SDP focuses on national politics with a special emphasis on South Dakota. It also includes posts on philosophy, science and culture. SDP was founded by Jason Van Beek, who stopped blogging after becoming a staffer for Sen. John Thune (R-SD) and is currently operated by Ken Blanchard.
When the President of the United States speaks on foreign soil the rest of the world show bow to his feet. The idiot who is in charge of the music should be Punched down at!
Screw these British Scum! I'm glad he interupted their stupid formalities. As much I am disgusted by Obama, I refuse to criticize him on foreign soil. Of course, as soon as he lands I would be more than happy to give him the finger, but he is my President, and on Foreign Soil he can do No Wrong. It wasn't his fault.....The American People should be shouting down the Royals for allowing this to happend!
The State Department has some sort of protocol office that is supposed to help avoid gaffes like this one. Two years ago when the First Lady touched the queen, the White House said they did not know about the protocol office. I would think by now they would. Jimi, I do not know if you are tongue in cheek on this one, but this has nothing to do with criticizing the President on foreign soil. This is an example when his actions are an embarrassment to the people he represents. Personally, I would not know what the protocol is, but someone should.
"This is an example when his actions are an embarrassment to the people he represents."
Yep...we are all know it is an embarassement, I was refering to some of the news outlets and especially Tim Pawlenty who take shots at him while he is not here, based on what he does over there. Until he comes home, I believe in at least pretending he is my faithful representative.
Talk about petty...
Posted by: Dave | Friday, May 27, 2011 at 09:22 AM
Yeah, I dunno. He could have barfed on Her Majesty.
Posted by: larry kurtz | Friday, May 27, 2011 at 12:03 PM
When the President of the United States speaks on foreign soil the rest of the world show bow to his feet. The idiot who is in charge of the music should be Punched down at!
Screw these British Scum! I'm glad he interupted their stupid formalities. As much I am disgusted by Obama, I refuse to criticize him on foreign soil. Of course, as soon as he lands I would be more than happy to give him the finger, but he is my President, and on Foreign Soil he can do No Wrong. It wasn't his fault.....The American People should be shouting down the Royals for allowing this to happend!
Posted by: Jimi | Friday, May 27, 2011 at 02:04 PM
The State Department has some sort of protocol office that is supposed to help avoid gaffes like this one. Two years ago when the First Lady touched the queen, the White House said they did not know about the protocol office. I would think by now they would. Jimi, I do not know if you are tongue in cheek on this one, but this has nothing to do with criticizing the President on foreign soil. This is an example when his actions are an embarrassment to the people he represents. Personally, I would not know what the protocol is, but someone should.
Posted by: duggersd | Friday, May 27, 2011 at 03:23 PM
"This is an example when his actions are an embarrassment to the people he represents."
Yep...we are all know it is an embarassement, I was refering to some of the news outlets and especially Tim Pawlenty who take shots at him while he is not here, based on what he does over there. Until he comes home, I believe in at least pretending he is my faithful representative.
Posted by: Jimi | Friday, May 27, 2011 at 04:47 PM
Well at least he didn't fart. I probably would have.
Posted by: Bill Fleming | Sunday, May 29, 2011 at 02:18 PM
Have I Got News For You has more fun footage from the president's visit here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u0NmNJj4UN4&feature=player_detailpage#t=237s
Posted by: Miranda | Sunday, May 29, 2011 at 04:14 PM
Miranda: that was great! I didn't know about HIGNFY. I am bookmarking that one.
Posted by: Ken Blanchard | Monday, May 30, 2011 at 12:23 AM