The White House has made it clear that certain and careful protocols will be followed during the
the Dalai Lama's visit --Not visit, drop by.
The President or a person looking like the President, could be an actor hired to impersonate the President, will receive the Tibetan fellah -- what's his name. No, that fellah will not be greeted in the manner shown to a leader-in-exile, nor will he receive the handshake given to a head of State, mercy no! But he will be greeted as an international celebrity, with the sort of warmth that would be shown to Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie. Well sort of. Brad and Angelina are doing great work in Haiti. While the Tibetan celebrity is in the White House, the Oval Office will be locked. A meeting --- No? A photo opportunity will be held in the Map Room. Photographers are urged not to bring cameras. The celebrity will be among a group of others whose presence will be -- what's a good word? Not acknowledged! There will be no one-on-one eye contact with the celebrity. Everything will be open and above board and a Chinese observer will be welcomed to observe. A full report will be sent to the Chinese government. No refreshment will be served. If the celebrity requests a glass of water, he will be served in a paper cup and will be charged for the cup and for the water.
For a different take on the Dalai Lama Visit's check this link: (http://www.thedailybeast.com/blogs-and-stories/2010-02-17/were-handling-...)