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Obama Bows, Righties Howl

11:33 pm, November 16th, 2009 : White House

Obama Bows

So what if President Obama bowed to the Japanese Emperor? Can’t he for once respect a foreign culture without the politicization of every single action. I agree with Donna Brazille:

“I think it’s a gesture of kindness … goodwill between two nations that respect each other.”

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