I'm beginning to like the new Sid. So, my challenge to you would be to write an article without the word "hypocrite" in any of its forms. (I know you can do it Sid).
Good article, but I'm going to remind you of your own age (sorry). Trump is old, and still tall. When he "bends" over, well, his back may not bend anymore. So, a "bend" and a curtsy, whatever (NYC!). And, Obama is young and tall, when he bends he can do so any way he likes with nothing hurting. Still, if I were him next time the Saudi's want to give him some stupid medal, I would do the "Karate Kid" eyes on your opponent so you don't get sucker-punched.
As for the dumb medal, well, these things are given out all the time more for the grandeur or the praise of the giver than the receiver. You can't really refuse them unless you want an uncomfortable incident. As for Trump, as if a billionaire cares about a medal, I'm sure it's already been thrown in some drawer in the White House. Obama's is likely in the same drawer.

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