Comments on: Interesting quotes from Superfreakonomics

By: Neil

Neil — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 15:00:45 +0000

Some of you guys are so political in your perspective…

Having reread each of the comments I can’t figure out who you have in mind.

By: Chris L

Chris L — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 14:53:27 +0000

Some of you guys are so political in your perspective, Who really cares if Obama bowed or not – what does it change in the kingdom of God, unless you do not care about that anymore.

And I’m still trying to figure out why “bowing” has become the main topic of discussion… It’s not in the OP…

By: nathan

nathan — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 14:39:01 +0000

other presidents have bowed…so it’s not some “revolutionary” indicator of Obama’s “true colors” and “embarrassment” about being an American.

It’s not demonstrative of his now revealed “hatred” of this country.

that stuff is just crazy talk…and it obscures REAL issues where people disagree with this guy.

By: nathan

nathan — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 14:37:26 +0000

but it is making hay out of it in the hands of people who oppose obama.

there’s plenty of real, intellectually honest, and significant ways and reasons to criticize this president.

this ain’t one of ‘em.

By: Rick Frueh

Rick Frueh — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 04:56:26 +0000

Some of you guys are so political in your perspective, Who really cares if Obama bowed or not – what does it change in the kingdom of God, unless you do not care about that anymore.

By: Neil

Neil — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 02:39:08 +0000

As far as I am concerned it’s not a political hay thing… I just think it inappropriate that the President bow.

By: Neil

Neil — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 02:35:57 +0000

He is considered military personnel. Commander in Chief. The highest ranking officer.

Yes, I know.

By: Scotty

Scotty — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 02:27:59 +0000

Not everyone did it but a slight bow was a show of respect in Vietnam too. Us grunts did it often as we dealt local chiefs of the various villages. It was even more important with when dealing with the Montagnards. They were a very proud people. Simple shows of respect could mean your life.

It was also not unusual for the men to hold hands when they walked together. As a G.I. if a Vietnamese man held your hand as you walked it meant they liked and respected you. Although there was a few red necks who had some problems with at first but, the longer in country you were, the less it seemed out of place, even for the hard core ‘manly” men.

By: nathan

nathan — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 01:46:26 +0000

this is a fake issue…again.

other presidents have bowed.

if this is what people are trying to make political hay out of…then you’re really desperate.

By: chris

chris — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 01:36:17 +0000

What military personnel are instructed to do is one thing… but he’s the President.

He is considered military personnel. Commander in Chief. The highest ranking officer.