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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsDid you notice how Biden and Harris noticeably flinched when the fireworks started?
I went back and looked at the recording to double check. For a second their faces were very serious, startled. I imagine they are briefed often on measures to protect their physical safety. Among all the joy, that one startled moment reminded me we have a long way to go to undo the damage to our collective psyche. Thank you, Joe and Kamala, for your bravery as well!
oldtime dfl_er
(6,931 posts)and it did remind me that bravery is a requirement for anyone putting themselves out there in this world today.
rzemanfl
(29,570 posts)LearnedHand
(3,394 posts)Baitball Blogger
(46,758 posts)That would have startled anyone.
SouthernIrish
(512 posts)Pisces
(5,602 posts)SomedayKindaLove
(529 posts)SheltieLover
(57,073 posts)Made me angry that people have to live in fear because they want to help the country rather than destroy it.
LearnedHand
(3,394 posts)SheltieLover
(57,073 posts)And, frankly, I was terrified for them to be out in the open that way.
mtnsnake
(22,236 posts)relayerbob
(6,558 posts)Several people, including what appeared to be secret service people jumped
getagrip_already
(14,838 posts)Someone thought it would be festive. Not so much.
I didn't see joe react, but kamala and her husband definitely ducked for a moment.
Baitball Blogger
(46,758 posts)But, a little warning next time.
d_b
(7,463 posts)NoRoadUntravelled
(2,626 posts)You're right. We do have a long way to go. I'm so grateful that hope has returned to the land.
LearnedHand
(3,394 posts)The videostream didnt allow second by second rewind, but I think youre right.
ecstatic
(32,733 posts)Idiotic! The entire world needs our precious electees to stay healthy and safe. The last thing we need to be doing is scaring the shit out of them.
Lucinda
(31,170 posts)Yavin4
(35,446 posts)Scared the crap out of me.