Today, Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari met VP Republican candidate Sarah Palin in New York City. According to CNN, who called the meeting “an eyebrow raising exchange,” Zardari reportedly called Palin, “gorgeous.” The news agency reported,
On entering a room filled with several Pakistani officials Wednesday, Palin was immediately greeted by Sherry Rehman, the country’s information minister. “And how does one keep looking that good when one is that busy?” Rehman asked Palin, drawing friendly laughter from the room.
When Zardari shook her hand, he reportedly called her gorgeous, and then said, “Now I know why the whole of America is crazy about you.” CNN reported, “A handler from Zardari’s entourage then told the two politicians to keep shaking hands for the cameras. ‘If he’s insisting, I might hug,’ Zardari said. Palin smiled politely in response.”
When a reporter at the Zardari meeting asked about her day meeting with foreign officials, she said, “It’s going great…These meetings are very informative and helpful, and a lot of good people sharing appreciation for America.”
Translation: There was more grease in that meeting than on an offshore oil rig.
AZ, I think calling Palin “gorgeous” and trying to hug her during an official meeting before the press may not be the best way to impress the all-too-trigger-happy vice presidential hopeful. Just a thought. [Image from the NY Times]
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you know, another way to look at it is (and it’s awful of me to say this, but what the heck) good for him! Palin is a complete lightweight and if any woman deserves the sexist treatment, it’s her.
Every professional, accomplished, and intelligent woman in corporate America will tell you that once the powerful men that you work with imagine you bent over a desk or down on your knees you cease to have credibilty with them. They will treat you as an empty headed piece of fluff in a skirt and that is exactly what is happening with Palin. And she is too stupid to know better. What’s more is the McCain Campain could care less. They are using her.
Many of these foreign heads of state are from countries where women are treated as sex objects. Zadari’s comment was no compliment.
As an educated and accomplished professional (VP) I would be terribly offended if it were me, that my appearance is the only thing Zadari could think to speak to me about…..
Sad…Sad…Sad.
Hmm…I’m torn on this one. While I echo Rabia and Mariene in my disdain and dislike for Palin, I still am mortified about Zardari’s comments. I don’t know if he was trying to be “charming” or what, but he came off sounding like a complete ass.
I think Palin sort of looks like Benazir with glasses…what do y’all think?
LOL…i definitely dont think palin looks like his deceased wife, but really its kind of embarrassing that he is our country’s president…but hey seems like she enjoyed the compliment… then again we could argue whether it should be considered one, i dont think its too professional to say that in your first meeting with a potential VP
3 Rabia
you know, another way to look at it is (and it’s awful of me to say this, but what the heck) good for him! Palin is a complete lightweight and if any woman deserves the sexist treatment, it’s her.
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Obama has ZERO foreign policy experience too and I don’t remember any world leaders from his European tour telling him how handsome he is! He’s a lightweight too, you jerk! She doesn’t deserve any of the treatment she’s received, Including the media’s bias! I love how she gets asked a trick question about the Bush Doctrine and everyone goes crazy. Just a few weeks ago a real World crisis took place between Russia and Georgia. Not only did Obama need three tries to get it right, he had to be told Russia had veto power over the U.N.! Now just imagine Palin had said that! What about when Barack said Iran was a TINY country posing no serious threat to anyone! How about the other day when Biden not only said FDR was President when the stock market crashed, but that he got on tv to give a speech! Wrong President and there was no tv!!! I didn’t hear the media saying, “what an idiot he can’t be President”! Imagine Palin said it! There are thousands of examples where Obama said DUMB things and they went unchallenged! The media says Obama’s experience doesn’t matter b/c he’s ran campaign so long we’ve learned about him, but I don’t remember any scrutiny or fear from day one! Hillary tried running on experience and the media said, “this is a year about change”! Nevermind the fact that if elected he will be the LEAST experienced President ever to hold the position. Yes, even less than Palin who’s running for VP. She has been a Governor which almost ALL Presidents were first. Only two ever came directly from the Senate! Lots of Governors with ZERO foreign policy experience became President, like Bill Clinton! You people need help! As for the women of your Party, they are more disgusting. Not only are they HAPPY to belong to that sexist Party they are usually more sexist themselves. You see, just because a woman doesn’t hold your political views doesn’t make them less of a woman or person! As an Independent I’m disgusted with Democrats. I used to lean left, but I don’t think I’ll ever vote for that Party again b/c of the trash in it coupled with the disgusting media that has killed journalism! Thanks for setting a wonderful example for the young girls of our Nation as well as holding such a high standard in journalistic excellence.
I don’t see any problem with what Zardari did, he simply called a gorgeous woman gorgeous. I would have done the same.
I don’t know if she took that as an insult, but If she did, then I don’t think she is ready to be a VP candidate and certainly not a president if anything were to happen to McCain, that is if he wins the election.
I admit that Zardari’s comments were a bit odd, but looking at how Palin and the media reacted, I think Zardari is the one who has come out of this as a clear winner.
zardari needs to get laid …problem solved ..u guys are stupid marlene is right he is speaking from his pants..what a shame this is our democratically elected president….
THE ROOTS AND PROGRESS OF “FEMINISM”
What is it that the prototypical male pig Rush Limbaugh believes, something about feminism being created to enable ugly women to gain societal acceptance?
That’s rather harsh, unless one considers the founders of modern American feminism. By “modern” I don’t refer to the first wave of feminists such as the racist, abortionist Margaret Sanger or the anarchist Voltairine de Cleyre who, as fruitcakey as they were, at least were not offenses to the human eyes.
I rather refer to such people as Betty Friedan and Bella Abzug who, if they didn’t shatter camera lenses at least must have scared cameramen. Friedan especially fits the Rush profile, she of The Feminine Mystique, a title which has to be considered extremely imaginative since Betty could know about as much about feminine mystique as I could.
There were a few exceptions to Rush’s Rule, but not many, and those who were exceptions and who became Playboy Club bunnies, for example, seemed more motivated by a visceral hatred of the male of the species than by feminism itself.
However, appearances aside and since we know that beauty is in the eye of the beholder, it must be conceded that the second wave feminists caught on with women far more than the first. They established Women’s Liberation and the right of women to burn their bras and to have total control of their bodies.
The freedom of the bra-less look may have merely led to later-in-life breast issues for the bra-less. The “total control of their bodies” led to explosions in the rate of divorces, out of wedlock births, sexually transmitted diseases and, after Roe v. Wade, fifty million legal abortions in America, unless those explosions were purely coincidental with the advent of feminism.
Common sense dictates they were not. Women and girls…
(Read the rest of this article at http://genelalor.com/.)
In addition to some of the facts nicely presented by poster #8, lest we all forget; Obama is running for the presidency of these 57 United States. Gee is guess someone running for the VP, whose office is not at Foggy Bottom, is atrociously light on foreign policy but at least she knows how many states are in the very country she is running for the office of VP.
Also, as I understand the constitution the office of VP has only charges, stay alive and vote to break ties in the Senate.
So while her foreign policy bona fides are weak, at least she would only be the Vice president unlike the President Obama whose foreign policy knowledge is no better.
Hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm…. vote someone into the VP’s office where foreign policy knowledge is not the primary office or vote someone into the Presidency where foreign policy knowledge is paramount but is no better vetted.
The underpinning of this whole line of argumentation has been utterly baffling to me.
How many angels can dance on the head of a pin?
@ well, protocol oblige, but, why the hell Sherry Rehman
has to enter into the whole fairytale ???
Palin is, indeed mignonne, her smile and voice both
kills, measurements can be ” gorgeous” as President
would have remarked, (USA influence). If she is good for
Pakistan, I shall invite her for a fondu royale, and eat
sparagus with four different sauces. Gulab Jamun for
dessert, and Kashmiri sabaz tea.
@Sidra,
noway, sorry, I don’t think there is any link between two
with or without glaces, Palin’s specs were made for that
face. !!
@ Naveed,
yes I agree with you unless some lady comes forward and
say MacCain is ” gorgeous ” out of pure jealousy, the man
has 15 already repaired dents all around his body, the guy
trys to move to the east, ends up towards south, and owns
a pair of dentures.
@Sidra,
sorry, glaces are not as attractive as glasses unless of
vanilla flavour !!!
i was quite disgusted
aww poor depraved guy..typical of that part of the world. even the president is trying to get laid. hehe
Audacity of Hype,
“There are thousands of examples where Obama said DUMB things and they went unchallenged!”
No, they were challenged by people who don’t support Obama, right? I seem to recall a certain event in which the term “community organizer” was used as a slur. Anyway, I’m sure the last thing the proprietors of this blog want is to turn the comments section into a republican vs. democrat mudslinging contest.
@Marlene,
I appriciate your views on Zardari’s lusty remarks, the
guy has nothing else in his Cabessa, somebody said
earlier widower getting wilder, and our feudals have
a particular genetic problem with women.
ms palin has used her looks to advance her career, her intelligence, or lack of, shows us that she is very shallow indeed.
I cant decide who i hate more……zardari or palin.
Zardari FOREVER….Palin, just until the nov 4th elections.
8 and 12 make good points that no one has tried to refute.
17 — Yes, Obama was challenged by the McCain ticket, but the media itself has been completely out to lunch. That was Audacity of Hype’s point, which you seem to have completely missed.
19 — Pete, you have zero evidence to support your claim. Palin currently has something like an 80%+ approval rating in Alaska. But hey, maybe that’s just because everyone enjoys looking at her.
It never ceases to amaze me how the mere mention of Palin, even in a relatively non-political context such as this post by Kalsoom, makes people come completely unhinged. The derangement she inspires is really something to behold.
Hmmm…I posted the video, still as sleazy/sexist?
at least his choice in women is better than our previous PM, the citibanker who tried to seduce Condi
19 — Pete, you have zero evidence to support your claim. Palin currently has something like an 80%+ approval rating in Alaska. But hey, maybe that’s just because everyone enjoys looking at her.
actually, i can’t stand the sight of her. if and when she answers questions that are not scripted and when she partakes in her debate, the lack of substance claim will stick. sorry that you are infatuated also with ms palin, i can see right through her charade.
Serves her right….all she wants is the photo op, so looking good is all she really cares about!!
Colin, not to be unneccessarily argumentative but how was Audacity of Hype’s comment about liberal media bias even relevant to the original post about the actions of the President of Pakistan?
I am in no means Zardari fan at all and I think its a little awkward to hear Zardari as a President of Pakistan say this to Palin but I know that women like to hear this from men (admit it). So what the heck, if he said it. It was taken in a light manner afterall.
This is a new embarrassing low in International Relations.
I am mortified as am Pakistani-American and our leaders are ill qulified to be stand up comediens or Politicians. Finally a Pakistan President who is as embarrasing as Bush. People who opposed Musharraf: Rejoice your choice.
I think embarrassing low may be a bit of a stretch, considering the many many things our political leaders have done that have been far more embarrassing to Pakistan (and harmful!). I mean, it definitely looked horribly unprofessional, and frankly, if Zardari respected Palin, he would not have commented on her looks the way he did. I definitely cringed while reading/watching it. You are right though Sadia, a career as a stand-up comedian probably wouldn’t last him very long. I think Zardari has yet to put his “president hat” on and remember that his actions reflect Pakistan, and aren’t just harmless innocent (albeit sleazy) banter.
This is my read on it:
This was just a photo-op to build her foriegn policy credentials. The McCain camp does not want her to make any public comment related to foreign policy–or any issue for that matter.
Given these restriction, What else was there for Zardari to say other than, “Hey you look great” –in his own (creepy) way.
It’s unfortunate that a woman’s attractiveness is proving to be such a distraction. Many women that have been harassed because of their looks have taken courses that tell them how to handle such situations. An important thing to do is to let the person know when they are being inappropriate. Palin was either comfortable with the comments or unsure what to do to stop them. In either case, her ability to handle herself in such situations is very important to her position as the potential VP of the United States. As is tricky question by the media and others (i.e., the Bush Doctrine). As a politician, if you don’t know the stuff you’re touting, the trick is to make it sound like you do. Perhaps she should have answered that she was more concerned about the Doctrines McCain plans to implement than anything George W. has invented.
One thing that might help Palin is to carry the conservative image to her wardrobe and makeup (i.e., a more toned down dress code). In many foreign countries, a woman wearing contemporary heels, showing a lot of leg, and wearing a lot of makeup is asking for the attention of men. We live in a time of war and terrorist activities. Men in other countries are often aggressive and extremely hardened in their treatment and views of women.
Palin has to become a woman known for substance as well as for her looks. Having a pageantry past and being plastered on the cover of Vogue while serving as governor are not talking points that help her credibility as a politician. Moreover, she’s taking Photo-Shoot opportunities instead of taking/answering serious questions on issues that affect this country. Hillary Clinton may not be considered as attractive as Palin, BUT, she is a woman and would have made darned sure that she was treated with respect by any leader.
Zardari’s behaviour did not, in any way, reflect the grief, fear and pain Pakistanis today are experiencing. Can we actually expect him, person of weak character, to lead our nation out of war, debt and misery, especially when considering the fact that he chose to behave with Palin in a most inappropriate way – and that too live on camera – knowing that his capital city had been bombed mercilessly a day ago and that he lost his wife in a similar fashion by the same extremist elements that today threaten the very existence of his country?
I don’t see how this has turned into something about Sarah Palin. It’s all about Zardari being creepy and inappropriate.
This is a funny addendum to Sarah Palin’s interactions with the world leaders:
http://edition.cnn.com/video/#/video/politics/2008/09/24/moos.photo.op.follies.cnn?iref=videosearch
unfortunate that after a meeting with the potential future VP this is the most newsworthy thing that came out–especially at such an unprecedented time in the relationship between our two countries.
Watched the video—- it is not as bad as the transcript makes it seem. Although it is unprofessional he seems to be trying to compliment.
Also– does it make anybody else a bit disappointed that this story gets as many comments as the Marriot bombing story? It seems like so much drama going on in the world we naturally gravitate to these soap opera type stories.
Just a random thought
You’re telling me – I spent days working on the post below this one and interviewed four different people for it [Marriott bomb blast story]. I spent ten minutes on this piece and voila. Funny how that works 🙂
I agree with Marlene, for a working woman it is an offense. It does not suit a head of state to utter such comments on the very first meeting. This is not Pakistani culture too, even if two man are meeting the first time they do not utter such words, Zardari has to learn a lot many things, now when he is president.
Pete — Amazing you can see right through her charade without the use of anything resembling facts or evidence. Personally I remain ambivalent about Palin and have heard varying things. A guy I know that works for the AK governor’s office here in DC and has almost daily contact with her has told me she is incredibly sharp and he expects her to wipe the floor with Biden in the VP debate. Other things I have seen give me pause. But I am not so silly as to say that I can make a definitive statement about her at this point, unlike you.
Rabia — The post was a counter to what you said, not the original post. The poster was noting how people hypocritically dump on Palin for her alleged ignorance while turning a blind eye to the many obvious shortcomings that Obama has — which should be much more worrying seeing as he is the top of his ticket while she is the bottom of hers.
hah I LOVE your conclusion:
More grease than an offshore rig 🙂
Thanks Meshalisa 🙂
Zardari’s behavior and remarks were extremely inappropriate. Very disappointing, what kind of leader is this for Pakistan?
We knew your old history from Dubai, but we didn’t know you would be exposed so soon and in such a manner!
as a paki-american, i was for da first time, proud of my paki heritage—after all, a paki man, da president of pakistan stood up in front of da world media and like a brave and bold man, complimented that beautiful woman called Pailin—-Even white skinned american yankees, most of them, would not be able 2 have enough water in their balls 2 go up 2 her in front of all da cameras and compliment her on her beauty and grace and da few who would, would be scratching their balls while doing it revealing their true sick intentions—yeah i do agree da timing of it may make one feel that zardari was insensitive—just a day b4, 70 ppl butchered and about 300 injured in that hotel attack—but i dont think he did it out of perversion or lack of moral strength. so all u moralists, stop moaning and bitching about this incident and stop trying 2 make a mountain out of a mole hill.
BTW, while im no real zardari fan, but i have 2 admire his transitions in life—-just think how he started and where he is now; from a pauper 2 a peddler 2 a palmist 2 a politician 2 a pedophile 2 a plunderer 2 a prisoner 2 a propagandist 2 now a president—i wonder whats next will he go from president 2 a philanthropist ??!! ha ha ha:)
I think this chap forgot,he was representing 170 million people as a president.He saw a woman and thought about brothels in karachi and dubai.He was forgetting he was with a powerful lady.I am damn sure he will still be in delusion state,as psychiatrists already certified him amnesic,yes its a fact.
To sameer khan, his next step is to PRISON again,and start the viscious cycle.What he is doing and especially following american agenda,will lead to PRISON or lying in Peace,as it is a common fate of american friends.
The only reason for the storm is that how come a Paki had the courage to be confidently informal with a Gori. I can understand the annoyance of the westerm media. The western media would not have made it an issue if a Gora western leader was part of the episode. But come on all you Pakis. Atleast he did not piss in his pants like all you people. Unlike Shaukat Aziz and the Paki Generals of GHQ during the Anglina Jolie visit, he was not snubbed nor did he huffed and puffed like a dog. Who can forget our gallant Field Marshal General Ayub Khan follwing Jacquline Kenedy like a dog in a leash during the later vist to Pakistan in the sixties.
This is hilarious. All Paki men live in a fantasy world where they consider themselves God’s gift to women. No Indian politician including young ones would try to act like a playboy in camera. Obviously, the frustoo Pakis have chosen a similar character to represent them: jab se Benazir mari hai tab se bhookha hai bichaara LOL
well, Palin is indeed pretty gorgeous and she deserves to be appreciated. though I consider myself a neo-liberal, what was said was not a problem but who said it seems to be, to me atleast it seems as if my beloved leader Benazir Bhutto passed away not too long ago…
ATTENTION PLEASE
Zardari is available, interested women get in touch asap.
I am wondering What if:
They fell in love and get married. Will Palin be the first lady of Pakistan or Zardari be the first man of US. I assume she becomes president.
@ Pakistan’s official protocol defines clearly, the verbal as
well as physical behaviour of the head of the state,
(Zardari could be impeached on this marginal flirt)
uptill late 70s Pakistan still had a code (related to the
Protocol ) to be respected by the Head of the State, and
towards Him/her. I even remember the name of the Chief of
Protocol Nawab Chattaari,
does anyone remember ??
What pendoos representing us today ! good Lord !!!
Come on guys!!! let’s be straight…Zardari might haven’t had s3x for a year for since her wife was killed last year, and he may be getting bored with pounding Ms Sheerin.
You can see him meeting with other head or states as well…particularly India…he almost licked his a** the way he was greeting him…what a f*ck’n moron.
Does this mean that Sherry Rehman has competition??? Budha Sala Sathya Gaya Hai……
Now that he has made a complete ASS out of him self all over the World God help Pkistan’s future ties with the US in case if Ms palin is Elected………..
Dear Sara,
No dear, Budha Sala, knows well
” Kon sa kartoos chala howa he, aur
Kon sa cartoos Bharela he ” !!! OK ?
@Mohsin,
Who knows they might as well start doing
” Namaskar ” Namasté, Ram Ram, Satsri Akaaal ”
Just to respect the neighbours, indeed a .f……moron.
I have no idea, he must be in his early 60s, he should
get marry and have fun, their (feudal’s) traditions are,
normally one wife, and two mistresses. OR
two wives, and three mistresses OR
four wives and non mistresses !!
@ Haroon,
further to No.51
yeah, but where to put MacCain then ?? oh I see,
Ms Sheerin, pardon ? sorry what did you say ?
Sherry Re…….n, no, no ,no, oh no, he won’t survive
the Bhudha Sala.
i bet the only thing going through Palins mind was “oh shit, if he hugs me, how will i get his stinky B.O off my $300K dress!”
My Dad has good taste in women. But they become butt ugly after they marry him.
dear bilawal zardari, do stick to ur words for ever and remind urself ur mom married him as well.
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I dont know why you guys are so upset. i thought it was a light hearted remark and Zardari was making a joke – see his expression. He wasnt drooling at all. I thought he was cute..And it is true, he does need to get laid!!
@Sameer Khan,
would you be considerate enough not to use this ugly
term of ” paki ” ? it sounds vulgar and racist !
and anti-Pakistan. I have to remind others as well !
That’s what we call a “THARKI”…
Come on guys and gals…………english is not his mother tounge…… why don’t you forgive him plzz
Why do Asian’s think white colour is beautiful when all westerners want a tan like mine! STOP BEING SUCH WANKERS!!! Behave Your self!!!!
@ Eid Mubarak to all,
please don’t make this thread a pure
Gossip cultural centre. Washington DC. ” CHUP “
@ Eid Mubarak to all,
please don’t make this thread a pure
Gossip cultural centre. Washington DC.
kindly ” CHUP ” now !!
Eid Mubarak to all!
Rafay, thank you for your analysis. The input by you and Kalsoom is always appreciated by me.
Happy Eid!
Whether it’s Zardari or Fareed Zakaria, the primal mentality of such men evokes their foolish natures. Once she has fully matured as a political leader, Sarah Palin will eat such men for lunch. She is incredibly talented and strong.
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@ just an eye on ” Political ” Showbis !
Madonna has forbidden the ” Gorgeous ” to come to her
concerts. ” thats not faire ”
Shakira demands voters to vote for Obama. “oui ! madame”
Pam’s nudes on Playb……… ” sorry, I got carried away” !!
Cher has retired, ? ” thank God ! at last ”
Brigitte Bardot does’nt like Gorgeous. ” old age trauma”
Rachel Bilson wants a baby. ” Gosh, Looking for her
telephone No ”
J Lo will send her kids to a Scientolo’gic’ school,
” anger expressed by Mullah Umar ” ! oh ! Kafir ka
baccha, larkion ko iscool bhejtah he, tumara tang
torey ga, Khaana Kharab !
Miss Suisse poses in her strings, well, who saw that ?
OBL & Al-Q divorced ” Solicitors Mac Cain’s tactics ”
Sherry Rehman disputes with Asma Jehangir over allegedly
asking young boys to throw tomatoes and roten eggs.
” no comments on matter between to Gorgeouses ”
ATP Pakistaniat.com poste on 7th october
” 1 US $ = 80 Pak Rupees ” 40 comments registered
already !!
” hav’nt got the foggiest clue what is going on in Int.
financial crises, pendoos, busy in Pak-bashing ”
my sincere apologies for hurting ‘Gorgeous’ feelings of
any fan of the abovementionned persons.
Now, chup !