The whole imbroglio with Obama dressing up like who is name is usually confused with I think marks a good time to review the practice of American officials going to foreign countries and dressing in their local garb. Just look at this:

President Bush preparing for his new job at the Ministry of Magic.
First question: Did President Bush’s staffers confirm this was actual local attire and not some joke? I mean, see someone behind him wearing a suit and looking much less idiotic in comparison; are we certain foreigners aren’t like, “Hey! The American President is visiting! Let’s see what kind of idiotic thing we can trick him into wearing this time!” They’re all probably just laughing behind our backs. And do we ever do this to foreign dignitaries visiting us, like handing a Saudi prince the traditional America garb of a pair of jeans, a “I’m with Stupid” t-shirt, and a John Deere cap and seeing if he’ll put that on instead of the usual bed sheet he’s draped in?
If I were president, I would never play dress up. In fact, not only would I always wear a suit no matter where I visit, I will not talk to any foreigners unless they are wearing suits. You may call that cultural imperialism, but the fact is our culture won the culture wars and everyone needs to grow up and start bowing to that. If you try and talk to me wearing some crazy “local attire,” I will declare war on your country. If you try and make me wear some stupid outfit, I will declare extra war. So, I don’t care how poor your country is; you better scrounge up enough money to send your leaders to the men’s section at Sears if you don’t want to be destroyed by America. It’s Men’s Wearhouse or death; your choice.


