And I am reminded that, when I visited the European Commission in November 2007 we were briefed by somebody from the US desk and the contempt, despair and frustration of having to deal with the Bush administration (for instance, on climate change) was evident in his presentation and comments. If the situation has not changed with Obama it can't be long before the EU completely loses its patience with the US.

En un viejo país ineficiente, algo así como España entre dos guerras civiles, poseer una casa y poca hacienda y memoria ninguna. -- Gil de Biedma