James Defends Barack Obama Against Isreal

From CBS News:

Israeli TV newscasters Tuesday night interpreted a photo taken Monday in the Oval Office of President Obama talking on the phone with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as an "insult" to Israel.

They saw the incident as somewhat akin to an incident last year, when the Iraqi reporter threw a shoe at President Bush in Baghdad.

It is considered an insult in the Arab world to show the sole of your shoe to someone. It is not a Jewish custom necessarily, but Israel feels enough a part of the Middle East after 60 years to be insulted too.

I think you're being just a little too sensitive, Israel. Seriously. It's not as if President Obama probably even knew that the photo would get out and be used to show him on the phone with your president. You should probably take comfort that he seems to be so at ease talking to, you know, actual world leaders.

But what really irks me about the photo is President Obama's complete lack of respect for the 100+ year-old antique irreplaceable desk he's so casually kicked back on.

Seriously, Barack. Show a little respect at least as you tear down our country.