Quote Originally Posted by rspears View Post
I took it tongue in cheek, as I believe it was intended, and my only real problem with it is that 1) it indeed shows that the rest of the world powers are laughing at the USA today because of our elected leadership (at, not with); and 2) thinking about what the response of BO would be if he received a formal communication from Her Majesty advising that the independence of the USA was indeed revoked (tongue firmly in cheek), I fear he would ask, "Do you prefer sugar and/or milk in your tea, Madam??"
I took it tongue in cheek as well - nor am I offended or upset with this. I've spent many days(months!!) in the England, have traveled the island literally from end to end along with the Orkneys - and folks, these people laugh at our US lack of worldliness**. This is a subject that I have had several warm discussions over a couple of pee temp beers with office managers, field engineers who worked for me and some 'locals'.

Now, as far as BO asking QE2 whether she wanted sugar and milk - I doubt very much that a man who has the audacity to present her with an iPod of his speeches has a clue as to how tea is offered.

** This brings up the US education system or lack thereof, but that's for another post/thread