[Dr. Anthony J. Toole]

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SCANDAL! Piers Morgan, Donald Trump, Nigel Farage, talk show, etc. etc.

Morgan, who was once sacked as editor of the Daily Mirror for publishing fake photos, said: “He says it’s a rigged election, and he now says I have a rigged promo. What I would say is watch the interview. It will all be there."

So, 2 PR guys arguing about yada yada to create publicity for their blah blah blah - can't wait, Piers.

“[T]he only way this can get bigger is if I wake up in the morning to a personal statement from Donald J Trump. [At] 5 am my phone rattled, and there it was!”

[Johny Joe Hold]

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SCANDAL! Piers Morgan, Donald Trump, Nigel Farage, talk show, etc. etc.
Morgan, who was once sacked as editor of the Daily Mirror for publishing fake photos, said: “He says it’s a rigged election, and he now says I have a rigged promo. What I would say is watch the interview. It will all be there."
So, 2 PR guys arguing about yada yada to create publicity for their blah blah blah - can't wait, Piers.
“[T]he only way this can get bigger is if I wake up in the morning to a personal statement from Donald J Trump. [At] 5 am my phone rattled, and there it was!”

Nice review, Dr. Toole. I'd summarize it all this way: Believe Donald Trump. Don't believe those other schmucks.

[Dennis Lukes]

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Piers Morgan has done that rare thing few can boast of and earned himself the open and vitriolic hatred of both the Right and the Left. J.K. Rowling has done the same lately, must be a British thing.

[Dr. Anthony J. Toole]

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Piers Morgan has done that rare thing few can boast of and earned himself the open and vitriolic hatred of both the Right and the Left. J.K. Rowling has done the same lately, must be a British thing.

Ah the British, they're everyone's 2nd favorite team (after America) and get away with frightful behavior because of their cute accents. "Wot did I invade yor shit 'erl, mate? Gor blimey guv'nor sorry 'bout all the carry on, we'll 'ave it rite-old back again in about 200 years thanksverymuch apples'n'pears."

Piers is just a loudmouth who made a career out of judging reality shows then somehow lucked into a short stint in the hot seat, which he bombed at, before skulking back to his safe space to nurse his deep psychological scars wounds except for popping up occasionally on Good Morning! TV segments. Piers is lightweight froth in the serious world of politics.

[MitzaLizalor]

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open and vitriolic hatred

[Dr. Anthony J. Toole]

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Oh no, hold the presses!

Ivanka Trump something-or-other about her father, Donald Trump. Let's hear from Donald Trump.

Oh no, hold the presses!

Bill Barr something-blah-blah about his former boss, Donald Trump. Let's hear from Donald Trump.

[Dr. Anthony J. Toole]

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Spot of bother in the UK currently with President Johnson in conflict with his cabinet. It's rather exciting! You'd think edgy leftists like Kier Starmer and Joe Biden with their dangerous radical agenda would make the news now and again, but not this week! (Or last, or next). Boris plans to resign in October which leaves a mere 4-5 months of tired pantomime hot news. Can't wait to see the opinion piece from ol' safe hands, Nige.

[MitzaLizalor]

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Spot of bother in the UK currently with President Johnson in conflict with his cabinet. It's rather exciting! You'd think edgy leftists like Kier Starmer and Joe Biden with their dangerous radical agenda would make the news now and again, but not this week! (Or last, or next). Boris plans to resign in October which leaves a mere 4-5 months of tired pantomime hot news. Can't wait to see the opinion piece from ol' safe hands, Nige.

Thank you for that update; there is a question though: The Rt Hon. The Deputy Prime Minister: what exactly is his job?

[Dr. Anthony J. Toole]

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Thank you for that update; there is a question though: The Rt Hon. The Deputy Prime Minister: what exactly is his job?

It's similar to First Secretary of State but does not carry as many responsibilities as Lord President of the Council.

[MitzaLizalor]

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I see. So if, say, a prime minister stepped down there'd be a small selection right there ready to take on the position? The same day?

[Dr. Anthony J. Toole]

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I see. So if, say, a prime minister stepped down there'd be a small selection right there ready to take on the position? The same day?

Mitza, I'm afraid this is all going way above your head. The President selects a Deputy Prime Minister, or Lord of the Protectorate or First Secretary, and the point, the point for you really is that the leadership remains in good hands. Important people are doing crucial work, safely positioning the leadership remaining as it were crucial to the important positioning of the crucial thank you for your question.

[Joanna Lytton-Vasey]

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I think the queen - or, in more normal times, the king - is also involved somehow. But nobody really understands, which is as it should be. The job of the Deputy Prime Minister is to stand in for the Prime Minister when he's incapable through being at the dentist, or getting his ears syringed, or drunk, or whatever. I don't think having been forced to resign while simultaneously staying in office counts as incapacity, though I suppose a case could be made for insanity or perhaps treason?

Periodically people vote, like in a reality TV show, but they don't get to choose the Prime Minister or his Deputy or any of the government ministers or officials ... or the king/queen for that matter. This system has been in place (with minor variations/hiatuses) for over 700 years, on the basis that what people don't understand, they don't oppose. Also the people are not armed, which helps maintain the status quo.

I hope this helps, Sister Mitza?

[MitzaLizalor]

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Wasn't there an emperor at one point? Hadrian, wall builder.

[Dr. Anthony J. Toole]

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Sorry to interrupt, there's IMPORTANT NEWS!

Alone Muck and Dang'old Trump are presently bickering on the social medias (the one they're not banned from or buying or trying to launch). This is a crucial election year debate about, I believe, whether the one likes the other. Fascinating. Let's look forward to further coverage.

I only hope it doesn't edge out the Conservative bickering contest in the UK - yes the third or fourth one in recent years. There's so much vacuous right wing prattle and only so many hours in the 24 hour news cycle.

[Dr. Anthony J. Toole]

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FRESH UPDATE!

The former president has posted a number of irate messages on his Truth Social™ platform. In a late-night post, Trump said: "Is this the same Mitch McConnell who was... something something noise noise noise".

Since January 6, McConnell has spoken out against Trump's and the Republican National Committee's blah blah blah.

Hear what Liz Cheney has to say in the next episode!