Oh no, Trump walked in front of the Queen!

[jimnyc]

Just yesterday all the media was talking about greeting and how the president should do so, that a cursty of course not necessary and it should be a polite shaking of hands. Trump does just that, and everyone loses their minds. Trump dared to walk in front of the Queen, more lunch lost.

Look, I have an IMMENSE amount of respect for the Queen and the entire royal family. I've always admired from afar. But an American president shouldn't be bowing or curtsy, just as they shouldn't be bowing to leaders of other countries.

And the 1st time meeting, sometimes mistakes as such may happen. Trump nor his wife most certainly were NOT rude or any of the other crap that some on the left are now crying about, as they look daily for new things to cry about. Perhaps tough on deals with May and what not, but as "leaders" and meeting the Queen, I see no issues. And others, because she is an "old lady". THAT is more rude, if you ask me. And now "misogynistic" as well, because some nitwits claim he was rude on purpose because she was an older woman.

Just another day of crying and whining in the liberal TDS world.

[jimnyc]

Here is how Trump actually greet the Queen, and I see no issue with this, and it's actually what is called for. But of course this is Trump, so some reason must be found to condemn.




With other things aside, cool to see him sitting in Churchill's chair.

[Elessar]

I really have no problem with any POTUS favoring a respectful slight bow of the head
to a foreign head of state, whether that one is symbolic (as the Queen) or otherwise.

It is the full mid-section prostration - a la Obama - that grinds my teeth....prostrating
to a leader as if an underling, thus embarrassing a whole nation.

[High_Plains_Drifter]

An American president should bow to NO ONE... EVER.

I'm sure they told the president what would be proper, and he did so.

This fake outrage from the unhinged left is old. It's been beyond the point of absurd for a long time now. I listen to exactly NONE of it.

[Drummond]

I really have no problem with any POTUS favoring a respectful slight bow of the head
to a foreign head of state, whether that one is symbolic (as the Queen) or otherwise.

It is the full mid-section prostration - a la Obama - that grinds my teeth....prostrating
to a leader as if an underling, thus embarrassing a whole nation.

I recall Obama's cringeworthy deferential bowing to the Saudis all those years ago. It looked ridiculous, and it was my impression at the time that it went way beyond any demand from protocol. I wondered then whether Obama was on a mission to diminish America's international status.

This latest issue about Trump's conduct, though, hasn't gone down very well in the UK (sure enough, the Left is carping for all it's worth). Leftie media are outraged. Even more Right wing ones, though, are critical of him.

An example:

https://www.express.co.uk/news/royal...l-news-protest

THE QUEEN was blocked out by the US President as Donald Trump walked in front of guards following their greeting at Windsor Castle.

The Queen shook hands with the US President as she met him at Windsor Castle before greeted First Lady Melania.

Donald Trump was being led by the Queen in front of troops, just after their first meeting.

President Trump and the First Lady Melania did not bow or curtsy upon first greeting the Queen instead opting for a handshake.

The US President appeared to walk ahead leaving the Queen to step behind Mr Trump.

After being blocked out behind the US President, the Queen then went back to the right-hand side of the US President.

Before the Queen caught up with him, Donald Trump looked side to side to see where she was.

The US President then waited for the Queen before the pair continued on their journey.

It is considered rude to turn your back on Her Majesty when meeting the Queen.

However, it is unclear whether Mr Trump was told to walk ahead before the Queen caught up with him during his visit.

Royal correspondent, Richard Fitzwilliams, told Express.co.uk: “It was inappropriate behaviour”.

All of this might seem petty ... but, it's a gift to Trump's detractors over here. It'd be interpreted as a display of uncivil arrogance, running counter to diplomatic expectations.[/quote]




The Daily Express is one of our more Right wing newspapers. By contrast ... this is what a Left wing tabloid made of Trump's 'latest' ...

https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/politi...osing-12914158

Donald Trump sparks fury posing arrogantly in an armchair used by heroic wartime leader Winston Churchill.

Critics slammed Trump for a string of diplomatic blunders and said he wasn’t fit to sit there.

The US president belittled our NHS and PM and undermined the special relationship.

Labour’s Stephen Doughty said: “An image of Donald Trump sitting in Churchill’s seat will stick in the throats of many Brits who would consider Trump not only to be one of the worst presidents in US history but also not even worthy of a comparison with our wartime leader who rescued our nation in its darkest hour.”

Labour’s Ruth Smeeth added: “Churchill embodied the best of British spirit when we were fighting and defeating racists and fascists during World War Two.

“Given Trump’s appalling actions and rhetoric, he doesn’t even deserve to look at a statue of Churchill let alone sit in his seat.”

Lovely stuff, eh ? Our Lefties have been lining up to pour vitriol in Trump's direction. Proof that he must be doing something RIGHT, eh, folks ?

For my money, Trump's sitting in Churchill's chair was fitting. Both leaders were (are) strong, staunch patriots. Both are known for no-nonsense, uncompromising opposition to their country's enemies and detractors. Both were (are) mavericks in their way, putting principle before populism.

And, of course, both hail from the CONSERVATIVE side of the political spectrum (... which figures, of course !! ...).

[Elessar]

As bombastic as Trump the person is,
I seriously doubt there was any intended
disrespect for the Queen.

liberals whining and finding fault at even a fart in public,
as usual!

[High_Plains_Drifter]

I honestly DON'T CARE. The QUEEN never WORKED a DAY IN HER LIFE. I have no love or respect for people BORN in... ROYALTY?

We don't do ROYALTY by BIRTH here in America. You EARN your way to the top. I find all this KING and QUEEN stuff to be TEDIOUS. It's straight out of the 1300's.

Again, no offense intended AT ALL to you, Drummond, I guess it's just that as an American, I don't get that SUPER RICH ROYALTY stuff simply because you were BORN. Screw that.

President Trump is a billionaire because he EARNED it. He's the president of the most powerful nation on earth because he EARNED it. Far as I'm concerned, the QUEEN owes HIM respect.

[aboutime]

[aboutime]

No big deal, other than somebody, or everybody has to find some fault with Trump. EVEN...when he does nothing wrong. I watched as the Queen greeted Trump, and First Lady. In fact, I thought I saw the QUEEN...motion to Trump to GO ahead of her at one point.

Everything has become a major 'playground' of whiners, crybabies, idiots, and Children.

I thank GOD, my days are numbered among all of the STUPIDITY.

Learn to smile, mind your own business, and if you can't do that...Just SHUT UP!

[Drummond]

No big deal, other than somebody, or everybody has to find some fault with Trump. EVEN...when he does nothing wrong. I watched as the Queen greeted Trump, and First Lady. In fact, I thought I saw the QUEEN...motion to Trump to GO ahead of her at one point.

Everything has become a major 'playground' of whiners, crybabies, idiots, and Children.

I thank GOD, my days are numbered among all of the STUPIDITY.

Learn to smile, mind your own business, and if you can't do that...Just SHUT UP!

There is a very basic rank hypocrisy behind the UK Left's actions and motivations.

On the one hand .. being Socialist, it should be natural for them to spawn adherents to an anti-Monarchist mindset. Corbyn (Labour leader) is certainly no fan of our Royal Family. So, you'd expect them to see perceived 'slights' against our Queen as no big deal, nothing to be bothered about.

Ah, but .. au contraire. TRUMP was involved; so, suddenly, they're outraged.

Amazing, that !

To be fair ... they were more aggravated about Trump sitting in Winston Churchill's chair. 'How dare Trump think he has the right to, as Churchill was such a great Leader, deserving reverence ...'.

More hypocrisy, though. Churchill was never a Socialist ... he was a CONSERVATIVE ...

The UK's Left has zero reputability. It is because that's true, that they feel empowered to do their pernicious carping.

And, unfortunately, Trump's visit was one they were never going to be silent for. No chance at all existed of THAT.

[aboutime]

There is a very basic rank hypocrisy behind the UK Left's actions and motivations.

On the one hand .. being Socialist, it should be natural for them to spawn adherents to an anti-Monarchist mindset. Corbyn (Labour leader) is certainly no fan of our Royal Family. So, you'd expect them to see perceived 'slights' against our Queen as no big deal, nothing to be bothered about.

Ah, but .. au contraire. TRUMP was involved; so, suddenly, they're outraged.

Amazing, that !

To be fair ... they were more aggravated about Trump sitting in Winston Churchill's chair. 'How dare Trump think he has the right to, as Churchill was such a great Leader, deserving reverence ...'.

More hypocrisy, though. Churchill was never a Socialist ... he was a CONSERVATIVE ...

The UK's Left has zero reputability. It is because that's true, that they feel empowered to do their pernicious carping.

And, unfortunately, Trump's visit was one they were never going to be silent for. No chance at all existed of THAT.

The Ignorant snowflakes complaining about a President of the United States sitting in the Churchill chair is almost comical. They are proving they are simply so dumb, and offended at everything; of course....KNOWING our President is Smarter, Wiser, and a Gentleman than most of the whiners. Are they also STUPID enough to believe the President didn't get permission from the Queen to SIT THERE????
Naturally. Common sense, and courtesy isn't in their lexicon, as they are programmed to use only FOUR LETTER swear words to expose their intelligence.