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bpj62

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12. Irish relatives

Reply to bluescribbler (Original post)

Thu Apr 13, 2023, 11:36 AM

Apr 2023

My father was born in Ireland so my roots are very current. My cousin was sending me images of the crowds awaiting Bidens arrival and how happy they were to see him. His interaction with the crowds was genuine and he truly understands his roots and how the Irish feel about having a son of Ireland as the President of the United States.

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Watching the President arrive in Ireland yesterday I was struck by the thought, [View all] bluescribbler Apr 2023 OP

He's pretty good at taking selfies, too. Have you ever seen a trump take a selfie Walleye Apr 2023 #1

It's so nice to have a President Diamond_Dog Apr 2023 #2

To be fair... 2naSalit Apr 2023 #3

What are you talking about? Didn't you see all those courthouse officers balling their eyes out in Ray Bruns Apr 2023 #4

If they had tears... 2naSalit Apr 2023 #6

They said, "Sir, America needs you to come back to the White House Sky Jewels Apr 2023 #13

Best President of my Lifetime Botany Apr 2023 #5

It's so obvious that President Biden truly enjoys interactions with average people. PA Democrat Apr 2023 #8

I hope he has wonderful time. Botany Apr 2023 #11

I watched him live this morning, meeting with the Irish PM on BBC, nothing on US network Bev54 Apr 2023 #7

In the meantime, MAGATs are sifting through Joe's every utterance for a halfulglas Apr 2023 #9

Yeah, I was thinking the same thing. patphil Apr 2023 #10

Irish relatives bpj62 Apr 2023 #12