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And of course the completely amoral, empathy free tangerine tyrant is too stupid and consumed by narcissism to realise that this is nothing to be proud of. He is a grifter to the centre of his being.
November 10, 2025 at 9:54 PM
And of course the completely amoral, empathy free tangerine tyrant is too stupid and consumed by narcissism to realise that this is nothing to be proud of. He is a grifter to the centre of his being.
If Trump dates to sue - every word he uttered on 6th Jan, or subsequently, will be forensically examined in court to establish whether or not Panorama misrepresented him and so defamed him. Good luck with that Donald!
November 10, 2025 at 9:21 PM
If Trump dates to sue - every word he uttered on 6th Jan, or subsequently, will be forensically examined in court to establish whether or not Panorama misrepresented him and so defamed him. Good luck with that Donald!
A friend of a friend in St P protested when the war started. She was arrested then released. She did it again. Same result. The third time she was told her 4 and 6 year old kids would be taken from her and placed in an orphanage. She stopped. I would too.
November 9, 2025 at 7:22 AM
A friend of a friend in St P protested when the war started. She was arrested then released. She did it again. Same result. The third time she was told her 4 and 6 year old kids would be taken from her and placed in an orphanage. She stopped. I would too.
The rest of the world, friends and foes alike, does not recognise the USA that it respected and often admired, in the travesty of a nation that the Tangerine Tyrant has turned it in to. It will take many decades to restore the trust that Trump had squandered in his vanity and stupidity.
November 8, 2025 at 6:27 PM
The rest of the world, friends and foes alike, does not recognise the USA that it respected and often admired, in the travesty of a nation that the Tangerine Tyrant has turned it in to. It will take many decades to restore the trust that Trump had squandered in his vanity and stupidity.
And for any incoming administration it’s all the time you have to formulate a coherent plan. In fact Gordon Brown arrived at the Treasury in May 1997 with his plan in place.
November 7, 2025 at 9:12 AM
And for any incoming administration it’s all the time you have to formulate a coherent plan. In fact Gordon Brown arrived at the Treasury in May 1997 with his plan in place.
Indeed. Boasting of superweapons is a clear symptom of weakness. If you think you have game changing weapons you try to keep it secret.
November 3, 2025 at 11:06 PM
Indeed. Boasting of superweapons is a clear symptom of weakness. If you think you have game changing weapons you try to keep it secret.
Musk is two shillings short of a pound!
November 3, 2025 at 10:04 PM
Musk is two shillings short of a pound!
“They will literally do almost anything “ - except vote for a black woman as president!
November 3, 2025 at 12:10 PM
“They will literally do almost anything “ - except vote for a black woman as president!
The end of the fighting will not be the end of the war. The trauma will take decades to subside. Putin has a great deal to answer for.
November 3, 2025 at 12:07 PM
The end of the fighting will not be the end of the war. The trauma will take decades to subside. Putin has a great deal to answer for.
There’s an FSB vs Military civil war and a FSB vs FSB civil war according to Jason Jay Smart.
November 2, 2025 at 7:03 PM
There’s an FSB vs Military civil war and a FSB vs FSB civil war according to Jason Jay Smart.
Hmmm! Sitting duck 🦆
November 2, 2025 at 5:57 PM
Hmmm! Sitting duck 🦆
The queen met every POTUS since Truman except LBJ.
American flags were flown at half-mast on federal buildings until the day of her burial.
George W. Bush and Laura Bush declared themselves “honored to have known Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.
Clintons said, “Her Majesty inspired us”
American flags were flown at half-mast on federal buildings until the day of her burial.
George W. Bush and Laura Bush declared themselves “honored to have known Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.
Clintons said, “Her Majesty inspired us”
November 1, 2025 at 8:37 AM
The queen met every POTUS since Truman except LBJ.
American flags were flown at half-mast on federal buildings until the day of her burial.
George W. Bush and Laura Bush declared themselves “honored to have known Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.
Clintons said, “Her Majesty inspired us”
American flags were flown at half-mast on federal buildings until the day of her burial.
George W. Bush and Laura Bush declared themselves “honored to have known Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.
Clintons said, “Her Majesty inspired us”
The British monarchy clearly holds special symbolic power for American presidents and first ladies—with Windsor Castle visits and meetings with royalty being consistently high-profile and personally meaningful. Nothing special about temporary elected reps with no powers.
November 1, 2025 at 8:30 AM
The British monarchy clearly holds special symbolic power for American presidents and first ladies—with Windsor Castle visits and meetings with royalty being consistently high-profile and personally meaningful. Nothing special about temporary elected reps with no powers.
Michelle Obama was candid about their visits. She recalled being “moved by the warmth and gracious Hospitality” during trips and specifically mentioned their meetings with the Queen. She described the Queen as “welcoming,” “incredibly warm, kind, personable, funny,” noting “I liked her immediately”.
November 1, 2025 at 8:27 AM
Michelle Obama was candid about their visits. She recalled being “moved by the warmth and gracious Hospitality” during trips and specifically mentioned their meetings with the Queen. She described the Queen as “welcoming,” “incredibly warm, kind, personable, funny,” noting “I liked her immediately”.
Barack Obama formed what he described as a “special relationship” with Queen Elizabeth II that went beyond diplomatic protocol. He said getting to know the monarch was “one of the great privileges” of his time in office.
November 1, 2025 at 8:26 AM
Barack Obama formed what he described as a “special relationship” with Queen Elizabeth II that went beyond diplomatic protocol. He said getting to know the monarch was “one of the great privileges” of his time in office.
Reagan and the Queen shared a mutual love of horses, and their early morning horseback ride together at Windsor Castle became an iconic moment. Reagan later described the Queen as a “charming, down-to-earth” lady and praised her natural horsemanship, noting that “she was in charge of that animal”.
November 1, 2025 at 8:25 AM
Reagan and the Queen shared a mutual love of horses, and their early morning horseback ride together at Windsor Castle became an iconic moment. Reagan later described the Queen as a “charming, down-to-earth” lady and praised her natural horsemanship, noting that “she was in charge of that animal”.
I said queuing up. I didn’t say never visited. There’s stuff they have to do. And stuff they want to do. But thanks to you or your LLM for the research.
November 1, 2025 at 8:17 AM
I said queuing up. I didn’t say never visited. There’s stuff they have to do. And stuff they want to do. But thanks to you or your LLM for the research.
And every US president has been delighted to come to Britain and meet the monarchy. Don’t see them queuing up to have dinner with any European president. Some things you can’t put a price on.
October 31, 2025 at 10:07 PM
And every US president has been delighted to come to Britain and meet the monarchy. Don’t see them queuing up to have dinner with any European president. Some things you can’t put a price on.
In 1760 the British monarchy (George iii) handed over all the revenues from crown estates and property to the treasury (i.e. the people) in return for an allowance called the civil list. As of 2025 those revenues are £1.1 billion. The civil list allowance is £132 million. Good deal for us.
October 31, 2025 at 10:03 PM
In 1760 the British monarchy (George iii) handed over all the revenues from crown estates and property to the treasury (i.e. the people) in return for an allowance called the civil list. As of 2025 those revenues are £1.1 billion. The civil list allowance is £132 million. Good deal for us.
And look who else we “choose” as PM. We are terrible at choosing. Elections mean campaigning. Campaigns need cash. Cash means political parties. So an elected HoS will be politically partisan and will have got elected by spending a fortune. Trump spent $355.7 million.
October 30, 2025 at 9:13 PM
And look who else we “choose” as PM. We are terrible at choosing. Elections mean campaigning. Campaigns need cash. Cash means political parties. So an elected HoS will be politically partisan and will have got elected by spending a fortune. Trump spent $355.7 million.
Try telling Trump and Putin they have “no real power”. Electing a head of state confers legitimacy. They would, apart from anything else, be Commander in Chief.
October 30, 2025 at 9:10 PM
Try telling Trump and Putin they have “no real power”. Electing a head of state confers legitimacy. They would, apart from anything else, be Commander in Chief.
But that is a figleaf. If you have a full state pension you get £230 per week. If you don’t you get pension credits of £227 per week. It’s a joke. A lifetime of NI payments gets you nothing. So let’s give up the pretence.
October 30, 2025 at 9:00 PM
But that is a figleaf. If you have a full state pension you get £230 per week. If you don’t you get pension credits of £227 per week. It’s a joke. A lifetime of NI payments gets you nothing. So let’s give up the pretence.
Obviously completely the opposite of what I said. Parliament has authority because it is elected. The monarchy does not. Absolute power is not invested in anyone. Good system. Trump has demonstrated that he had absolute power. Maybe his wings will be clipped. But maybe not.
October 30, 2025 at 8:51 PM
Obviously completely the opposite of what I said. Parliament has authority because it is elected. The monarchy does not. Absolute power is not invested in anyone. Good system. Trump has demonstrated that he had absolute power. Maybe his wings will be clipped. But maybe not.