King Charles III literally just told the USA Congress that executive power is "subject to checks and balances" by Congress π
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King Charles III literally just told the USA Congress that executive power is "subject to checks and balances" by Congress
He then said, "This is the reason that there stands a stone by the River Thames at Runnymede where Magna Carta was signed in the year 1215..."
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King Charles III literally just told the USA Congress that executive power is "subject to checks and balances" by Congress
He then said, "This is the reason that there stands a stone by the River Thames at Runnymede where Magna Carta was signed in the year 1215..."
(continues)
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#KingCharles III cont:
"This stone records that an acre of that ancient and historic site was given to the United States of America by the people of the United Kingdom to symbolize our shared resolve in support of liberty...it is here in these very halls... that this spirit of liberty and the America's founders is present in every session, and every both cast, not by the wheel of one, but by the deliberation of many, representing the living mosaic of the United States."
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#KingCharles III cont:
"This stone records that an acre of that ancient and historic site was given to the United States of America by the people of the United Kingdom to symbolize our shared resolve in support of liberty...it is here in these very halls... that this spirit of liberty and the America's founders is present in every session, and every both cast, not by the wheel of one, but by the deliberation of many, representing the living mosaic of the United States."
King Charles III emphasized the value of diversity and "valuing people of all faiths and of none."*
Note: BOTH sides of the aisle (Republican & Democrat) stood and clapped at this point and the one in the first post of this thread.
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King Charles III literally just told the USA Congress that executive power is "subject to checks and balances" by Congress
He then said, "This is the reason that there stands a stone by the River Thames at Runnymede where Magna Carta was signed in the year 1215..."
(continues)
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@dalfen It's supposed to be.
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King Charles III emphasized the value of diversity and "valuing people of all faiths and of none."*
Note: BOTH sides of the aisle (Republican & Democrat) stood and clapped at this point and the one in the first post of this thread.
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Speaking to the US Congress, King Charles III called for peace and said he hopes that "working together" (the UK & US), "and with our international partners," we can "stem the beating of plowshares into swords."
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Speaking to the US Congress, King Charles III called for peace and said he hopes that "working together" (the UK & US), "and with our international partners," we can "stem the beating of plowshares into swords."
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#USA #UK #KingCharlesKing Charles III to the US Congress (cont.):
"I am mindful that we are still in the season of Easter, the season that most strengthens my hope. It is why I believe with all my heart that the essence of our two nations is a generosity of spirit and a duty, to foster compassion, to promote peace, to deepen mutual understanding, and to value all people of all faith and of none."
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King Charles III to the US Congress (cont.):
"I am mindful that we are still in the season of Easter, the season that most strengthens my hope. It is why I believe with all my heart that the essence of our two nations is a generosity of spirit and a duty, to foster compassion, to promote peace, to deepen mutual understanding, and to value all people of all faith and of none."
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#USA #UK #KingCharles@dalfen So the US Congress is getting a lecture from the king of England about how there are supposed to be limits to executive power.
I suppose since he's being all diplomatic he won't explicitly point out whose job it is to impose those limits.
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King Charles III to the US Congress (cont.):
"I am mindful that we are still in the season of Easter, the season that most strengthens my hope. It is why I believe with all my heart that the essence of our two nations is a generosity of spirit and a duty, to foster compassion, to promote peace, to deepen mutual understanding, and to value all people of all faith and of none."
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#USA #UK #KingCharlesKing Charles III β
Called for the defense of Ukraine "and her most courageous people."
Note: VP Vance (R), House Speaker Mike Johnson(R), and generally BOTH sides of the aisle (Republican & Democrat) stood and clapped.
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King Charles III β
Called for the defense of Ukraine "and her most courageous people."
Note: VP Vance (R), House Speaker Mike Johnson(R), and generally BOTH sides of the aisle (Republican & Democrat) stood and clapped.
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Thought Jerkoff Disaster was against rearming Kiyv -
King Charles III β
Called for the defense of Ukraine "and her most courageous people."
Note: VP Vance (R), House Speaker Mike Johnson(R), and generally BOTH sides of the aisle (Republican & Democrat) stood and clapped.
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#USA #UK #KingCharles #UkraineKing Charles III β
Mentioned that this year marks the 25th anniversary of 911, and stressed the importance of NATO to "secure a truly just and lasting peace" of Europe and North America.
He said, "Our defense, intelligence, and security ties are hard-wired together through relationships measured not in years, but in decades" and mentioned the large number of US military personnel in the UK and vice versa.*
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King Charles III β
Mentioned that this year marks the 25th anniversary of 911, and stressed the importance of NATO to "secure a truly just and lasting peace" of Europe and North America.
He said, "Our defense, intelligence, and security ties are hard-wired together through relationships measured not in years, but in decades" and mentioned the large number of US military personnel in the UK and vice versa.*
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King Charles III β
"Our common ideals were not only crucial for liberty and equality, they are also the foundation of our shared prosperity.
"The rule of law, the certainty of stable and accessible rules, an independent judiciary, resolving disputes and delivering impartial justiceβ these features created the conditions for centuries of unmatched economic growth in our two countries."*
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King Charles III β
"Our common ideals were not only crucial for liberty and equality, they are also the foundation of our shared prosperity.
"The rule of law, the certainty of stable and accessible rules, an independent judiciary, resolving disputes and delivering impartial justiceβ these features created the conditions for centuries of unmatched economic growth in our two countries."*
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King Charles III (cont.):
Spoke of "new economic and technology agreements to write the new chapter of our joint prosperity, and ensure that British and American ingenuity continues to lead the world."
He mentioned tech-sector partnerships between the UK & US, including in the AI & quantum computing sectors.
He then mentioned the importance of the #trade relationship between the UK & US and how it is responsible for "millions of jobs on both sides of the Atlantic."
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King Charles III β
"Our common ideals were not only crucial for liberty and equality, they are also the foundation of our shared prosperity.
"The rule of law, the certainty of stable and accessible rules, an independent judiciary, resolving disputes and delivering impartial justiceβ these features created the conditions for centuries of unmatched economic growth in our two countries."*
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@dalfen that and bullets, guns, empire. But I see he's delivering a jibe.
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King Charles III (cont.):
Spoke of "new economic and technology agreements to write the new chapter of our joint prosperity, and ensure that British and American ingenuity continues to lead the world."
He mentioned tech-sector partnerships between the UK & US, including in the AI & quantum computing sectors.
He then mentioned the importance of the #trade relationship between the UK & US and how it is responsible for "millions of jobs on both sides of the Atlantic."
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#USA #UK #KingCharlesKing Charles III addressing the US Congress (cont.):
"As we look toward the next 250 years, we must also reflect on our shared responsibility to safeguard nature, our most precious and irreplaceable asset."
NOTE: Many Democrats and Republicans stood up and clapped after a second pause. House Speaker Mike Johnson also stood up and clapped.
Notably, VP Vance did not clap at all (or even move his hands from his sides) or stand up
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King Charles III addressing the US Congress (cont.):
"As we look toward the next 250 years, we must also reflect on our shared responsibility to safeguard nature, our most precious and irreplaceable asset."
NOTE: Many Democrats and Republicans stood up and clapped after a second pause. House Speaker Mike Johnson also stood up and clapped.
Notably, VP Vance did not clap at all (or even move his hands from his sides) or stand up
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King Charles III addressing the US Congress, continued β
"We ignore at our peril...that nature's economy...provides the foundation for our prosperity and our security."
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King Charles III addressing the US Congress, continued β
"We ignore at our peril...that nature's economy...provides the foundation for our prosperity and our security."
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#UK #USA #KingCharlesKing Charles III addressing the US Congress (continued) β
Emphasized that countries should not "look inward."
He concluded by talking about how, at this time of the 250th anniversary of the USA, the UK and US should re-dedicate their commitment to each other and their shared ideals.*
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@dalfen
Thought Jerkoff Disaster was against rearming Kiyv@ChrisHolladay Which one?
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