In what the Washington Times calls "a shocking display of fealty" President Obama bowed before Saudi Arabian King Abdullah in London last week. The Times also called the bow an "extraordinary protocol violation". This does not seem to matter to President Obama, who seems determined to do things as he sees fit, following neither diplomatic nor legal protocol.
Traveling down these uncharted waters is a dangerous thing in a world where symbolism matters and resources are scarce.
Once again, either Mr. Obama is woefully ignorant, incredibly inexperienced, or unbelievably arrogant.
Once again, either Mr. Obama is woefully ignorant, incredibly inexperienced, or unbelievably arrogant.
ReplyDeleteOr, all of the above.
I thought of that too, Cyg. There are times when I wonder how truly ignorant he is, though.
ReplyDeleteI just don't understand how someone in such a position can be (or appear to be) clueless to other cultures/beliefs, etc.
ReplyDeleteThat's where the arrogance comes in, IMO. I sometimes think he just doesn't care.
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