Emperor Akihito

Obama, the Teabaggers and Foreign Policy

Leon T. Hadar | Posted 11.23.2009 | World


Leon T. Hadar

As Obama contemplates a new strategy for Afghanistan, he should consider integrating the conservative values of fiscal discipline and limited government into his foreign policy decision-making.

Liz Cheney's Solution To Bow-Gate: Choose Dick In 2012!

Julie Farby | Posted 11.23.2009 | Politics


Julie Farby

Liz, for one, would never endanger America by treating an important world leader and key global ally with respect and deference. And you know who else wouldn't? Dick, that's who!

Obama Bows, Conservatives Bitch, Reality Bites

Jackson Williams | Posted 11.18.2009 | Politics


Jackson Williams

President Obama bowed this week when greeting Japanese Emperor Akihito, and the conservative media and blogosphere went positively apoplectic.

Obama Bows In Japan To Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko (VIDEO, PHOTOS)

Posted 11.15.2009 | Style


In a scene that will likely be replayed on Sunday's political talk shows, President Obama bowed deeply to the Emperor and Empress of Japan on Saturday...