A special form of disrespect

Ruckweiler

Am ashamed as an American that the Kenyan treats England with such open disdain. Our relationship is of very long duration, since at least 1607 and the founding of my home state of Virginia, and all I can say is that, for both countries, times will get better.

David Clark

Sadly enough, Mr Coughlin, your article is all too accurate. For many many years the relationship between our countries and even moreso our militaries has truly been unique. It trumps even our close and inspiring ties with Canada and Australia. But I would regretfully say that our current
presidential problem will not improve until
2012, when we can begin to rebuild those bridges that the Obamanation so willfully neglects. Don't forget us, John Bull. We will need you when we return to our previous resolve. Dave

Ellis

Mr. Coughlin: The ''special relationship'' may be wounded, but it's not dead yet. There are tens of millions of Americans who view our surrent so-called administration as an aberration and an affront to basic American principles -- just as there are comparable numbers of Britons who see New Labour's capitulation to the Far Left, with all the attendant ills it has visited upon the U.K., in similar terms.

For the sake of our common heritage, I pray that citizens of good will on both sides of the Pond will unite in dethroning and throwing out their respective rascals and bums.

Ike Jakson

I am an outsider with close family ties and friendships in both your lands and fin d the gradual deterioration of relationships over the pond very sad indeed. But it seems to be a portent of what is to come because Britannia no longer rules the waves. Reading the UK Blogs I get the impression that much of what British politicians are now doing [or saying they will do] depends on where they think they stand with the electorate [much like Obama is doing over there in fact].

The saddest part is that HMS Britannia finds herself in stormy seas between the passengers on board and what their home countries [and the EU] are dictating.

Hope you guys can sort it out! We have our own problems in South Africa. Rainbows are not always what they are perceived to be by some.

rollzone

hello. the observations of new pals is right on: socialists. this does not represent the spirit of America, any more than any of his ulteriorly motivated decisions do. this phase of Americana bought its way into leadership, and America gawked as it plundered along. we have applied the brakes, almost powerfully enough to have stopped global warming. our true friends and blood buddies need only persevere the duration; until we are able to realign our politics with reality. when it comes to being a dissed ally, just do not feel like the Lone Ranger. keep working towards world peace.

logdon

Britain isn't the only one rebuffed.

Here's Sarah Palin's take. The woman tell's it straight, unlike Mr Shifty.

Exclusive: Palin Slams Obama for Bowing, Breaking Promises

Tuesday, November 17, 2009 7:53 PM

By: David A. Patten

In an exclusive Newsmax interview, former vice-presidential candidate Sarah Palin on Tuesday sharply criticized President Obama's deep bow to the emperor of Japan, and charged Democrats "purposefully" are holding back details on their healthcare reform proposals from the American people to avoid an open debate.

http://www.newsmax.com/headlines/palin_obama_bow_book/2009/11/17/287559.html?s=al&promo_code=9180-1

Pat

You assert that Mr. Obama is reviewing policy because he felt upstaged! I wouldn't disagree, but if this is the case it surely follows that Mr. Obama is far more interested in what makes him look good than he is such minor matters as the good of the USA, the lives of his own servicemen, or the fate of the western alliance. It is my experience of such people that they are very short sighted. I wouldn't count on Mr. Obama realising anything- and I certainly wouldn't count on him remembering it a year later.

T Wilson

As an American, Let England know that most Americans are disgusted with this so-called President's irresponsible and pathetic behavior. Please don't judge us by this twit.

Michael from NJ

It appears that we in the USA have elected another Jimmy Carter - weak and vacillating. One can only hope that his disastrous policies will lead to the election of another Ronald Reagan.