Yes, I realize that this is not the most pressing issue of the day, but I did think it is worth noting. To me, the most significant aspect of the whole thing is that the White House issued a statement denying that Obama did in fact bow.
Come on now. Here's the videotape: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9WlqW6UCeaY
Some might say that this was an appropriate sign of respect. If that is true, why lie about having done it? (Also, why did the Saudi slave-holding King not reciprocate the gesture?)
And that is the most important aspect of all of this: I cannot trust a man who lies so obviously and so thoughtlessly.
