"Tell the King I've had a rough day and just act at home and I'll see him and the Queen in the morning."
Posted on 03/07/2009 12:16:38 PM PST by 2ndDivisionVet
Barack Obama's offhand approach to Gordon Brown's Washington visit last week came about because the president has facing exhaustion over America's economic crisis and is unable to focus on foreign affairs, the Sunday Telegraph has been told.
Sources close to the White House say Mr Obama and his staff have been "overwhelmed" by the economic meltdown and have voiced concerns that the new president is not getting enough rest.
British officials, meanwhile, admit that the White House and US State Department staff were utterly bemused by complaints that the Prime Minister should have been granted full-blown press conference and a formal dinner, as has been customary. They concede that Obama aides seemed unfamiliar with the expectations that surround a major visit by a British prime minister.
But Washington figures with access to Mr Obama's inner circle explained the slight by saying that those high up in the administration have had little time to deal with international matters, let alone the diplomatic niceties of the special relationship.
Allies of Mr Obama say his weary appearance in the Oval Office with Mr Brown illustrates the strain he is now under, and the president's surprise at the sheer volume of business that crosses his desk.
A well-connected Washington figure, who is close to members of Mr Obama's inner circle, expressed concern that Mr Obama had failed so far to "even fake an interest in foreign policy".
A British official conceded that the furore surrounding the apparent snub to Mr Brown had come as a shock to the White House. "I think it's right to say that their focus is elsewhere, on domestic affairs. A number of our US interlocutors said they couldn't quite understand the British concerns and didn't get what that was all about."
(Excerpt) Read more at telegraph.co.uk ...
Then little Obama-Turtle would have to admit to his worshippers that he was groomed to abuse the natural desire of many Americans for a black President, get into power, and promote the causes of his groomers, while soaking in adoration as is his greatest wish...
Could you imagine the uproar if President Bush had said he was just to tired to deal with his job after 9-11?
Maybe Obummer could give up his workouts or shooting his hoops for a month or two.
AND, in between all that hard work he finds time to fly on AirForce One at least once or twice a week costing us a small fortune. Axelrod's explanation -- Obama wants to keep in touch with the American people just doesn't cut it. Man is lazy and is in over his head.
Hmmmmmmmm....yet he has time for Wed night parties with celebrities? And wasn’t he elected because of his youth and energy?
To all the Brits who fathers died next to our fathers in Normandy and Holland, all I can say is I’m sorry the American people chose to elect such a worthless POS as our President.
I don’t care much for Gordon Brown’s politics, and it would seem that politically he and 0bama should be soulmates. Regardless of Brown’s politics, he is Prime Minister of the country that has been our most dependable ally for over half a century. To see him publicly humiliated as though he were less than the 3rd shift assistant men’s room attendant shows that our leader has no class whatsoever.
Again, my heart breaks for the British people.
I couldn't agree with you more! I feel the same way about the AI and 24 threads. Love reading Dr. Sowell but rarely comment on the threads.
Is the London Telegraph a tabloid? I didn't know.
ME!
Dog catcher of Kogelo, Kenya is above Soetoro’s pay grade.
To Chrissy and Olby and all the others with worn out knee pads: He did what he did on purpose. We all know it, so stop pretending otherwise. You're looking even more foolish than you did when Bush was the President.
Wouldn't it just? If only one existed.
Those aren’t tired eyes—those are coke addict eyes.
He may be ruled incapacitated, but they’ll have to pry his claws out of the Oval Office draperies. Meanwhile we’ll have Mutt-chelle LaVaughn Robinson in the Edith Wilson role. Now there’s a thought to shiver your timbers.
Chrissy and Olby don’t want to be left off the party list:
OBAMA WATCH CENTRAL
White House nightlife under investigation
Posted: March 07, 2009
By Bob Unruh
© 2009 WorldNetDaily
An organization that serves as a watchdog on the U.S. government for American taxpayers has launched a campaign to uncover exactly how much tax money is being spent on parties at the Obama White House.
The president has shown a penchant for lavish galas, such as the huge assembly orchestrated in Denver when he accepted his party’s nomination for president – an outdoor gathering for some 75,000 featuring a stage with Greek columns. He also held a multimillion-dollar victory celebration in Chicago, and his fancy inauguration cost an estimated $170 million, according to ABC News.
... snip...
Klayman said the reports of the partying at the White House, “with the likes of Steve Wonder and other high priced entertainment stars,” will be the focus of document requests being submitted to the General Services Administration. The requests will seek to determine how much taxpayer money is being used.
“Barack and Michelle Obama have been throwing taxpayer funded parties nearly every night with their ‘friends’ and supporters, with Michelle Obama even exhorting them not to ‘break’ White House property,” Klayman’s announcement said.
“This party atmosphere sends the wrong message to the American people. As the Obama-Clinton crowd party on, the American people are suffering greatly,” Klayman said.
...snip...
“Using one of the world’s most famous private residences as bait, President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama are unleashing a bipartisan charm offensive and exploiting every square inch of their new home to make friends and influence rivals. The social calendar suggests a return to the days of Camelot,” the report said.
“Since moving into their new digs, the first couple has hosted a half-dozen gatherings – from bipartisan cocktail receptions to a public open house to the more intimate Super Bowl party ... ending many of their days past midnight,” the report said.
“Most recently … the Obamas opened the White House doors to House caucus leaders from the moderate Blue Dog Democrats and the Congressional Black Caucus. White House aides say the couple hopes to make the Wednesday cocktail parties a tradition.”
The report quoted White House Social Secretary Desiree Rogers saying the Obamas want to “replicate the same kind of environment they had in Chicago.”
“If there was a party or an event [in Chicago], they were there,” the report quoted “a friend” saying.
Twinkie, you have given me an idea for the next State dinner for an ally: twinkies, milk and Oreos. Maybe some PayDay candy bars, drumsticks and Bazooka thrown in for a chaser. Everyone can eat until they get sick and throw up.
Unnngh!
Someone posted up thread that he saunters in around 9-9:30 and everything always runs behind.
If this is the treatment the 'other 190 countries in the world' can expect from this WH, it will be interesting to see how well 'restoring the respect and dignity of the United States' works out for the Obama Administration.
“The Fresh Prince of Bill Ayers”
You are good!
Fast-forward to Soros, Gorby, and a gaggle of Abdul-Azizzes deciding, just for spits and grins, to manufacture a candidate and sell him to the American people...
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