[Dr. Anthony J. Toole]

Re: Which will last longer: Brexit dream or Trump presidency?

Inspired presumably by Trump's assurances that the US will not get involved with the breakup of Britain and the EU, senior members of the Whitehouse have spontaneously inserted themselves into British and EU politics with forthright comments.

Donald Trump Jr and John Bolton berate UK leaders over Brexit

In an article for the Daily Telegraph, Trump Jr said May should have listened to his father’s advice over Brexit, saying that a “process that should have taken only a few short months has become a years-long stalemate, leaving the British people in limbo”.

And, speaking to Sky News, [John] Bolton accused UK politicians of failing to “give effect” to the Brexit referendum result.

Bolton added: “The president has been clear that he wants a resolution of this issue that allows the United States and Britain to come to trade deals again. He sees huge opportunity if Britain’s status can be resolved.”

The Brits should stop looking in their navel and start looking at the huge opportunity that trade partners are currently enjoying with America: tariffs unless you get in line now. And take your vermin back to your shit-hole. More than anything, the British should feel grateful that anyone in the USA actually cares if anything happens to them. If they're lucky they might get elevated from Jr to Kushner - as you recall, he is in charge of Middle East Peace, Reforming the Federal Government, Justice Reform, ordering donuts and some minor private matters with Qatar and Saudi Arabia buying his underwater investment properties bought at the peak of the market. Move along nothing to see here.

#AllAboutBritain #NotAboutTrump #DefinitelyNotADistractiionFromTheHouseInvestigati ons #NoiseNoiseNoise

[Dr. Anthony J. Toole]

Re: Which will last longer: Brexit dream or Trump presidency?

But the most surprising thing is that he (the Cloggie) appears to have intended this as a compliment, as he praises her resilience and persistence in the face of never-ending failure.

The only thing Mrs. May needs to know about whoever this drug smoker, AIDS riddled, Dutchess is that he - along with all Euroweenies - were singlehandedly rescued by Britain and Mrs. May personally in WWII (shhh we know it was America that won but let her think that for now). So there's typical weenie gratitude for you.

[Joanna Lytton-Vasey]

Re: Which will last longer: Brexit dream or Trump presidency?

The beclogged prime minister of the Dutch lands has likened Mrs May to the black knight in the Monty Python movie who, having had his arms and legs cut off in a fight, refused to concede defeat and said "Let's call it a draw". Fair comment. But the most surprising thing is that he (the Cloggie) appears to have intended this as a compliment, as he praises her resilience and persistence in the face of never-ending failure.

[Basilissa]

Re: Which will last longer: Brexit dream or Trump presidency?

Thank you, Sister. I worry that there may be a blockade of US goods, though. We are particularly concerned about sourcing canned cheese. My husband has just gotten off the phone after a very angry call from some guy at Washington State, where they manufacture Cougar Gold. It seems that they've been told that Mrs May is trying to play hardball over Cheddar cheese - having long ago lost the argument with the Europeans to give it "protected" status, in the sense that it could only be labeled Cheddar if it was actually made in Cheddar (which is a place in England - who even knew?).

Now this is the sort of issue that could escalate and block the entire US-England trade deal, which could be the end of the Brexit dream! Please pray for us.

Well, Sister, if canned cheese is your definition of happiness, I'm sure something can be arranged via diplomatic couriers. I will also include some classic Kraft processed cheese-like products as well.

[Joanna Lytton-Vasey]

Re: Which will last longer: Brexit dream or Trump presidency?

Well, Sister Joanna, if your family does suffer a shortage of any particular item after Brexit, please do not hesitate to ask.

Thank you, Sister. I worry that there may be a blockade of US goods, though. We are particularly concerned about sourcing canned cheese. My husband has just gotten off the phone after a very angry call from some guy at Washington State, where they manufacture Cougar Gold. It seems that they've been told that Mrs May is trying to play hardball over Cheddar cheese - having long ago lost the argument with the Europeans to give it "protected" status, in the sense that it could only be labeled Cheddar if it was actually made in Cheddar (which is a place in England - who even knew?).

Now this is the sort of issue that could escalate and block the entire US-England trade deal, which could be the end of the Brexit dream! Please pray for us.

[Basilissa]

Re: Which will last longer: Brexit dream or Trump presidency?

There is a little bit of a flap in Britain about "shortages" of various items post-Brexit. Diabetics are busy stockpiling chocolate and sugar to counter the planned absence of insulin, while the rest of the population appears to be buying baked beans. Anyone crazy enough to be planning a visit should be warned to avoid enclosed spaces after 29th March.

I admit that I have filled one of the barns with packs of toilet tissue. But as far as vegetables are concerned, we are entirely self-sufficient thanks to the polytunnels which my husband so wisely installed before the Brexit vote.

Well, Sister Joanna, if your family does suffer a shortage of any particular item after Brexit, please do not hesitate to ask. The church will send you care packages with anything you might need. As a bonus, we will also include some Trump-signed Bibles, which is the kind of support that our President personally delivers to victims of natural disasters here in the U.S.

[MitzaLizalor]

Re: Which will last longer: Brexit dream or Trump presidency?

I know about proposals for democracy without politicians where people are called up to serve, similar to jury service.
Wasn't there was a time when you simply bought a seat?
It was probably called something else, though.

. .http://www.online-literature.com/dickens/mutual/20/

Britannia, sitting meditating one fine day (perhaps in the attitude
in which she is presented on the copper coinage), discovers all of
a sudden that she wants Veneering in Parliament. It occurs to her
that Veneering is 'a representative man'--which cannot in these
times be doubted--and that Her Majesty's faithful Commons are
incomplete without him. So, Britannia mentions to a legal
gentleman of her acquaintance that if Veneering will 'put down'
five thousand pounds, he may write a couple of initial letters after
his name at the extremely cheap rate of two thousand five
hundred per letter. It is clearly understood between Britannia and
the legal gentleman that nobody is to take up the five thousand
pounds, but that being put down they will disappear by magical
conjuration and enchantment.

The legal gentleman in Britannia's confidence going straight from
that lady to Veneering, thus commissioned, Veneering declares
himself highly flattered, but requires breathing time to ascertain
'whether his friends will rally round him.' Above all things, he
says, it behoves him to be clear, at a crisis of this importance,
'whether his friends will rally round him.' The legal gentleman, in
the interests of his client cannot allow much time for this purpose,
as the lady rather thinks she knows somebody prepared to put
down six thousand pounds; but he says he will give Veneering
four hours.

http://www.online-literature.com/dickens/mutual/1/

[Joanna Lytton-Vasey]

Re: Which will last longer: Brexit dream or Trump presidency?

I was surprised to read in your link

…another government member resigned over her Brexit plans. Robert Courts said he quit as a parliamentary private secretary - an unpaid ministerial aide - at the Foreign Office to "express discontent"

I've highlighted the relevant detail.

Not really surprising, Sister. My husband heard he got a minimum wage job at McDonald's, and good for him! The business about "expressing discontent" is simply attention-seeking.

[MitzaLizalor]

Re: Which will last longer: Brexit dream or Trump presidency?

He also assured everyone that the USA will stay out of negotiations. You can't get fairer that that - what a gentleman! Now all the English should do is follow the simple instructions from The President

I was surprised to read in your link

…another government member resigned over her Brexit plans. Robert Courts said he quit as a parliamentary private secretary - an unpaid ministerial aide - at the Foreign Office to "express discontent"

I've highlighted the relevant detail. Discontent would seem to be putting it mildly.

[Joanna Lytton-Vasey]

Re: Which will last longer: Brexit dream or Trump presidency?

Apparently her most recent victory that she proposed and then voted against (so technically she won) - makes a new law forbidding England from leaving the EU without a deal, which she said was the only alternative to her plan.

It was cunning, wasn't it, to propose a motion and subsequently insist that her own party must vote against it, thus confusing the opposition (and many of her own supporters) into voting in favor of it. What a win for Mrs May! But, Dr Toole, you are 24 hours out of date. Perhaps news is no longer crossing the Channel, blockaded by your yellow jackets (which I always thought were a type of wasp)? There has been yet more voting today. I would explain it to you, but it is all perfectly clear, so it might appear patronizing to do so. Suffice it to say that it looks as though Mrs May will be bringing her original, twice-rejected plan back for a third vote, but probably not until next week as the ubiquitous joos prevent them from working on Fridays.

As you point out, President Trump has been most helpful and supportive throughout - as have the Irish, who have promised to change their minds, maybe.

[Dr. Anthony J. Toole]

Re: Which will last longer: Brexit dream or Trump presidency?

Prime Ministress May has scored a great triumph this evening, reducing the parliamentary majority against her from an historic and record-breaking 230 votes to a mere 149. This reveals that 40.5 members of parliament have been won over to her side and, assuming this success rate continues, it should only take another two votes on the same question for her to bend her own supporters to her will. We are living in exciting times, for some value of the word "exciting" which = dull.

Thank you for the thrilling update, Sister. I had mistakenly thought Brexit had already been won but you are quite correct pointing out that technically it will require 2 more victories by Mrs May. Apparently her most recent victory - that she proposed and then voted against (so technically she won) - makes a new law forbidding England from leaving the EU without a deal, which she said was the only alternative to her plan. So now her government is looking at alternatives to the only alternative. Goodness me, the woman is so willing to draw red lines and then cross over them.

The President has helpfully weighed in with unsolicited advice to the English people:

"Another vote ... would be unfair"
"Surprised at how badly the negotiations have gone"
"British prime minister did not listen to his suggestions"
"Could have been negotiated in a different manner"
"Deal could kill a bilateral trade agreement between the US and the UK"
“The potential is unlimited!” (following no deal outcome)

He also assured everyone that the USA will stay out of negotiations. You can't get fairer that that - what a gentleman! Now all the English should do is follow the simple instructions from The President ("He told me I should sue the EU - not go into negotiations") and prepare to get tired of winning so much. Presumably the preparations will involve stockpiling essentials and mobilizing troops.

[MitzaLizalor]

Re: Which will last longer: Brexit dream or Trump presidency?

We all know who ends them.

[MitzaLizalor]

Re: Which will last longer: Brexit dream or Trump presidency?

I'm feeling some uncertain no - look at the Curies. Who now supplies Germany Britain Italy Spain with the stuff? Peak demand no problem let's face it: who cares who starts wars?

[Elmer G. White]

Re: Which will last longer: Brexit dream or Trump presidency?

These are indeed interesting developments. Some secular experts now predict that within the next couple of weeks the Brexit will hit the UK weather patterns hard and cause an instant ice age.



I would normally have serious doubts about these prophecies, even when published in respectable newspapers such as in the present case, but this timed the Bible agrees with the prediction.

Job 24:7
They cause the naked to lodge without clothing, that they have no covering in the cold.

As usual, we'll be praying for our UK-based Brethren.


Yours in Christ,

Elmer

[Joanna Lytton-Vasey]

Re: Which will last longer: Brexit dream or Trump presidency?

Perhaps she'd be better asking why there was a World War Two in the first place.

Perhaps, but seriously, Sister Mitza, who even cares? I mean, it was all done and dusted over 50 years ago. Here in Britain, sensible people assume it was the Frenchies' fault - pretty much every bad event in our country's history has borne the whiff of garlic. Which brings me back to the Brexit Dream.

Prime Ministress May has scored a great triumph this evening, reducing the parliamentary majority against her from an historic and record-breaking 230 votes to a mere 149. This reveals that 40.5 members of parliament have been won over to her side and, assuming this success rate continues, it should only take another two votes on the same question for her to bend her own supporters to her will. We are living in exciting times, for some value of the word "exciting" which = dull.