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Sat Nov-14-09 07:17 PM
Response to Reply #25 |
| 30. I am so disappointed that there are supposed Dems. here as ignorant as RWers. |
| -How low will he go? Obama gives Japan's Emperor Akihito a wow bow |
cravermi |
Nov-14-09 06:01 PM |
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This just proves he's muslin!!!!!!!! |
Frank Booth |
Nov-14-09 06:11 PM |
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Muslin is bendy, alright. |
Fridays Child |
Nov-14-09 06:23 PM |
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a samurai muslin! |
d_b |
Nov-14-09 06:24 PM |
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Obama! |
mdmc |
Nov-14-09 06:13 PM |
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No, this way |
Confusious |
Nov-15-09 01:34 AM |
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Politically, it seems dumb to have bowed, especially that low IMO. |
Bonn1997 |
Nov-14-09 06:16 PM |
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Imv, there are too many nit pickers over the respect President |
Cha |
Nov-14-09 06:34 PM |
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It's called PROTOCOL!!! |
JanusAscending |
Nov-14-09 06:45 PM |
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Than how come the Emperor didn't return the bow? |
itsrobert |
Nov-14-09 07:05 PM |
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A protocol in which your guests must show their respect for and inferiority to you is inappropriate |
Bonn1997 |
Nov-14-09 07:10 PM |
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+10000000000000000000000000000 n/t |
itsrobert |
Nov-14-09 07:16 PM |
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Jesus, stop. You look more stupid and ignorant than you can imagine. |
Bonobo |
Nov-14-09 11:56 PM |
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I disagree. Obama as a Head of State should not be bowing |
pnwmom |
Nov-15-09 01:49 AM |
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No, it's not... |
HarryFilin |
Nov-14-09 07:13 PM |
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Biiiiig deal. Another non-issue issue |
PhilosopherKing |
Nov-14-09 08:44 PM |
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Hey, thanks for that link to a wingnut site. |
sabrina 1 |
Nov-15-09 12:59 AM |
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No. Proper protocol does not demand that a U.S. President |
pnwmom |
Nov-15-09 01:48 AM |
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If emperor is not going to bow, than I think the emperor was wrong |
itsrobert |
Nov-14-09 06:17 PM |
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Sorry, but the Japanese have a Representative Monarchy just like the British. The |
jenmito |
Nov-14-09 07:03 PM |
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Than Americans shouldn't bow to someone just because |
itsrobert |
Nov-14-09 07:06 PM |
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That's one of the most ignorant things I've ever read here. We are allies with Japan. |
jenmito |
Nov-14-09 07:11 PM |
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Ignorant? How so? |
itsrobert |
Nov-14-09 07:15 PM |
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It's ignorant because she disagrees with you! |
Bonn1997 |
Nov-14-09 07:16 PM |
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Wrong. It's ignorant because the poster doesn't understand international relations. And I'm female |
jenmito |
Nov-14-09 07:22 PM |
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It's the appropriate behavior to show respect to the Japanese Emperor. If you're not |
jenmito |
Nov-14-09 07:20 PM |
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And why is the "EMPEROR" entitled to 'RESPECT' and I am not? |
itsrobert |
Nov-14-09 07:23 PM |
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Because you're a regular American citizen-nothing worth officially bowing to. n/t |
jenmito |
Nov-14-09 07:26 PM |
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Two national leaders are expected to show the same respect to each other. |
pnwmom |
Nov-14-09 11:43 PM |
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Its just appropriate behavior in Japan |
Confusious |
Nov-15-09 01:38 AM |
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Jesus Robert |
CatWoman |
Nov-14-09 07:36 PM |
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If that was international protocol for Japan; I guess we would all have to be ok with it. |
itsrobert |
Nov-14-09 07:41 PM |
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Well if the emperor "smiled back," that would be good enough apparently |
Bonn1997 |
Nov-14-09 07:47 PM |
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... |
jenmito |
Nov-14-09 07:41 PM |
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Not only ignorant.. |
Cha |
Nov-14-09 07:48 PM |
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No, it isn't. I'm surprised at Obama bowing, too. American women aren't expected |
pnwmom |
Nov-14-09 11:42 PM |
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My husband is Japanese and lived there 'til 1990. I'm sure he knows more than you do about |
jenmito |
Nov-14-09 11:58 PM |
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I'm sure he knows more about Japanese protocol. But Obama is the President |
pnwmom |
Nov-15-09 01:43 AM |
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Just because they have a policy in place doesn't mean the policy is appropriate. |
Bonn1997 |
Nov-14-09 07:13 PM |
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I am so disappointed that there are supposed Dems. here as ignorant as RWers. |
jenmito |
Nov-14-09 07:17 PM |
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Part of liberalism means challenging tradition. It's ignorant to follow tradition merely because |
Bonn1997 |
Nov-14-09 07:19 PM |
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It's not showing inferiority. It's showing RESPECT. Jeez-you're so ignorant! |
jenmito |
Nov-14-09 07:25 PM |
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"Respect" for what? What "respect" did the emperor show Obama? |
itsrobert |
Nov-14-09 07:26 PM |
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Respect for his position in Japan!!! He smiled back. I'm done with you. n/t |
jenmito |
Nov-14-09 07:28 PM |
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Epic Fail. |
itsrobert |
Nov-14-09 07:32 PM |
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Do you |
Brooklyns_Finest |
Nov-15-09 02:19 AM |
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Show me a definition of "bow" that does not indicate inferiority is being shown. Can you hold a |
Bonn1997 |
Nov-14-09 07:28 PM |
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I'm done with YOU, too. It's a sign of respect to bow like Obama did. Not inferiority. Bye. n/t |
jenmito |
Nov-14-09 07:30 PM |
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You're quite intolerant of those who disagree with you. Bye. |
Bonn1997 |
Nov-14-09 07:31 PM |
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And Americans are not SUPPOSED to bow or curtsy in a way that indicates |
pnwmom |
Nov-14-09 11:44 PM |
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Exactly. And, by the same token, our President is not SUPPOSED to bow |
pnwmom |
Nov-15-09 01:45 AM |
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There is a lot of ignorance on this thread. Obama gave the proper bow for the age |
Monk06 |
Nov-14-09 10:19 PM |
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I agree... |
JanusAscending |
Nov-14-09 10:28 PM |
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You've added to it significantly |
notesdev |
Nov-14-09 11:14 PM |
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Your putting words in my mouth I did not say he did highest respect bow |
Monk06 |
Nov-14-09 11:30 PM |
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There is NO appropriate bow for the President of the United States, period |
notesdev |
Nov-14-09 11:35 PM |
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Jingoistic poppycock. The President of the United States is not exempt from obeying the rules |
Monk06 |
Nov-14-09 11:42 PM |
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Find me one historical example |
notesdev |
Nov-14-09 11:48 PM |
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The handshake has its origins in assurring the person you are greeting that |
Monk06 |
Nov-15-09 12:18 AM |
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The President of the U.S. is the equal of any Head of State in the world |
pnwmom |
Nov-15-09 01:51 AM |
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I guess the RW |
Mz Pip |
Nov-14-09 06:17 PM |
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What was he supposed to do |
CatWoman |
Nov-14-09 06:17 PM |
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He could have thrown up on him. |
Orrex |
Nov-14-09 06:20 PM |
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*snicker* |
CatWoman |
Nov-14-09 06:22 PM |
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Nuke a couple of cities then accept his surrender. |
Dead_Parrot |
Nov-14-09 08:45 PM |
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Japan bashing is so 1980's. |
bluestateguy |
Nov-14-09 06:22 PM |
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Where did anyone say anything bad about the nation of Japan? The negative comments were directed |
Bonn1997 |
Nov-14-09 07:25 PM |
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Yes I'm aware of that Thank you. |
bluestateguy |
Nov-14-09 09:06 PM |
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Kissing is OK though |
iamtechus |
Nov-14-09 06:26 PM |
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and walking hand-in-hand |
gmoney |
Nov-14-09 09:02 PM |
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Pres. Obama was observing the customs of the country he was in. |
ZombieHorde |
Nov-14-09 06:29 PM |
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I wish i had seen the part of your OP that spoke to the comments |
FirstLight |
Nov-14-09 06:31 PM |
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Superiority complex? Not showing inferiority is not the same as showing superiority. A superiority |
Bonn1997 |
Nov-14-09 07:45 PM |
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I'd say that the superiority complex is with the Emperors/Kings/Queens |
pnwmom |
Nov-15-09 01:54 AM |
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Instead of debates in 2012, there should be three Limbo matches. |
rug |
Nov-14-09 07:11 PM |
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Absolutely nothing wrong with bowing so long as it is MUTUAL |
Garam_Masala |
Nov-14-09 07:11 PM |
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Agreed; since it wasn't mutual, it was inapropriate. |
Bonn1997 |
Nov-14-09 07:18 PM |
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DING DING DING |
itsrobert |
Nov-14-09 07:24 PM |
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You're both winners alright !! |
JanusAscending |
Nov-14-09 10:33 PM |
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In amongst the drek of comments, there were a few intelligent ones |
dalaigh lllama |
Nov-14-09 07:17 PM |
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I cannot find any definition of "bow" that does not indicate inferiority is being shown |
Bonn1997 |
Nov-14-09 07:23 PM |
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The countries I have travelled to:-------->> |
Garam_Masala |
Nov-14-09 09:16 PM |
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Countries I have been to |
itsrobert |
Nov-14-09 09:25 PM |
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Which country is your favorite? |
Garam_Masala |
Nov-14-09 09:37 PM |
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I like it a little warm |
itsrobert |
Nov-14-09 09:43 PM |
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South of France on Mediterranean is very mild weather |
Garam_Masala |
Nov-14-09 09:55 PM |
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Why did you bother to come back?? |
JanusAscending |
Nov-14-09 10:37 PM |
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Hmmm. This was a little too low a bow for one sovereign ruler to another. Respect is one thing, but |
Hekate |
Nov-14-09 07:18 PM |
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That's true too. If he bowed his head mayb 5 or 6 inches, no one here would care. |
Bonn1997 |
Nov-14-09 07:22 PM |
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So many empty lives with nothing else to worry about but how many inches the president bowed. |
Doremus |
Nov-14-09 07:39 PM |
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You're apparently worrying about our worrying. That must be even one notch more heavenly! |
Bonn1997 |
Nov-14-09 07:48 PM |
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They're not worrying ..they're |
Cha |
Nov-14-09 07:49 PM |
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And you're whining about our alleged whining. You're taking whining to a whole new level |
Bonn1997 |
Nov-14-09 07:50 PM |
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I realize you have to have something to whine about |
Cha |
Nov-14-09 07:55 PM |
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Actually I like very little of what he's done (although McCain obviously would have been worse) |
Bonn1997 |
Nov-14-09 08:22 PM |
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Free Republic is that way --------> |
HopeOverFear |
Nov-14-09 08:38 PM |
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Will I find like minded Dennis Kucinich fans there? I'd be happy to post on a forum where they |
Bonn1997 |
Nov-14-09 10:48 PM |
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I don't care what you like. |
Cha |
Nov-14-09 08:50 PM |
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I don't care what you care about |
Bonn1997 |
Nov-14-09 10:48 PM |
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Personally, I'm mocking your whining. |
HiFructosePronSyrup |
Nov-14-09 09:05 PM |
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And I'm mocking yours |
Bonn1997 |
Nov-14-09 11:04 PM |
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*smh* and the racist and ignorant comments below the story in the link |
HopeOverFear |
Nov-14-09 08:37 PM |
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There's so much ignorance |
Cha |
Nov-14-09 08:51 PM |
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it's really frightening. you should read some of those comments on the link |
HopeOverFear |
Nov-14-09 08:58 PM |
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So my Japanese wife said: "That was a pretty good bow! Someone must have taught him." |
Bonobo |
Nov-14-09 09:17 PM |
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There are no downsides unless you're an ignorant racist |
HopeOverFear |
Nov-14-09 09:33 PM |
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Thanks for that, Bonobo.. |
Cha |
Nov-14-09 09:38 PM |
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My comments. |
johnaries |
Nov-14-09 09:42 PM |
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+1 |
HopeOverFear |
Nov-14-09 09:57 PM |
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Diplomacy instead of arrogance? Have you paid attention to the Afganistan and Iraq wars? I'm sure |
Bonn1997 |
Nov-14-09 11:01 PM |
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Yes, I have. Have you? |
johnaries |
Nov-14-09 11:23 PM |
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Yeah cause Japan's responsible for killing those young men and women. |
Arkana |
Nov-14-09 11:26 PM |
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I could care less about who he bows to- as long as he brings back good policy agreements |
depakid |
Nov-14-09 10:18 PM |
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Very simple question: Have other US Presidents bowed to foreign leaders like this? |
Bonn1997 |
Nov-14-09 11:04 PM |
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Obama is not other Dem Presidents |
HopeOverFear |
Nov-14-09 11:11 PM |
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IBTL: We need troll repellant, they're starting threads now. n/t |
vaberella |
Nov-14-09 11:17 PM |
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A lot of fools in this thread who don't understand Japanese culture |
LittleBlue |
Nov-14-09 11:18 PM |
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OMG!! don't we have anything more important to talk about... |
windbreeze |
Nov-15-09 12:07 AM |
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hey, it's a pizza party!! |
Aramchek |
Nov-15-09 01:15 AM |
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What is keeping that stone? |
PBS Poll-435 |
Nov-15-09 02:20 AM |
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This thread could serve a useful purpose. |
JTFrog |
Nov-15-09 04:04 AM |
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Obama properly follow protocol & courtesy in a foreign capital & some see this |
Vidar |
Nov-15-09 04:47 AM |
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Locking. |
unhappycamper |
Nov-15-09 06:38 AM |
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