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Protocol is abandoned as Michelle Obama cosies up to Queen
TimesOnline ^ | April 2, 2009 | Paula Dixon

Posted on 04/01/2009 7:55:48 PM PDT by Kaslin

The US President and his wife appeared very relaxed in the company of the Queen

Protocol seems to be dispensed with when the Obamas come to town.

Michelle Obama and the Queen slipped their arms around each other towards the end of a reception at Buckingham Palace held in honour of the G20 leaders and their wives.

The US President and his wife appeared very relaxed in the company of the Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh from the start.

By the end of the evening, the two women were standing side by side and appeared to be chatting about their height difference. As they moved closer and continued to chat, the Queen put her hand on the back of Mrs Obama, who did the same for a few moments. Before she departed, the Mrs Obama told the Queen: “I really enjoyed our meeting.”

It had been considered a breach of protocol to touch the Queen. When the former Australian Prime Minister Paul Keating put his arm around the Queen in 1992, he was branded the “Lizard of Oz”. When his successor, John Howard, was accused of doing the same, a spokesman insisted: “We firmly deny that there was any contact whatsoever.”

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TOPICS: Culture/Society; News/Current Events; United Kingdom
KEYWORDS: jackieno; jackieyo; thezeroesratitagain; zeroandshell
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To: Bahbah

There’s a lot of junk in that trunk


81 posted on 04/01/2009 9:42:51 PM PDT by JRios1968 (The real first rule of Fight Club: Do not invite Chuck Norris...EVER)
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To: JillValentine

Oh, and be assured, i DO agree with you 100%, its late and i was just feeling philosophical.


82 posted on 04/01/2009 9:48:41 PM PDT by DesertRhino (Dogs earn the title of "man's best friend", Muslims hate dogs,,add that up.)
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To: merchvent; GOP_Lady

That dress and sweater is NOT proper attire for visiting the queen. And what kind of hat is that? Looks like an upside down bowl.

Ugly.


83 posted on 04/01/2009 9:50:15 PM PDT by Salvation ( †With God all things are possible.†)
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To: Red Steel
Mrs. Obama has a large...very large....no clASS
84 posted on 04/01/2009 9:52:31 PM PDT by woofie
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To: Kaslin
longshanks1

"Who is this person that is talking to me?"......... as if I were interested in what they have to say......

85 posted on 04/01/2009 9:53:20 PM PDT by erman (Outside of a dog, a book is man's best companion. Inside of a dog, it's too dark to read.)
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To: Krodg

LOL! Really.
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.... Sorry had to wipe the tears from my eyes!

The video on youtube shows her stomping through the door and across the room to meet the Queen - I think you’re right!


86 posted on 04/01/2009 9:58:05 PM PDT by 21twelve (Drive Reality out with a pitchfork if you want , it always comes back.)
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To: Kaslin

“And look the way she stands with her legs apart. No gracefulness whatsoever”

Actually, her thighs were together. :0)


87 posted on 04/01/2009 9:58:11 PM PDT by Jet Jaguar (Atlas Shrugged Mode: ON)
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To: Roscoe Karns

LOL!


88 posted on 04/01/2009 9:59:22 PM PDT by Jet Jaguar (Atlas Shrugged Mode: ON)
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To: Kaslin

Queen Elizabeth....and The Queen Mary


89 posted on 04/01/2009 10:03:41 PM PDT by MantillaMilitant
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To: Kaslin

Classless and clueless.


90 posted on 04/01/2009 10:14:34 PM PDT by papasmurf (Trow da' bum out!)
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To: txhurl

Those aren’t shoes, they’re gunboats!


91 posted on 04/01/2009 10:16:06 PM PDT by papasmurf (Trow da' bum out!)
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To: DesertRhino

A formal meeting of the leaders should not be the venue to
protest national protocol. It’s a sign of respect to one of
our staunchest allies.

How many times has the MSM lectured the U.S. about ignoring social customs of other cultures.

I believe this breach of formalities was intentional.
Obama hates whitey and especially England. Remember Zer0’s
mentorship under Frank Marshall then reverend Wright. Defiance of all mainstream middle class social norms.

Michelle’s touching the Queen I’m sure was planned.
I’ll bet Obama is laughing about the incident
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92 posted on 04/01/2009 10:21:59 PM PDT by ChiMark
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To: DesertRhino

He’s a well groomed, well trained robotic stalking horse forerunner from hell.


93 posted on 04/01/2009 10:25:08 PM PDT by Quix (POL Ldrs quotes fm1900 2 presnt: http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/religion/2130557/posts?page=81#81)
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To: Quix
He’s a well groomed, well trained robotic stalking horse forerunner from hell.

No Quix...his wife is the robot... he's just a simple minded alien...


94 posted on 04/01/2009 10:29:42 PM PDT by Snurple (VEGETARIAN, OLD INDIAN WORD FOR BAD HUNTER.)
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To: Snurple

LOL.

Now to go puke!


95 posted on 04/01/2009 10:33:53 PM PDT by Quix (POL Ldrs quotes fm1900 2 presnt: http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/religion/2130557/posts?page=81#81)
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To: Kaslin

The Queen was just reaching back to find out if “it” is really as big as everyone says it is!


96 posted on 04/01/2009 10:37:51 PM PDT by CAluvdubya (WASS-----FUBO----O.B.A.M.A.!)
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To: Kaslin

97 posted on 04/01/2009 10:46:32 PM PDT by maggief
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To: PhiKapMom

Did ZERO bend down to great the Saudi King? That I have never seen by an American President. I would think only a Muslim would do that or am I wrong?


I don’t know about this, but I thot it very odd that he would BOW to a saudi, but then perhaps it is what a self-respecting muslim should do?


98 posted on 04/01/2009 10:55:03 PM PDT by Freedom56v2 (Wonder if our founding fathers would even recognize the USA?!)
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To: Roscoe Karns

ROFLMAO!!!!


99 posted on 04/01/2009 11:44:35 PM PDT by Lizavetta (Politicians: When they're not lying, they're stealing.)
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100 posted on 04/01/2009 11:57:58 PM PDT by null and void (We are now in day 72 of our national holiday from reality.)
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