Ipod niceFollow

Actually, you haven't shown the proof it was 500. And I did tackle Obama's 500 person entourage. You apparently can't read. I gave my opinion of it a few posts up to which your response was something along the lines of "your mom". But in all reality I'm finished arguing with you. You know what they say, Never argue with an idiot, other people watching may not know the difference. You my dear child would be the idiot in this equation.

Later.

I hear he's also letting Gordon have a go on 'chelle.

Brownie would never survive the ride.

On a side note, I just ordered an iPod touch, because after 7 years, my Classic finally gave up the ghost. I'm greatly looking forward to playing NES Emulator Chrono Trigger at work with it.

In Aus I'm pretty sure that all politicians, including our Prime Minister, aren't allowed to accept personal gifts above a (small) given price range. Or rather, when they receive a gift of any value over that small value, it's publicly listed, and either cataloged and sent to a museum of some type, or sold and the monies go to general tax revenue.

It's a corruption prevention measure.

Therefore knowing that price limit, and giving a very small gift like a CD that he would be allowed to accept personally and keep, would be the thoughtful thing to do.

I do not know what was ON the iPod Obama gave the Queen. That could be a very interesting question if there was anything at all. She is a woman who values knowledge amazingly. Or perhaps it could just have a favourite song list. Which is a very personal and friendly thing to do, swapping song lists, and therefor is not out of place as a friendly diplomatic touch.

Lastly, right now the public is especially watching out for actions of frugality or extravagance in government spending, all over the world.

I bet it had some Sex Pistols loaded in it, too.

According to what I've read, it has pictures and video of her last visit Stateside.

I dunno, this is looking less and less like a thoughtless gift to me.

So the iPod and the framed photo were essentially the same gift. Plus Obama gave the Queen a very thoughtful additional gift in the form of the signed songbook.

It sounds like the Queen needs to step up her game. I am sooooo mad at the UK right now and will write to my Congresswoman demanding that we end our UK treaties

I suppose writing to my Senator would make more sense, Constitutionally. Anyone have Roland Burris's home address?

I have never gave 2 ***** about any tax in my entire life. As long as everyone has to pay them, and the money goes to public good, who gives a ****?