A bow is not a sign of respect in Asian or Middle Eastern cultures. It is a sign of submission. The subservient person bows lower than the dominant person. In this case, the President of the United States was acting like a subservient to the Saudi King. If it is simply a sign of respect as you claim, why didn't the king bow to Obama?
I can't believe people get out of shape when President Obama shows respect and knowledge for one's culture. It is well known fact in the Orient that a bow is something normal among each other - it is a sign of respect. Enough of the cowboy attitude that our past presidents (Bush!) have shown! How about be more humble and show the world that we have finally chosen an intelligent President that can bring peace and common interests together.
I'm so tired of the GOP propaganda and shame on CNN!
How sweet of Obama! He allowed his predecessor, W, to stay in the White House as his press secretary!
discoroux 1 year ago
Pay no attention to that man behind the curtain ! The Great Oz has spoken !
caesarhauntsbrutus 2 years ago
Stay classy Propaganda Minister gibbles.
derpdeder 2 years ago 2
Great job CNN reporter Im glad you took on that moron Gibbs. If more reporters were like him, we would not have stupid polotical leaders.
dmcopp 2 years ago
A bow is not a sign of respect in Asian or Middle Eastern cultures. It is a sign of submission. The subservient person bows lower than the dominant person. In this case, the President of the United States was acting like a subservient to the Saudi King. If it is simply a sign of respect as you claim, why didn't the king bow to Obama?
markusbrownicus01 2 years ago
gibbs ur a moran....lol
ROCKSINABOX19 2 years ago
chhhhaaaaaaannnggeeee
sucktdeep 2 years ago
I can't believe people get out of shape when President Obama shows respect and knowledge for one's culture. It is well known fact in the Orient that a bow is something normal among each other - it is a sign of respect. Enough of the cowboy attitude that our past presidents (Bush!) have shown! How about be more humble and show the world that we have finally chosen an intelligent President that can bring peace and common interests together.
I'm so tired of the GOP propaganda and shame on CNN!
MadeInBGR 2 years ago
grrrr, I HATE when people answer questions with such SNARKY answers!!!
Gibbs should just quit before he is forever ingrained in our heads as a totally incompetant press secretary.
SantaBarbaraDianne 2 years ago
Olympdyk dont be an assclown.
Mrcharliebobo 2 years ago