RSSANALYSIS: Obama takes a bow, but applause is weak
From: The Washington Times | November 22, 2009
President Obama's deep bow to Japanese Emperor Akihito last week may be the most enduring image from his first trip to Asia, but not because it provided easy fodder for jabs from the right-wing talk machine. Displays of humility have become a central element of Mr. Obama's new approach to American foreign policy, a fresh global posture that attempts to convey strength not by flexing military might but by seeking common ground and displaying the confidence to readily acknowledge flaws. "Since taking office, I have worked to renew American leadership and pursue a new era of engagement with the world," ...
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