From the very first visit/exchange between this President and a foreign power, protocol has been trashed. We were embarrased with his gift to England's PM (remember.. Movies),... his statements to dignataries, speeches, and I believe he bowed to a Saudi Sheik previously. They must have fired all the "protocol" advisors. Might I suggest they spend a little stimulous money on Amazon and buy and have Michelle read them a few books on etiquette and good manners. Maybe start simple.. we wouldn't want to overtax their minds..here is one... "Oops, Sorry! A First Book of Manners" by Richard Morgan. Then gradually work up to Emily Post, or Letitia Baldridge. I'm sure there are many people retired from the State Department who would be more than happy to help them through the transition from Chicago Street etiquette to actual good manners. I know of grade school drop-outs with better manners than this group.

I find the use of the word "retard" highly indicative of a LACK of
1) innate intelligence
2) class
3) education

It is as offensive as using ethnic related terms to describe people - something the left continually harp on.
Again, standards set by the left are only for the "right" to live up to. And the longer we're subjected to viewing the left on wide screen digital tv, its clear that class is completely lacking.

How very sad that a generation that touted itself as "free-thinking" has mostly become kool-aid zombies to a person (this is not by my definition a "man" ) who refused to speak in front of a emblem of our lord, and actually convinced other kool-aid zombies to cover it up. I personally know some otherwise highly intelligent people who are lining up for another cup of whatever is in those cups. I just hope its not put in the water systems ... for our own good of course.