On his trip to Japan, President Obama has thrown protocol out the window once again as he bowed to Japans Emperor Akihito. The American President has a tendency of bowing when he isn’t supposed to. Makes you wonder, does he not understand protocol, …
Read Original Story: Obama Bows Again: Japans Emperor This Time – The Admonition (blog)
Both Allahpundit and I referenced this blast from the past at the time Barack Obama bowed to Abdullah earlier this year. It’s worth posting again, not just because Obama pulled another boneheaded protocol violation and bowed to an emperor, …
Read Original Story: Flashback: NYT blasts Clinton for … almost bowing to Akihito – Hot Air (blog)
During the past presidential campaign, Republicans used the tag line of "Not ready to lead" as a heavy criticism of Obama. This characteristic was once again on display during Obama’s recent visit to Japan. The LA Times has some commentary about this …
Read Original Story: Not ready to lead – Wizbang (blog)
TOKYO, Japan – Upon arriving at the Imperial Palace for a private lunch, President Obama shook the hand of Emperor Akihito and gave a bow. Later when he spoke to a group of 1500, Obama referred to himself as “America’s first Pacific President. …
Read Original Story: President Obama bows to emperor of Japan – Examiner.com
(Newser) – Prepare for another bowing controversy. A photo of President Obama bowing to Japanese Emperor Akihito has surfaced, and it’s likely to set off critics on the right—as happened when Obama maybe …
Read Original Story: Obama Bows to Emperor – Newser
By : dpa Tokyo – US President Barack Obama on Saturday met with Japanese Emperor Akihito, the final event of the US leader’s first visit to Japan. Obama had lunch with Akihito and Empress Michiko at the imperial palace in Tokyo, Japanese media reported …
Read Original Story: EXTRA: Obama meets with with Japan's emperor, empress – Earthtimes (press release)
We criticized Barack Obama when he bowed to the King of Saudi Arabia. Americans do not bow to royalty. When the royal is the ruling tyrant of a despotic regime, the wrong is compounded. Obama’s bowing to the King was deeply offensive. …
Read Original Story: Why is this man bowing? – Power Line (blog)
TOKYO — What time is it again? Even White House press secretary Robert Gibbs found the time change startling as President Barack Obama’s tour of Asia got under way. As he began briefing the traveling press corps, he found he didn’t really know whether …
Read Original Story: WHITE HOUSE NOTEBOOK: What time is it? – The Associated Press
During his current trip to Asia, President Obama will meet with a variety of leaders and diplomats. He will also meet two members of Japan’s royal family: Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko. …
Read Original Story: Secrecy and Intrigue in Japan's Royal Family – The Takeaway
Japan’s Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko celebrated 20 years on the throne this week with a typical formal ceremony, including a speech from the prime minister and classical music performances. But the elderly imperial couple then escaped the palace …
Read Original Story: Emperor enjoys hip-hop hurrah – Reuters Blogs (blog)
