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eppur_se_muova

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9. Foreign nations need to start giving Turnip "Potemkin press conferences" which aren't actually broadcast or recorded.

Reply to CatWoman (Original post)

Tue Jul 29, 2025, 02:14 AM

Jul 2025

Just let him rant to a bored-looking audience for a while, answer some random questions without saying anything, and herd him to his next stop. He won't even notice the cameras aren't on.

Audiences can be daywork for those otherwise unemployed.

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King Charles 'Very Concerned' Trump Will Rant About Immigration During State Visit [View all] CatWoman Jul 2025 OP

Cut off his microphone Roxi Jul 2025 #1

Well Then.. ._. Jul 2025 #2

A very valid concern. The Donvict has no self-control, no dignity, no sense of occasion. 3catwoman3 Jul 2025 #3

"King Charles worried Trump will stoke migration fears" J_William_Ryan Jul 2025 #4

He should just not allow Trump to come. Blue Full Moon Jul 2025 #5

When he starts (which he will), just walk away, Charles. Buns_of_Fire Jul 2025 #6

Excuse me But WTH is Cha Jul 2025 #7

Actually, it was Starmer who insisted on the invitation to Trump, not Charles.. Princess Turandot Jul 2025 #12

Oh Thank you! What ever Cha Jul 2025 #13

A tour of Dartmoor prison. A verrrrrry long tour. usonian Jul 2025 #8

Foreign nations need to start giving Turnip "Potemkin press conferences" which aren't actually broadcast or recorded. eppur_se_muova Jul 2025 #9

so charlie wants a press event with a rogue blabber with 34 felony convictions of a tawdry nature? nt msongs Jul 2025 #10

No he doesn't - he tried to have Starmer cancel. yorkster Jul 2025 #31

Isn't this bullshit about keeping "undesireables" out? BurnDoubt Jul 2025 #11

Lock him in the Tower of London. eShirl Jul 2025 #14

Not a very good idea. ProudMNDemocrat Jul 2025 #17

The King is not a fan SocialDemocrat61 Jul 2025 #15

Charles giving TACO the single fingered salute? ProudMNDemocrat Jul 2025 #18

I'm worried he'll wear that same ill-fitting tuxedo. Oopsie Daisy Jul 2025 #16

You mean this one? ProudMNDemocrat Jul 2025 #19

his wife and daughter are supposed to be fashion icons CatWoman Jul 2025 #33

Charles should have what Trump calls the "toy soldiers" throw his orange behind out. Vinca Jul 2025 #20

So keep a few of these guys close by, ready to play at your signal. tanyev Jul 2025 #21

Cancel the visit if Bettie Jul 2025 #22

What's he gonna do about it, not like he's the king of England or anything JonAndKatePlusABird Jul 2025 #23

Id be more worried he try to date his grand-daughter Johonny Jul 2025 #24

Then they should sedate him. milestogo Jul 2025 #25

How about a fake press conference? Ocelot II Jul 2025 #26

Hey Chuck, talk about Epstein then! Brainfodder Jul 2025 #27

Duh, krasnov only does things to enrich himself or hurt others, and he will demand his lb of flesh. lark Jul 2025 #28

Don't give him the press. Emile Jul 2025 #29

He should be "called away on important business" tavernier Jul 2025 #30

cancel the meeting RainCaster Jul 2025 #32