[Dr. Anthony J. Toole]

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

Great news! Prime Minister Johnson has been touring Europe looking for support, without success. But at last Frau Merkel, the shaking woman who is (inexplicably) in charge of Germany, has provided him with a lifeline!!!!

It's a brilliant plan. All they have to do is solve the Irish border issue in the next 30 days. Boris has played this one like a genius. Such charm, such confidence. The young Princess Merkel can't help but fall at his feet.

[Didymus Much]

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

...All they have to do is solve the Irish border issue in the next 30 29 days...

Tick-tock.

[Joanna Lytton-Vasey]

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

Just off the top of my head, I can think of three solutions right now. In fact I can think of four, but I'm not counting bombing Ireland back into the Stone Age as I guess some people would find that unacceptable, if they noticed. But do they ask for my help? No.

[Dr. Anthony J. Toole]

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

Tick-tock.

Subtract off Summer recess and weekends and, of course, time for tiffin.

[Joanna Lytton-Vasey]

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

Subtract off Summer recess and weekends and, of course, time for tiffin.

Well, Prime Minister Johnson has certainly "trumped" us all there, Dr Toole, with his latest ploy. Now that parliament has been prorogued (such a lovely word, with its suggestion of professional roguishness), we now have to subtract an additional five weeks or so. It is fortunate that they have nothing of importance to discuss.

I asked my dear husband to explain the technicalities of this, but he just said "In the name of Jesus, Joanna, can't you stop that benighted baby crying?" Well I could, so I did. But I don't like to ask again. If anyone can clear this up (in simple terms that even a women can understand) then I'd be interested to hear about it, as the younger boys are asking me to explain it to them. The older ones may well understand, but they are out spear-fishing.

One thing I do know is that PM Johnson is an unusual politician in that he studied Graeco-Roman practices at university. Might this turn out to be a good thing? (I am thinking of hand-to-hand combat, rather than more unsavory elements of the syllabus.) The Boris would definitely beat President Macaroon in a fight, though I wouldn't fancy his chances against Chancellor Merkel.

[WilliamJenningsBryan]

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

In 2016 Americans went to the voting booths and elected Donald Trump president. Ever since that time an evil cabal of Democrats, RINO's, MSM, deep staters, communists, and DC swamp elites have continuously conspired to undermine the presidency of Trump.

The British people voted for BREXIT, and a similar evil cabal conspired to undermine the will of the people for the last 3 years. Once again the people spoke and Boris Johnson is now in charge to carry out the will of the people, and once again the forces of darkness are trying to undermine the will of the British people. This all sounds familiar.

The Godly founders of America saw fit to eliminate any form of monarchy - knowing full well their history of starting wars and conspiring with popes to persecute True Christians™. Indeed, in modern day these Europaeon monarchs are often kept around as nothing more than a quaint Disneyesque tourist attraction to attract visitors and fill the pockets of tour guides. In the case of the British, the Queen presides over a laughable homer church pretending to be a state religion.

As it turns out, the British Queen still has a few powers invested in her monarchy that are rarely exercised - often only in an emergency that threatens the soverenty of the nation. It does bring up the question of whether we here in America should consider having such a monarchy for emergencies - and installing the House of Trump for such purposes.

Queen suspends British parliament on Boris Johnson’s advice allegedly to stop MPs from voting against no-deal Brexit
By JKR Staff - August 28, 2019

In an extraordinary development, the British Queen on Wednesday approved the Conservative government’s decision to suspend parliament in September allegedly to stop MPs from voting against the Brexit deal.

Prime Minister Boris Johnson said that a Queen’s Speech would take place after the suspension, on 14 October, to outline his ‘very exciting agenda,’ reported the BBC. The government’s decision to shut down parliament in September/October has caused a huge outcry among the country’s political class. Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn said, “Suspending Parliament is not acceptable, it is not on. What the prime minister is doing is a smash and grab on our democracy to force through a no deal.”

Corbyn minced no words when he said that when MPs return to the Commons next Tuesday, ‘the first thing we’ll do is attempt legislation to prevent what (Boris Johnson) is doing’ followed by a vote of no-confidence.

The most scathing criticism for the government’s move to shut down the parliament came from the House of Commons’ Speaker John Bercow, who usually doesn’t comment on political decisions. Bercow on Wednesday, however, called the announcement a ‘constitutional outrage.’ He said, “However it is dressed up, it is blindingly obvious that the purpose of (suspending Parliament) now would be to stop (MPs) debating Brexit and performing its duty in shaping a course for the country.”

Former Prime Minister John Major, himself a tall Conservative leader, has threatened to approach the courts to stop the shutting down of parliament. Scottish Nationalist Party’s justice spokeswoman, Joanna Cherry, is also exploring similar legal challenge in the Scottish courts.

‘John Major said that he had ‘no doubt’ Johnson’s motive was to ‘bypass a sovereign Parliament that opposes his policy on Brexit.’

Johnson has promised to take the UK out of the EU by 31 October despite a majority of the House of Commons being opposed to a no-deal Brexit.

. . . .

http://www.jantakareporter.com/world/uk-goes-india-way-british-queen-approves-boris-johnsons-decision-to-suspend-parliament-allegedly-to-stop-mps-from-voting-on-brexit-deal/264319/

[Isabella White]

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

As it turns out, the British Queen still has a few powers invested in her monarchy that are rarely exercised - often only in an emergency that threatens the soverenty of the nation. It does bring up the question of whether we here in America should consider having such a monarchy for emergencies - and installing the House of Trump for such purposes.

Why, I think that's a splendid idea, dear Brother WilliamJenningsBryan! And I, for one, cannot wait for the marvellous Coronation of our -sent King President Trump!

A blessed evening to you, dear Brother WilliamJenningsBryan,
Sincerely, Isabella W.

[Didymus Much]

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

...the next 3029 days...

Tick-tock.

Subtract off Summer recess and weekends and, of course, time for tiffin.

...we now have to subtract an additional five weeks or so...

[Joanna Lytton-Vasey]

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

Brother WJB, I see that the Indians make a curious remark in the article you quoted:

Former Prime Minister John Major, himself a tall Conservative leader ...

I have looked up the respective heights of ex-PM Major (6 feet) and current PM Johnson (apparently a somewhat stunted 5'9"). They must consider this fact to be in some way pertinent to the current situation, I suppose, although they are wrong. Our Beloved Lord made it perfectly clear that the height of Eliab, son of Jesse, should not be taken into account when assessing leadership qualities:

1 Samuel 16:7 But the LORD said unto Samuel, Look not on his countenance, or on the height of his stature; because I have refused him: for the LORD seeth not as man seeth; for man looketh on the outward appearance, but the LORD looketh on the heart.

[Joanna Lytton-Vasey]

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

I think this is still going on, but have decided to give up following it on a daily basis - I have children to raise - and just wait for the box set. There is a rumor, by the way, that Christopher Biggins will reprise his performance as the Emperor Nero in the BBC TV adaptation of I, Clavdivs, and play Boris Johnson.

[Dr. Anthony J. Toole]

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

That's Jonah Hill, member of the liberal elite. Why would anyone want to listen to him?

[Basilissa]

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

It does bring up the question of whether we here in America should consider having such a monarchy for emergencies - and installing the House of Trump for such purposes.

Why, I think that's a splendid idea, dear Brother WilliamJenningsBryan! And I, for one, cannot wait for the marvellous Coronation of our -sent King President Trump!

This very subject has been discussed in much detail by our Brother Alan Swallows, who brought up a very compelling Bible-based case for instating a Godly Monarchy of the House of Trump.

[Joanna Lytton-Vasey]

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

That's Jonah Hill, member of the liberal elite. Why would anyone want to listen to him?

Dr Toole, if you are suggesting that I (a True Christian™ lady, wife and mother) am wrong about this then I fear I must correct you (a mere Forum Member). About five years ago my husband took me and all the children to see Biggins in pantomime in Southend (pronounced Sarfend). He was playing the part of a sinister elderly woman.

The younger children were terrified, as intended, and once their cries of distress had achieved maximum volume we left our seats, with cries of "Shame!" My three eldest boys, KJV in hand, declaiming Deuteronomy 22:5 and attempted to storm the stage. They were viciously repelled and sustained trivial bruising.

Suffice it to say that neither I, nor those of my children who were there, will ever forget the hideous, effeminate face of "Ms" Biggins.

[Dr. Anthony J. Toole]

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

Dr Toole, if you are suggesting that I (a True Christian™ lady, wife and mother) am wrong about this then I fear I must correct you (a mere Forum Member).

No doubt you're right on the finer points of the B-grade celebrity circuit in Britain. All you guys sound the same to me: Christopher Biggins, Benny Hill, Kenneth Williams, Jimmy Saville, Rolf Harris, the list of potential or actual child molesters is endless. The only one I can stand is Bernard Manning - now that's a comedian who should've crossed the pond.

[Dr. Anthony J. Toole]

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

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Originally Posted by Dr. Anthony J. Toole
...the next 3029 days...

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Originally Posted by Didymus Much
Tick-tock.

Quote:
Originally Posted by Dr. Anthony J. Toole
Subtract off Summer recess and weekends and, of course, time for tiffin.

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Originally Posted by Joanna Lytton-Vasey
...we now have to subtract an additional five weeks or so...

After a short break called by the British Prime Minister, the Parliament has been ordered by the Supreme Court to resume business. Apparently Boris Johnson was too generous in granting leave to his employees and so it was ruled illegal. Never a good deed unpunished, as they say.

The 11 judges ruled unanimously. They said the case was “justiciable” and subject to the law... They then ruled that the decision to prorogue parliament was unlawful because it had “the effect of frustrating or preventing the ability of parliament to carry out its constitutional functions without reasonable justification.” She added: “No justification for taking action with such an extreme effect has been put before the court.”

Boris Johnson responded saying that overruling his illegal suspension of Parliament has made his EU negotiating position - which was basically to go on vacation for 5 weeks - harder. It's somewhat analogous to how jail made it harder for Jeffery Epstein to receive massages from 15 year olds. Why do we have all these pesky laws?!