@williamsobieski I understand what you're saying. however, the fact that he chose to show respect by meshing with the culture, and using the form appropriate for the country, shows that he is willing to step outside of the "America is the greatest" bubble and actually immerse himself in a world other than his own. When in Rome...it's called cultural relativism and we Americans seem to have a real problem understanding it.
It is only natural that an american president should bow to the emperor of japan. After all, it was the japs who nuked 2 american cities in 1945 thus winning the war and dictating terms to the americans. Whoever wins the war gets bowed to.
That's Ireland. There's a difference. About a thousand miles of a difference. Plus Americans had no right to be in Pearl Harbor. Sure they shouldn't have been attacked, but you did something a million times worse in Hiroshima and Nagasaki, so don't play the innocent victim - ye eradicated thousands of civilians and called it "patriotism". The rest of the world called it murder.
oh your irish ..me too ...anyway we bombed them cus of pearl harbor so it dont matter what the world said,,,what did the world do when england took over ireland ....not a damn thing ,,,,,we had every right to be in pearl harbor,save that liberal shit for someone that cares cus i dont that type of thinking has muslim taking over europe while you punk ass euros just watch ....shame on you
More phony outrage from some ignorant fuck with no social skills what so ever . You whining little cunt just because you always bow before suck a cock doesn't mean everybody does .
gosh chill out its called showing respect in that country ur obviously not doing anything to help out america so u have no reason to complain. this is a world put TOGETHER not to hate gosh respect is big and thats wat he was doing.
whatev ur the one making vids just to bash ppl in replies. and ur tryin to help the world by that? psh wonder y u havent helped yet ahah whatev i know ur gonna reply to me again im not gonna read it ima ignore it im not gonna engage in this cuz ur doing nothing to offend me or help the world. i hope u learn to give ppl a chance instead of always thinking wat u say is always gonna be right becuz wat like 60billion ppl in the world not even 100 ppl would agree with u. hav a gr8 day=)
Its common courtesy!!! In the US you shake someones hand, in Japan you bow. Not doing so would be like the japanese prime minister coming to the US and shoving his middle finger into our presidents face. But then ignorance is bliss so I'm sure you are quite happy with yourself...
well in japan you eat dog ,so should order a double dog burger at wendys?.dont be stupid its un american and he shouldnt have done it,thats why when he bowed to the arab king not long ago,the white house pretended he didnt even though he did ....they said oh no he was just trying to shake his hand with both hands ...lol dumb excuse from a dumb president
its unamerican? was he in america? no hes in japan.and eating dog has nothing to do with anything of this video i agree i do not see how u can eat a dog but its the same as eating a cow( burger) and stuff and eating horse and pigs but it seems weirder to eat dogs and cats cuz they r housepets to us.
unamerican? was he in america? no but he is an american president right ,,,uhhhh yeah ,,,,wow dog and cow are not the same youre nuts go eat a cat burger bitch, this is whats wrong with ppl everyone is a liberal whore these days,i guess its cool for muslims to do honor killings too right what about hitler was he just being a good german?and mexicans are good ppl too they just invade our country and steal our jobs even during a recession but they are just good ppl ,wow ppl are stupid
You're right about dog and horse and other animals we don't customarily eat (but did in the past in the US, by the way) in mainstream culture. What mammal you raise for meat is your own business, and it has always been the refuge of ignorant racists seeking some sort of pointless point. Obama bowed correctly in the context--as you or I would have done well to do. If you don't know of this custom, reserve your comments.
@thegodofwar2009 A dumb president but a president nonetheless, who are you to call the shot? A fuckin loser on youtube who bark about shit :) Once YOU got elected then we'll talk about what's AMERICAN and what's not. Until then go play outside of your mom basement, get some sun bitch.
@thegodofwar2009 tell me something you have that we don't? you got SHIT on Canadian boy, we got free health care, better education system, lower unemployment and crime rate, nobody flies planes into your building and I can go on and on ... learn to bow when you're inferior alrite.
So you guys are getting mad at our president showing respect to other countries. Let me guess, there would be no problem whatsoever if it was a white guy, right?
A bow is a sign of respect in East Asia, but Obama's bow is too low and his head is down. I believe that it is more a sign of submission. If his bow were not as low and his head were raised, I think it would be entirely appropriate.
who cares about east asia,its a sign of a slave in america,all you third world ppl have no say in the matter,you didnt have rights so shut your commie mouth
since when is bowing a sign of slavery you uneducated trailer trash. an 3rd world lol japan isn't 3rd world an there not cmmunist you tool go back an screw your mama
What the USA needs is a white president for those that want a white one, And a Black president for those that want a black. maybe than when the white president dose something wrong in thereeyes the white people can make there comment toward the white president. And grow up stop with the hate just because the President is a Black Man.
@MrRespect101The White man dose not want to give anyone there respect. The white man feel there right all the time and never wrong. Obama great job for showing respect to the Emperor.
People who are criticizing Obama are idle and show find something productive to do. Not to mention ignorant. Showing respect does not mean you are weak! Get a life!
It's just a shame that we as a country can not and will not respect other country. This is why we are having this conflit now. The usa wants respect but dont want to give respect. Go to your local court and see what that Judge want you to call him Your Honnor or Sir it's respect.
The problem with our president bowing to a foreign head of state is, that after eight years of saber rattling, either for us or against us politics, we have lost sight of the equal importance of diplomacy to military might in keeping our nation safe. Our inability to simply defeat seemingly lesser opponents proves we are not invincible and, like the ancient Romans, vulnerable to defeat. The first duly elected president of the last eight years deserves more leeway to correct our destructive path.
the reason for the "unfair trade practices" was because of the Japanese expansionism. Do you remember the rape of Nanking? Japan was out to conquer all of Asia and the Pacific. We could not support that. We didn't lose, they did. The bombs, as terrible as they were, did the job. An invasion of the mainland would have cost a lot more lives then the bombs did. You are saying because I refuse to do business with you it is okay to destroy me.
@chukelsndaisy so all we did was refuse to do business lol wat a tool we also made it impossible for them to do bussiness with everyone else what right do we have to tell countries how to conduct themselves if that was ther case the native Americans should be given back Manhattan now. Why is manifest destiny ok for us but not others
It was wrong of him to bow. Is everyone on here to young to remember what the Japanese did to our POW's during WW2? We beat them down hard for a reason. Those who forget history are bound to repeat it. We still have troops in Japan and the CIC of them was wrong to do it. The emporer needed to bow to him.
@chukelsndaisy what is wrong with you dont you remmeber the reasn the japenese attacked pearl harbor because we were straingeling them with unfair trade practices if japan had won our leaders would have been guilty of war crimes because the bomb was a war crime
Not bowing to the emperor is highly disrespectful. He did the right thing. It's like expecting a handshake after sticking out your arm to another world leader and they just stare at you instead if you don't. Completely different culture.
Showing respect and playing a fool are two different things. This guy is an outright menace to our country. Get him and his clan out of office in 2012.
This really cool that Obama was able to show such humility. Sure he bowed alittle too much, but if it were me, I'd do the same! lol Japan has come far from WW2 (well MOST of them have) and if it were me, I'D be excited and probably bow too much like he did lol I'm not sure if anyone else noticed, but the empreror bowed his head too. It was a slight bow, becuase really that's normal in Japan lol Their too fast paced to bow all the way up and down at the waist.
Thank god our country is finally being presided over by a man who has respect for every country and culture, and not just his own. I have to laugh at people who are stupid enough to think this is some sort of outrage instead of seeing it for what it really is...having some decency and sensitivity in a global arena.
Good for you. I'm sure he'll never do it again. Bowing in front of a Japanese emperor is obviously a sign of respect. Based on your comments, you're obviously a two-faced douche bag.
anyone who is actually outraged by this, and considers it an idiot move, needs to reevaluate themselves first. try finding something to ACTUALLY have a reason to be mad at. holy crap. seriously. seeeeriously.
if it was a white, especially republican president, you'd here, especially from the religious: this a moses, a meek and humble president. all the negative and nasty comments you hearing are exertion of hatred, racism, and jealousy. there are people who cannot stand the fact that the president is black and their feeling is chafed, especially when he shows humility and graciousness.
I agree with allwwl. If I were president and I went to a foreign country, I would show some God Damned respect. If the emperor came to America, I would still bow, and I would expect a handshake. It's a culture clash, not a contest of dominance.
G W Bush i saw the pic on good morning america he just did a nod but bill clinton i dont know what is he doing he is like clapping his hand or something
@williamsobieski I understand what you're saying. however, the fact that he chose to show respect by meshing with the culture, and using the form appropriate for the country, shows that he is willing to step outside of the "America is the greatest" bubble and actually immerse himself in a world other than his own. When in Rome...it's called cultural relativism and we Americans seem to have a real problem understanding it.
VKMTkitty 1 year ago
It is only natural that an american president should bow to the emperor of japan. After all, it was the japs who nuked 2 american cities in 1945 thus winning the war and dictating terms to the americans. Whoever wins the war gets bowed to.
kitten313131 2 years ago
He bowed. That would make him mannerly. Hardly the epiphany of "trash".
RobertBabington92 2 years ago 2
american presidents dont bow to japanese emperors or anyone else esp not the son of the guy that attacked pearl harbor ....mind your biz iceland dude
thegodofwar2009 2 years ago
That's Ireland. There's a difference. About a thousand miles of a difference. Plus Americans had no right to be in Pearl Harbor. Sure they shouldn't have been attacked, but you did something a million times worse in Hiroshima and Nagasaki, so don't play the innocent victim - ye eradicated thousands of civilians and called it "patriotism". The rest of the world called it murder.
RobertBabington92 2 years ago 2
oh your irish ..me too ...anyway we bombed them cus of pearl harbor so it dont matter what the world said,,,what did the world do when england took over ireland ....not a damn thing ,,,,,we had every right to be in pearl harbor,save that liberal shit for someone that cares cus i dont that type of thinking has muslim taking over europe while you punk ass euros just watch ....shame on you
thegodofwar2009 2 years ago
Not as gross as when he bows to Saudi princes but still gross! This is NOT my president
RoyaIIioness 2 years ago
More phony outrage from some ignorant fuck with no social skills what so ever . You whining little cunt just because you always bow before suck a cock doesn't mean everybody does .
mesaeddie 2 years ago
You speek the English belly good.
kc7fys 2 years ago
shut up youre 58,drop dead already
thegodofwar2009 2 years ago
gosh chill out its called showing respect in that country ur obviously not doing anything to help out america so u have no reason to complain. this is a world put TOGETHER not to hate gosh respect is big and thats wat he was doing.
checkmate821 2 years ago 3
checkmate bows down but not for respect but to give head
thegodofwar2009 2 years ago
whatev ur the one making vids just to bash ppl in replies. and ur tryin to help the world by that? psh wonder y u havent helped yet ahah whatev i know ur gonna reply to me again im not gonna read it ima ignore it im not gonna engage in this cuz ur doing nothing to offend me or help the world. i hope u learn to give ppl a chance instead of always thinking wat u say is always gonna be right becuz wat like 60billion ppl in the world not even 100 ppl would agree with u. hav a gr8 day=)
checkmate821 2 years ago
Exactly. Thanks.
kc7fys 2 years ago
Its common courtesy!!! In the US you shake someones hand, in Japan you bow. Not doing so would be like the japanese prime minister coming to the US and shoving his middle finger into our presidents face. But then ignorance is bliss so I'm sure you are quite happy with yourself...
Flamartist 2 years ago
well in japan you eat dog ,so should order a double dog burger at wendys?.dont be stupid its un american and he shouldnt have done it,thats why when he bowed to the arab king not long ago,the white house pretended he didnt even though he did ....they said oh no he was just trying to shake his hand with both hands ...lol dumb excuse from a dumb president
thegodofwar2009 2 years ago
they dont eat dog in japan thats china btw do you brush your tooth daily
rollinggreenmonster 2 years ago
they eat dog in japan too ass face,google japan dog soup and see for yourself
thegodofwar2009 2 years ago
whats for dinner fuki fuki ??
your puppy ...woof
thegodofwar2009 2 years ago
its unamerican? was he in america? no hes in japan.and eating dog has nothing to do with anything of this video i agree i do not see how u can eat a dog but its the same as eating a cow( burger) and stuff and eating horse and pigs but it seems weirder to eat dogs and cats cuz they r housepets to us.
checkmate821 2 years ago
unamerican? was he in america? no but he is an american president right ,,,uhhhh yeah ,,,,wow dog and cow are not the same youre nuts go eat a cat burger bitch, this is whats wrong with ppl everyone is a liberal whore these days,i guess its cool for muslims to do honor killings too right what about hitler was he just being a good german?and mexicans are good ppl too they just invade our country and steal our jobs even during a recession but they are just good ppl ,wow ppl are stupid
thegodofwar2009 2 years ago
You're right about dog and horse and other animals we don't customarily eat (but did in the past in the US, by the way) in mainstream culture. What mammal you raise for meat is your own business, and it has always been the refuge of ignorant racists seeking some sort of pointless point. Obama bowed correctly in the context--as you or I would have done well to do. If you don't know of this custom, reserve your comments.
And use English correctly, please, folks.
Thanks, Checkmate.
kc7fys 2 years ago
@thegodofwar2009 A dumb president but a president nonetheless, who are you to call the shot? A fuckin loser on youtube who bark about shit :) Once YOU got elected then we'll talk about what's AMERICAN and what's not. Until then go play outside of your mom basement, get some sun bitch.
Trumanz 1 year ago
@Trumanz i know ur not talking shit,ur a fag canadian
thegodofwar2009 1 year ago
@thegodofwar2009 better being an Canadian than an Im-so-far-in-debt-I-need-to-suck-an-chinese-dick-to-borrow-money American :)
Trumanz 1 year ago
@Trumanz lol its never better to be canadian ....canada sucks
thegodofwar2009 1 year ago
@thegodofwar2009 tell me something you have that we don't? you got SHIT on Canadian boy, we got free health care, better education system, lower unemployment and crime rate, nobody flies planes into your building and I can go on and on ... learn to bow when you're inferior alrite.
Trumanz 1 year ago
So you guys are getting mad at our president showing respect to other countries. Let me guess, there would be no problem whatsoever if it was a white guy, right?
neon6 2 years ago
obama not arragont ignorant pig G.bush SELFPROUD MOTHERLESS DOG!!!!
OBAMA KNOW HOW TO RESPECT TO OTHER! WHO HAVE HIGHER RANK THAN HIM...
USA STORNG AND POWERFULL?
BOTH NOT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!......
raydenPGD111 2 years ago
a jap emperor rank isnt higher than the president or do we need to nuke you dinks again lol dummy
thegodofwar2009 2 years ago
of course emperor out ranks president btw if you divorce your wife is she still your sister
rollinggreenmonster 2 years ago
yeah cus an emperor is elected right?
thegodofwar2009 2 years ago
You really don't know the situation, do you?
kc7fys 2 years ago
A bow is a sign of respect in East Asia, but Obama's bow is too low and his head is down. I believe that it is more a sign of submission. If his bow were not as low and his head were raised, I think it would be entirely appropriate.
ElasticGiraffe 2 years ago
who cares about east asia,its a sign of a slave in america,all you third world ppl have no say in the matter,you didnt have rights so shut your commie mouth
thegodofwar2009 2 years ago
since when is bowing a sign of slavery you uneducated trailer trash. an 3rd world lol japan isn't 3rd world an there not cmmunist you tool go back an screw your mama
rollinggreenmonster 2 years ago
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chukelsndaisy 2 years ago
What the USA needs is a white president for those that want a white one, And a Black president for those that want a black. maybe than when the white president dose something wrong in thereeyes the white people can make there comment toward the white president. And grow up stop with the hate just because the President is a Black Man.
MrRespect101 2 years ago
@MrRespect101The White man dose not want to give anyone there respect. The white man feel there right all the time and never wrong. Obama great job for showing respect to the Emperor.
gq8000 2 years ago
clinton got the same treatment mr.respect so take head out of your ass
thegodofwar2009 2 years ago
you like bein a jerk dont you
rollinggreenmonster 2 years ago
People who are criticizing Obama are idle and show find something productive to do. Not to mention ignorant. Showing respect does not mean you are weak! Get a life!
EddieMulwa 2 years ago
It's just a shame that we as a country can not and will not respect other country. This is why we are having this conflit now. The usa wants respect but dont want to give respect. Go to your local court and see what that Judge want you to call him Your Honnor or Sir it's respect.
MrRespect101 2 years ago 2
The problem with our president bowing to a foreign head of state is, that after eight years of saber rattling, either for us or against us politics, we have lost sight of the equal importance of diplomacy to military might in keeping our nation safe. Our inability to simply defeat seemingly lesser opponents proves we are not invincible and, like the ancient Romans, vulnerable to defeat. The first duly elected president of the last eight years deserves more leeway to correct our destructive path.
brokernv 2 years ago
Fair enough.Totally agree with you.
HelderMwangole 2 years ago
@brokernv high-lite duly elected so true so true
rollinggreenmonster 2 years ago
the reason for the "unfair trade practices" was because of the Japanese expansionism. Do you remember the rape of Nanking? Japan was out to conquer all of Asia and the Pacific. We could not support that. We didn't lose, they did. The bombs, as terrible as they were, did the job. An invasion of the mainland would have cost a lot more lives then the bombs did. You are saying because I refuse to do business with you it is okay to destroy me.
chukelsndaisy 2 years ago
@chukelsndaisy so all we did was refuse to do business lol wat a tool we also made it impossible for them to do bussiness with everyone else what right do we have to tell countries how to conduct themselves if that was ther case the native Americans should be given back Manhattan now. Why is manifest destiny ok for us but not others
rollinggreenmonster 2 years ago
It was wrong of him to bow. Is everyone on here to young to remember what the Japanese did to our POW's during WW2? We beat them down hard for a reason. Those who forget history are bound to repeat it. We still have troops in Japan and the CIC of them was wrong to do it. The emporer needed to bow to him.
chukelsndaisy 2 years ago
@chukelsndaisy what is wrong with you dont you remmeber the reasn the japenese attacked pearl harbor because we were straingeling them with unfair trade practices if japan had won our leaders would have been guilty of war crimes because the bomb was a war crime
rollinggreenmonster 2 years ago
Can't wait to see what he's going to do in China. Probably join the party and wear one of those Mao sport jackets.....just to show respect.
gsielski 2 years ago
@gsielski they stopped wearing those jackets years ago an china acknowledges mao was evil wat a tool
rollinggreenmonster 2 years ago
Not bowing to the emperor is highly disrespectful. He did the right thing. It's like expecting a handshake after sticking out your arm to another world leader and they just stare at you instead if you don't. Completely different culture.
KudouYusaku 2 years ago 3
Showing respect and playing a fool are two different things. This guy is an outright menace to our country. Get him and his clan out of office in 2012.
gatorspike 2 years ago
Please, please, please vote FOR the TexArkLaHoma cessession!!! Please, pretty please!!
orignaldog 2 years ago 2
This really cool that Obama was able to show such humility. Sure he bowed alittle too much, but if it were me, I'd do the same! lol Japan has come far from WW2 (well MOST of them have) and if it were me, I'D be excited and probably bow too much like he did lol I'm not sure if anyone else noticed, but the empreror bowed his head too. It was a slight bow, becuase really that's normal in Japan lol Their too fast paced to bow all the way up and down at the waist.
DoctrinGIO 2 years ago 2
Thank god our country is finally being presided over by a man who has respect for every country and culture, and not just his own. I have to laugh at people who are stupid enough to think this is some sort of outrage instead of seeing it for what it really is...having some decency and sensitivity in a global arena.
VKMTkitty 2 years ago 5
Hi Kitty,
I fully agree...Thank You God.
gonzotuberafael 2 years ago
Goes to show how clueless he is. What a Jerk.
gsielski 2 years ago
humble humble humble this obama is.
yof101 2 years ago
Who cares?
knwldge54 2 years ago
I do, that who...
gonzotuberafael 2 years ago
Good for you. I'm sure he'll never do it again. Bowing in front of a Japanese emperor is obviously a sign of respect. Based on your comments, you're obviously a two-faced douche bag.
knwldge54 2 years ago
anyone who is actually outraged by this, and considers it an idiot move, needs to reevaluate themselves first. try finding something to ACTUALLY have a reason to be mad at. holy crap. seriously. seeeeriously.
alicesmash 2 years ago 5
Kind of scary to know that we have folks missing life skills...I just hope there are not too many of them...
gonzotuberafael 2 years ago 2
if it was a white, especially republican president, you'd here, especially from the religious: this a moses, a meek and humble president. all the negative and nasty comments you hearing are exertion of hatred, racism, and jealousy. there are people who cannot stand the fact that the president is black and their feeling is chafed, especially when he shows humility and graciousness.
theplower1 2 years ago
Yeah, what kind of crazy mofo actually shows respect for another country's culture!?
Wigg2K 2 years ago
its expected to bow to an emperor, no matter who you are. its Japanese tradition. maybe he should had just thrown up on him.
jdmdrift 2 years ago
how polite of obama ^_^
setsunathemoo 2 years ago
I agree with allwwl. If I were president and I went to a foreign country, I would show some God Damned respect. If the emperor came to America, I would still bow, and I would expect a handshake. It's a culture clash, not a contest of dominance.
GrayBearDavis 2 years ago 4
GrayBearDavis - you are a fool.
gatorspike 2 years ago
G W Bush i saw the pic on good morning america he just did a nod but bill clinton i dont know what is he doing he is like clapping his hand or something
Doris19235386 2 years ago
I got a pic of G W Bush holding hands with some Saudi prince, so sweet.
And one of Don Rumsfeld shaking hands with Sadam Hussein including a bit of a bow I must say....
mongreloid69 2 years ago
So what? Do you want a medal or a chest to wear it on?
gatorspike 2 years ago
Gator Baby,
Get a Life...
gonzotuberafael 2 years ago
@gatorspike your a dip stick
rollinggreenmonster 2 years ago
Wow! You two really have some serious wit. Go bury your heads in the sand, er, Obama's (mor)ass of bull.
gatorspike 2 years ago
Yeah showing respect to royals totally makes him a piece of trash... Fucking idiot
allwwf9090 2 years ago