Thursday, July 9, 2009

Obama adds Kadhafi to the list of despots he wants to shake hands with


Today, President Obama warmly shook hands with Libyan leader Moamer Kadhafi. Is there no dictator too evil for him to embrace? Previously, Obama shook hands and laughed it up with Hugo Chavez.

AFP reported via Google Hosted News:
L'AQUILA, Italy (AFP) — US President Barack Obama shook hands warmly on Thursday with Libyan leader Moamer Kadhafi, long reviled in Washington.

The landmark handshake took place as leaders from major economic powers and emerging nations prepared to take a group photo at a summit in L'Aquila, central Italy.