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Summer3

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Posted: 16 November 2009 at 11:34pm | IP Logged

Obama's bow in Japan sparks some criticism

Conservative commentators accuse president of groveling to foreign leader

WASHINGTON - Some American conservative commentators are seizing on President Barack Obama's deep bow to Japan's emperor during the weekend, accusing the U.S. commander in chief of groveling to a foreign leader.

Obama greeted Emperor Akihito, whose father ruled when Japan bombed Pearl Harbor in 1941, with a simultaneous handshake and nearly 90-degree bow, sparking furious online commentary, much of it negative.

Obama's gesture on Saturday was not without precedent, however. Neither was the outrage.

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/33978533/ns/politics-white_house#storyContinued

Frankly I see nothing wrong in being respectful to others.

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Summer3

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Posted: 17 November 2009 at 12:36am | IP Logged

Originally posted by whynot

I feel that the president chose a certain way of addressing another person which was from the other person's culture rather than his. I do not see this as grovelling and feel that such criticism is unjustified. Yes it is not grovelling but part of normal Japanese culture.
Maybe those who are criticising him feel that Obama represents all of America, and hence what he chooses to say or do should owe more thought to that representation, ie he can or cannot do some things that he may do as an individual not representing a country. For eg, there may be remarks that an individual makes which are derogatory about another religion or culture, which only reflect the person's limited understanding. But when a politician or a post holder makes them, they become incendiary and could ignite resentment and even violence.
However, I feel that this is not the case here and he is not being subservient, only thoughtful.

Agreed. Frankly I like the Japanese culture of bowing down and greeting each other. It is quite fun and also customary. Japanese business people these days are pretty honest and reliable based on our dealings. They are also very careful and demand the highest quality of finishes. Once these products are manufactured in other countries the standard drops drastically.

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Posted: 17 November 2009 at 1:39am | IP Logged

The commander in chief of USA. Anyways summerjee, your avi is not going with ur image Disapprove

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Posted: 17 November 2009 at 1:47am | IP Logged

Originally posted by gumsum

The commander in chief of USA. Anyways summerjee, your avi is not going with ur image Disapprove

My Avi of Aamir ? Oh I used it because he acted well in Ghajini.

Okay will change it.

gumsum

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Posted: 17 November 2009 at 1:51am | IP Logged

Originally posted by Summer3

Originally posted by gumsum

The commander in chief of USA. Anyways summerjee, your avi is not going with ur image Disapprove

My Avi of Aamir ? Oh I used it because he acted well in Ghajini.

Okay will change it.

He looks old nowadays Ouch

Its too late for me and my milk is over too. gnight guys Sleepy

Summer3

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Posted: 17 November 2009 at 1:52am | IP Logged

Originally posted by gumsum

Originally posted by Summer3

Originally posted by gumsum

The commander in chief of USA. Anyways summerjee, your avi is not going with ur image Disapprove

My Avi of Aamir ? Oh I used it because he acted well in Ghajini.

Okay will change it.

He looks old nowadays Ouch

Its too late for me and my milk is over too. gnight guys Sleepy

Ah there is nothing wrong in aging gracefully. No one wants to hang around on earth too long.

_Angie_

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Posted: 17 November 2009 at 11:30am | IP Logged

theres no end t criticism nor is there any escape. Even Sachin tendulkar was criticised for saying he is proud to be a maharatrian but hes 1st an indian & that mumbai is part of india ! Cant C why thackrey Sr found that objectionable.

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