I Guess OBozo Dosen't Like Sir Winston - The Firearms Forum

artabr · 02-19-2009, 01:08 PM

This is another heads up from Rush.

http://www.newkerala.com/topstory-fullnews-95870.html

Obama returns Churchill's bust back to Britain with 'thanks but no thanks' message

Washington, Feb. 18 : A bronze bust of the former prime minister Sir Winston Churchill, which British Government loaned to George W Bush in the wake of the 9/11 attacks as a symbol of the strong transatlantic relationship, has now been handed back.

The Telegraph quoted a British Embassy spokesman, as saying: "It was lent for the first term of office of President Bush. When the President was elected for his second and final term, the loan was extended until January 2009. The new President has decided not to continue this loan and the bust has now been returned. It is on display at the Ambassador's Residence."

The bronze bust is a Sir Jacob Epstein creation worth hundreds of thousands of pounds.
When British officials offered to let Obama continue hanging it in the White House, his reply was 'Thanks, but no thanks.'

Obama openly cited the words and works of his hero Abraham Lincoln and now since taking over the presidency, a bust of Lincoln sits in the Oval Office.

The rejection of the bust has made some British officials nervous over how much influence the UK can wield with the new regime in Washington, and may force Gordon Brown to think about offering an alternative symbol of Anglo-American camaraderie when he visits Washington to meet Obama for the first time since he became President.

--- ANI

Art

mrkirker · 02-19-2009, 02:05 PM

Uh, and he was 'worthy' of having a symbol of this nature in his residence? Naw.

bcj1755 · 02-19-2009, 02:11 PM

Too bad we can't ship Barry over there

momo · 02-19-2009, 02:18 PM

I know, let's ask the Brits for the bust back and we'll give them Obama.

TranterUK · 02-19-2009, 02:54 PM

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Originally Posted by momo

I know, let's ask the Brits for the bust back and we'll give them Obama.

Thanks but nooooo thanks.

Strange, Churchill was not only a great wartime leader and ex professional soldier, but half American. What would anyone have against him?

RunningOnMT · 02-19-2009, 03:38 PM

Britain produced two of the finest statesmen of the century in my opinion, Winston Churchill and Margaret Thatcher. I take this as a personal insult as well as an insult to the Brits and free people everywhere. I imagine a bust of Che Guevara would be more to their liking.

glocknut · 02-19-2009, 04:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RunningOnMT

I imagine a bust of Che Guevara would be more to their liking.

Man, you hit the nail right square on the head!!!!!!!!!!!!!

mike
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Marlin T · 02-19-2009, 05:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RunningOnMT

Britain produced two of the finest statesmen of the century in my opinion, Winston Churchill and Margaret Thatcher. I take this as a personal insult as well as an insult to the Brits and free people everywhere. I imagine a bust of Che Guevara would be more to their liking.

couldn't have summed it up better.

cosmo05 · 02-19-2009, 05:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mrkirker

Uh, and he was 'worthy' of having a symbol of this nature in his residence? Naw.

Nope, he's a tool and it is really starting to show. He can't stand in the shadow of any of them, Thatcher, Churchill, or Lincoln. What a loser.

ponycar17 · 02-19-2009, 07:30 PM

I can't imagine Obama not wanting to be associated with a man who posed for this picture...

obxned · 02-19-2009, 10:07 PM

He would rather have a Neville Chamberlain bust in the White House.

noslolo · 02-20-2009, 12:26 AM

After the election I prayed that President Obama would prove me wrong about him. I prayed that he would do well and lead the country well. But the last two weeks have given me a sick feeling. How could he say no thanks to the UK for the bust of Sir Churchill. This is a slap in the face to one of, if not our greatest allies. I'm outraged!!!

mrkirker · 02-20-2009, 09:39 AM

He would rather have a Neville Chamberlain bust in the White House.
Yet another well-hit nail!

TranterUK · 02-20-2009, 09:49 AM

It's all very sad and I suspect it will get much worse.

What's that word that come before conquer? Oh yes, divide.

SaddleSarge · 02-20-2009, 10:20 AM

I think Obozo gave it back because he didn't know who in the world it depicted since the only great man is him and it wasn't his likeness.

Lori Mick · 02-20-2009, 10:31 AM

Or does he want this one? acck poooey!!

mrkirker · 02-20-2009, 10:34 AM

The Lincoln bust is probably just 'holding the space' until the 'Obama Bust' is available. Replicas of the 'Obama Bust' will be made available on the Home Shopping Network, in genuine 'trakalak'. Pull a string located behind the left ear, and the thing will announce one of several 'memorable' lines from the campain. I expect to see them sprout up like mushrooms in my accounts.

Unfortunately, the working people of America will have an entirely different concept in mind when we hear the phrase, Obama ‘Bust’.

Charlie the sniper · 02-20-2009, 12:04 PM

Well what did you expect? after all Churchill loved America, and stood for freedom

Maybe a bust of STALIN, would be more to "o'bozo's" taste.

Don't worry, wait until he makes Bin Laden your Chief Of Defence

momo · 02-21-2009, 11:53 AM

Sorry, Tranter, if I were a Brit I wouldn't take that trade either.

02-19-2009, 01:08 PM	#1
artabr Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: New Iberia, Louisiana Contributor Posts: 7,859	I Guess OBozo Dosen't Like Sir Winston This is another heads up from Rush. http://www.newkerala.com/topstory-fullnews-95870.html Obama returns Churchill's bust back to Britain with 'thanks but no thanks' message Washington, Feb. 18 : A bronze bust of the former prime minister Sir Winston Churchill, which British Government loaned to George W Bush in the wake of the 9/11 attacks as a symbol of the strong transatlantic relationship, has now been handed back. The Telegraph quoted a British Embassy spokesman, as saying: "It was lent for the first term of office of President Bush. When the President was elected for his second and final term, the loan was extended until January 2009. The new President has decided not to continue this loan and the bust has now been returned. It is on display at the Ambassador's Residence." The bronze bust is a Sir Jacob Epstein creation worth hundreds of thousands of pounds. When British officials offered to let Obama continue hanging it in the White House, his reply was 'Thanks, but no thanks.' Obama openly cited the words and works of his hero Abraham Lincoln and now since taking over the presidency, a bust of Lincoln sits in the Oval Office. The rejection of the bust has made some British officials nervous over how much influence the UK can wield with the new regime in Washington, and may force Gordon Brown to think about offering an alternative symbol of Anglo-American camaraderie when he visits Washington to meet Obama for the first time since he became President. --- ANI Art __________________ God and the soldier we like adore, In times of trouble, not before. When troubles ended and all things righted, God is forgotten and the soldier is slighted. Francis Quarles 1592 - 1644 __________________ When asked for my race, I answer CauCajun. Hope is not a plan, and not all change is good. The resistance is here; the resistance is now. RESIST! These hands are neither cold nor are they dead!! -->

02-19-2009, 02:05 PM	#2
mrkirker Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 3,067	Re: I Guess OBozo Dosen't Like Sir Winston Uh, and he was 'worthy' of having a symbol of this nature in his residence? Naw. __________________ *I don't know if dogs have a heaven, but there will be dogs in mine.*

02-19-2009, 02:11 PM	#3
bcj1755 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: A wretched hive of scum and villiany Posts: 4,357	Re: I Guess OBozo Dosen't Like Sir Winston Too bad we can't ship Barry over there __________________ History is much like an endless waltz. The three beats of war, peace, and revolution continue on forever. Inter Arma Enim Silent Leges - Cicero If ye love wealth better than liberty, the tranquility of servitude better than the animating contest of freedom, go home from us in peace. We ask not your counsels or arms. Crouch down and lick the hands which feed you. May your chains set lightly upon you, and may posterity forget that ye were our countrymen. - Samuel Adams

02-19-2009, 02:18 PM	#4
momo Former Guest Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 300	Re: I Guess OBozo Dosen't Like Sir Winston I know, let's ask the Brits for the bust back and we'll give them Obama.

02-19-2009, 03:38 PM	#6
RunningOnMT Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Akron, Ohio Contributor Posts: 4,720	Re: I Guess OBozo Dosen't Like Sir Winston Britain produced two of the finest statesmen of the century in my opinion, Winston Churchill and Margaret Thatcher. I take this as a personal insult as well as an insult to the Brits and free people everywhere. I imagine a bust of Che Guevara would be more to their liking.

02-19-2009, 07:30 PM	#10
ponycar17 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: South Carolina Contributor Posts: 4,884	Re: I Guess OBozo Dosen't Like Sir Winston I can't imagine Obama not wanting to be associated with a man who posed for this picture... __________________ Arm yourself with intellectual Ammunition! Gunfacts 5.1 Myth-Busting Facts JustFacts.com on Gun Control Stopping Power, the Downloadable Book

02-19-2009, 10:07 PM	#11
obxned Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 1,342	Re: I Guess OBozo Dosen't Like Sir Winston He would rather have a Neville Chamberlain bust in the White House. __________________ Proud member of a North Carolina Committee of Safety "If we loose Freedom here, there's no place to escape to. This is the Last Stand on Earth!" Ronald Reagan

02-20-2009, 12:26 AM	#12
noslolo Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Johnstown PA Posts: 1,558	Re: I Guess OBozo Dosen't Like Sir Winston After the election I prayed that President Obama would prove me wrong about him. I prayed that he would do well and lead the country well. But the last two weeks have given me a sick feeling. How could he say no thanks to the UK for the bust of Sir Churchill. This is a slap in the face to one of, if not our greatest allies. I'm outraged!!! __________________ I'm a heck of a "obesito illegitimo"

02-20-2009, 09:39 AM	#13
mrkirker Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 3,067	Re: I Guess OBozo Dosen't Like Sir Winston He would rather have a Neville Chamberlain bust in the White House. Yet another well-hit nail! __________________ *I don't know if dogs have a heaven, but there will be dogs in mine.*

02-20-2009, 09:49 AM	#14
TranterUK Advanced Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Cambridge UK Posts: 5,103	Re: I Guess OBozo Dosen't Like Sir Winston It's all very sad and I suspect it will get much worse. What's that word that come before conquer? Oh yes, divide. __________________ DVC - Diligentia, Vis, Celeritas - Accuracy, Power, Speed. The light at the end of the recession tunnel IS a train coming the other way!

02-20-2009, 10:20 AM	#15
SaddleSarge Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 1,025	Re: I Guess OBozo Dosen't Like Sir Winston I think Obozo gave it back because he didn't know who in the world it depicted since the only great man is him and it wasn't his likeness.

02-20-2009, 10:31 AM	#16
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02-20-2009, 10:34 AM	#17
mrkirker Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 3,067	Re: I Guess OBozo Dosen't Like Sir Winston The Lincoln bust is probably just 'holding the space' until the 'Obama Bust' is available. Replicas of the 'Obama Bust' will be made available on the Home Shopping Network, in genuine 'trakalak'. Pull a string located behind the left ear, and the thing will announce one of several 'memorable' lines from the campain. I expect to see them sprout up like mushrooms in my accounts. Unfortunately, the working people of America will have an entirely different concept in mind when we hear the phrase, Obama ‘Bust’. __________________ *I don't know if dogs have a heaven, but there will be dogs in mine.*

02-20-2009, 12:04 PM	#18
Charlie the sniper Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: England, thats the USN aircraft carrier near europe. Posts: 751	Re: I Guess OBozo Dosen't Like Sir Winston Well what did you expect? after all Churchill loved America, and stood for freedom Maybe a bust of STALIN, would be more to "o'bozo's" taste. Don't worry, wait until he makes Bin Laden your Chief Of Defence __________________ Never Forget, the price paid for Freedom.

02-21-2009, 11:53 AM	#19
momo Former Guest Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 300	Re: I Guess OBozo Dosen't Like Sir Winston Sorry, Tranter, if I were a Brit I wouldn't take that trade either.