I saw the video clip on CNN and although many are viewing it as improper for diplomats and world leaders to act this way, I see it differently. It seemed to me there was some private joke there as Angela Merkel had a silly smirk on her face after Bush did that. Was this diplomats just being normal people and caught on tape, or was this improper and/or rude? Please give me your input!
2006-07-23 11:29:36 · 10 answers · asked by chalis913 4 in Politics & Government ➔ Politics
A news commentator remarked about this: "What man these days does not know you do not give uninvited massages to a woman, much less the Chancellor of Germany?" Well, GW Bush, I guess.
The Chancellor's smile could be interpreted several ways, none of which need include that she approved of this.
It was an act that demeaned the dignity of Chancellor Merkel and demeaned our government.
Sexist, too.
2006-07-23 11:40:25 · answer #1 · answered by sonyack 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Remember that leaders are still human. They cut up, they tell jokes, they act human. Only an extreme feminist would take offense to this if it were done in a simple staff meeting or other business gathering.
Dubya probably shouldn't have done it knowing that everything he does is recorded just like the biscuit talk with "Yo Blair let Israel kick the **** out of Hezbollah" but that just shows his Texas (American) personality. I think that is what makes us American. We openly show feelings and emotions. Not so in Europe.
2006-07-23 19:56:48 · answer #2 · answered by Matt A 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
While I think it was inappropriate, I could care less. I think there are a lot of other, (more important) things that we should be worried about. Who cares if he rubbed someone's back?
The news is a joke today. It's all about what's hot and sensational, not what's important. The news keeps their trap shut on important stories that are less exciting.
News used to be about keeping people informed, but now it's about entertaining them.
I detest Bush, but c'mon, is this news? What a joke. Unfortunately, the joke's on us.
2006-07-23 18:45:04 · answer #3 · answered by Monkeypup 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He was horny and hoping to get some on the side. After all, if you were married to Laura the Librarian, wouldn't you want some on the side since he's probably not getting it from her?
2006-07-23 19:38:27 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I like President Bush's plain talk...
He did good.
Since when have you not had a "private moment:" you didnt need to be broadcast?
He was o.k. by me
said nothing wrong
2006-07-23 18:32:43 · answer #5 · answered by alwaysbombed 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Are you kidding me? Merkel is blond, German, and hot.... I hope he did more than give her a massage.
2006-07-23 18:33:09 · answer #6 · answered by jh 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It was imprudent of him, at best.
I didn't think it was a smirk. I thought she was clenching her teeth because she threw up in her mouth.
2006-07-23 18:59:07 · answer #7 · answered by functionary01 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
he was totally out of line and she was nicer than I would have been because he would have been out cold when I got finished with him...self defense class payoff!
2006-07-23 18:34:45 · answer #8 · answered by Library Eyes 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it shows him for the sick freak he is. No better than Clinton.
2006-07-23 18:31:59 · answer #9 · answered by Who cares 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
So embarrassed to be American!
2006-07-23 18:33:38 · answer #10 · answered by Wounded duckmate 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋