Posted on 06/04/2009 10:00:19 PM PDT by bruinbirdman
The Obamas turn up in Paris this evening, but have declined a dinner invitation from the couple next door: the Sarkozys.
President Obama’s reluctance to spend more than minimum time with the French leader on his visit for the D-Day anniversary has come as an embarrassment to the Elysée Palace.
America’s First Family will not be dining with President Sarkozy and his wife, Carla Bruni, even though they are staying at the residence of the US Ambassador, yards from the Elysée apartments where the Sarkozys spend their weekends.
Mr Sarkozy’s staff were trying yesterday to arrange another private moment between the couples. Mr Obama is due to fly back to Washington tomorrow night or on Sunday.
Mr Sarkozy’s dream date would be dinner somewhere spectacular such as the Jules Verne, an Alain Ducasse restaurant on the Eiffel Tower. The Obamas were reported on French celebrity websites to be planning a meal there.
A glamorous joint outing might be compared with the ones that President de Gaulle undertook with John and Jackie Kennedy in 1961. On that trip, Mrs Kennedy was such a hit that JFK presented himself as “the man who accompanied Jackie Kennedy to Paris”.
Failure to socialise with the Obamas will add to mockery that has greeted Mr Sarkozy’s attempts to stage the 65th anniversary of D-Day as a “Barack and Sarko show”. The media and Opposition have mocked Mr Sarkozy over Mr Obama’s coolness towards him, which is only partly due to his handling of the Normandy commemoration.
Mr Sarkozy has been pilloried in France for his failure to invite the Queen to the events. “The palace is fearing a snub,” Le Parisien newspaper said yesterday after the news emerged of the Obamas’ plans to keep themselves to themselves.
Yesterday the popular comedian Nicolas Canteloup did an
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NCAA-No Class At All.
It’s because BO wouldn’t be able to converse with an intelligent person.
Sarkozy SHOULD have invited the Queen or maybe Obama told him not to....who knows, but it sure was CLASSLESS!
Wasn’t Queen Elizabeth insulted as well..? Now he disses Pres Sarkozy...
The Pres should have better manners...
What trash those Os are. That is one step up from McDonald's.
Thanks Cincinna. Seems like a break for the Sarkozys.
No, the embarrassment is the Obamas'. And ours, that our President's such a rude jerk.
I am not shocked but he is becoming more frightening every moment.
That's the way it has always been done. But Obama wants to change the rules to emphasize his supremacy...the old ways don't apply to him.
So I’m guessing he ate dinner with the King of Saudi?
I don’t think Muslims eat pork (officially)
The Obama’s don’t like snails....They aren’t interested in how fast “S” Car-Goes, only if it’s to be procured for nothing!
The French did not murder their quota of Jews?
This is not the first time BO has made a huge mistake with Sarkozy. Remember when he sent him a letter and used the former French President's name?
Obama bows to the Muslim King and disses the French President. Actions sure speak louder than words, don't they!
“Here we have the elegant Carla who has crossed her legs like a lady while Michelle has crossed hers, which look like ham hocks.”
Almost choked with laughter on this one! Was it right after this that the “toned arms” got so much press? Ooooh, I’m so jealous.
Isn’t Michelle bringing their daughters over? Maybe we’re being spared an Amy Carter moment—and the prospect of Malia lecturing the Sarkozys on trans-Atlantic relations.
Michelle..she’s a MAN BAYBEE
Probably afraid that Obama couldn’t keep his eyes or his hands off Carla...
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