Because we were so chummy with the Brits during the War of 1812.
I mean, really. Is it too much to expect that these idiots will have at least a rudimentary knowledge of American history?
Saturday, June 12, 2010
Dumbass Statement of the Day
From as usual, ABC News: President Obama's harsh words for BP, the largest company in Great Britain and the fourth-largest in the world, have provoked one of the most tense times between America and the U.K. since the American Revolution.
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Apparently it is. For god's sake, I'm a New Zealander and immediately went "Er, dudes, War of 1812..."
I seem to recall reading about a bit of unease in the relationship back in the 1860s, as well. Something to do with arming rebels . . .
Interesting that HBO has a movie this month about the special relationship the US and UK has had, especially Blair and Clinton. During the Cold War it hit its height, I guess.
oddly enough, if you ask most Brits what "BP" stands for, they won't know - and would tell you that BP - like most of the oil companies - are probably American.
(and in fact 2/3 of BP's employees and shareholders are in the US)
Wow. I was unaware Britain was upset over Obama's comments to BP. The impression I got was, "Dude, you DO have a plan to stop this if it happens in the North Sea, right? Right?"
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