Michelle Obama did nothing wrong! Barack subjugated himself to King Abdullah

Is bowing a sign of subservience in Arab culture or a sign of respect? I honestly don't know how bowing is received there. In Japanese cultures both parties bow as a greeting and sign of respect, but not subservience. As for the touching bit, if someone touches you, you have the right to touch them. That's like shaking your hand and scolding you for shaking their hand. I haven't looked at the details of that one though, so I don't know what actually happened.

Does anyone think that maybe the two of them had no idea how to act when they went over seas. I would think that both would of been up to date on how to act when they met with the other leaders of the world. It appears that neither knows how to act or what to do. I think Obama lowering him self to bow to the king, he may of felt that this man was above him and I dont' like that. He is the leader of this country and should not have to bow to anyone they maybe king, but does that make them any better than our leader. Maybe both should of ask or read up on how to act when meeting another leader of a country. I dont' believe what the news is playing up the touching of the Queen, I do believe like one said she was trying to move her up into the line and if she liked the hug why did she step back, Mrs Obama has no idea how to act. She didn't need to go on this trip as far as I was concerned she has nothing to contribute except to mess up more.

Possibly Obama sees the King as his mentor. He certainly does not see himself as a good American or a good ally to the folks that we have treaties with. Shalom~Adoniah

Lol, who knows, maybe he is a subject to the king of Saudi Arabia... you know.. there is still the matter of that birth certificate;) It's strange though. Neither had to bow or curtsy although the women (even First Ladies) often do it with the Queen of England. I think there it's more a respect issue to the old lady. And yes, there is a don't touch protocol. I saw them show it on CNN. Looks like they were getting ready to pose for a picture and the Queen tried to move Michelle Obama up (I have seen that before where she gestures people closer, never much touch though, but Michelle wasn't paying attention, lol). Then Michelle Obama put the arm around her upon which the Queen quickly took her hand down and then kindly stepped out of the embrace. She doesn't care though. I think she chalks it up to inexperience. You know, that younger generation just doesn't have any respect anymore.. what are those parents teaching them;) Personally, I'm more concerned about what they decided at this meeting and what our share of the trillion will be that goes to the IMF (and what other concessions were made we don't even know about yet). The pictures they have been showing of them all posing for pictures and grinning (especially the one with Obama, the Italian and Russian leader). Looks more like a goofy party picture than serious business. It worked though. Markets are up.

I keep telling people he is an agent for islamofascism but nobody believes me, how much more freaking proof do these idiots need?