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What a complete load of bubbling tripe. Go back and read the thread. My opinion was that it wasn't news, and not important, and overblown by the OP. His response to MY opinion, was that I "clearly" don't know anything about the subject. So please, spare me the whining. There was no debate to be had here.
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Sure there is. The debate is whether or not you understand the nuances of foreign relations. I stated that you clearly don't, because if you did you'd understand that attention to detail is paramount. In my original post in this thread I did state that these were "minor flubs", but the question I was implying is how long before these minor details become major ones?
Also, what you clearly don't get is that there are entire taxpayer-funded bureaus within the State Department who are tasked with assuring these details are properly handled. Why they can't get these things right when that is their very job is worrying. How long before a world leader who's allergic to nuts is served a peanut dish at a state dinner?
Details are paramount in any world negotiations because they also effect the mood of the leaders who are negotiating. Furthermore, leaders more completely respect the negotiators who've done their homework.
I could go on and on about this, but I think I've made the point. I know that it's damned near impossible for you to criticize anything the Obama Administration does, but even Obama is probably feeling a tad embarrassed...