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usaf-vet

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16. That was telling and moving.

Reply to EffieBlack (Original post)

Thu Apr 26, 2018, 10:31 AM

Apr 2018

The French leader showing obvious respect for Rep. John Lewis.

Trump's head must be spinning. I bet the WH staff will give him a wide berth today.

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Macron finally finds an American leader worthy of his attention and affection [View all] EffieBlack Apr 2018 OP

Gosh, that is genuine. Iliyah Apr 2018 #1

It was a pleasant surprise lunatica Apr 2018 #31

Nice. Wonder what they talked about. FailureToCommunicate Apr 2018 #2

The saying a pictures worth a thousand words? mountain grammy Apr 2018 #3

Great catch, EffieBlack. . . . .nt Bernardo de La Paz Apr 2018 #4

Be sure to watch the whole video. EffieBlack Apr 2018 #5

Oh, wow... Heart strings pulled! hlthe2b Apr 2018 #6

Beautiful! jaxind Apr 2018 #7

WOW, John Lewis is and has been my personal hero for a long time................ Old Vet Apr 2018 #8

Simply beautiful. sheshe2 Apr 2018 #9

This, by any sane human standards, is honest, genuine and deep respect. And immensely uplifting! Guilded Lilly Apr 2018 #10

Had to get out of the WH for that treestar Apr 2018 #11

Wow, this is surprising and touching FakeNoose Apr 2018 #12

Sadly more respected abroad than he is here. Macron is considered "centrist" by European standards ehrnst Apr 2018 #13

That was a real turning point for me EffieBlack Apr 2018 #18

That is a beautiful sight DoBotherMe Apr 2018 #14

The French historically appreciated black music, literature, civil rights work before America did. ancianita Apr 2018 #15

Your post makes me think of a number of great American musicians who went Sophia4 Apr 2018 #34

Didn't that help bring bring about the civil rights movement? jes06c Apr 2018 #39

Yes, among other things. James Baldwin was part of that drive. ancianita Apr 2018 #44

That was telling and moving. usaf-vet Apr 2018 #16

Oh..wait! Is this why Trump brought KANYE into the fold!!! Wwcd Apr 2018 #35

OMG wryter2000 Apr 2018 #17

Something is in my eye Botany Apr 2018 #19

I'M not crying. YOU'RE crying. EffieBlack Apr 2018 #22

K&R Scurrilous Apr 2018 #20

I like Macron lancelyons Apr 2018 #21

Macron had some serious concerns to address in his visit, panader0 Apr 2018 #23

Now THAT is a hug! NastyRiffraff Apr 2018 #24

That was simply beautiful. MrsCoffee Apr 2018 #25

better than the peck on the ckeek he gave trumpy --or guess it was 2 pecks. riversedge Apr 2018 #26

I bet that Spanky is jealous! greatauntoftriplets Apr 2018 #27

Yes! Trump wanted his OWN 'John Lewis', so he brings in KANYE! Wwcd Apr 2018 #37

And he would go for a celebrity rather than someone with substance. greatauntoftriplets Apr 2018 #42

Man's a cilla4progress Apr 2018 #28

I love this MustLoveBeagles Apr 2018 #29

K&R uponit7771 Apr 2018 #30

And after that great hug lunatica Apr 2018 #32

It's wonderful to know that Mr. Macron recognized the moment. BobTheSubgenius Apr 2018 #33

K and tearful R. Thank you for posting, Effie. Leghorn21 Apr 2018 #36

Macron knows a hero when he sees one. MLAA Apr 2018 #38

I went to hear him (JL) speak... tavernier Apr 2018 #40

Did he talk about preaching to the chickens? EffieBlack Apr 2018 #41

Quite possibly. tavernier Apr 2018 #43