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Post by Deleted on Jul 7, 2017 17:35:32 GMT -5
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Post by Deleted on Jul 7, 2017 17:47:49 GMT -5
Aaaaand...it's official. I have a girl crush on Merkel.  |
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Post by Christine on Jul 7, 2017 20:29:22 GMT -5
I ADORE her.
I have for months been not only impressed by her measured, calm demeanor but also amused by her occasional eyerolls. She's restrained, but also human.
She's struck a perfect balance.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 7, 2017 21:05:47 GMT -5
Yes. I have to say that while I've learned to wear the mask and be polite and measured under provocation in my professional life, were I forced to deal with Putin and Trump, eye rolls and despairing gestures would ensue at some point.
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Post by nighttimer on Jul 8, 2017 19:55:08 GMT -5
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Post by Deleted on Jul 8, 2017 20:53:12 GMT -5
ok, this isn't of Angela, but it IS adorable (and this is my designated "things that make me smile" thread de jour):  Gaah, that baby and her hat! So cute! |
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Post by Optimus on Jul 8, 2017 23:55:17 GMT -5
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Post by Deleted on Jul 9, 2017 6:56:05 GMT -5
To be fair, Opty, he also has a fake university and a couple of bankrupt casinos to his credit.
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Post by nighttimer on Jul 9, 2017 22:41:18 GMT -5
ok, this isn't of Angela, but it IS adorable (and this is my designated "things that make me smile" thread de jour): Gaah, that baby and her hat! So cute! It's more than just that, Cassandra. I posted that same picture on my Facebook feed yesterday with this observation: "You know what I haven't seen a lot of lately? Pics of the POTUS holding and interacting with children. Wonder why that is?"I got a LOT of responses, but the first one was the best one:
"Because 45 despises children, including his own. He had nearly nothing to do with any other them when they were growing up, leaving all the child-rearing to his wives. Kids sense that about him and steer clear of his foul energy. I get the feeling Melania is actively protecting her son from this awful, awful man. Obama, on the other hand, is a loving father to his own daughters and children gravitate towards him like bees to honey. You can't fool kids so easily."
I "liked" her comment. If I could have "liked" it a hundred times, I would have. Say what you will about Obama, but you can't say he didn't like kids. Trump, is another case entirely. Sad.  |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 10, 2017 8:48:44 GMT -5
Yeah, Obama did seem to have a real way with babies and little kids -- I posted some other cute ones in my "adorable Michelle Obama-n-George Bush photos" thread. What can I say, I am a sucker for adorable baby photos. Dog photos, too, if you've got 'em.
I presume Trump's kids love him. But he doesn't seem to be a baby person, from all accounts. He acknowledges he left the baby tending to his wives. I have yet to see an adorable photo of him holding a baby.
I admit, I have a prejudice towards people who are good with babies and animals.
To be fair, I haven't seen pictures of Merkel with a baby, either. But the eyeroll and faceplant are enough to win her my thumbs up.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 14, 2017 17:50:14 GMT -5
Adorable Bill Clinton pic -- hiding between statues of the two Bushes, with whom he is apparently very friendly.  |
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Here's my favorite photo of the day, courtesy of A. Merkel.
