[Cementjungle]

Kinda tough to ask them to respect our values and traditions without respecting theirs.

I didn't know the reporters worked for Obama, I thought they worked for various other companies. Shouldn't they be getting their directives from their own bosses instead of him?

[Tamar1973]

I didn't know the reporters worked for Obama, I thought they worked for various other companies. Shouldn't they be getting their directives from their own bosses instead of him?

Or they can pick up any tour guide on Jordan and find out what is apropos.

[WOSG]

“Shouldn’t they be getting their directives from their own bosses instead of him? “

Yes, and that is the point. Obama’s arrogance, thin skin, and willingness to dictate is troubling, very troubling.

[MEGoody]

I didn't know the reporters worked for Obama

You do now.

[HAL9000]

I didn't know the reporters worked for Obama

The travel arrangements for the reporters are made by the campaigns. Since the campaigns are hiring the charter planes and providing close access to the candidate, they have the right to dictate the terms and conditions for reporters who make the trip, including a dress code. If the reporters don't like it, they can charter their own planes, or fly commercial, and stand in the crowd with everyone else, wearing their t-shirts and flip-flops.

[Jaded]

But that’s the job he wants: The Boss of Everyone.

[keats5]

“I didn’t know the reporters worked for Obama...”

Well, they’re certainly not working for McCain!