[Hoodat]

As an enthusiast of Muslim culture, Obama surely knows there is no greater insult in the Middle East than pointing the soles of one’s shoes at another person.

. . . which is exactly why Obama did it.

[FR_addict]

Also, there was another incident in 2009 like this one when he was on the phone with Netanyahu, so he has to be aware of how the image will be interpreted.

Does anyone know who he is talking to in this new photo?

Google Obama-foot-Netanyahu and you will get a lot of hits:

Jun 11, 2009 - Snapshot Shows President With Feet On His Desk During A Phone Call With Netanyahu