Playing Into Their Hands
Not the smartest move President Bush has ever made. Holding hands in Arab culture means far more than in our own. I'm afraid this shot will come back to bite him in the... um... political capital -- and the rest of us in many more ways.
posted by Esther @ 9:06 AM
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9 Comments:
What does holding hands mean there?
I'm not sure exactly but when Saddam was being interviewed by Dan Rather a long time ago, Saddam tried to have their picture taken with them shaking hands. Rather wouldn't do it and explained (tho the explanation escapes me at the moment) the meaning of why he wanted to do that. I think it gives a certain amount of credibility for their policy.
Ahh, I see. It has a little different meaning in DC, but we won't go into that. I prefer Rather's explanation.
Once upon the time, when I was still a high school teacher and supervising a school disco, an Arab boy (about 16 at the time) desparately wanted to invite me to dance with him.
Now, I had a big dilemma - (remember this vividly);
to hurt his feelings and to tell him off or to look ridiculous and have my dignity shattered.
And guess what - I developed a headache.
I'd advise Bush to do the same if only he wanted to listen.
LOL ts.
felis, I wish Bush could think as fast as you on his feet. Alas, the fact that he can't doesn't surprise me.
"Keep your friends close . . . and keep your enemies closer."
-- Don Corleone
Esther, did you see the kiss-kiss photos? That would make you sicker.
Finally, blogger is working again.
jonathan....and here I thought Edie on Desperate Housewives coined that phrase. ;)
Gindy, it's beyond.......beyond.
MoM....I like holding onto my lunch, lol.
LOL patrick.
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