Posted by
Kari Berele on Tuesday, March 10, 2009 7:06:02 AM
In these trying times, we need something to make us more cheery. I am controlling my anger as best I can, but I am almost as mad as I was when someone cut in front of me at the McDonald’s drive-thru the other day.
My 18-year-old son’s statement to me when he came home from work at 11:42 pm was “what did Obama do now?” Apparently his friend had sent a long text message about President Obama’s treatment of Gordon Brown. I explained how Obama gave Prime Minister Brown the magnificent gift of 25 DVDs. You heard me correctly—25 DVDs. Gordon Brown, on the other hand, brought valuable historical pieces. I also explained to my son how Obama did not have a joint press conference with the PM nor did he give him a state dinner. I’ve even heard that Obama has returned a bust of Winston Churchill that was given to us by the British to show unity after the 9-11 attacks!
The White House’s excuse for these gaffes? Obama is tired. Oh really. Did he fire the chef and would have had to prepare the dinner? Was he too tired to get a suitable gift and instead had to send one of his aides to Wal-Mart to buy movies?
I am so befuddled by these actions toward the British Prime Minister, that I’m not quite sure what to think. So, I’m trying to look on the bright side.
- Obama did not throw a shoe at Gordon Brown.
- Obama did not fall asleep during the meeting (he was so tired, you know).
- Obama did not break out into a rousing rendition of “London Bridge is Falling Down.”
- Obama did not blame Bush by saying "I inherited this prime minister."
- Obama did not say at any point during the conversation . “Oy, guv. I’m knackered.” “I need to visit the bloody loo.” “Off with you now, you prat.”
- Obama did not ask if there was any way he could tax the queen.
- Obama did not slip a mickey into the prime minister’s drink so he could draw a mustache on his face.
See---we really have much to be thankful for---things could be worse.