Drumpf - Epstein Friend/ US Prez 47/ War Criminal*

Subject: RE: Drumpf - Epstein Friend/ US Prez 47/ War Criminal*
From: MaJoC the Filk
Date: 29 Apr 26 - 02:07 PM

We listened to the King's speech, live, in full. Many and often were the cries of "YES", raised fists,* and happy laughter. We afterwards broke into the third bottle of plonque that evening, so we could toast His Majesty's health.

Minor point: Some of the standing ovations seemed to come as a surprise to Charles; there were only one or two points where he seemed to be expecting applause which didn't happen. All in all, a masterful demonstration of working a crowd in real time, while sticking in the stiletto with wit and erudition.

* Think Wolfie Smith's fortissimo "Power to the People".

Subject: RE: Drumpf - Epstein Friend/ US Prez 47/ War Criminal*
From: Lighter
Date: 30 Apr 26 - 07:19 AM

A bit off topic, but when our self-styled "Secretary of War" was asked by a friendly GOP House member how long it took for the US to win a battle against Japan, the impeccably coifed Secretary replied, with a knowing smile, "Several years."

The Congressman, nonplussed, had to explain that the battle of Midway (one of the most famous in history) was in mid-1942, before hurrying on to further supposedly softball questions.

This is high-school level knowledge.

Subject: RE: Drumpf - Epstein Friend/ US Prez 47/ War Criminal*
From: MaJoC the Filk
Date: 30 Apr 26 - 12:34 PM

Just seen an interesting phrase: "vanity war". Discuss.