Et tu, Barack? America betrays Britain in her hour of need

London Telegraph Blogs (U.K.) ^ | February 25, 2010 | Toby Young

[Schnucki]

It was a headline I never expected to read: “US refuses to endorse British sovereignty in Falklands oil dispute.” Washington has declined to back Britain in its dispute with Argentina over drilling rights in the waters surrounding the Falkland Islands, South Georgia and the Sandwich Islands. President Obama’s position is one of strict neutrality, refusing to take sides. According to the State Department:

We are aware not only of the current situation but also of the history, but our position remains one of neutrality. The US recognises de facto UK administration of the islands but takes no position on the sovereignty claims of either party.

Has it come to this? Tony Blair sacrificed his political career and jeopardised Britain’s international standing by making common cause with America in the War on Terror. No matter how often he claims it was because he believed it was “the right thing to do”, we all know what was really going on in his head. He simply didn’t want to break ranks with the United States. The Atlantic alliance has been the cornerstone of British foreign policy since 1941, when Winston Churchill and Franklin D Roosevelt joined forces against the Axis powers. Dean Acheson may have declared that Britain had lost an empire and yet to find a role, but successive British Prime Ministers have know what their role is and, by and large, it has been to stand shoulder to shoulder with America, presenting a united front in a series of global conflicts, from the Cold War to the Gulf.

It is not just cynical realpolitik. Our two nations have more in common with each other than they do with anyone else. We share a belief in liberal democracy, in freedom, and it is largely thanks to our willingness to commit ourselves

[ding_dong_daddy_from_dumas]

President Obama’s position is one of strict neutrality, refusing to take sides.

Unless a small country like Honduras deposes a Chavez minion. When a leftist loses, Obama is ready to take his side.

[Diogenesis]

"Bust of Churchill Returned by Obama
"After the September 11th attacks our British allies loaned President George Bush
a bust of one of the greatest Britons the world has ever known, Sir Winston Churchill.
It was a gesture to show their support for the United States in one of its darkest hours.
The bust sat prominently in the Oval Office for the balance of President Bush’s tenure there,
and once President Obama took office, the British offered him the opportunity to keep it for the length of his term.
His response was cold and most likely sent tremors through the British diplomatic community."
....
"Diplomatically this is a faux pax that only an unseasoned politician could make.
The British have stood by our side as strong allies for decades and we need to maintain that relationship,
especially in a world that is becoming increasingly dangerous (See Is Nuclear Weakness on the Horizon)
If he did not want to look at it in the oval office he could have displayed it elsewhere in the White House
and not slapped the British in the face in such a blatant disregard of political etiquette."

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" I contend that for a nation to try to tax itself into prosperity is like a man standing in a bucket and trying to lift himself up by the handle."
Winston Churchill

[Liberty1970]

We share a belief in liberal democracy, in freedom,

Unfortunately, there's little evidence (beyond empty words) that the current POTUS is in line with said beliefs.

[Non-Sequitur]

Obama has systematically crapped all over Great Britain since the minute he took office. Why should this surprise anyone?

[Jmouse007]

Obama should be ashamed of himself, but he knows no shame.

To our friends and allies in England, we apologize for the disgraceful actions and position this wicked, ungodly comunist, socialist, Marxist administration has continually taken towards Great Britain since Obama has become president. You are not alone; the Obama anministration habitually demonstrates that it loves our communist/socialist, anti-American enemies and hates our life-long friends.

Please believe us when we say that we are ashamed and value your friendship and support. Once our little false Obammessiah is made impotent in the upcoming elections and dethroned in the next, we will, Lord willing, once again be in a position to wholeheartedly support you. Until then we are praying for you, that God will have mercy upon your nation and help you to be courageous and to stand strong in the fight that is before you and allow you to once again be victorious... as you look to the Lord Jesus Christ for strength, guidance and victory.

[HospiceNurse]

Now I kinda know how Michelle Obama felt about being ashamed of her country.

[afraidfortherepublic]

Perhaps he’s just trying to demonstrate that his “dual citizenship” (by his own admission) will not allow him to take sides in any dispute between the US and the UK. /sarc off!

[Renderofveils]

We are aware not only of the current situation but also of the history, but our position remains one of neutrality.

Transparency! (But then, we already knew this.)

[wita]

” I contend that for a nation to try to tax itself into prosperity is like a man standing in a bucket and trying to lift himself up by the handle.”
Winston Churchill

Sir Winston, it would be the biggest ever FRAUD to contend otherwise.

[Ronin]

Sorry Brits. Don’t take it too personally.

It’s just Obama being Obama. He screws all his friends.

[downwdims]

Sorry Brits. Don’t take it too personally.

It’s just Obama being Obama. He screws everyone.

fixed

[Texas resident]

Looks like obambi got a two fer.
Pissed off England and Japan all in one day.
That will leave a mark.

[cavador]

Looking back to 1941,If obumma was the President then instead of President Roosevelt, would America have entered the war in those circumstances? And would he have ordered Liberty ships?

[dforest]

The treatment of Toyoda in those hearings was shameful.

The Chicago way is certainly ruining the reputation of America.

[Texas resident]

No foolin.
The short sighted morons on Congress have no idea of the long term consequenses of what they are doing.

[SZonian]

Hey, those freakin’ liberal idiots in Europe wanted his sorry ass and now that we’re stuck with him, they’re bitching because he’s doing EXACTLY what most of us predicted he would.

Schadenfreude to you Europe!

[AD from SpringBay]

Dear England, Great Leader is just holier than thou, so get used to it.

This is tragic on many levels and these kinds of games can turn into a real strategic significance. I hope we are still sharing intelligence with the British when it comes to terrorism.

[GeronL]

He’s been neutral while Iran was killing dissidents and stealing elections too

[SZonian]

"He’s been neutral complicit while Iran was killing dissidents and stealing elections too"

Fixed it.