[Dr. Anthony J. Toole]

Originally Posted by Joanna Lytton-Vasey

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]

Originally Posted by Dr. Anthony J. Toole

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

Tick-tock.

[Joanna Lytton-Vasey]

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]

Originally Posted by Didymus Much

Tick-tock.

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

[Joanna Lytton-Vasey]

Originally Posted by Dr. Anthony J. Toole

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]

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...t-deal/264319/

[Isabella White]

Originally Posted by WilliamJenningsBryan

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]

Originally Posted by Dr. Anthony J. Toole

...the next 3029 days...

Originally Posted by Didymus Much

Tick-tock.

Originally Posted by Dr. Anthony J. Toole

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

Originally Posted by Joanna Lytton-Vasey

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

[Joanna Lytton-Vasey]

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]

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]

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

[Basilissa]

Originally Posted by WilliamJenningsBryan

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.

Originally Posted by Isabella White

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]

Originally Posted by Dr. Anthony J. Toole

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]

Originally Posted by Joanna Lytton-Vasey

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]

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

Quote:
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.

Quote:
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?!

[Dr. Anthony J. Toole]

ANNNNNNNNYWAY... back on topic.

Other news today:

President Trump ordered his staff to withhold nearly $400m in aid days before he pressured Ukraine’s president to investigate Biden

So it's looking like a close run thing. However, "if Democrats do go ahead [with impeachment], there is virtually no prospect of the Republican-controlled Senate convicting and removing the president before the 2020 election." So the Republicans still have their principles until 2020. Let's see if Team Brexit can match that.

[Joanna Lytton-Vasey]

Dr Toole, the judges also said:

This Court has already concluded that the Prime Minister's advice to Her Majesty was unlawful, void and of no effect. This means that the Order in Council to which it led was also unlawful, void and of no effect and should be quashed. This means that when the Royal Commissioners walked into the House of Lords it was as if they walked in with a blank sheet of paper. The prorogation was also void and of no effect. Parliament has not been prorogued. This is the unanimous judgment of all 11 Justices.

So basically "Nothing to see here." It never happened and I don't know why the judges even bothered to waste their time with it.

[Dr. Anthony J. Toole]

Originally Posted by Joanna Lytton-Vasey

So basically "Nothing to see here." It never happened and I don't know why the judges even bothered to waste their time with it.

Thank you, Mrs. Lytton-Vasey, for reading the fine print. I mainly read headlines and develop a gut feeling that forms the basis of a strong and unshakeable faith. I had much the same response to the 10 counts of obstruction of justice against Trump and his tortuous and voluminous dealings with foreign enemies friends. Nothing to see there.

[Dr. Anthony J. Toole]

Looking at a late setback for the President, he may yet lose this poll. The House and Senate, led by Dems and Reps respectively, all voting for the same thing... ominous.

Speaker Nancy Pelosi announced that the US House of Representatives would begin a formal impeachment inquiry into Donald Trump, setting the stage for an extraordinary constitutional clash over allegations that the president sought the help of a foreign country to harm a political rival.

[T]hat afternoon, the Senate, in a rare act of bipartisanship, unanimously approved a resolution calling for the Director of National Intelligence to turn over the whistleblower complaint to Congress.

And then this.

Former Massachusetts Governor and Republican presidential candidate Bill Weld slammed President Donald Trump's contacts with the government of Ukraine in a television interview on Monday morning. "That is treason. It's treason pure and simple, and the penalty for treason under the U.S. code is death. That’s the only penalty"

[Basilissa]

I must applaud Boris Johnson for emulating his idol, our Godly President Trump (), in his brilliant strategy of saying one thing and then something completely opposite the same day, as a strategic way to utterly confuse the enemies - and therefore proceed with the Master Plan without opposition:

Boris Johnson has written to the EU asking to delay Brexit despite saying that he would rather be "dead in a ditch" than do so, and insisting that there were "no circumstances" in which he would.
The prime minister wrote to European Council President Donald Tusk on Saturday evening requesting a three month delay to Brexit, after members of Parliament blocked a vote on his deal with the EU.
Under the terms of legislation passed last month, Johnson was legally obliged to request the delay after failing to secure approval from Parliament by today's deadline.
However, Johnson declined to sign the letter and sent a separate letter outlining why he is opposed to delaying Brexit.

Now, I don't pretend to know what Boris Johnson's Master Plan exactly is in this case, but this thing about prolonging the UK stay in the EU while saying you hate that and want Brexit ASAP, seems like a really good plan for the next decade or so.