The actual given name of the Prime Minister of the world third largest economy, Japan, is a male name as the Prime Minister himself is very male. ("Yoshihiko").
This would be akin to a briefing book or press release prepared out of the Prime Minister's Agency in advance of a top official visit to the US, making reference to "Barbara Obama".
Amateurs.
Still.
Wonder if they will have Leaker-In-Chief Donilon engage in the stupid looking feigned Japanese bowing deep with hand extended for handshake-type greetings which is also a social faux pas in Japan and which Obama goofed up over. Or Obama's senior staff three years ago in Tokyo at the Prime Minister Hatoyama's office falling asleep or yawning due to "jet lag". You can't make this stuff up. Will adults ever be in charge again (when it comes to one of the most critical US bilateral foreign relations with a major friendly power)?
Just to let you know AIT, the article was scrubbed.
Thanks, AIT.
Please let some of the Japanese you know that we are heartily sorry for the lack of honor and respect we demonstrate.
Some of us have pride and comprehend reasoned, principled thought and practice.
Some of us even know what decorum is.
The gaffe-o-matic presidency. Unbelievable. I really hope leaders of our allies around the world understand that he is becoming more unpopular with every day.
Thank you for the ping, AIT. :)