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Our British cousins feel that P.M. Brown was treated rather shabbily yesterday. From this report I'd agree.
I'm no fan of Brown but he is Prime Minister of our strongest ally and, when visiting the White House, should be accorded some respect. And lunch for pete's sake.
More evidence Obama is far too callow for the job.
Or just plain ignorant.
from The Telegraph h/t Freedom's Fight
President Barack Obama just plain rude to Britain. Don't call us in future.
Posted By: Iain Martin at Mar 4, 2009 at 09:41:53
Why couldn't President Obama have put on more of a show for his British guests? He looked like he simply couldn't be bothered.
Number 10 may be content that they just about got away with the visit to the Oval Office yesterday, as Andrew Porter reports from Washington.
But on this side of the Atlantic the whole business looked pretty demeaning. The morning papers and TV last night featured plenty of comment focused on the White House's very odd and, frankly, exceptionally rude treatment of a British PM. Squeezing in a meeting, denying him a full press conference with flags etc. The British press corps, left outside for an hour in the cold, can take it and their privations are of limited concern to the public.
But Obama's merely warmish words (one of our closest allies, said with little sincerity or passion) left a bitter taste with this Atlanticist. Especially after his team had made Number 10 beg for a mini press conference and then not even offered the PM lunch.
We get the point, sunshine: we're just one of many allies and you want fancy new friends. Well, the next time you need something doing, something which impinges on your national security, then try calling the French, or the Japanese, or best of all the Germans. The French will be able to offer you first rate support from their catering corps but beyond that you'll be on your own.
When it comes to men, munitions and commitment you'll soon find out why it pays to at least treat the Brits with some manners.
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Our British cousins feel that P.M. Brown was treated rather shabbily yesterday. From this report I'd agree.
I'm no fan of Brown but he is Prime Minister of our strongest ally and, when visiting the White House, should be accorded some respect. And lunch for pete's sake.
More evidence Obama is far too callow for the job.
Or just plain ignorant.
from The Telegraph h/t Freedom's Fight
President Barack Obama just plain rude to Britain. Don't call us in future.
Posted By: Iain Martin at Mar 4, 2009 at 09:41:53
Why couldn't President Obama have put on more of a show for his British guests? He looked like he simply couldn't be bothered.
Number 10 may be content that they just about got away with the visit to the Oval Office yesterday, as Andrew Porter reports from Washington.
But on this side of the Atlantic the whole business looked pretty demeaning. The morning papers and TV last night featured plenty of comment focused on the White House's very odd and, frankly, exceptionally rude treatment of a British PM. Squeezing in a meeting, denying him a full press conference with flags etc. The British press corps, left outside for an hour in the cold, can take it and their privations are of limited concern to the public.
But Obama's merely warmish words (one of our closest allies, said with little sincerity or passion) left a bitter taste with this Atlanticist. Especially after his team had made Number 10 beg for a mini press conference and then not even offered the PM lunch.
We get the point, sunshine: we're just one of many allies and you want fancy new friends. Well, the next time you need something doing, something which impinges on your national security, then try calling the French, or the Japanese, or best of all the Germans. The French will be able to offer you first rate support from their catering corps but beyond that you'll be on your own.
When it comes to men, munitions and commitment you'll soon find out why it pays to at least treat the Brits with some manners.
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From this source, dated June 26, 2010:Holed up with seven other global leaders in the woods of Muskoka, Canada, President Barack Obama gave the White House press corps the slip last night. [...] The president is attending the G-8 and G-20 summits with...
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From Hot Air: Barack Obama campaigned on restoring America’s standing with its allies, accusing the outgoing Bush administration of insulting and alienating our closest friends with his alleged unilateralism. How has Obama done as President? He has...
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If this is true -- and I have no reason to believe otherwise -- Obama is taking the Chicago way to a whole new level. at Hot Air: Obama uses WH press corps as threat against Chrysler investors posted at 11:15 am on May 2, 2009 by Ed Morrissey An attorney...
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Insulting our heroes and honored dead, Obama doesn't have time to visit Omaha Beach. Porbably has to get to the gym or sumpin' Daily Telegraph Barack Obama rejects Normandy trip to avoid offending Germany Barack Obama, concerned about offending...
- Europe To Obama: "we'll Take A Free Ride"
From Wretchard at the Belmont Club: The Times Online describes NATO’s response to Barack Obama’s impassioned plea to make a stand in Afghanistan. The Allies listened politely, left some small change on the table, then smiled and waved.Barack Obama...