Note to GOP: Steer clear of UK

[Crabtownboy]

The Brits are merciless when they believe someone is dodging a question. [Read the entire article, not just the part I quoted. It will test your sense of humor.]

Here in London, you can tell that the U.S. presidential election is only about 600 days away because every restaurant here seems to contain a senator or a governor. Why do they come to Britain? Whatever their motivation, nine times out of 10 they wish they hadn't.

Most recently, Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker visited Chatham House -- a gorgeous foreign policy study center in Westminster. There he was asked if he believed in evolution or not. Why, I cannot fathom. Either way, Walker refused to answer, which probably seemed like a clever thing to do in the heat of the moment.

But while an equivocation that might simply sound awkward in America, it sounded off-the-wall crazy in London. Why? Because for us it is like being casually asked "Does two plus two equal four?" and replying, "I'd rather not answer a hypothetical question." One doesn't dodge an invitation to assert fact in the UK. Scott dodged, and because the audience laughed gently at him in English accents, it made him look all the more like a country bumpkin.
American politicians have to stop doing this. Go to Israel instead: there the applause lines are well scripted and all the audience expects to see you do is pray with moist eyes. In contrast, England is somewhere that American political careers go to end. We're too judgmental, too passive aggressive, too weird. Even we don't like ourselves -- so I've no idea why Americans fly here seeking a warm welcome.

Consider how horrible we were to Mitt Romney. Of course, from our point of view he wasn't very nice to us either.

In July 2012, he showed up in London and began by casting doubt on our ability to host the Olympics (something we very much doubted, too, but weren't going to take criticisms from a foreigner). Then he appeared to forget the name of the leader of the opposition and called him "Mr. Leader" instead (we'd all like to forget his name, but sadly, it is etched on our memories thanks to his ineptitude).

Finally, Romney said that it was curious to look out of the "backside of Number 10 Downing Street" ("backside" is English for "ass"). For all of this, London Mayor Boris Johnson taunted Mitt in front of a large British crowd -- and Boris is the closest you get to a politician we actually like. So Mitt's humiliation was a big deal.

It's all part of a pattern. Politician comes to Britain, opens his mouth, says something foolish. New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie's remarks about vaccinations were probably a little too parochial to cause a stir in in the UK media, but Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal's about Muslims certainly did.

Speaking to the Henry Jackson Society -- a neoconservative British group who are fans of the late senator -- he revived the claim that there are "no-go" areas in the UK as a result of Islamic immigration. But while there certainly are no-go areas here, it's because they're just horrible and no one (Muslim, Jewish, Christian or anyone else) would want to go there.

 

[InTheLight]

The Brits are merciless when they believe someone is dodging a question.

And we care what Brits think about our presidential candidates.....because?

[Read the entire article, not just the part I quoted. It will test your sense of humor.]

LINK, please?!

 

[OldRegular]

I am really touched by CTB's concern for the GOP. Now if he were only one tenth as concerned about the slaughter of the unborn child he might even quit supporting [bthe party of death, the democrats![/b]

 

[carpro]

I guess they just loved Obama. He always answers questions in an honest straightforward manner.

 

[church mouse guy]

Apparently, liberals like to bring up the subject of evolution in order to trap conservatives. It is not a question that a Democrat would be asked by a liberal.

Walker's answer was adequate. Many Christians have come to the conclusion that evolution is a religious system or a religion so why are liberals asking that question? Walker probably is a Roman Catholic and Roman Catholics do not tend to be Creationists.

As for Romney his warning to the British was heeded concerning the Olympics, a subject that Romney is expert on. Romney was in England because Mormonism has a strong presence in England since the days of Joseph Smith and Romney attended meetings with wealthy Mormons in London.

Maybe Brits don't like Republicans but Obama detests the British for putting down the Mau Mau uprising in Kenya wherein his paternal grandfather was arrested. Obama returned the bust of Winston Churchill from the White House and gave a lot of tacky cheap gifts to the Brits.

I remember at the 1953 coronation of Queen Elizabeth II, President Eisenhower sent an exquisite piece of Steuben glass from the Corning Glass company in New York. It costs $10,000 at the time.

So nowadays it is the Democrats who shun the British and the GOP candidates travel to Europe to make the rounds of American allies.

With the Islamic invasion of England and the million British women raped by Islamists, one has to wonder if there will always be an England?

 

[Revmitchell]

Hmmm....Hillary dodges questions all the time and crabby doesn't seem to be to concerned for them. Prime example is #whatdifferencedoesitmakehillaryclinton

 

[church mouse guy]

Hmmm....Hillary dodges questions all the time and crabby doesn't seem to be to concerned for them. Prime example is #whatdifferencedoesitmakehillaryclinton

Liberal Brits would have to like Hillary, who clearly would say that she believes in evolution since her husband made a monkey out of her.

 

[Crabtownboy]

And we care what Brits think about our presidential candidates.....because?

Search me, I don't know. I posted it as I thought it an interesting article giving a bit of insight into the British culture.

So, in your opinion, why is it that GOP politicians run to the UK and, not understanding the Brits, make fools of themselves and/or insult the Brits?

LINK, please?!

Sorry, I meant to give the link. It is:

http://edition.cnn.com/2015/02/13/opinions/stanley-gop-visit-britain/

 

[Crabtownboy]

I am really touched by CTB's concern for the GOP. Now if he were only one tenth as concerned about the slaughter of the unborn child he might even quit supporting [bthe party of death, the democrats![/b]

You continue your lie but you also continue to be pro misery for the poor, the elderly and those in real need. Start being honest. You are pro-birth, but not really pro life.

 

[Crabtownboy]

Hmmm....Hillary dodges questions all the time and crabby doesn't seem to be to concerned for them. Prime example is #whatdifferencedoesitmakehillaryclinton

Says the champion dodger on this BB. You almost never respond to a question.

Why do you think GOP candidates so often go to the UK?

 

[Revmitchell]

Says the champion dodger on this BB. You almost never respond to a question.

I see you are mad again.

 

[Crabtownboy]

I see you are mad again.

Never mad at you Rev. Almost never mad at anyone or about anything. I learned long ago that anger is a total waste of time. There are many productive alternatives to anger.

Now, how about answering the question. Why do GOP politicians go to the UK so often? Are are you going to duck, dodge again?

 

[OldRegular]

Liberal Brits would have to like Hillary, who clearly would say that she believes in evolution since her husband made a monkey out of her.

:thumbsup::laugh::laugh::laugh:

 

[OldRegular]

Never mad at you Rev. Almost never mad at anyone or about anything. I learned long ago that anger is a total waste of time. There are many productive alternatives to anger.

Now, how about answering the question. Why do GOP politicians go to the UK so often? Are are you going to duck, dodge again?

Actually Walker went as Governor of Wisconsin so he could be asked a stupid question by a leftist Brit!

 

[Tom Bryant]

Maybe the reason GOP candidates go to the UK is so they can get a clearer picture of where the US is headed if we keep following the left wing's political agenda.

 

[Crabtownboy]

Rev. stop dodging ... I am still waiting for an answer.

 

[Salty]

Now, how about answering the question. Why do GOP politicians go to the UK so often? Are are you going to duck, dodge again?

Can I take a crack at it?
My first thought is that they are seeking experience in Foreign Affairs.

 

[OldRegular]

Can I take a crack at it?
My first thought is that they are seeking experience in Foreign Affairs.

No! That was Clinton. Obammma tried it at Mandela's funeral with the blonde from Denmark but Michelle laid the evil eye on him!

 

[The American Dream]

Frankly, I wish Obama, the Clintons, Bush, Romney, Crispy Cream Christy, and Mitch McConnell would all apply for British citizenship and stay there.

 

[Bro. Curtis]

I actually support Walker for his refusal, and he's gone up a few notches, in my book. Who gives a rat's stinky behind what a bunch of wimpy Euroweenies think of us ? I sure don't. He didn't go to Europe to talk about evolution. And everyone knows where Crabby comes down on the Biblical creation story.

Side note, Crabby is an idiot if he thinks his "avoiding" questions challenge isn't a big neon arrow right at his dome.