He came, he saw, he said what he needed to. The King did what he could and a lot of it was subtle enough that it probably went over the heads of many. As a Brit I am proud.
I doubt MAGA’s inner circle and enablers care about the King’s concerns and perspective. Their strategy is intimidation and provocation. For example, they are milking a security breach at the intended parameter to justify brazen, hypocritical attacks on free speech and a scam to take billionaire money for the “ballroom” and charge taxpayers for it anyway.
If I were a betting person, I’d say their tactics will escalate to create a Reichstag event - an excuse to abandon even a show of fidelity to the Constitution and rule of law. They know Americans aren’t primed to react violently, and if we do, they can deem us enemies within - as they already have, just without follow-up action.
The Justice Department should be engaged in serious work of behalf of the American people.
Former FBI Director Jim Comey’s sophomoric little Instagram shell design is considered a threat? Get serious, man! ‘8647’ is simply one digit short of a zip code.
I don't think Trump would even understand what Charles was talking about. Trump looks at him as both the pinnacle of power and a loser because the monarchy has given up everything to democracy.
I'm no great monarchist, as a young English local newspaper reporter I worked on the Sandringham "beat" and have seen their feet of clay, but yesterday I was proud of the King for bringing politeness, calmness, diplomacy and maturity to bear under difficult circumstances. I didn't want the state visit to go ahead, but I must admit that it appears to be being handled well. I hope Charles will be heeded in the right quarters but sadly I doubt it.
He came, he saw, he said what he needed to. The King did what he could and a lot of it was subtle enough that it probably went over the heads of many. As a Brit I am proud.
Elegantly written and impactful, Mary.
The speech, however diplomatic, educated and subtle, likely fell on ignorant and deaf ears for the one it was intended.
Sadness oppresses.
I doubt MAGA’s inner circle and enablers care about the King’s concerns and perspective. Their strategy is intimidation and provocation. For example, they are milking a security breach at the intended parameter to justify brazen, hypocritical attacks on free speech and a scam to take billionaire money for the “ballroom” and charge taxpayers for it anyway.
If I were a betting person, I’d say their tactics will escalate to create a Reichstag event - an excuse to abandon even a show of fidelity to the Constitution and rule of law. They know Americans aren’t primed to react violently, and if we do, they can deem us enemies within - as they already have, just without follow-up action.
I hope I’m wrong.
I love this line: “A king walked into Congress and gave a lecture on why kings don’t run things anymore.”
Dear Mr. ACTING Attorney General Blanche:
The Justice Department should be engaged in serious work of behalf of the American people.
Former FBI Director Jim Comey’s sophomoric little Instagram shell design is considered a threat? Get serious, man! ‘8647’ is simply one digit short of a zip code.
Apparently, so are you.
Regards,
I don't think Trump would even understand what Charles was talking about. Trump looks at him as both the pinnacle of power and a loser because the monarchy has given up everything to democracy.
I'm no great monarchist, as a young English local newspaper reporter I worked on the Sandringham "beat" and have seen their feet of clay, but yesterday I was proud of the King for bringing politeness, calmness, diplomacy and maturity to bear under difficult circumstances. I didn't want the state visit to go ahead, but I must admit that it appears to be being handled well. I hope Charles will be heeded in the right quarters but sadly I doubt it.
But social media called Trump and Charles "Two Kings", so it appears that maybe Charles was too subtle in his messages.
Let’s see if Trump turns on the king when someone points out the subtleties.