of course this is more becoming of a president:
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dlya texy kogo problema s zreniem:
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i konechno tzelovatsa, xodit' za rychky i delat' masazhi namnogo lychshe.

The only other American president who bowed slightly once was Nixon. Otherwise, it's established that American presidents do not bow to monarchs. And the heads of states of other countries do not bow to the Emperor of Japan. Obama's bow made the Emperor and his wife feel really embarrassed. Japanese media did not even want to publish the pictures to spare the embarrassment.
Somebody in Obama's protocol group does not do a good job in instructing the POTUS.

Lina, Bush is lowering his head, because the king is giving him a medal. You are the one with an eye problem.

What difference does it make why he bowed? It's not like he's significantly taller than the king and the king otherwise wouldn't have been able to reach overhis head...
And even disregarding that incident, Bush also bowed to the Pope, gave a back rub to the German Chancellor, winked at the Queen of England, and kissed the Saudi king. You're right, bowing as a gesture of respect is so much more inappropriate.

Lina, can you ever discuss Obama as Obama without mentioning Bush ? Did any one on my side of the stadium have ever mentioned Clinton when Bush was criticized? You must have seen the same group of photos where each world leader stands upright, while our President is bowing deeply? Can you defend his behavior without mentioning Bush?

Есть определённые правила поведения для глав государств и то,что семья Обамы не следует им,только показывает,how poor mannered they are.

We just do not get it!!!
He is the light in the darkness!
He knows everything about everything and sets new standards for everything... He is the leader of men! Trust him.
Just ... one day later when you wake up... and feel bitter... if ever...
Cheers...(D)

I see it as a sign of respect - I don't have a problem with it.

Lina, could Obama do anything at all that you would have a problem with?

If it turned out that Obama eats kittens for dinner, Lina would be like: "That's a sign of his cultural diversity - I don't have a problem with it. " :-D

У меня такое ощущение,что Обама начитался русских сказок,всем земные поклоны бьёт...