To celebrate Britain's "special relationship" with the U.S. and
celebrate the new President, Prime Minister Gordon Brown
outdid himself.
During his historic trip to Washington, Gordon Brown gave
Barack Obama an ornamental pen holder made from the timbers of
the Victorian anti-slave ship HMS Gannet - once called HMS
President.
The unique present delighted Mr Obama because oak from the
Gannet's sister ship, HMS Resolute, was carved to make a desk
that already takes place in the Oval Office in the White House,
after being presented by Britain to the US in 1880.
Surely Mr. Obama gave Brown something nice in return. We are in a
'down economy' caused by our former President, but I'm thinking
Obama could spare something decent to give the poor guy. It
wouldn't even have to be expensive, just a gesture. One of those
new aides could have thought of
something--well--thoughtful.
For despite being leader of the world's most bountiful nation,
President Obama handed over nothing more thought-provoking than
25 classic American films on DVD.
Brown apparently, is not a film buff and was underwhelmed by the
generosity of the new American President.
I'm sure Brown realizes it's only a result of our tough economy.
While Obama is busy fixing it, he can watch a few movies.
