just more shag dishonesty in everything. the queen asked for a VIDEO ipod, and barack complied, throwing in a few other things to make it good. can't find any info on how rare the book is, or if it being signed makes it 1 of a kind.
but then tradition wouldn't be change, would it.
Again, you are mischaracterizing the nature of these gifts. They are not simply personal gifts; to characterize them as such is dishonest. They are supposed to represent the level of importance with which the head of state holds the other nation and the relationship of the two countries.
And where is there proof that she asked for it? I have yet to see any proof from a credible source. "Media Matters" has even less credibility then you do.