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Amaryllis

(11,152 posts)
Thu Feb 19, 2026, 11:24 PM 18 hrs ago

Oh, the irony. The country with a king still subscribes to the belief that no man is above the law.

https://joycevance.substack.com/p/arresting-andrew?

The King said that the royal family supported a full investigation: “Let me state clearly: the law must take its course.”

Oh, the irony. The country with a king still subscribes to the belief that no man is above the law. Happy birthday to the former Prince Andrew, who turned 66 today.

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We’ve forgotten what accountability for public officials looks like in the United States, or even that it’s possible. But here it is in front of us, with a former prince stripped of his royal titles and arrested by the police just like anyone else. The cult of Trump may have temporarily derailed the rule of law in the U.S., at least for its leader, but it can still be restored; indeed, the public is clamoring for that when it comes to the Epstein Files. It’s time to stop protecting rich and powerful men who rape children and others who made that possible, whoever they are. Later this month, Bill and Hillary Clinton will testify on Capitol Hill. There is no possible justification for treating Donald Trump any differently.


Let’s start demanding that.

For the people involved with Epstein who hoped to be able to ride it out, staying quietly in the shadows, relying on other powerful men to protect them, Andrew’s arrest suggests that “Time’s Up”. Those people have to be very worried about Andrew’s arrest, which puts subtle pressure on other governments to follow suit and investigate those for whom there is credible information suggesting complicity. And beyond that, what all does Andrew know? Who might he offer up in an effort to save his own skin? The Telegraph had a photo of a deeply distressed looking former prince being driven home after dark, looking as though the discovery of how he could be treated if held accountable for his role had been deeply unpleasant. He could face up to life in prison depending on the type of charges brought. Understanding that can be the kind of revelation for a criminal defendant that causes them, for the first time, to tell law enforcement the truth.






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Oh, the irony. The country with a king still subscribes to the belief that no man is above the law. (Original Post) Amaryllis 18 hrs ago OP
"No kings" Cirsium 17 hrs ago #1
I think because Traitor has Stated More Cha 16 hrs ago #3
You mean like in Canada? Cirsium 16 hrs ago #4
I love Canada. And here we are... Cha 16 hrs ago #5
It's becasue we got freedom from a king 250 years ago in 1776. Amaryllis 8 hrs ago #6
Excellent Observation by Joyce Vance! Cha 16 hrs ago #2
K&R UTUSN 6 hrs ago #7

Cirsium

(3,727 posts)
1. "No kings"
Fri Feb 20, 2026, 12:53 AM
17 hrs ago

I never understood the "no kings" slogan. Why not "no dictators" or "no fascists?"

Cirsium

(3,727 posts)
4. You mean like in Canada?
Fri Feb 20, 2026, 01:28 AM
16 hrs ago

Thank heavens the colonists overthrew the king or we might have turned out the way Canada did.

Cha

(317,934 posts)
2. Excellent Observation by Joyce Vance!
Fri Feb 20, 2026, 01:00 AM
16 hrs ago

The Us PEDO wannabe "king" Pardons Drug dealers . Cocaine runners, Drug Cartel kingpins , Traitors to the USA.. like he is. .. And, Commits Mass Homicidal Murder.

Doesn't anyone Notice that besides Patriots?

I would think some good guys in Law Enforcement

would take notice.

Mahalo, Amaryllis



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