[BradyLS]

So if a foreign Head of State is in our country, at a State Dinner, and AFTER everyone has already shown the proper respect for their anthem, it would be OK with you if they talked most of the way through our National Anthem just because they were finishing a thought?

If they meant well by it, sure. And if it didn't become a habit.

I also said "It was awkward." Obama was damned if he did. Damned if he didn't. If he didn't finish it, we'd be harumphing how Obama couldn't finish a simple toast before the band played over him. As it was, he tried to say something complimentary. I think he's a goof, but I'll give him credit for finishing his toast.

[okie01]

I think he's a goof, but I'll give him credit for finishing his toast.

Be assured that there was a State Department protocol officer nearby who instructed the First Couple that, when you say, "To the Queen" that cues the band to play the anthem. Any pleasantries you intend to communicate come before "To the Queen".

Our President either a.) wasn't listening or b.) couldn't organize his thoughts without a Teleprompter.

Consider that the crass and clueless cowboy, George W. Bush, never did -- and never would've -- made a mistake like this.

[I see my hands]

"I'll give him credit for finishing his toast"

He's a liberal.. an evil piece of statist filth. Let other pieces of statist filth defend him. Our job is to pile on, enjoy his suffering, and do what we can to make it worse.

Regardless if the enemy trips on his own or you knock him to the ground.. finish him!

[Grizzled Bear]

...but I'll give him credit for finishing his toast.

Would you hold down your wife for a rapist? The left are not your friends. Treat Obama as they would have treated a GOP President.