Posted on 09/16/2021 4:24:41 AM PDT by Oldeconomybuyer
Sydney (AFP) - Australians squirmed Thursday as US President Joe Biden thanked their prime minister for joining a major new defence alliance -- but appeared to forget his name.
Instead of being feted by name for his role in the US-Britain-Australia agreement, Prime Minister Scott Morrison was initially relegated to being "that fellow Down Under".
At a televised White House announcement, Biden was flanked by large video displays of British Prime Minister Boris Johnson and Australia's Morrison, who each took part remotely.
"Thank you, Boris and... and I want to thank that fellow Down Under. Thank you very much, pal. Appreciate it, Mr Prime Minister," Biden said as he revealed an agreement that will equip Australia with nuclear-powered submarines.
Biden seemed to recover as he then turned to his formal remarks and correctly identified the Australian leader, who had earlier responded to the apparent gaffe with a smile and a thumbs up. But it was too late for some.
"'Thanks pal': Biden appears to forget Morrison's name," ran a headline in the Cairns Post.
The defence deal "may not have got off to the shining start for which Morrison hoped, of course, when US President Joe Biden appeared to forget his name at the crucial moment", said an analysis by the Sydney Morning Herald.
The apparent gaffe opened a window into the "little-brother nature of Australia's position among the powers", the paper said.
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“Their media makes CNN look conservative.”
I think that the comment you posted should read "that place with the kiwi birds"
Australia’s Deep State learned from ours and has never burned their last, best enemedia asset.
I think you just answered your own question.
I suspect this deal has been in the works for quite awhile.
It certainly was not negotiated in the last month or two.
That fact is that Electric Boat or General Dynamics and a whole bunch of other defense contractors just got a big order.
Several BILLION in sales of nuclear submarines is kinda a BIG F&N DEAL.
So, we can poo poo it because Biden is a dope. However, jobs in the defense industry actually pay pretty well and employ primarily AMERICANS.
Slo Joe is taking tea with Polonius.
AGAIN, this is something we have been saying on this board for years. Why should we have to defend Taiwan, South Korea, Japan, The Philippians, Europe and the Middle East.
“Would someone please explain to me why any nation in it’s right mind would form an alliance...?”
Easy answer: $
what happened to the 3×5 cards?
If you don't have a teleprompter, you'll need a surface to put them on, so he can read them.
Biden’s fellow down under is in his pants.
Oh boy a staff member is in trouble now didn’t put the cue card in his pocket.
Yes, “Kiwi birds” would have fit better. I guess I channeled Biden a bit too much and got confused.
Amen!
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