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The Great Obama Shoe Photo Debate: What Was He Trying to Say?
Arutz Sheva [Israel National News] ^ | 06/12/09 | Gil Ronen and Hana Levi Julian

Posted on 05/26/2010 3:09:29 PM PDT by Jewbacca

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Somewhat stale article, but important in the context of how Obama has been insulting and attempting to control Israel. He knew exactly the message he was sending to the arab world while sitting with his feet up while talking with Bibi.



1 posted on 05/26/2010 3:09:29 PM PDT by Jewbacca
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To: Jewbacca

Sends an even bigger message when that SOB has his filthy hooves on the desk in the White house!!


2 posted on 05/26/2010 3:11:09 PM PDT by MagUSNRET
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To: Jewbacca
Somewhat stale? You have anything from '08 ?
3 posted on 05/26/2010 3:11:57 PM PDT by Nonstatist
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To: Nonstatist

It should be read in conjunction with today’s article where Rahm Emmanuel went to Israel for family events, ran up a big bill for squid (non-kosher) and tried to stick the Israeli government with the bill.

It’s a subtle insult of “whose the boss.”

Maybe you have to be Middle Eastern to understand the posturing.


4 posted on 05/26/2010 3:15:46 PM PDT by Jewbacca (The residents of Iroquois territory may not determine whether Jews may live in Jerusalem.)
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To: MagUSNRET

What is particularly curious is Obama, of course, post-dates Bush and was certainly aware of the kerfluffle Bush caused in a “feet up” incident. Made the New York times.

Especially as a muslim, or at least arabist, Obam knew the message he was sending to the arab world -— “Sit, Bibi, sit. Israel is my dog!”

And it is NOT Obama’s usual pose. He did it specifically while talking with Bibi.

Couple this with the amazing breach of protocol re: the meal, etc, and a pattern takes place.


5 posted on 05/26/2010 3:20:12 PM PDT by Jewbacca (The residents of Iroquois territory may not determine whether Jews may live in Jerusalem.)
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To: Jewbacca

He tried, but did he succeed.. who paid the bill?


6 posted on 05/26/2010 3:21:06 PM PDT by goat granny
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To: goat granny

I think the bill is currently unpaid.

If it was me, I’d have the custom guards spot Rahm at the border and not let him leave until his bill is paid. (This is the usual treatment for tourists who try to skip on a bill.)

Here:

http://www.israelnationalnews.com/News/News.aspx/137662


7 posted on 05/26/2010 3:22:57 PM PDT by Jewbacca (The residents of Iroquois territory may not determine whether Jews may live in Jerusalem.)
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To: Jewbacca

Fiue. Next time I see a motorcade of the 0ne, I will wave at him with the soles of my shoes.


8 posted on 05/26/2010 3:23:08 PM PDT by Fred Hayek (From this point forward the Democrat Party will be referred to as the Communist Party)
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To: MagUSNRET

My thoughts also. My god the man has as much class as a slug.


9 posted on 05/26/2010 3:28:01 PM PDT by svcw (Habakkuk 2:3)
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To: Jewbacca

Muslims got this message loud and clear!!! It is a blatant sign of disrespect to show someone the sole of your shoe.


10 posted on 05/26/2010 3:34:39 PM PDT by silverleaf
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To: Jewbacca

showing the sole of your shoe to someone is a muslim insult


11 posted on 05/26/2010 3:35:54 PM PDT by silverleaf
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To: Fred Hayek

excellent


12 posted on 05/26/2010 3:36:15 PM PDT by silverleaf
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To: Jewbacca; All

background cultural discussion about this muslim insult

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/middleeast/iraq/3776970/Arab-culture-the-insult-of-the-shoe.html


13 posted on 05/26/2010 3:38:18 PM PDT by silverleaf
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To: Jewbacca

He didn’t have to say anything. His crude actions said it all. He has no taste, class or dignity.


14 posted on 05/26/2010 3:44:51 PM PDT by cubreporter
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To: MagUSNRET

If I recall, Bush did it all the time, too.

It is kind of tacky.


15 posted on 05/26/2010 3:50:10 PM PDT by Retired Greyhound
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To: Fred Hayek

“Next time I see a motorcade of the 0ne, I will wave at him with the soles of my shoes.”

Be pretty funny if USA crowds take to waiving shoes at the Won.


16 posted on 05/26/2010 3:50:59 PM PDT by Jewbacca (The residents of Iroquois territory may not determine whether Jews may live in Jerusalem.)
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To: silverleaf

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu Should have a pic of him talking to BO while he is on the pot.


17 posted on 05/26/2010 3:55:11 PM PDT by Always Independent
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To: Nonstatist

“The photograph, snapped by White House photographer Pete Sousa, was sent out to news media earlier this week.” Dated 5/25/2010


Not sure what your point is....

The Photo may be old, but White House released (or re-released it) it this week as a photo of dear leader talking to Bibi. Not really stale after all.


19 posted on 05/26/2010 4:07:45 PM PDT by Freedom56v2 ("If you think healthcare is expensive now, wait till it is free"--PJ O'rourke)
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To: bushwon

This means they knew exactly what message they wanted to send the muslims and the Israelis

obama making sure the muslims know he is their homie


20 posted on 05/26/2010 4:16:06 PM PDT by silverleaf
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