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hunter

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10. It's so British politicians don't have to.

Reply to elleng (Original post)

Wed Sep 17, 2025, 06:33 PM

Sep 2025

Unlike Trump, who thinks he's a king, the British king has very little political power.

It's a snow job.

Trump will go away thinking Britain supports him, and British politicians are less likely to be criticized for being Trump toadies, especially those who are not.

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WHY are the royals kissing the orange ass????? [View all] elleng Sep 2025 OP

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Why.. ._. Sep 2025 #2

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That's what I think Tribetime Sep 2025 #12

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Some followers JustAnotherGen Sep 2025 #7

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It's so British politicians don't have to. hunter Sep 2025 #10

Nothing personal the way the MAGAs are calling Charles an old friend. UTUSN Sep 2025 #11

They recognize pointless ceremonial positions leftstreet Sep 2025 #14

I think protocol and tradition often eclipses feuds and passions. Torchlight Sep 2025 #15