Smart diplomacy, continued

Can we insult America's staunchest ally? Yes We Can!

The real views of many in Obama administration were laid bare by a State Department official involved in planning the Brown visit, who reacted with fury when questioned by The Sunday Telegraph about why the event was so low-key.

The official dismissed any notion of the special relationship, saying: "There's nothing special about Britain. You're just the same as the other 190 countries in the world. You shouldn't expect special treatment." The apparent lack of attention to detail by the Obama administration is indicative of what many believe to be Mr Obama's determination to do too much too quickly.

That's putting it kindly. Very kindly. There's plenty more at the link, including this gem:

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.

Wait, you mean actually being President of The United States is harder than just giving airy-fairy speeches about Hope ands Change? The hell, you say.

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