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RT @kasons4: A man that bows to another man is no man before God. || Someone tell Pres Eisenhower, stat! http://bit.ly/hlOX6 #iamthemob #p2 11/22/2009 |
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RT @johnnymags: http://bit.ly/8gKZtQ oh that Ike, such a surrender monkey. 11/20/2009 |
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@FoxNewsMom FNM, you might find these pictures of President Dwight Eisenhower enlightening: http://bit.ly/hlOX6 #tcot #p2 11/17/2009 |
Taking a bow
Political Animal —
... Drudge & Co. soon followed. Now, I won't pretend to be an expert on diplomatic protocol when meeting foreign leaders, but I am aware of the fact that in Japan, a bow is fairly routine, customary greeting. Obama bowing in Japan upon being introduced to Akihito seems no more interesting than Bush kissing and holding hands with Saudi King Abdullah. Presidents tend to be respectful to foreign leaders, especially during overseas visits. It's not exactly tantrum-worthy. Indeed, LG ...
Liz Cheney Suggests Dad Dick As 2012 Presidential Candidate (VIDEO)
Politics on HuffingtonPost.com —
... ... look at the comparison and think, Cheney 2012," Liz Cheney said.
"Really? How far do you want to go with that?" Wallace responded excitedly. "Let Liz make news ... Cheney/Palin," Bill Kristol cut in. "Or Palin/Cheney -- don't be sexist," Wallace added.
For more on this latest right-wing talking point, go here. And for what it's worth, here are some photos of President Eisenhower bowing to foreign leaders.
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Liz Cheney Suggests Dad Dick As 2012 Presidential Candidate (VIDEO)
The Huffington Post | Full News Feed —
... ... look at the comparison and think, Cheney 2012," Liz Cheney said.
"Really? How far do you want to go with that?" Wallace responded excitedly. "Let Liz make news ... Cheney/Palin," Bill Kristol cut in. "Or Palin/Cheney -- don't be sexist," Wallace added.
For more on this latest right-wing talking point, go here. And for what it's worth, here are some photos of President Eisenhower bowing to foreign leaders.
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Rove Attacks Obama For Bowing: He Should Do What All Presidents Have Done And ‘Not Bow To Monarchies’
Think Progress —
... for paying a respectful bow before the Japanese Emperor. Leading into the segment, co-host Steve Doocy claimed that there is a “long-standing precedent going back to the founding” of the U.S. that “American presidents don’t bow to anybody.” Doocy might want to do some research on President Eisenhower. ...
When it comes to bowing
Rising Hegemon —
I'm going to go with Obama and Eisenhower over Karl Rove. But then again, that's how I'll do most everything. ...
bow gate
skippy the bush kangaroo —
... for paying a respectful bow before the japanese emperor. leading into the segment, co-host steve doocy claimed that there is a “long-standing precedent going back to the founding” of the u.s. that “american presidents don’t bow to anybody.” doocy might want to do some research on president eisenhower.- ...
Blood Simple
The Poor Man Institute —
... Quote of the Day (GOP Minority Outreach Edition). From the Right Reverend and All Powerful Living God Sun Myung Moon’s Washington Times, an editorial on Obama’s totally unprecedented rather ordinary bows before foreign dignitaries. It sure does finish with a flourish: ...
On Bowing and a Little History
PoliBlog: A Rough Draft of my Thoughts —
... “The United States of America have appointed me their minister plenipotentiary to Your Majesty,” Adams began, nearly overcome by emotion.
Granted, Adams wasn’t president at the time, but he was still the embodiment of the USA before the crown, and he bowed (thrice!) and it wasn’t just an attempt to be polite or culturally appropriate. And yet, somehow, the republic endured.
Further, LGM has a series of photos of Ike bowing to various foreign potentates (and look, here’s Nixon). Yes, Obama’s bow ...
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