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SharonClark

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19. Biden needs a filter.

Reply to Omaha Steve (Original post)

Mon Jun 14, 2021, 08:22 AM

Jun 2021

A 78-year old saying a 95-year old he doesn’t know except on a superficial level that she remains him of his mother is an inappropriate thing to say in public.

It insults his mother and doesn’t flatter Elizabeth.

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Biden says 'very gracious' queen 'reminded me of my mother' [View all] Omaha Steve Jun 2021 OP

Usually scoff at royalty, but enjoyed some of the videos from today. Hoyt Jun 2021 #1

I saw the video. Unlike TFG, Biden did not walk in front of the Queen, Ocelot II Jun 2021 #2

Ever the gentleman. calimary Jun 2021 #3

And following protocol. Ocelot II Jun 2021 #5

The protocol is for British subjects VMA131Marine Jun 2021 #9

It's a courtesy, though. Ocelot II Jun 2021 #10

Exactly! FarPoint Jun 2021 #20

he also knew how to review the troops. mopinko Jun 2021 #28

At one point, it appeared that he was prepared to offer his hand to the aging monarch, Grammy23 Jun 2021 #4

She still rides her Fell ponies! (A groom rides with her on one of the ponies.) CottonBear Jun 2021 #6

Oh for goodness sakes, she walks like most 95 year olds.... Jon King Jun 2021 #8

She walks better than I do and I'm a 75 year old kid. Raven Jun 2021 #11

Yes, she seems very vital and vibrant, PatSeg Jun 2021 #22

This message was self-deleted by its author CottonBear Jun 2021 #25

As an equestrian (hunt seat) I can affirm that riding is excellent exercise. CottonBear Jun 2021 #26

I LOVE these images, thank you! Kali Jun 2021 #30

I know! Riding is incredible exercise & the Queen has been riding since she was 4 or 5 years old. N CottonBear Jun 2021 #32

As an equestrian (dressage) Bayard Jun 2021 #31

That's the truth! NT CottonBear Jun 2021 #33

Bet Joe didn't make her wait for him like the former guy did MiniMe Jun 2021 #7

Awwwwww... Queenie. Dear sweet old lady. She doesn't just wear royal jewels. She IS one! calimary Jun 2021 #12

The first man to ask her to accept him as Prime Minister was Winston Churchill. Fortinbras Armstrong Jun 2021 #27

The queen has been quoted as saying Churchill was her favorite PM Prof. Toru Tanaka Jun 2021 #34

His second stint as Prime Minister wasn't great. Fortinbras Armstrong Jun 2021 #35

Joe, your mother kept a house and raised a family. demosincebirth Jun 2021 #13

From Joe Biden, this is the highest possible praise Hekate Jun 2021 #14

I'm guessing he's had a cataract operation. n/t sarge43 Jun 2021 #16

That was my take as well PatSeg Jun 2021 #23

common in us irish. mopinko Jun 2021 #29

Strange... Mike Nelson Jun 2021 #15

The Queen seemed mostly just plain happy for the visit with Bidens. IMHO riversedge Jun 2021 #17

Jean Finnegan was up there smiling peppertree Jun 2021 #18

Biden needs a filter. SharonClark Jun 2021 #19

Ohhhhhhhhhhhh FarPoint Jun 2021 #21

Seriously? PatSeg Jun 2021 #24