Thread: President Obama rude to Britain. Don't call us in future.

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
Posted in: Politics , Three Line Whip , Eagle Eye

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.



Gordon Brown and Barack Obama in the Oval Office (Photo: AP)

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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If I remember correctly, Obama was the greatest thing since the Beatles according to many Brits. They couldn't get enough of this guy and were beside themselves with obama mania!

Happy now!

Not to worry, Obama will call on mexico.

The British knew the US voted for the wrong man and they voiced this.

Therefore, OBAMA'S little feelings are hurt because their opinion is sour of him.

Obama is a little boy trying to do a man's job.

Originally Posted by Paidmytaxes

The British knew the US voted for the wrong man and they voiced this.

Therefore, OBAMA'S little feelings are hurt because their opinion is sour of him.

Obama is a little boy trying to do a man's job.

With this country's having elected Obama to solve this country'e problems of terrorism, the sinking economy and illegal immigration is somewhat like passing a comb over the bald spot. Obama is winging it and will be until his end in the White House. Why did he shun the Brits? I beleive it was a racist jesture. This imposter is NOT my President..I don't have one right now.