Even if the Pakistanis weren’t shooting at our troops, this would be gross. From the New York Times’ accountof Sarah Palin’s first encounter with Asif Ali Zardari of Pakistan: “„“I am honored to meet you,” Ms. Palin said.
“„“You are even more gorgeous than you are on the (inaudible),” Mr. Zardari said.
“„“You are so nice,” Ms. Palin replied. “Thank you.”
“„“Now I know why the whole of America is crazy about you,” Mr. Zardari continued. At which point an aide told the two to shake hands.
“„“I’m supposed to pose again,” Ms. Palin said.
“„“If he’s insisting,” Mr. Zardari said, “I might hug.”
I know the poor guy is a widower now — his wife was the martyred Benazir Bhutto — but seriously, eww.