn other words, Bush was exhibiting affection. Obama was acting subservient. Big difference.
"Socialism is a philosophy of failure, the creed of ignorance, and the gospel of envy, its inherent virtue is the equal sharing of misery." -Winston Churchill
Hardly
April 10, 2009 - 15:17 ET by BlondeBut in the fever swamp of a liberal brain, I understand how you might confllate the two.
Obama..contrary to the White House official lie, did not grasp the King's hand with both of his....there is photographic evidence that his left hand was by his thigh...What he did do was reach for the King's hand, bow down (and IMO, attempted to kiss it). Showing subservience.
George Bush, OTH, actually held hands with the Saudi King....which in their culture is a totally non-sexual display of mutual affection and esteem, amongst equals. (EQUALS for those of you in Loma Linda, or Port St. Lucie, does not mean one is more important than the other).
Please continue....we love seeing the Messiah's apologists.
I hope he fails, too.
Video shows...
April 11, 2009 - 01:52 ET by Jen7"Obama..contrary to the White House official lie, did not grasp the King's hand with both of his....there is photographic evidence that his left hand was by his thigh...What he did do was reach for the King's hand, bow down (and IMO, attempted to kiss it). Showing subservience."
Yes, he did. He bowed, shook his hand with his right, then grabbed Abdullah's hand with his left. And, from the looks of it, it was an awkward 'should I bow?' bow. In my personal opinion, I wouldn't have bowed at all. I just think he didn't know the protocol. I'm glad he didn't kiss and hold hands though. ;)
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Here's what Obama said to Abdullah as he bowed
April 10, 2009 - 09:17 ET by ekslibhttp://www.youtube.c...
→ Thank you Geraldo
April 10, 2009 - 13:31 ET by Cool ArrowGeraldo Rivera, just now on Live Desk, admitted Obama's bow was a "learned cultural response"
From the mouth of an idiot comes a pearl of wisdom.
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Cool, Well the oaf went to school in Indonesia, soo geraldo is
April 10, 2009 - 14:33 ET by upcountrywaterright, arg.
"learned cultural response"
And we have this photo/ CIC/silk/butt.jpg burned into our memory.
Bow/lean/dipping/hand/kissing...
Oh yea it's the same as this photo/hand/holding.jpg...
STANDING TALL...while holding hands.
OK it's the same...pass the duct tape, hurry.
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