Either way, you know with these guys, it was thought out in advance and orchestrated. Early on, you could see the rookie mistakes. The bumbling, swearing in of Cabinet members and not knowing how many Executive orders he was signing and things of that nature. They stumbled out of the block for sure but quickly got their footing therearfter.
They're down to business now and every step is carefully measured and plotted, before the first foot is moved forward. That's why this last visit by Great Britain's Head of State was interesting. Depending on which side of the Atlantic, you're viewing it from...there are different reactions to the 'extended' sit-down in front of the press, rather then the full blown press conference, one might usually see with podiums out in front and flags in the backdrop. It was duly noted in the coverage, maybe more prominently by outlets such as, Fox News, directly following the meeting. But, not so much in the papers the next day.
Hard to find in the Washington Post and simply made mention, in the New York Times. Oh the times is cute, where Obama is concerned. They know they need to state the obvious but they know well, too, how to couch the argument and hold it in the best light for Obama. Though, noting that the meeting between the two was, 'understated', The Times was quick to point out Obama's speaking of a "a bond there that will not break." They also tried to help dispel any thoughts of the US and Obama not having a lessening of our 'special relationship' with Great Britain by quoting Obama, in saying, “This notion that somehow there is any lessening of that special relationship is misguided,” Mr. Obama said, speaking to reporters in the Oval Office. “Rest assured that the relationship is not only special and strong, but will only get stronger as time goes on.” They did mention the wonderful lunch, in the Old Family Dining Room at the White House of, Thyme-roasted chicken and nine-herb ravioli.
Some in England had a different take, as did the UK's Iain Martin of the Telegraph. He thought it quite rude of the President, to handle Gordo as he did. Besides, for the Administrations part and that of the US, Brown would be addressing Congress the next day and would have plenty of his moments in the sun, while he was here. Other views such as that of Oliver Burkeman, of Britain's Guardian newspaper, who was covering the White House for the visit, thought more so, that at times Brown's visit to our Capital bordered on 'humiliation'. Even in days leading up to the visit, British journalists weren't in love with White House press secretary, Robert Gibb's characterization of the two countries' 'Special Relationship' as a 'Special Partership', as sounding rather non-comittal.
But make no mistake...this will be Obama's "New World Order" and even with Brown's higly opinionated past, as to things economic, within his own country, most notably as, Chancellor of the Exchequer under Tony Blair, when he ushered in the conversion to the Euro and his ideas of setting a global economic plan and worldwide, where it is known he holds us to blame for the current global, fiscal crisis - Obama will be a partner in the endeavor but when all is said and done it will be he, Obama, who will be seen as it's architect. Why, Obama almost said the words, during their cozy sit-down in the oval office, in front of the press. Stopping short after the words "new world" and finishing with a more palatable characterization, other than finishing with, "order".
How Obama handles visiting dignitaries in what he and those in his Administration say and what they do and how he's treated outside the Country will be interesting to see. His signing on to some of the ideas Brown had in this economic, global view and making a sharp distinction by not mentioning or implicitly backing them, either through actions or by omission (I don't even think he said Brown's name during the press briefing) and all the little signals and subtleties, in how the Administration handles such events is worth watching closely.
They're down to business now and every step is carefully measured and plotted, before the first foot is moved forward. That's why this last visit by Great Britain's Head of State was interesting. Depending on which side of the Atlantic, you're viewing it from...there are different reactions to the 'extended' sit-down in front of the press, rather then the full blown press conference, one might usually see with podiums out in front and flags in the backdrop. It was duly noted in the coverage, maybe more prominently by outlets such as, Fox News, directly following the meeting. But, not so much in the papers the next day.
Hard to find in the Washington Post and simply made mention, in the New York Times. Oh the times is cute, where Obama is concerned. They know they need to state the obvious but they know well, too, how to couch the argument and hold it in the best light for Obama. Though, noting that the meeting between the two was, 'understated', The Times was quick to point out Obama's speaking of a "a bond there that will not break." They also tried to help dispel any thoughts of the US and Obama not having a lessening of our 'special relationship' with Great Britain by quoting Obama, in saying, “This notion that somehow there is any lessening of that special relationship is misguided,” Mr. Obama said, speaking to reporters in the Oval Office. “Rest assured that the relationship is not only special and strong, but will only get stronger as time goes on.” They did mention the wonderful lunch, in the Old Family Dining Room at the White House of, Thyme-roasted chicken and nine-herb ravioli.
Some in England had a different take, as did the UK's Iain Martin of the Telegraph. He thought it quite rude of the President, to handle Gordo as he did. Besides, for the Administrations part and that of the US, Brown would be addressing Congress the next day and would have plenty of his moments in the sun, while he was here. Other views such as that of Oliver Burkeman, of Britain's Guardian newspaper, who was covering the White House for the visit, thought more so, that at times Brown's visit to our Capital bordered on 'humiliation'. Even in days leading up to the visit, British journalists weren't in love with White House press secretary, Robert Gibb's characterization of the two countries' 'Special Relationship' as a 'Special Partership', as sounding rather non-comittal.
But make no mistake...this will be Obama's "New World Order" and even with Brown's higly opinionated past, as to things economic, within his own country, most notably as, Chancellor of the Exchequer under Tony Blair, when he ushered in the conversion to the Euro and his ideas of setting a global economic plan and worldwide, where it is known he holds us to blame for the current global, fiscal crisis - Obama will be a partner in the endeavor but when all is said and done it will be he, Obama, who will be seen as it's architect. Why, Obama almost said the words, during their cozy sit-down in the oval office, in front of the press. Stopping short after the words "new world" and finishing with a more palatable characterization, other than finishing with, "order".
How Obama handles visiting dignitaries in what he and those in his Administration say and what they do and how he's treated outside the Country will be interesting to see. His signing on to some of the ideas Brown had in this economic, global view and making a sharp distinction by not mentioning or implicitly backing them, either through actions or by omission (I don't even think he said Brown's name during the press briefing) and all the little signals and subtleties, in how the Administration handles such events is worth watching closely.
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