Busted: The Churchill Flap

Its a very good, and unfortunately rare thing, to be reminded that while Churchill was ranting about defending freedom during WWII he was busy oppressing half the world.

CHURCHILL WAS A MASS MURDERER -
WELL DONE OBAMA
HE DESERVES TO BE EVICTED FROM ANY HALL OF FAME OR MORALITY -
KILLING GERMAN AND KURDS IN A RACIAL GENOCIDE is no greatness but just a tyrannical dictator hiding behind the mask of democracy -
i am afraid we have rules in war too as geneva convetion will verify -
churchill thought like most engliish men that all is fair in LOVE AND WAR -
i am really glad obama thinks he was wrong as i think he was a war criminal

Gordon Brown could loan one of the 25 DVDs that Obama gave him to any Brit whose feelings got hurt.

This is an apology to the British people for the disrespect shown to you from the person a majority of Americans voted to represent them. I wish to assure you that at least a large minority of Americans genuinely feel that the British people are our brothers and I for one will fight to erase this embarassment.

the prhrase "...as is its wont" shows a clear immature bias on the part of this journalist, aside from both (a) making a gross generalization of an entire national media system, and (b) passing judgement on that entire body of media people. to assume that the English press has pre-conceived notions about the U.S., or Mr. Obama's administration is a largely illegitimate statement. i call into question not the content of this particular story, but rather its author's professionalism. considering the prominence of this publication as well as its purpose (to inform, rather than offer an opinion. am i wrong?) one must conclude that not only was the writing sloppy in tone, but also widely unchecked by the editorial staff. by way of caveot, i must admit that the following statement is, to a small degree, hypocritical; however, i personally see this article - and especially the phrase "...as its wont" as a reflection of the over arching movement of journalistic writing to echo personal bias (both right and left). i wouldn't go so far as to say that the entire article has a propaganda, but rather that the particular phrase soils the entire piece. i realize that the word "wont" is higher vocabulary in the news these days, but Ms. Connolly, it is nonetheless, amateurish and even borderline unethical. bad form, Ms. Connolly

Mr. President Obama,

Following the attack of 9/11 2001 the people of the United States of America were given a bust of Winston Churchill by the Brittish Prime Minister. This gift symbolized England???s sorrow for the catastrophe we as a Nation had just experienced and it served as a comfort to all of us, but especially the family and friends of those lost that day in the plains and twin towers. It was placed prominently in the white house where it served as a reminder of England???s dedication to our Country as England???s military has served and died in the Iraqi Freedom War next to our own military men. This bust also served as a source of comfort to the people of the United States to whom it had been given.
My question to you is, why was this gift returned to the Brittish Prime Minister without our knowledge as a nation? You, Mr. President, represent us, the people of America. Without any response from you Mr. President we feel that the returning of this gift misrepresents our sentiments as a Nation and serves as a slap on the face to the Brittish people, especially those who have lost their loved ones in the war.
It is the responsibility of anyone representing us as a Nation to set aside personal emotions and be gracious and respectful to the visiting leaders of other Countries???. We as a people find it in very bad taste when they are disrespected in any way. We as a people respectively demand an explanation for this seemingly rude and disrespectful act.

Mr. President Obama,

Following the attack of 9/11 2001 the people of the United States of America were given a bust of Winston Churchill by the Brittish Prime Minister. This gift symbolized England???s sorrow for the catastrophe we as a Nation had just experienced and it served as a comfort to all of us, but especially the family and friends of those lost that day in the plains and twin towers. It was placed prominently in the white house where it served as a reminder of England???s dedication to our Country as England???s military has served and died in the Iraqi Freedom War next to our own military men. This bust also served as a source of comfort to the people of the United States to whom it had been given.
My question to you is, why was this gift returned to the Brittish Prime Minister without our knowledge as a nation? You, Mr. President, represent us, the people of America. Without any response from you Mr. President we feel that the returning of this gift misrepresents our sentiments as a Nation and serves as a slap on the face to the Brittish people, especially those who have lost their loved ones in the war.
It is the responsibility of anyone representing us as a Nation to set aside personal emotions and be gracious and respectful to the visiting leaders of other Countries???. We as a people find it in very bad taste when they are disrespected in any way. We as a people respectively demand an explanation for this seemingly rude and disrespectful act.

This isn't about Bush or Blair, Churchill or Obama's personal injured feelings and snobbery. It's about relations between the US and the UK. The Obama's have an agenda and it's showing. Ms. Obama's hateful racist speeches, Eric Holder calling us all cowards, they're not hiding their racist intentions very well. These blacks are nothing like Martin Luther King and his wife, they're full of hate, even though they all hold high offices and were voted on by whites. I can only hope this is the beginning and the end of Obama's reign of power. America is circling the drain as his supporters believe all his lies, he's just a talking head. The saddest thing is that blacks are still slaves.................to other blacks who just might not be supportive of the Obamanation and his liberal, antichrist views.

I understand Obama settled for Lincoln, only when he could not locate a bust of Fidel Castro.

I see the libs are having a hard time defending this one. As usual, instead of arguing facts, they throw invectives around, and try miserably to defend a dangerous and hateful message sent to our staunchest ally. As for our rapidly declining media, they saturate the headlines with petty insults, slandering Rush Limbaugh, while our Commander n Chief is destroying relationships with our strongest allies, and cozying up to our enemies. When we are hit again, we can thank our politically driven media, and their golden boy in the Whitehouse.

I see the libs are having a hard time defending this one. As usual, instead of arguing facts, they throw invectives around, and try miserably to defend a dangerous and hateful message sent to our staunchest ally. As for our rapidly declining media, they saturate the headlines with petty insults, slandering Rush Limbaugh, while our Commander n Chief is destroying relationships with our strongest allies, and cozying up to our enemies. When we are hit again, we can thank our politically driven media, and their golden boy in the Whitehouse.

This obvious snub isn't about Bush or Blair, Churchill or O'Bama and his personal injured feelings, it's about U.S. - U.K. relationships. O'Bama promised change that HE can live with, not considering the rest of us. O'Bama, his racist wife and that nasty 'Eric Holder thoroughly disgust me. They will take this country down before he's out of office, which I believe is his agenda anyway. They're the total opposite of Martin Luther King and Kin's wife.

Oh please.... stop defending Obama studpidity! He needs to be more diplomatic. And if he sent the bust back because of his father, he's no longer in a position that lets you have those kind of petty feelings. Don't you understand what it means if he's letting personal feelings lead him? He needs tobe putting this nation and its citizens first.