Wow, somebody that understand the culture. Last i checked, it amounted to friendship and respect. There are just something you should do to show signs of respect to other dignitaries.

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So are we going to get another one of these if he visits a dignitary in Japan and bows?

This is ridiculous, you right-wingers are doing the exact same stupid crap that you whined and cried about the left doing while Shrub was in office.... the hypocrisy is overwhelming...

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That does not indicate subservience, bowing does.

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Well we all know how well versed Obama is on Muslim traditions, a shame he can't research protocol for other countries.

Depends on the country, in some countries you bow while looking at the person, shows being equal. If you bow and look down at the floor it shows submissiveness.

And I don't think anyone here knows the correct protocol. Obama might be right, but he could have been wrong.

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I see nothing wrong with the Saudi King bowing his knee to the "false prophet" even though he's considered a infidel/Kafir and filth on Muslim soil according to the not so friendly peaceful religion of Islam.

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Why does Obama recognize the Emperor of Japan as a God? I did not think this could get worse but apparently I might be wrong?

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Did he kiss him too?

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Do you have a link indicating how Arabs view a bow and a video showing that Obama's bow was subservient? If you do I'm all ears. If not, well, whatever.....

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I want some of whatever it is your smoking.

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