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Ms. Toad

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20. They didn't.

Sat Apr 26, 2025, 08:33 PM

Apr 2025

State leaders were seated in the first row, with Argentina first, and Italy second (for obvious reasons). After that, they were seated alphabetically, using their French names. In French, the United States begins with an E. Pretty close to the beginning of the alphabet.

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Can someone explain to me why the vatican broke protocol for [View all] niyad Apr 2025 OP

What protocol? EX500rider Apr 2025 #1

dress code Skittles Apr 2025 #2

See post 7 niyad Apr 2025 #9

Seems to be a lot of blue suits in the pics though EX500rider Apr 2025 #24

apparently this was in regards to seating arrangements Skittles Apr 2025 #32

It looks like he is sitting in the 1st row BigmanPigman Apr 2025 #40

They were seated alphabetically, other than Argentina and Italy. nt sl8 Apr 2025 #43

Damn, too bad we aren't Zaire. BigmanPigman Apr 2025 #49

If you look at the pics there were several men wearing blue suits/jackets Meowmee Apr 2025 #46

see Post 32 Skittles Apr 2025 #47

President Biden was wearing a black suit, as every picture shows. niyad Apr 2025 #53

It looks navy blue to me, and others said it was blue Meowmee Apr 2025 #57

Looked black to me, and to nearly everyone who saw it . Colour perception niyad Apr 2025 #62

See post 7 niyad Apr 2025 #8

I've heard that navy blue is acceptable, but what hasn't been explained is how he got moved TheRickles Apr 2025 #3

I'd read that as well. SheltieLover Apr 2025 #5

I read that the first row was reserved for Catholic royalty. greatauntoftriplets Apr 2025 #7

That was what some people expected, Ms. Toad Apr 2025 #22

The Vatican said it would seat all royalty together and not differentiate between Catholic and non-Catholic dflprincess Apr 2025 #30

These are guide lines that a cardinal or bishop can alter. Jacson6 Apr 2025 #72

That was NOT navy blue but a bright blue. kerry-is-my-prez Apr 2025 #13

This photo looks like it was color-enhanced to appear bright blue, while the photo in Comment #34 is clearly navy blue TheRickles Apr 2025 #17

The photos and video I've seen make it look bright blue, not navy. dflprincess Apr 2025 #31

Yikes, had not even thought about his ugly, too-long, red tie. niyad Apr 2025 #64

That's the "protocol" I was thinking about.. TY Cha Apr 2025 #14

And that was the protocol I meant. niyad Apr 2025 #16

"Protocol" is what is expected SCantiGOP Apr 2025 #39

see post 7 niyad Apr 2025 #44

I've been wondering as well malaise Apr 2025 #4

Maybe he requested... littlemissmartypants Apr 2025 #6

And she spent it at a funeral. .sitting next to her loving spouse. Perfect day. niyad Apr 2025 #10

I feel badly for those with functioning olfactory senses BigmanPigman Apr 2025 #42

This message was self-deleted by its author BannonsLiver Apr 2025 #11

They knew how to shut him up Red Mountain Apr 2025 #12

I did see other blue suits, but they were darker shades. niyad Apr 2025 #15

Can you really see someone telling him he can't come in? No i can't either. Srkdqltr Apr 2025 #18

See post 7 niyad Apr 2025 #19

They didn't. Ms. Toad Apr 2025 #20

From what I had read on Friday, heads of state would be seated as you indicated. . niyad Apr 2025 #23

That was the thinking in advance, by a number of people, Ms. Toad Apr 2025 #45

Dang it. sl8 Apr 2025 #25

If they did break protocol, it wasn't just for Trump. sl8 Apr 2025 #21

Maybe the slob doesn't own a black suit? nt Jit423 Apr 2025 #26

The want Satan front and center to compare. yourout Apr 2025 #27

A strong possibility! niyad Apr 2025 #51

Melania appeared to be trying to dress like Jackie Kennedy LisaM Apr 2025 #28

Good point! Cha Apr 2025 #35

Yeah, she kept reminding me of something... LisaM Apr 2025 #38

I just looked it up... she a "practicing Roman Catholic".. Cha Apr 2025 #41

Practicing for a role in the inquisition? niyad Apr 2025 #65

I believe you are correct. niyad Apr 2025 #50

I wonder, when the time comes, if they'll bury him in that stupid blue suit? red dog 1 Apr 2025 #29

Last week would be nice. niyad Apr 2025 #52

They put him in the front row so that he would be downwind of the important guests. Orrex Apr 2025 #33

But of course!!! niyad Apr 2025 #54

That's what I think. nt leftyladyfrommo Apr 2025 #69

Insanity Iamscrewed Apr 2025 #34

Maybe they just felt like dobleremolque Apr 2025 #36

There is that! niyad Apr 2025 #55

Maybe they were grateful he didn't send Vance Warpy Apr 2025 #37

Had not thought of that! niyad Apr 2025 #56

Do we know that they did? Meowmee Apr 2025 #48

Of all the things Trump has done I can't believe we are still talking about doc03 Apr 2025 #58

It is about messaging. niyad Apr 2025 #63

I suspected they'd tweak the arrangements as necessary Buns_of_Fire Apr 2025 #59

True. niyad Apr 2025 #67

Maybe it had something to do with getting Trump to sit down with Zelenski. N/T lapucelle Apr 2025 #60

A most interesting point. niyad Apr 2025 #68

It's the old joke: Where can a 500 pound Gorilla sit? tavernier Apr 2025 #61

Snicker. I can just see the Vatican clean-up team with gallon jugs of niyad Apr 2025 #66

Because the Church is a business and conservative Americans are its most lucrative customer. Midnight Writer Apr 2025 #70

A most interesting point. niyad Apr 2025 #71