Members of Saudi King's entourage refuse to shake Michelle Obama's hand

[enhanced_deficit]

Sometimes it is embarassing to watch what that poor woman is put through in international arenas.


Grim-faced First Lady meets the Saudi king as members of his entourage refuse to shake her hand (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2928539/Michelle-Obama-not-imprssed-Lady-covered-head-toe-manages-pull-faces-Saudi-Arabia-leaving-India-early.html)



The president and Mrs Obama cut short their trip to India to pay their respects to the Saudi Arabian royal family on the death of King Abdullah
But the First Lady did not look happy during the brief trip to Riyadh to meet the new King Salman
During a meet and greet with Saudi dignitaries, many of the men refused to shake her hand
Saudi Arabia is the only country in the world where women are banned from driving cars, among other restrictions
Many have criticized Mr Obama and former presidents for not pushing the oil-rich Saudis on their women's rights record


By Ashley Collman For Dailymail.com
Published: 14:20 EST, 27 January 2015 | Updated: 21:26 EST, 27 January 2015

Michelle Obama did not look happy on Tuesday when she had to cut short her visit to India to accompany her husband on a trip to a country where women aren't even allowed to drive cars.

http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2015/01/27/251DCA3200000578-2928539-image-a-22_1422377887888.jpg






It is not the first time "grim faced first lady" has been in headlines during SWC's foreign trips:

http://media2.wptv.com//photo/2013/12/10/WPTV_Obama_Selfie_20131210122944_320_240.JPG (http://www.google.com/url?sa=i&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=images&cd=&cad=rja&docid=K_TVYhSOkZt6gM&tbnid=3HUiUSTtSvCROM:&ved=0CAUQjRw&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.wptv.com%2Fdpp%2Fnews%2Flocal _news%2Fwater_cooler%2Fpresident-obama-selfie-president-takes-selfie-with-prime-ministers-at-mandela-service&ei=SrW4UuCZJJOgkQeX3YCoBw&bvm=bv.58187178,d.eW0&psig=AFQjCNFA4swHIfgykm4D_TNC7Wrh1-YjdA&ust=1387923112688653)

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Related

Obama includes Republicans in big delegation to meet new Saudi King

Tue Jan 27, 2015 10:00am IST
Joining Obama in paying respects following the death of King Abdullah will be Republican statesmen James Baker, secretary of state in the George H.W. Bush administration, and Brent Scowcroft, national security adviser to presidents Ford and H.W. Bush, the White House said.

Condoleezza Rice, secretary of state for President George W. Bush, Stephen Hadley, national security adviser in that administration, and Republican Senator John McCain, who is often critical of Obama's foreign policy, also will join.

http://in.reuters.com/article/2015/0...0V51U420150127 (http://in.reuters.com/article/2015/01/27/obama-saudi-idINL1N0V51U420150127)


SWC*** Rahm Emanuel looks on as disgraced (http://www.ronpaulforums.com/showthread.php?433586-Majority-of-Americans-now-believe-Obama-is-quot-dishonest-and-untrustworthy)dronegangsta puppet accepts gift from one of the most oppressive dictators of this century:


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( Saudi King's Justice) The barbarous beheading of woman with a sword last week


Je Suis Hypocrite: From Free Speech rally to tribute to dictator who flogs bloggers, beheads (http://www.ronpaulforums.com/showthread.php?467369-Je-Suis-Hypocrite-From-Free-Speech-rally-to-tribute-to-dictator-who-flogs-bloggers-beheads&)



[Updated] Saudi State Television Allegedly Blurs Michelle Obama’s Face During Meeting With New Saudi King

image: http://cdn.inquisitr.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/michelle-obama-face-blurred-in-Saudi-Arabia-665x385.jpg
http://cdn.inquisitr.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/michelle-obama-face-blurred-in-Saudi-Arabia-665x385.jpg

[GunnyFreedom]

It's Saudi Arabia. They consider women to be subhuman. What the frell did she expect?

[enhanced_deficit]

It's Saudi Arabia. They consider women to be subhuman. What the frell did she expect?

Good point.

Maybe she insisted on being treated as "First Lady" in front of dictator's clan and has more self respect than SWC.

http://hennessysview.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/obama-bows-saudi-king.jpg

[Valli6]

I'm glad to see she didn't bother covering her head.

[GunnyFreedom]

Good point.

Maybe she insisted on being treated as "First Lady" in front of dictator's clan and has more self respect than SWC.

http://hennessysview.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/obama-bows-saudi-king.jpg

They DID treat her as "First Lady" though, Saudi style. Imagine how they treat the King's chief wife. They treated Michelle better than the King's wife just by allowing her to be there at all.

[enhanced_deficit]

I'm glad to see she didn't bother covering her head.

Not this time.

http://img.allw.mn/content/rq/wb/03vq9r2a.jpg



They DID treat her as "First Lady" though, Saudi style. Imagine how they treat the King's chief wife. They treated Michelle better than the King's wife just by allowing her to be there at all.

Probably.



[Updated] Saudi State Television Allegedly Blurs Michelle Obama’s Face During Meeting With New Saudi King

image: http://cdn.inquisitr.com/wp-content/...ia-665x385.jpg (http://cdn.inquisitr.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/michelle-obama-face-blurred-in-Saudi-Arabia-665x385.jpg)
http://cdn.inquisitr.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/michelle-obama-face-blurred-in-Saudi-Arabia-665x385.jpg





On a related note, first lady of Bill Clinton seems to be quite at ease and looks spiffy when hanging out with Saudi king and his clan.

http://static.guim.co.uk/sys-images/Guardian/Pix/pictures/2012/3/30/1333126039637/Hillary-Clinton-meets-Kin-008.jpg (http://www.google.com/url?sa=i&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=images&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0CAcQjRw&url=http%3A%2F%2Fstill4hill.com%2F2009%2F11%2F03%2 Fsecretary-clinton-in-morocco-at-the-forum-for-the-future%2Fpar2872097%2F&ei=dljIVPHqK4edNrfwgbgN&bvm=bv.84607526,d.cWc&psig=AFQjCNFdbJBaJYabG_JqsDEwcNCjFKXHfQ&ust=1422502055507070)http://still4hill.files.wordpress.com/2009/11/11-2-09-19.jpg (http://www.google.com/url?sa=i&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=images&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0CAcQjRw&url=http%3A%2F%2Fstill4hill.com%2F2009%2F11%2F03%2 Fsecretary-clinton-in-morocco-at-the-forum-for-the-future%2Fpar2872097%2F&ei=dljIVPHqK4edNrfwgbgN&bvm=bv.84607526,d.cWc&psig=AFQjCNFdbJBaJYabG_JqsDEwcNCjFKXHfQ&ust=1422502055507070)http://still4hill.files.wordpress.com/2013/01/01-16-13-s-01.jpg

[sparebulb]

Barry can't control his woman.

That will play well there.

That will play well here.

For different reasons, of course.

It is pure genius if one thinks about it.

Ironically, his woman might not really be a woman.

[muh_roads]

Direct every liberal that you can to this thread.

[enhanced_deficit]

Ironically, his woman might not really be a woman.

Ironically, liberal PBS few days ago honored the woman who said this.
http://i.ytimg.com/vi/HtndrroG-Zw/hqdefault.jpg


PBS Remembers Joan Rivers | PBS Specials | PBS
www.pbs.org/specials/pbs-remembers-joan-rivers/PBS
Comedy legend and TV host Joan Rivers has died at the age of 81. PBS honors her memory with a collection of her appearances ...





Direct every liberal that you can to this thread.

Not so sure on that, this thread has probably become controversial due to sparebulb's above comment.

[sparebulb]

Not so sure on that, this thread has probably become controversial due to sparebulb's above comment.

If they are true practicing progressive liberals, they should be A-OK with Michelle's non-standard equipment.

[GunnyFreedom]

Not this time.

http://img.allw.mn/content/rq/wb/03vq9r2a.jpg




Probably.



[Updated] Saudi State Television Allegedly Blurs Michelle Obama’s Face During Meeting With New Saudi King

image: http://cdn.inquisitr.com/wp-content/...ia-665x385.jpg (http://cdn.inquisitr.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/michelle-obama-face-blurred-in-Saudi-Arabia-665x385.jpg)
http://cdn.inquisitr.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/michelle-obama-face-blurred-in-Saudi-Arabia-665x385.jpg





On a related note, first lady of Bill Clinton seems to be quite at ease and looks spiffy when hanging out with Saudi king and his clan.

http://static.guim.co.uk/sys-images/Guardian/Pix/pictures/2012/3/30/1333126039637/Hillary-Clinton-meets-Kin-008.jpg (http://www.google.com/url?sa=i&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=images&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0CAcQjRw&url=http%3A%2F%2Fstill4hill.com%2F2009%2F11%2F03%2 Fsecretary-clinton-in-morocco-at-the-forum-for-the-future%2Fpar2872097%2F&ei=dljIVPHqK4edNrfwgbgN&bvm=bv.84607526,d.cWc&psig=AFQjCNFdbJBaJYabG_JqsDEwcNCjFKXHfQ&ust=1422502055507070)http://still4hill.files.wordpress.com/2009/11/11-2-09-19.jpg (http://www.google.com/url?sa=i&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=images&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0CAcQjRw&url=http%3A%2F%2Fstill4hill.com%2F2009%2F11%2F03%2 Fsecretary-clinton-in-morocco-at-the-forum-for-the-future%2Fpar2872097%2F&ei=dljIVPHqK4edNrfwgbgN&bvm=bv.84607526,d.cWc&psig=AFQjCNFdbJBaJYabG_JqsDEwcNCjFKXHfQ&ust=1422502055507070)http://still4hill.files.wordpress.com/2013/01/01-16-13-s-01.jpg

She was not there as someone's wife, she was there as the Secretary of State of a Nation. This is an enormous difference.

[Christian Liberty]

It's Saudi Arabia. They consider women to be subhuman. What the frell did she expect?

In fairness, they may have stumbled on the truth in this particular instance;)

[phill4paul]

She was not there as someone's wife, she was there as the Secretary of State of a Nation. This is an enormous difference.

If I were President of the United States and the leader of another nation did not treat my wife with consideration I would turn, fire up Air Force One, and leave. All while giving the stink eye.
Of, course if I were President, I would conduct affairs without the need to travel unless at my expense. Hell, I could probably skype with Jong-un if the CIA would open up the internet.

[amy31416]

If I were President of the United States and the leader of another nation did not treat my wife with consideration I would turn, fire up Air Force One, and leave. All while giving the stink eye.
Of, course if I were President, I would conduct affairs without the need to travel unless at my expense. Hell, I could probably skype with Jong-un if the CIA would open up the internet.

And that's why you will never be president. :p

[phill4paul]

And that's why you will never be president. :p

Damn, an unfulfilled "bucket list." Sigh............

[muh_roads]

If I were President of the United States and the leader of another nation did not treat my wife with consideration I would turn, fire up Air Force One, and leave. All while giving the stink eye.

And then the US hits hyper-inflation.

It's all about that petrodollar baby. Gotta suck their ass and enjoy it.

[UWDude]

It's Saudi Arabia. They consider women to be subhuman. What the frell did she expect?

Actually, in Islam, men and women are not supposed to touch unless they are family members. I learned this once when offering to shake a muslim woman's hand at a forum about the Nation of Islam at the UW. She shied away and explained it to me.

This is a non-story.

[Mani]

Actually, in Islam, men and women are not supposed to touch unless they are family members. I learned this once when offering to shake a muslim woman's hand at a forum about the Nation of Islam at the UW. She shied away and explained it to me.

This is a non-story.

Ya, I've heard this before as well.


Also:


They DID treat her as "First Lady" though, Saudi style. Imagine how they treat the King's chief wife. They treated Michelle better than the King's wife just by allowing her to be there at all.

Wife or wives? I'm guessing he has a few...

[GunnyFreedom]

Ya, I've heard this before as well.


Also:



Wife or wives? I'm guessing he has a few...

I already said that in the bit you quoted. ;)

[AngryCanadian]

Because Obama hasn't killed Assad yet.

[tod evans]

Members of Saudi King's entourage refuse to shake Michelle Obama's hand

I wouldn't shake her hand either...

[anaconda]

Why didn't Barack punch their lights out? Would have been a 10 points ratings bump at least.

[tod evans]

Why didn't Barack punch their lights out? Would have been a 10 points ratings bump at least.

Cause he's a pussy at heart.

These are the elected "leaders" of this country, golfer and food-nazi...

[Dianne]

Ironically, liberal PBS few days ago honored the woman who said this.
http://i.ytimg.com/vi/HtndrroG-Zw/hqdefault.jpg


PBS Remembers Joan Rivers | PBS Specials | PBS
www.pbs.org/specials/pbs-remembers-joan-rivers/PBS
Comedy legend and TV host Joan Rivers has died at the age of 81. PBS honors her memory with a collection of her appearances ...






Not so sure on that, this thread has probably become controversial due to sparebulb's above comment.

Rivers said everyone knows it, referring to the Hollywood types. I often wonder if that newsflash to the world lead to her sudden demise shortly thereafter.

[enhanced_deficit]

She was not there as someone's wife, she was there as the Secretary of State of a Nation. This is an enormous difference.

True, there is a difference even if both females. Maybe media read too much into "grim face" or exaggerated it.



Why didn't Barack punch their lights out? Would have been a 10 points ratings bump at least.
They are very rich, powerful people and not some nameless children in a poor region. SWC dronegangsta knows his place and plays the part accordingly.



Rivers said everyone knows it, referring to the Hollywood types. I often wonder if that newsflash to the world lead to her sudden demise shortly thereafter.

EM. You are right, that is the wording Rivers used.

[cajuncocoa]

I'm obviously not a fan of either of the Obama's, but it seems this woman can't win no matter what she does. If she's leaves her head uncovered, they'll bitch that she's being disrespectful. If she covers her head in the traditional manner, they will point to it as evidence that they're Muslim. (Quick, everybody hide under the bed!!!)

[enhanced_deficit]

I'm obviously not a fan of either of the Obama's, but it seems this woman can't win no matter what she does. If she's leaves her head uncovered, they'll bitch that she's being disrespectful. If she covers her head in the traditional manner, they will point to it as evidence that they're Muslim. (Quick, everybody hide under the bed!!!)


Obama Reportedly Cancels Visit to Indian Temple Over Headscarf Concerns (http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2010/10/20/obama-reportedly-cancels-visit-indian-temple-headscarf-concerns/)
Published October 20, 2010
President Obama has canceled a visit to India's famed Golden Temple following concerns that he would have to wear a headscarf that could make him look Muslim, according to several Indian news outlets.



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[Todd]

It's Saudi Arabia. They consider women to be subhuman. What the frell did she expect?

Exactly. I worked for a company in the late 80's that had a contract with Saudi Tech, a firm in Saudi Arabia. Our production manager was female and the entorauge who came to oversee the project and work out the bid refused to talk, shake hands or make eye contact with her when they met. It's just cultural.

[enhanced_deficit]

AP/NY media joins in, no response so far from SWC dDG team:

New Saudi king greets Obama, but ignores first lady

By Associated Press


January 27, 2015 | 9:56pm

https://********************************/2015/01/saudi_arabia_obama_visit1.jpg?w=720&h=480&crop=1
Photo: EPA
http://nypost.com/2015/01/27/new-saudi-king-greets-obama-but-ignores-first-lady/

[amy31416]

Exactly. I worked for a company in the late 80's that had a contract with Saudi Tech, a firm in Saudi Arabia. Our production manager was female and the entorauge who came to oversee the project and work out the bid refused to talk, shake hands or make eye contact with her when they met. It's just cultural.

I almost went to Iran with my dad in the 90's--and I would have worn a head scarf. It's the goofy gov't and their interpretation of their religion, I still regret not being able to go. Of course you wear a head scarf when you go to these other countries--just like goyim men wear a yarmulke when they go to a Jewish wedding or whatever. You also don't wear shoes in an Asian person's home. So what? You don't wear shoes in my house either. You're a guest, not a conquering a-hole.

[sparebulb]

Mooshelle should be relieved.

It is a gift to not have to shake hands during cold and flu season.

Plus, the last I heard, MERS is still going around in SA.

[enhanced_deficit]

Or at least it should be no big deal.

[enhanced_deficit]

Cause he's a pussy at heart.

These are the elected "leaders" of this country, golfer and food-nazi...

If below is confirmed, she has bigger balls than him.

Michelle Obama Praises American Sniper (http://www.ronpaulforums.com/showthread.php?467853-Michelle-Obama-Praises-American-Sniper&)

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Saudis’ insult to Michelle goes unchallenged by Obama
http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2015/jan/29/wesley-pruden-saudis-insult-to-michelle-obama-goes/