Russians Refused To Shake Obama's Hand

[Loki77]

http://www.youtube.com/v/x1C_NWMRs8Q&eurl=

[Russianlynxy]

wtf? looks like he just didn't a get a chance to. Not like he did it demostratively.

The video however still shows how stupid alot of overseas media is on Russia coverage.
"Stringpuller?" are you serious? is this some m-fu*kin muppet show?

And you expect Russians to respect you, not to mention admire you and follow your lead, after that kind of coverage?

I like how they skipped the whole line too and fast-forwarded to the end of the line, which just seems like an awkward moment, and nothing more. Obama seems nervous too, sticking his hand out before Medvedev.

Obama was given given a very hospitable reception in Moscow, even with Putin at breakfast, whom he was talking s*it about only months prior.

[MaverickCowboy]

LOL. aweosme

[Skutatos]

Its not like they are blind to the fact that he is trying to shake their hands. They were being purposefully rude imo.

[Ghelp]

Yeah they clearly did it on purpose.

[Kilgor]

wtf? looks like he just didn't a get a chance to. Not like he did it demostratively.


When people are assembled in a line like that, what do they expect to happen? Obama giving out free candy ?

Of course there will be greetings and handshakes. Dont be a retard. :roll:

[sinophile]

I think some of you may be blind. It looks to me like he's introducing the US delegation to the Russian President. I'm going to guess he instinctively reached his hand out to shake their hands (he's a politician not a diplomat by trade), and realizing the breach of protocol he was irritated with himself.

Now if you want to see him get snubbed... then watch this:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t439ruGCqRw&feature=related

[Gleipnir]

what the ****? That looked like a snub- and in front of television cameras?
Bad form.

[Hollis]

Personally, it says nothing against Obama, just the jerks who did not shake his hand.. So much for diplomatic protocol and civilize behavior. Jerks...............

[SBL]

Stay classy, Moscow.

[Skutatos]

Personally, it says nothing against Obama, just the jerks who did not shake his hand.. So much for diplomatic protocol and civilize behavior. Jerks...............

Yup, Im not a fan of Obama but he certainly should be shown as much respect as any other dignitary.

[NUCKINFUTS]

You'd think people like this meant to run the free world would act more like adults than adolescents.

[DaveDash]

I think some of you may be blind. It looks to me like he's introducing the US delegation to the Russian President. I'm going to guess he instinctively reached his hand out to shake their hands (he's a politician not a diplomat by trade), and realizing the breach of protocol he was irritated with himself.

Now if you want to see him get snubbed... then watch this:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t439ruGCqRw&feature=related

Looks more to me like he did it a few times, and was nodded to himself as if to say 'Ok wtf?' after the first time. Then "This is ridiculous" after the second time.

Doubt it was a U.S. delegation.

[AlexMartin2]

LOL, that was FAIL :)

Soon all western media will write: "They hate freedom" :)

[Albatross]

Those were both pretty blatant snubs. Pretty shoddy statesmanship on their ends.

[syzygy2005]

Pretty sure he's introducing his own (American) staff to Medvedev. As in "and this is so and so, meet Mr Medvedev"...

If anything, diplomats know how to act.

[Loki77]

Here they are saying that he was snubbed..

http://patdollard.com/2009/07/russian-leaders-refuse-to-shake-obamas-hand/

[syzygy2005]

Here they are saying that he was snubbed..

http://patdollard.com/2009/07/russian-leaders-refuse-to-shake-obamas-hand/

That's a blog. If it was a snub, the news anchors would have commented on it. Watch it again. Watch how Obama waves his hand in front of each person -- he's introducing them to Medvedev.

What would Russian diplomats have stood to gain by creating a scandal during a diplomatic visit that's supposed to mend ties between the two countries?

[Karpov360]

I agree with syzygy it looks like Obama is introducing Medvedev to the people as you can see he is mouthing something everytime

[BlackFlag]

I bet that won't make it on CNN.

I'm surpised Fox hasn't jumped on it

[Hast2]

Yes, he's introducing, watch 0.10.

Haters, go home.:roll:

[Thugut]

He is obviously introducing people, not trying to shake their hands

Nice thread though, shows how some people around here think (or rather don't) :bash:

[FullMetalJackass]

They were pissed they didn't get an ipod and region 1 DVDs.

[KillerBD]

He is obviously introducing people, not trying to shake their hands

Nice thread though, shows how some people around here think (or rather don't) :bash:

Yea definitely caught out of context, the first video even had me saying wtf? But taking another slightly different approach to it, I agree with Thugut on this one.

[Hast2]

Nice thread though, shows how some people around here think (or rather don't) :bash:

:roll: :


They were being purposefully rude imo.
Yeah they clearly did it on purpose.
Jerks...............
Stay classy, Moscow.
You'd think people like this meant to run the free world would act more like adults than adolescents.

Those were both pretty blatant snubs. Pretty shoddy statesmanship on their ends. :)

Crew responded to the emergency with lighting speed.p-)

[Jiggy]

glad this is all cleared up.

[syzygy2005]

Also, both Obama and the second-last guy in the line up who supposedly snubs Obama (the white-haired guy with glasses) are wearing American flag pins on their jackets.

[intelligenzija]

if someone in such a high position in Russia did such a faux pas he would be in really big trouble now.

Most of the people here don't even think about what they watch, just read what youtube tells them and believe everything.

[budgie]

http://www.youtube.com/v/x1C_NWMRs8Q&eurl=

Aaah, another variation of the "soldiers don't like Obama fantasy". Ooh look, that one didn't salute properly/crossed his fingers behind his back/gave Obama the evil eye. Snicker snicker. Except now the Right cares what the Russians think? Desperate.

[FullMetalJackass]

Aaah, another variation of the "soldiers don't like Obama fantasy". Ooh look, that one didn't salute properly/crossed his fingers behind his back/gave Obama the evil eye. Snicker snicker. Except now the Right cares what the Russians think? Desperate.


The obama quick reaction defence squad is here....

[budgie]

Yeah whatever. Come on the thread was dumb from the start.

[russoserb]

Are they died?

[Russianlynxy]

people see what they wanna see.

[russoserb]

or in other words - shake what they wanna shake

[void]

wtf, this line of people is clearly the US delegation, why would Medvedev be shaking hands with Russian diplomats whom Obama is introducing? Looks pretty clear to me that Obama is pointing at each in turn and saying who it is, and Medvedev then shaking their hand.
This isnt even a storm in a teacup, this is hallucinations of a storm in a teacup.

[Anthony91]

Yup, Im not a fan of Obama but he certainly should be shown as much respect as any other dignitary.

I agree, something my Marine Instructor told me a long time ago "You may not respect the man, though do respect the position". Pretty much self explanatory and fits in very well in this situation. Then again, President Obama could be introducing them to President Medvedev rather than the other way around.

[[ KOOSHAB ]]

Do the Russians usually introduce the guest after the president
or is it the other way around?

[RIPTIDE]

Srsly. That looked like a fairly brazen snub. And no real point in having a snub TBH> Medvedev should have a few 'silent' words with those arseholes.

[Hyde]

The first one just looks like he is reaching out but is really just pointing at the people, you see them reaching out to medvedev and when they do that you can clearly see that his standing position is too far left of them to allow both to shake hands, he is just introducing the US delegetaion to medvedev.

[Frutzel]

When people are assembled in a line like that, what do they expect to happen? Obama giving out free candy ?

Of course there will be greetings and handshakes. Dont be a retard. :roll:

I wonder whos the retard here. This thread is BS

[RIPTIDE]

Srsly. That looked like a fairly brazen snub. And no real point in having a snub TBH> Medvedev should have a few 'silent' words with those arseholes.
I take it all back! Its actually Obama INTRODUCING guys to Medvedev. :bash:. lol.

[RIPTIDE]

Personally, it says nothing against Obama, just the jerks who did not shake his hand.. So much for diplomatic protocol and civilize behavior. Jerks...............
Honestly. Take another look at the vid. Obama is pointing with his hand, and Medvedev is nodding and shaking as he meets them.

[BearInBunnySuit]

With all due respect to everyone who thinks otherwise, this is a snub that never happened. On that level, you just do not refuse to shake someone's hand unless you want to come across as an amature asshole and I would like to think that the Russians are classier than that.

[Holycrusader]

Can we change a title of this thread, to "US delegation do not shake Obama hand in Moscow"

[Noons86]

Not to mention, Medvedev was right there too. No diplomat would pull a stunt like that in front of their own president.

[Mr.K]

If that's what happened, which i doubt, Mr. Obama wasn't even in the handshaking distance. Medvedev actually leaned forward a bit when going for hand shake.

If Russians actually refused to shake Obama's hand, they're just continuing a great tradition ;)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3y-QbIwE9NY

[Breakfast in Vegas]

Stay classy, Moscow.LOL... x2.

[wigon]

I was going to say, "maybe its just cuz he's black" but then I remembered that Pushkin was half black like Obama....and one of the greatest Russian writers ever. Yeah I agree with others...he's just introducing people.
:)
I'm going to read some Pushkin now... Its been awhile since I read his writings. Good stuff.

[TR1]

It's funny how the Russophobe crowd around here flocks to such pathetic ****.

[wigon]

Hey I like Russians. I think we're all racist to some degree. We just don't want to admit it.

[Mr.K]

It's funny how the Russophobe crowd around here flocks to such pathetic ****.

The usual gang.:) , Russia is evil.


I am prejudiced dumbass

Fixed for ya.

[muttbutt]

Hey I like Russians. I think we're all racist to some degree. We just don't want to admit it.
Not me, I hate everyone equally, white black,Hindu Catholic whatever....saves time.

[deagle]

those countries will regret those snubs soon.

[Mastermind]

those countries will regret those snubs soon.

Oh...so now you think the BO will be so small as to bring on some giant clash between nations because his tentacle was refused...This stupid bastid first of all doesn't have the guts. When little nations like North Korea can lead him around by the nose.....what is he to do with a real nation governed by real men like Russia? He will whimper at their feet, bowing, like he did to the King of Saudi Arabia....

He's a quivering little suck ass and the whole world knows it.

[Macs.]

If that's what happened, which i doubt, Mr. Obama wasn't even in the handshaking distance. Medvedev actually leaned forward a bit when going for hand shake.

If Russians actually refused to shake Obama's hand, they're just continuing a great tradition ;)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3y-QbIwE9NY

This was because Bush already greeted one for one all these leaders before they took this big shot... Just as the first video in this thread, scenes taken out of context.

[Mr.K]

This was because Bush already greeted one for one all these leaders before they took this big shot... Just as the first video in this thread, scenes taken out of context.

Then the tradition of out of context videos with biased titles goes on!:)

[cbiwv]

Someone needs to clarify this. Were those Russians or Americans that snubbed Obama? I have seen people say both.

[Eagle The Lightning]

Yeah they clearly did make a point not to shake his hand

[Macs.]

Can you guys read the thread before continung to spread the bull**** ?

[Mastermind]

ha...and by the look on BO's face, it would not appear he had already shaken hands one already...nope, this was a snub and he obviously is well aware of it. Of course, he will spin it into, "I might have had a bad case of swine flu at the time and didn't want to contaminate the guests...."

...Like, he was just looking at the steps as he was caught checking out the 16 year old gals ass there at the G-8. Sarkozy was way checking her curves out and was not about to lie about it...But, poor BO...well, he's married to the first btch...and might get an ashtray upside his idiotic noggin.

[Meatwad]

Can you guys read the thread before continung to spread the bull**** ?

This. Once again for people who don't bother to read, he was introducing the American delegation to Medvedev.

[Mastermind]

This. Once again for people who don't bother to read, he was introducing the American delegation to Medvedev.
yeah, that's why his lips aint movin.

[Pinocchio]

Obama looks pretty flustered.
Gosh i don't even know if it's the Russians or the American Delegation doing the shaking.

[wigon]

Never mind...deleted. Too much vodka I drink....

[Frutzel]

yeah, that's why his lips aint movin.

Yeah thats nice logic right there.

http://www.daylife.com/photo/0gUafti8QY3In

Can't believe how retarded some people are:roll:

[intelligenzija]

Yeah thats nice logic right there.

http://www.daylife.com/photo/0gUafti8QY3In

Can't believe how retarded some people are:roll:

thank you very much, now mods lock this BS please!

[coltfan111]

that was a blatant snub I recon...its like they are hazing the fresher or something.

[wigon]

It's not like anyone but American blacks, some women, and a few hispanics, respect him in America. Everyone else just voted for him so they could say, "Hey I'm not racist, I voted black!" He would be better off as the PM of some European country where they worship Michael Jackson.
Russian seems to have a shortage of Michael Jackson fans.

Thats not a bad thing.

[CG51]

Go to DEFCON 1 !!!

Get those Minuteman III's online.

Call SAC and put all the birds in the bull pen, lets light 'em up!!!!!!!

[coltfan111]

there is a cult like mentality towards Obama..but I do like the man for the whole stem cell research thing..but over then that..meh...so far anyway

[Macs.]

He would be better off as the PM of some European country where they worship Michael Jackson.

This thread attracts major brainfarts.

[Frutzel]

This thread attracts major brainfarts.

People are still posting their mental diarrhea although it is already solved what happened:cantbeli::cantbeli:

[Mr.K]

http://img20.imageshack.us/img20/3576/610xrxz.jpg


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[Noons86]

http://img20.imageshack.us/img20/3576/610xrxz.jpg


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Vladimir Putin disguised as Captain Picard?

[BigDukaroo]

Reminds me of this:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wyr1Tw7hsM4

Apparently Gordon Brown couldn't see the man reaching out to shake his hand.

[coltfan111]

^^hahaha..Gordon Brown is actually blind in one eye, or at least almost fully..
but if you believe the rumors he has squandered our military budget on building a super high tech replacement..he is more machine then man now...

[Lala_Peace]

So...what??? Did that make Obama a dwarf and that person tall?

[gustav]

Reminds me of this:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wyr1Tw7hsM4

Apparently Gordon Brown couldn't see the man reaching out to shake his hand.

Hahaha poor Bobby who has to stand in front of the journalists after that. rofl

[matthew.manhorn]

He's either introducing guests or he pretended that he's introducing guests after getting snubbed...

[Frutzel]

He's either introducing guests or he pretended that he's introducing guests after getting snubbed...

Alright it seems nobody is reading the pages


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http://cache.daylife.com/imageserve/0gUafti8QY3In/610x.jpg

US President Barack Obama (http://www.daylife.com/topic/Barack_Obama) (R) introduces Russian President Dmitry Medvedev (http://www.daylife.com/topic/Dmitry_Medvedev) (2nd R) to members of the US delegation prior to their meeting at the Kremlin in Moscow, on July 6, 2009. Obama faces a delicate balancing act on human rights as he visits Moscow in a bid to "reset" strained relations and win Russia's support on a range of pressing security issues.

[CG51]

Alright it seems nobody is reading the pages


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Lies! It's a snub!

B-52's on the way with Slim Pickens riding nukes down on Moskow!

[Frutzel]

Lies! It's a snub!

B-52's on the way with Slim Pickens riding nukes down on Moskow!

OH NOOOO ! Duck and coverrofl

[Hazzard]

Yeah they clearly did it on purpose.

Maybe problems from the past? Like:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A_B5UrI7nAI

[Noons86]

Can anyone identify the people in that photo, so this can be put to rest? People on youtube are saying that the MSM is lying about them being Americans.

[Frutzel]

Can anyone identify the people in that photo, so this can be put to rest? People on youtube are saying that the MSM is lying about them being Americans.

Well that made my dayrofl