Why do US presidents insist on holding hands with other leaders? I have worked for 30 years but no colleague, client or consultant has ever asked to hold my hand. Maybe I’m doing something wrong.
I guess with Biden it was case of taking geriatric to nearest bathroom.
With Trump and May it might had been the case of May stopping Trump reaching for her other bits?
I guess with Biden it was case of taking geriatric to nearest bathroom.
With Trump and May it might had been the case of May stopping Trump reaching for her other bits?
Matt M
11 months ago
Why do US presidents insist on holding hands with other leaders? I have worked for 30 years but no colleague, client or consultant has ever asked to hold my hand. Maybe I’m doing something wrong.
Nicky Samengo-Turner
11 months ago
Right Wing is merely a term used by the themselves right wing- national socialist ” racism/LBGT/Eco” extremists for the silent majority in The US, UK and Europe, who actually seek more freedom of speech, smaller government and lower taxes… sadly our Tory party have not yet worked this out?
It’s so frustrating. It seems as the Tories have open goals at which they refuse to shot
Nicky Samengo-Turner
11 months ago
Right Wing is merely a term used by the themselves right wing- national socialist ” racism/LBGT/Eco” extremists for the silent majority in The US, UK and Europe, who actually seek more freedom of speech, smaller government and lower taxes… sadly our Tory party have not yet worked this out?
Prashant Kotak
11 months ago
I propose, me, as the archytype, the touchstone, sitting right on the fault line. Anyone to the right of me is “too Right wing”. Those to the left of me are of course, clowns, in the words of the song.
Prashant Kotak
11 months ago
I propose, me, as the archytype, the touchstone, sitting right on the fault line. Anyone to the right of me is “too Right wing”. Those to the left of me are of course, clowns, in the words of the song.
Peter Kwasi-Modo
11 months ago
The article says: “Meloni, after all, is the first Right-wing populist to become the leader of a Western European country since the Second World War.” António de Oliveira Salazar was the dictator of Portugal until 1968 and Francisco Franco was the dictator of Spain until the 1975. Salazar might have avoided populist rhetoric, but still passes muster as a populist.
Ms Meloni is very meek and mild compared to that pair.
To be picky, all those leaders came to power before WWII. But your point is valid.
Giorgio Meloni is the democratically elected Prime Minister of Italy. That’s all that really needs to be said. Whether we like it or not is beside the point.
I disagree with the author about his supposed need to distinguish between two types of populist politicians – the “ECR” group and the “ID” group. The only distinction to be made is between politicians who are democratically elected in free and fair elections and those who are not. Noting that some in the second group are EU officials who seem to think they should have the authority to overrule those elected from the first group (and by implication their voters).
Not on board with the hand-holding though.
To be picky, all those leaders came to power before WWII. But your point is valid.
Giorgio Meloni is the democratically elected Prime Minister of Italy. That’s all that really needs to be said. Whether we like it or not is beside the point.
I disagree with the author about his supposed need to distinguish between two types of populist politicians – the “ECR” group and the “ID” group. The only distinction to be made is between politicians who are democratically elected in free and fair elections and those who are not. Noting that some in the second group are EU officials who seem to think they should have the authority to overrule those elected from the first group (and by implication their voters).
Not on board with the hand-holding though.
I think author means “came to power in democratic election”.
Peter Kwasi-Modo
11 months ago
The article says: “Meloni, after all, is the first Right-wing populist to become the leader of a Western European country since the Second World War.” António de Oliveira Salazar was the dictator of Portugal until 1968 and Francisco Franco was the dictator of Spain until the 1975. Salazar might have avoided populist rhetoric, but still passes muster as a populist.
Ms Meloni is very meek and mild compared to that pair.
Last edited 11 months ago by Peter Kwasi-Modo
Clive Williams
11 months ago
There’s little doubt that Biden didn’t know where he was or even the date. As for holding hands with Meloni…
There’s little doubt that Biden didn’t know where he was or even the date. As for holding hands with Meloni…
Jerry Carroll
11 months ago
Only the left decides who is far right. The rest of us must meekly agree. Incidently, Meloni is lucky Joe didn’t bury his face in her hair. It’s one of his many endearing quirks in public. Many school girls have been photographed shrinking from his hands. The man can’t help himself.
Jerry Carroll
11 months ago
Only the left decides who is far right. The rest of us must meekly agree. Incidently, Meloni is lucky Joe didn’t bury his face in her hair. It’s one of his many endearing quirks in public. Many school girls have been photographed shrinking from his hands. The man can’t help himself.
Martin Smith
11 months ago
Meloni is rather pretty with nice hair; the surprise therefore is that Joe didn’t sniff her! Poor woman.
Martin Smith
11 months ago
Meloni is rather pretty with nice hair; the surprise therefore is that Joe didn’t sniff her! Poor woman.
Why do US presidents insist on holding hands with other leaders? I have worked for 30 years but no colleague, client or consultant has ever asked to hold my hand. Maybe I’m doing something wrong.
You could try identifying as female?
I don’t know about other presidents, but this clown is doing it so he doesn’t fall down.
Otherwise Sir Niall de Mentia would fall over…
I guess with Biden it was case of taking geriatric to nearest bathroom.
With Trump and May it might had been the case of May stopping Trump reaching for her other bits?
You could try identifying as female?
I don’t know about other presidents, but this clown is doing it so he doesn’t fall down.
Otherwise Sir Niall de Mentia would fall over…
I guess with Biden it was case of taking geriatric to nearest bathroom.
With Trump and May it might had been the case of May stopping Trump reaching for her other bits?
Why do US presidents insist on holding hands with other leaders? I have worked for 30 years but no colleague, client or consultant has ever asked to hold my hand. Maybe I’m doing something wrong.
Right Wing is merely a term used by the themselves right wing- national socialist ” racism/LBGT/Eco” extremists for the silent majority in The US, UK and Europe, who actually seek more freedom of speech, smaller government and lower taxes… sadly our Tory party have not yet worked this out?
It’s so frustrating. It seems as the Tories have open goals at which they refuse to shot
It’s so frustrating. It seems as the Tories have open goals at which they refuse to shot
Right Wing is merely a term used by the themselves right wing- national socialist ” racism/LBGT/Eco” extremists for the silent majority in The US, UK and Europe, who actually seek more freedom of speech, smaller government and lower taxes… sadly our Tory party have not yet worked this out?
I propose, me, as the archytype, the touchstone, sitting right on the fault line. Anyone to the right of me is “too Right wing”. Those to the left of me are of course, clowns, in the words of the song.
I propose, me, as the archytype, the touchstone, sitting right on the fault line. Anyone to the right of me is “too Right wing”. Those to the left of me are of course, clowns, in the words of the song.
The article says: “Meloni, after all, is the first Right-wing populist to become the leader of a Western European country since the Second World War.” António de Oliveira Salazar was the dictator of Portugal until 1968 and Francisco Franco was the dictator of Spain until the 1975. Salazar might have avoided populist rhetoric, but still passes muster as a populist.
Ms Meloni is very meek and mild compared to that pair.
To be picky, all those leaders came to power before WWII. But your point is valid.
Giorgio Meloni is the democratically elected Prime Minister of Italy. That’s all that really needs to be said. Whether we like it or not is beside the point.
I disagree with the author about his supposed need to distinguish between two types of populist politicians – the “ECR” group and the “ID” group. The only distinction to be made is between politicians who are democratically elected in free and fair elections and those who are not. Noting that some in the second group are EU officials who seem to think they should have the authority to overrule those elected from the first group (and by implication their voters).
Not on board with the hand-holding though.
Georgi… A!
Maybe he’s transitioned.
Sorry ! Just figured out my error.
Maybe he’s transitioned.
Sorry ! Just figured out my error.
Georgi… A!
I think author means “came to power in democratic election”.
I forgot to add that they were leaders of their countries before Spain and Portugal became members of EU in 1986.
I forgot to add that they were leaders of their countries before Spain and Portugal became members of EU in 1986.
To be picky, all those leaders came to power before WWII. But your point is valid.
Giorgio Meloni is the democratically elected Prime Minister of Italy. That’s all that really needs to be said. Whether we like it or not is beside the point.
I disagree with the author about his supposed need to distinguish between two types of populist politicians – the “ECR” group and the “ID” group. The only distinction to be made is between politicians who are democratically elected in free and fair elections and those who are not. Noting that some in the second group are EU officials who seem to think they should have the authority to overrule those elected from the first group (and by implication their voters).
Not on board with the hand-holding though.
I think author means “came to power in democratic election”.
The article says: “Meloni, after all, is the first Right-wing populist to become the leader of a Western European country since the Second World War.” António de Oliveira Salazar was the dictator of Portugal until 1968 and Francisco Franco was the dictator of Spain until the 1975. Salazar might have avoided populist rhetoric, but still passes muster as a populist.
Ms Meloni is very meek and mild compared to that pair.
There’s little doubt that Biden didn’t know where he was or even the date. As for holding hands with Meloni…
…it was to prevent him from falling.
…it was to prevent him from falling.
There’s little doubt that Biden didn’t know where he was or even the date. As for holding hands with Meloni…
Only the left decides who is far right. The rest of us must meekly agree. Incidently, Meloni is lucky Joe didn’t bury his face in her hair. It’s one of his many endearing quirks in public. Many school girls have been photographed shrinking from his hands. The man can’t help himself.
Only the left decides who is far right. The rest of us must meekly agree. Incidently, Meloni is lucky Joe didn’t bury his face in her hair. It’s one of his many endearing quirks in public. Many school girls have been photographed shrinking from his hands. The man can’t help himself.
Meloni is rather pretty with nice hair; the surprise therefore is that Joe didn’t sniff her! Poor woman.
Meloni is rather pretty with nice hair; the surprise therefore is that Joe didn’t sniff her! Poor woman.