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ATHENS, Greece, April 29, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Diana Shipping Inc. (NYSE: DSX), (the “Company”), a global shipping company specializing in the ownership and bareboat charter-in of dry bulk vessels, today announced that, through a separate wholly-owned subsidiary, it has entered into a time charter contract with Refined Success Limited, for one of its Capesize dry bulk vessels, the m/v New York. The gross charter rate is US$27,500 per day, minus a 5.00% commission paid to third parties, for a period until minimum February 1, 2028 up to maximum March 31, 2028. The charter is expected to commence on May 1, 2026. The m/v New York is currently chartered, as previously announced, at a gross charter rate of US$17,600 per day, minus a 5.00% commission paid to third parties. The “New York” is a 177,773 dwt Capesize dry bulk vessel built in 2010. The Company also announced that, through a separate wholly-owned subsidiary, it has entered into a time charter contract with Oldendorff GmbH & Co. KG, for one of its Ultramax dry bulk vessels, the m/v DSI Pyxis. The gross charter rate is US$16,000 per day, minus a 5.00% commission paid to third parties, for a period until minimum June 15, 2027 up to maximum August 15, 2027. The charter is expected to commence on May 3, 2026. The m/v DSI Pyxis is currently chartered, as previously announced, at a gross charter rate of US$13,100 per day, minus a 5.00% commission paid to third parties. The “DSI Pyxis” is a 60,362 dwt Ultramax dry bulk vessel built in 2018. The employments of “New York” and “DSI Pyxis” are anticipated to generate approximately US$23.76 million of gross revenue for the minimum scheduled period of the time charters. Diana Shipping Inc.’s fleet currently consists of 36 dry bulk vessels (4 Newcastlemax, 8 Capesize, 4 Post-Panamax, 6 Kamsarmax, 5 Panamax and 9 Ultramax). The Company also expects to take delivery of two methanol dual fuel new-building Kamsarmax dry bulk vessels by the second half of 2027 and the first half of 2028, respectively. As of today, the combined carrying capacity of the Company’s fleet, excluding the two vessels not yet delivered, is approximately 4.1 million dwt, with a weighted average age of 12.43 years. A table describing the current Diana Shipping Inc. fleet can be found on the Company’s website, www.dianashippinginc.com. Information contained on the Company’s website does not constitute part of this press release. About the Company Diana Shipping Inc. is a global provider of shipping transportation services through its ownership and bareboat charter-in of dry bulk vessels. The Company’s vessels are employed primarily on short to medium-term time charters and transport a range of dry bulk cargoes, including such commodities as iron ore, coal, grain and other materials along worldwide shipping routes. Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements Matters discussed in this press release may constitute forward-looking statements. The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 provides safe harbor protections for forward-looking statements in order to encourage companies to provide prospective information about their business. Forward-looking statements include statements concerning plans, objectives, goals, strategies, future events or performance, and underlying assumptions and other statements, which are other than statements of historical facts. The Company desires to take advantage of the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and is including this cautionary statement in connection with this safe harbor legislation. The words “believe,” “anticipate,” “intends,” “estimate,” “forecast,” “project,” “plan,” “potential,” “may,” “should,” “expect,” “pending” and similar expressions identify forward-looking statements. The forward-looking statements in this press release are based upon various assumptions, many of which are based, in turn, upon further assumptions, including without limitation, Company management’s examination of historical operating trends, data contained in the Company’s records and other data available from third parties. Although the Company believes that these assumptions were reasonable when made, because these assumptions are inherently subject to significant uncertainties and contingencies that are difficult or impossible to predict and are beyond the Company’s control, the Company cannot assure you that it will achieve or accomplish these expectations, beliefs or projections. In addition to these important factors, other important factors that, in the Company’s view, could cause actual results to differ materially from those discussed in the forward-looking statements include the strength of world economies and currencies, general market conditions, including fluctuations in charter rates and vessel values, changes in demand for dry bulk shipping capacity, changes in the Company’s operating expenses, including bunker prices, drydocking and insurance costs, the market for the Company’s vessels, availability of financing and refinancing, changes in governmental rules and regulations or actions taken by regulatory authorities, tariff policies and other trade restrictions, potential liability from pending or future litigation, general domestic and international political conditions, including risks associated with the continuing conflict between Russia and Ukraine and related sanctions, potential disruption of shipping routes due to accidents or political events, including the escalation of the conflict in the Middle East, vessel breakdowns and instances of off-hires and other factors. Please see the Company’s filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission for a more complete discussion of these and other risks and uncertainties. The Company undertakes no obligation to revise or update any forward-looking statement, or to make any other forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. Corporate Contact:Margarita VeniouChief Corporate Development, Governance &Communications Officer and SecretaryTelephone: + 30-210-9470-100Email:mveniou@dianashippinginc.comWebsite:www.dianashippinginc.comX: @DianashipInvestor Relations/Media Contact:Nicolas Bornozis / Daniela GuerreroCapital Link, Inc.230 Park Avenue, Suite 1540New York, N.Y. 10169Tel.: (212) 661-7566Email:diana@capitallink.com

“Somehow all of the interesting energy for discussions about the long-range future of humanity is concentrated on the right,”wroteJoshua Achiam, head of mission alignment at OpenAI, on X last year. “The left has completely abdicated their role in this discussion. A decade from now this will be understood on the left to have been a generational mistake.” It’s a provocative claim: that while many sectors of the world, from politics to business to labor, have begun engaging with what artificial intelligence might soon mean for humanity, the left has not. And it seems to be right. As a movement, it appears the left has not been willing to engage seriously with AI — despite its potential to affect the lives and livelihoods of billions of people in ways that would normally make it just the kind of threat, and opportunity, left politics would concern itself with. Instead, the left has, for a mix of reasons good and bad, convinced itself that AI is at the same time something to hate, to mock, and to ignore. “The GenAI sector’s foremost feat of marketing has been the termintelligenceitself,”N+1, one of America’s foremost left publications, recently wrote. “A much more important question: What if China develops time travel or warp speed before we do?” asked Will Menaker, a host of the popular left podcast Chapo Trap House, when responding on X in December to a discussion of the possibilities of advanced AI. “Large language models do not, cannot, and will not ‘understand’ anything at all,”arguedTyler Austin Harper, the self-described “leftist, sort of Marxist-skewing” former professor, nowThe Atlanticstaff writer, last summer. Whether you hate AI or not — that’s up to you. There are many things to dislike about how it’s currently being developed, and valid reasons to dislike its very existence. But disliking something and ignoring it are different activities, and only one positions you to do anything about it. There are, of course, high-profile voices on the left who talk about AI; perhaps the most famous American leftist, Bernie Sanders, is nowwarningabout its dangers. But just as he has often been a lonely voice in Congress, on AI he stands apart from those within his own part of the political spectrum. Take another high-profile voice associated with the left, at least when it comes to tech, Cory Doctorow, one of the world’s most esteemed sci-fi and technology writers. In December, Doctorow published thetext of a speechgiven to the University of Washington called “The Reverse-Centaur’s Guide to Criticizing AI.” His purpose was to “explain what I think is going on here with this AI bubble, and sort out the bullshit from the material reality.” At its heart is the claim that “AI is just a word guessing program, because all it does is calculate the most probable word to go next.” In case you missed the point, Doctorow repeated it elsewhere in plainer words: AI is merely a “spicy autocomplete machine.” This idea, that large-language models merely produce statistically plausible word sequences based on training data, without having any idea about what the words refer to, has become the baseline across much of the left-intellectual landscape. Thanks to it, fundamental questions about AI’s capabilities, now and in the future, are considered settled. The publications that play a key (if diminished) role in the left-wing argumentative ecosystem have converged on this line. Here are four. The Nation: “AI only ‘knows’ anything in the same way that a calculator knows that 2 plus 3 is 5, which is why it cannot be counted on to learn and develop in the same way that a human would.” The New Republic: “Generative AI chatbots simply ‘predict’ the next word in a sequence using methods that require vast computational resources, data, and labor. . . they cannot ‘think’ or ‘understand’ language. . .” The New York Review of Books: “Chatbots regurgitate and rearrange fragments mined from all the text previously written. As plagiarists, they obscure and randomize their sources but do not transcend them.” N+1: “Large language models, which promise so much today, do not offer judgment, let alone intelligence, but unrivaled pattern-processing power, based on a vast corpus of precedents.” Social media reinforces this consensus, so that anyone who turns from theNYRBto Reddit or Bluesky, or the remaining left corners of X, will see the same thing. “Ppl don’t know how ChatGPT works,” one recent post said. “It doesn’t ‘know’ things. It autocompletes sentences. It makes things up.” The post has more than 70,000 likes. As with many left ideas these days, the autocomplete view of AI is a popular adaptation of the views held by critical academics. People who follow AI closely will know this, though they may not know how deeply embedded in left discourse in particular these views have become. “If you take the phrase ‘artificial intelligence,’ in a sentence like ‘does AI understand?’ or ‘can AI help us make better decisions?’, and you replace it with ‘mathy maths’ or ‘SALAMI’ [an acronym for Systematic Approaches to Learning Algorithms and Machine Inferences], it’s immediately obvious how ridiculous it is. You know, does the SALAMI understand?” Theaboveis from Emily Bender, a University of Washington computational linguist and the person probably most responsible for the autocomplete view and its adoption in left circles. Except she gives it another name, the “stochastic parrots” hypothesis, which explains the impression of intelligence that LLMs offer in the immediately graspable image of a bird that talks but doesn’t know anything. This was a stroke of mimetic genius: the 2021paperit was coined for, written by Bender with Timnit Gebru, Angelina McMillan-Major, and Margaret Mitchell, has been cited around 8,000 times. From there, it’s echoed throughThe NationandN+1and Bluesky, sometimes without attribution. In 2023, when chatbots were more toy than tool, AI-as-autocomplete was maybe a defensible position. But now? That view takes next-token prediction, the technical process at the heart of large-language models, and makes it sound like a simple thing — so simple it’s deflating. And taken in isolation, next-token prediction is a relatively simple process: do some math to predict and then output what word is likely to come next, given everything that’s come before it, based on the huge amounts of human writing the system has trained on. But when that operation is done millions, and billions, and trillions of times, as it is when these models are trained? Suddenly the simple next token isn’t so simple anymore. Instead, a web of associations grows so complex and so clearly productive it reminds one of Stalin’s apocryphal comment that quantity has a quality all its own. Yet the properties of scale do not often enter the left conversation. Nor do several other factors. Factors such as the likelihood that training a system to predict across millions of different cases forces it to build representations of the world that then, even if you want to reserve the word “understanding” for beings that walk around talking out of mouths, produce outputs that look a lot like understanding. Or that reserving words like “understanding” for humans depends on eliding the fact that nobody agrees on what it or “intelligence” or “meaning” actually mean. And that, if you’re arguing for human uniqueness, you need to show that the trillions of neuron-connections in the brain aren’t also doing next-token prediction, or something like it. As if that weren’t enough, it’s now debated whether “predicts the next token” remains an accurate and comprehensive description of what current systems are up to. Reinforcement learning has shifted the training objective from “what word would appear next on the internet” to “what response would a human prefer” — and today’s reasoning models are trained to work through problems step by step rather than answer in a single pass. Given all this, the fraction of meaning in the autocomplete view of current AI is alarmingly akin to the random, not always incorrect observations about temperature cycles conservatives used to throw around in debates about climate change. In both cases, a debatable description of mechanism is mistaken for proof of (in)significance. CO2 makes up only 0.04% of the atmosphere, which sounds much too little for it to drive global warming — until you learn CO2’s molecular structure lets it absorb infrared radiation in ways nitrogen and oxygen can’t. Similarly, “AI just predicts the next token” sounds deflating — until you consider what predicting the next token involves and start to ask if there’s really such a difference between predicting and learning. Indeed, it’s a little disturbing how closely this discourse follows climate-debate patterns set down 20 years ago by the right. Either a man-made phenomenon isn’t happening or, if it is, it’s not important. The common words in those articles, “just,” “simply,” “only,” are there because the argument doesn’t stand up without them. As it has for conservatives and climate change, dismissing a phenomenon that is already showing evidence of significant impact on the world puts a fair amount of epistemic stress on the people who do it. If AI is just “spicy autocomplete,” then what’s responsible for the current frenzy of attention? Autocorrect could explain away pre-ChatGPT interest levels without too much trouble. But it doesn’t come close to accounting for the trillions now invested, the data centers appearing around every corner, or the daily reports of AI automating task after task. Another piece of framing is therefore needed to shore the argument up. What’s responsible for the AI frenzy? False consciousness and trickery. “Artificial intelligence, if we’re being frank, is a con: a bill of goods you are being sold to line someone’s pockets,” write Bender and Alex Hanna in their bookThe AI Con, published in 2025 to grateful reviews in literary and intellectual quarters. In this view, the money and attention flowing into AI aren’t reflections of anything real, they’re simply the con in action. This belief is echoed in Doctorow’s essay. To him, tech CEOs are hucksters trying to Ponzi in more investment. “The primary goal is to keep the market convinced that your company will continue to grow, and to remain convinced until the next bubble comes along,” he writes. Of course, the 5-10x annual increases in AI lab revenues, that ChatGPT was the most rapidly adopted consumer technology in history, that consumer is another word for ordinary person and not tycoon — nowhere do these facts enter the picture. What’s left is a view of capitalism not as a system that can unfairly externalize harm, or as a negative system altogether, but as essentially a fake one. This impression is enhanced by the bizarre way the issue of AI taking human jobs comes up in these discussions. The left hates tech CEOs and knows they’re out to get the ordinary worker, but the left also thinks the CEOs are idiots and can’t actually pull it off. Thus, Doctorow claims, “Bosses are mass-firing productive workers and replacing them with janky AI, and when the janky AI is gone, no one will be able to find and re-hire most of those workers, we’re going to go from dysfunctional AI systems to nothing.” Or, in Bender and Hanna’s words, “AI is not going to replace your job. But it will make your job a lot shittier.” The picture is practically Cubist: management is trying to fill your role — with something that’s not real and can’t do it. Right at this mystifying point is where some understandable reasons for skepticism enter. It’s not as if the tech world hasn’t spent billions of dollars on iffy technologies before. Matt Bruenig, the left writer, founder of the People’s Policy Project, and someone who doesn’t share the autocorrect view of AI, explained those reasons sympathetically in an email. “The tech sector has a credibility problem as well because, in the decade or so prior to LLMs,” he wrote, “it seemed to be primarily fixated on blockchain and cryptocurrencies which do appear to be completely useless, at least as far as production goes.” It is hard to argue with that. Likewise, there are clear contradictions in how tech talks about AI. Seán Ó hÉigeartaigh, director of the AI: Futures and Responsibility Programme at the University of Cambridge and someone who has decades of experience trying to discuss advanced AI in left-leaning intellectual circles, described the skepticism that results from these contradictions. “CEOs say, ‘We think our technology might destroy the world,’ and then they go and build it,” he said. “To people coming to this topic fresh, those actions don’t match up with the belief. If they think what they’re doing is destroying the world, why are they doing it? Either they’re complete psychopaths or they don’t really believe that.” There are plenty of reasons to be suspicious of the motivations and claims of the people in charge of AI companies. The question that the left seems determined to avoid, however, is why that necessarily means you should dismiss the underlying technology, especially given the evidence so far. The gap between what AI systems can do now and what previously hyped technologies ever delivered is already vast. Crypto, for all its flaws,becauseof all its flaws, never got a fraction of the energy and attention from non-boosters AI now gets; to take another example, the metaverse remains a joke to everyone except for Mark Zuckerberg. But try to point this out in these circles and it might not go well. In May, Ethan Mollick, a Wharton professor and a measured voice on AI, announced he was limiting his posts on Bluesky because “talking about AI here is just really fraught.” In reply, a reasonably well-known left journalist said, “Maybe we can chase him off the goddamn earth too.” Ó hÉigeartaigh, for his part, said he regularly gets called a useful idiot running interference for Big Tech. No one person designed the system of buttressed beliefs that’s built up across left-intellectual discourse; no doubt it grew together because each has trouble carrying weight on its own. But it does come from somewhere. As the Bender and Mollick and Ó hÉigeartaigh examples suggest, the closer to academia one gets, it seems, the more surrounded by this thinking — which is a bit strange, since, as the many alarmed reports of students handing over their studies to ChatGPT indicate, the university is one of the places AI has already affected most. On the other hand, it’s a bit less strange if you consider it as an example of an intellectual war that’s escaping into the world from academia. Here Bender is again the way to understanding. Her view of AI is based on a firm belief about the nature of knowledge that comes from her work in linguistics. “The language modeling task, because it only uses form as training data, cannot in principle lead to learning of meaning,” she writes in one paper, meaning, basically, that because LLMs are disembodied, they cannot connect words to the things in the world they describe — which is a problem, since connecting words to things is the essence of meaning. The key term in that claim is “in principle.” It means that no amount of improvement in LLM ability could ever change the claim, and indeed, as LLMs have improved, Bender has shown little sign of altering her view. This description of how AI works is in other words more a philosophical definition than an empirical description. That’s why the main energy of her work lately is to reframe — to drag things from process and output back to philosophy. That’s why “understanding” becomes “parroting,” “neural networks” become “mathy maths,” “LLMs” become “synthetic text extruding machines.” She who best changes the terms wins the debate is the approach, and Bender has in many ways done just that. (Of course, that “Can mathy maths help us make better decisions?” is a perfectly cogent question, to which the answer is almost certainly yes, shows the limits of this approach.) Bender is entitled to her philosophy. She knows what she’s committing to and what risks she’s running. And, to be fair, she doesn’t think that AI is always useless. “There are applications of machine learning that are well scoped,” she’s written. “These include such everyday things as spell-checkers.” But, for the most part, the people who parrot the parrots hypothesis thirdhand don’t know this. They don’t know they’ve signed up in a long-running philosophical war. They think they are talking about capabilities, about scientific measurement. And that mismatch is leading them into worrying places. In part, they’re not aware of this because an opaque sorting has happened in academic AI research in recent years. “The people who are most optimistic about rapid progress,” said Ó hÉigeartaigh, have “disproportionately seen industry as a place to do their work, in part because you need a lot of compute and resources to do it.” The bullish ones have left academia, which means those who remain are by definition more bearish. Academic practices play into this process too. Publishing in journals requires peer review, and peer review is slow. As Zvi Mowshowitz, who writes perhaps the world’s most exhaustive newsletter on AI, said, “Nobody in real academia can adhere to their norms and actually be in the conversation, because by the time you’re publishing, everything you were trying to say is irrelevant,” a generation or two behind the cutting edge. Another incentive for researchers to leave for industry, then. This splitting of a field that once would have been forced to coexist has probably made industry too optimistic about the pace of progress and made academia too skeptical. That then skews what’s heard by people who listen to academia but not industry — and nearly everyone with that tendency, today, is on the left. They hear only the skeptics, unaware that real science is taking place in the AI labs too (or especially), done by PhD’d researchers they might trust if only they sat in a faculty office. How long can this situation hold? The example of climate change shows such attitudes can linger for quite a long time in a rump group dedicated to them. So perhaps it’s better to ask how long these attitudes will continue to spread outside that group. Here, things look brighter. Epistemic distress is not the whole story of the left-of-center world. Though sometimes you can hear parrots squawking in the background, the left-leaning, general-interest outlets that tend to have New York in the name —TheNew YorkerandNew YorkandThe New York Times, for instance — are much more willing to consider a wide range of views about what’s happening with AI. And AI is entering left electoral discussion in a meaningful way. The Biden administration took AI seriously in its last years. Bernie Sanders is suddenly frantic. “Despite the extraordinary importance of this issue and the speed at which it is progressing, AI is getting far too little discussion in Congress,” hewroteinThe Guardianrecently. “Right now, there is an amazing lack of political discourse for something that will be a very high priority later,” a Sanders adviser and founder of More Perfect UniontoldAxiosthis fall. A strategist for Zohran Mamdani said that “every candidate should be embracing an aggressive vision” on AI regulation. On the whole, then, and refreshingly, given the low view of politicians these days, the politicians left of center are in better shape on “take AI seriously, please” than the intellectuals. Alex Bores, a New York state assemblymember running for Congress on a platform heavy on AI regulation, ascribes that to daily contact with the public. When people come up to him now, he hears worry about AI’s capabilities, not dismissal of them. “We’re hearing it from our constituents. This is a concern that is brought up to me,” he said. “When you see things happening quickly, when you see your neighbors being impacted, our job is to take action. This has moved very, very quickly from the theoretical to the real.” Still, despite the relative alertness from political quarters, it’s hard to avoid the impression that the right is more alert, both to AI’s opportunity and its danger. That doesn’t mean they are masters of wise AI policy. Both the accelerationists and the industrialists influential in the current administration show it is alarmingly often the opposite. It simply means that, between them and the Steve Bannon anti-tech wing, more or less the entirety of the movement agrees AI is not a fake technology. One key sign: conservative intellectual magazines are in better shape than their left counterparts, generally blending a reasonably accurate grasp of the technology with concerns about social costs, along with — and this is something missing from nearly any portion of the left — some hope for what AI might mean for humanity. Take this, fromCommentary: “As we learn to live with AI, I believe we’ll become more comfortable with the notion that these models ‘think.’ After all, the LLMs are getting better all the time.” OrAmerican Affairs: “AI may serve as a powerful force multiplier for a well-honed native intelligence, or as a substitute for developing it in the first place.” And there’s really nothing on the left compared to the philosophical depth with whichThe New Atlantishas approached AI over the last few years. There are many costs of the left-intellectual world not taking AI seriously, and they will be paid by many quarters — with the left first in line. As Achiamput it, “when there’s a Big Problem that is going to be top of mind for everyone in a decade, whoever is first to the Big Problem gets to set all the rules for discussion and debate about it. In politics it’s a miss if you sit that out.” More concretely, not taking AI seriously might blind the left to its political uses. “One possible concern might be the left-wing abstaining from using the tools when the right-wing does not, in politics, campaigning, policy,” Bruenig worried. There is already some data to this effect: 44% of Republican political consultants use AI for work daily, compared to 28% of Democratic ones, according to the American Association of Political Consultants. Then there are the costs beyond the left — costs to the public and policy. The left’s current stance leads to a focus not on dealing with AI by regulating it wisely or preparing for it but on popping the economic bubble, which here is a baked-in fact of history and not a possibility of the future. After all, if AI is fake, nothing needs to be done except dispel the myth that it is real. And sometimes even that isn’t required: the bubble will pop itself; AI development is always already stopping. “The AI bubble . . . will burst,”N+1writes. “The technology’s dizzying pace of improvement, already slowing with the release of GPT-5, will stall.” This stirring call to non-action was published in fall 2025 — in other words, weeks before the release of the three models, Gemini 3, GPT 5.1, and Opus 4.5, that pulled AI capable of changing daily life from the future into the present. (Since it must be said: it is entirely possible a bubble-popping crash happens — but even that likely won’t stop AI development.) So it’s probably not ideal that just before what might — or might not — be the moment of greatest job dispossession in history, or of democratic dispossession, or worse, or better, part of the group historically most concerned with such things is plugging its ears. What should it be doing instead? There’s a huge amount of open room for left contributions to shaping the near and far futures. These are more the subject for another essay, but it’s worth gesturing to a few, in order from most concrete to most exotic. On the near future, Dean W. Ball, until recently one of the White House’s key AI policy writers, is adamant that by not taking AI abilities seriously, the left is going to miss important ways of improving government. “The left persuasion requires a state that’s good at doing things,” he said. “If I were the left, the first thing I would be doing” would be to ask, “How can we use this to massively advance state capacity and massively expand the ability of the government to deliver public services to people?” Bores thinks AI offers an opportunity to speed the US to cleaner energy. “We desperately need to upgrade our electric grid,” he said. “Now we have a system where you have basically unlimited private capital willing to invest in our electric grid, but the incentives right now are to turn on or buy power privately from old coal or oil places, because it’s just quicker to get approval for that than it is to hook up a renewable source.” As for the far or more exotic futures: what’s the best shape to universal basic income if it’s needed? What if it’s wanted? Can treaties be designed to slow a race to superintelligence and reduce the risk of a catastrophe? What is the ethical view of post-humanism? Hardly any on the left is considering these questions in ways worth agreeing or disagreeing with. Aaron Bastani, the hard left British journalist, is one exception. His 2019 bookFully Automated Luxury Communismenvisions the ways technological development could eventually abolish material scarcity and free humanity from toil. “The demand would be a 10- or 12-hour working week, a guaranteed social wage, universally guaranteed housing, education, healthcare and so on,” hesaidin 2015. Far from revealing a thrall to capitalism, these attitudes reflect a belief in industrial power that goes all the way back to Karl Marx. But who’s listening? Instead, you sometimes get the discomfiting sense you’re watching ghosts — people who were so unprepared for the future, because they were so certain they knew it, that they were already out of it. Tempering that feeling is one thing the AI observers spoken to here emphasized: it isn’t yet too late to change direction. How much time, who knows. Ball, who doesn’t believe AI poses a strong risk to human civilization, thinks “there’ll always be time” to catch up. Mowshowitz, who does believe that, said, “I don’t think it’s too late. The world yearns for more and better thoughts.” Ó hÉigeartaigh was more urgent. “There’s potentially a narrowing window to really engage on this,” he said. “It would be really nice to get perspectives across the political spectrum just in case this giant transformation in human society does come along.” Share

Unlike most airplanes or helicopters, I saw the all-electric Joby Air Taxi long before I heard it. It was cruising silently around Governor's Island and past the Brooklyn Bridge in New York as it made its approach to the NYC Downtown Skyport in Lower Manhattan. When it touched down moments later, it made history, completing the first point-to-point EV air taxi demonstration in New York City history. As someone who's been following the growing eVTOL (electric vertical take-off and landing) industry for almost a decade, this was a watershed moment for me, too. Never, in all that time, had I seen one in flight. Yes, I missed the smaller New York City Joby prototype demonstration in 2023. Still, the truth is, these EV vehicles, which can perform vertical takeoffs before converting into basically airplane mode, have yet to receive the necessary Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) clearance. And with how slowly bureaucracy moves, I assumed it might be another decade before I'd see one in flight outside of a highly controlled test, airfield. Yet here I stood under partly cloudy skies with minimal wind, watching the Joby drop down from the sky, its 6 propellers guiding it to a perfect three-point landing. Pilot Buddy Denham hopped out wearing a snappy, blue Joby's jump suit and greeted me warmly. I asked about how hard it is to fly what looks like a cross between a giant drone and a classic airplane. The EV, which will fly four passengers and a pilot once certified by the FAA, is "highly augmented fly by wire," explained Denham. This means that while he controls speed and altitude with physical controllers, much of what happens is when he tells the flight control system what he wants, and it carries it out. Denham should know. Before joining Joby seven years ago, he was with the Navy, where he helped develop a unified control concept for the F-35 fighter jet's hover system, essentially the same system the Joby aircraft uses today. While Denham described the Joby Air Taxi as "easy to fly," it is a complex air vehicle that does the neat trick of converting back and forth from hovercraft to, basically, aircraft. Denham gestured toward the two most forward of the six propellers and explained how they start facing up to support vertical liftoff and then automatically tip down to face forward to support airplane-like flight. Sign up for breaking news, reviews, opinion, top tech deals, and more. "We're excited that this is going to transform how people move around New York and the world." Joby CEO JoeBen Bevirt told me shortly after the flight demonstration. That transformation is about noise and air pollution. As an all-electric vehicle capable of traveling up to 200mph, the Joby Air Taxi produces zero emissions and, unlike the majority of helicopters flying over and around New York, it is whisper-quiet when in the air. While the noise level rises appreciably as the eVTOL is lifting off or landing, it's by no means ear-piercing. One company representative told me its in-flight "acoustic profile is 100 times lower than a helicopter." Perhaps nothing drove that point home more forcefully than when Bevirt was speaking to the assembled crowd as a large helicopter inexplicably (or purposely) pulled up to the skyport and hovered in space for a minute, essentially drowning out Bevirt's speech. Bevirt later told me that this is a pivotal moment for Joby and the industry and believes the day's flight is "a good indication of where we are going." It's notable, though, that the pilot flew alone and only over water. Without FAA approval, the Joby Air Taxi, which could just as easily land in your backyard as this skyport, cannot fly over land. Joby's efforts, though, were fast-tracked by a recentFAA eIPP(eVTOL Integration Pilot Program). Triggered by an order from US President Donald Trump, the eIPP helps foster public-private partnerships and made the day's flight, a joint operation between Joby and the New York and New Jersey Port Authority, possibly. Full FAA clearance will still be necessary before you catch a Joby from JFK. In the meantime, Joby's latest production prototype is jam-packed with safety features, including multiple redundancies that make it possible to continue flying if one of the six propellers fails. Even inside each propeller is a dual system to prevent failure. Joby representatives believe they may get FAA clearance to fly as early as next year. If so, customers will use the Joby app to book flights, much like they would an Uber. In fact, Joby and Uber are partners, and the idea is that you could book one trip that includes a Joby flight out of JFK and an Uber to pick you up at the skyport. There's an undeniable cool factor to vertical liftoff from JFK and touching down at your destination, but from a practical perspective, you have to ask why. What's the benefit of living this George Jetson existence? Why not just take an Uber from JFK to Midtown Manhattan? Joby CEO Bevirt has the obvious answer: "5 minutes instead of an hour," he grinned. While this day's flight took 10 minutes from point to point, a Joby that's allowed to fly over land will get the job done in as little as five minutes. That sounds amazing, but one can only imagine the costs will be sky (ahem) high. A Joby spokesperson admitted to me that "initially the price might be a bit higher," but they "want to make this accessible to all." Ultimately, it should cost no more than a comparable Uber Black ride. So figure, if and when this operation gets off the ground, $150 per ride. With a spacious cabin, four leather seats, and big windows, the Joby EV air Taxi could someday be the perfect New York City sightseeing vehicle, but first, the company has to build its EVs. This production prototype is close to the final EV, but Joby still has to build more — a lot more. Even here, though, the company is bullish. As a vertically aligned company, it builds the components it needs in Ohio and assembles the EV Air Taxis in California. A Joby spokesperson told me that by 2027, they hope to eventually build four aircraft a month. When Joby has enough Air Taxis and is certified to fly, its first passenger will be CEO Joben Bevirt. When I asked if the vehicles were safe, he said, "Absolutely," and when I followed with if he would be the first passenger, he quickly added, "I am." Follow TechRadar on Google Newsandadd us as a preferred sourceto get our expert news, reviews, and opinion in your feeds. 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Skip to comments. Posted on04/27/2026 6:35:24 PM PDTbynickcarraway In the end, the only 'king' who matters in Washington is Donald Trump] Local DC government workers replace the Australian flag with the Union Jack along 17th Street next to the White House on April 24, 2026 in Washington, DC. The DC government mistakenly placed both flags around the White House in preparation of King Charles visit to Washington on April 27, 2026. (Photo by Andrew Leyden/Getty Images) A Union Flag is up and an Australian flag taken down near the White House. The slip-up is a pretty good summation of how much attention America as a whole is paying to the royal visit (Photo: Andrew Leyden/Getty) Avatar for Victoria Richards Victoria Richards Freelance columnist, opinion editor and agony aunt Share bookmark Save Gift this article free The preparations for King Charles III’s state visit to the US are in full splendour, filled with pomp and pageantry, dignitaries and decorations – it’s just a shame they look like they’re for someone else.For on arrival at the White House on Monday, the King might have been royally bemused to note that some of the flags hoisted in his honour weren’t actually British at all – but Australian.The blunder happened on Friday, when hundreds of national banners were installed across the capital to welcome the King and Queen Camilla, who are making a four-day state visit to Washington, New York and Virginia to mark 250 years since the signing of the Declaration of Independence.Yet 15 Australian flags were used to line the black lampposts leading up to the White House and the Eisenhower Executive Office Building, due to an apparent mix-up owing to the similarities between the designs. The error was “quickly corrected”, a DC Department of Transportation official said on Friday.Now, you might be able to explain away the gaffe. Charles is the head of the Commonwealth, after all; he’s head of state in the UK, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand. His face appears on Australian coins, he has visited the country 17 times, and even lived there for six months as a teenager. And look, there’s a Union Flag on the Aussie one. Easy mistake to make.But given how much the UK Government is hoping the state visit will heal the rift between the US and the UK – and between Donald Trump and Keir Starmer – the slip-up serves as a pretty good summation of how much attention America as a whole is paying. Namely: not a lot.There’s a lot at stake. It is vital this trip goes well after a tense two months in which the so-called “special relationship” between the US and UK has soured significantly, due to Britain refusing to be directly involved in the war in Iran (Trump even branded Starmer “no Winston Churchill”). The King’s visit to the States is widely regarded as an attempt to shore up Britain’s status as America’s ally and friend. The kind of friend you keep close, very close, because you have to. It’s too dangerous not to.It’s a clever move, for we know that flattery and sycophancy – particularly when it involves the Royal Family – is Trump’s weak spot. We all saw the way the US President was left visibly preening after Starmer presented him with the King’s personal invitation to an unprecedented second state visit to the UK at the White House last year.And when Trump got to Britain, he lapped up the personal, family greeting outside Victoria House when he arrived; crowed the entire way through a state banquet beside William and Kate; and basked as a Beating Retreat, featuring 200 military musicians, was performed for him, before a flypast of the Red Arrows – the first time they’ve ever been used for a state visit.We went big to welcome Trump here, and now we’re sending the King to him – despite a lot of resistance among ordinary Brits to the idea. The Lib Dems tabled a motion in Parliament to stop it; YouGov found last month that 49 per cent of us were against the trip, with 33 per cent in favour.Yet if the King’s visit is supposed to reach beyond the White House and remind everyday Americans what we have in common, it is taking some time to filter through.In a new Daily Mail/JL Partners poll, 53 per cent of Americans said they’d heard “nothing at all” about the royal visit. Another 31 per cent said they’d heard “a little”. That’s 84 per cent of the US not really noticing that this thing we’ve put the house on is even happening. When it comes to playing your biggest soft-power card, it’s not exactly the reception you’d hope for.So, this gaffe, now, when relations between our two nations are at perhaps their lowest ebb in 70 years, feels – accidental as it may be – like a power move.Britain is sharply divided as to whether the King should be meeting Trump and touring the US, worried our honour and dignity is being traduced. The US, meanwhile, can’t even remember what our flag looks like. And, in the end, what we’re left with is the message that there’s only “king” who matters in Washington – and his name is Donald Trump.TOPICS:Australia/New Zealand;Culture/Society;News/Current Events;United KingdomKEYWORDS:ameriphobic;australia;dei;fakenews;learnhowtopost;tds;theipaper;unitedkingdom;victoriarichardsNavigation:use the links below to view more comments.first1-20,21-40,41-58nextlast1posted on04/27/2026 6:35:24 PM PDTbynickcarraway[Post Reply|Private Reply|View Replies]To:nickcarrawayThere is nothing to respect or admire about Chuck.2posted on04/27/2026 6:46:45 PM PDTbyMileHi((Liberalism is an ideology of parasites, hypocrites, grievance mongers, victims, and control freaks.)[Post Reply|Private Reply|To 1|View Replies]To:nickcarrawayWe fought a bloody revolution to end hereditary political leadership from the line that Charles represents. And he shows us and is very exemplary why that was such a good idea!3posted on04/27/2026 6:52:42 PM PDTbyFreedomPoster(Islam delenda est)[Post Reply|Private Reply|To 1|View Replies]To:nickcarrawayIsn't the Union Jack illegal to display and fly in the UK?Reports on FR of Britts being arrested for flying the Union Jack.4posted on04/27/2026 6:58:43 PM PDTbyDeaf Smith(When a Texan takes his chances, chances will be taken that's for sure.)[Post Reply|Private Reply|To 1|View Replies]To:Deaf SmithUnfortunately, it is part of the current Hawaiian flag (the Union Jack).5posted on04/27/2026 7:01:04 PM PDTbyBikkuri[Post Reply|Private Reply|To 4|View Replies]To:nickcarrawayI hope JD rips him one.6posted on04/27/2026 7:04:22 PM PDTbyTrack9(Liberal tears make me smile. Thank you DJT!)[Post Reply|Private Reply|To 1|View Replies]To:nickcarrawayJust a little reminder ...In good King Charles' golden days when loyalty no harm meantA pious man of God was I and so I gained preferment.There is no god but God quoth I, Muhammad is His prophet.The infidel sign upon the flag shall soon be taken off it.And this be law, I will maintain ...https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lYndJV6iepQ7posted on04/27/2026 7:13:25 PM PDTbySalman(The Democrats have seceded from the human race. It's time for Trump to go full Pinochet.)[Post Reply|Private Reply|To 1|View Replies]To:nickcarrawayThe diehard anti-Brit bigots on this and other threads are probably also people who think that blacks’ frequent mentions of slavery reparations are outrageous and irrelevant, over 175 years after Emancipaton and 62 years after the racial Civil Rights Act.Britain has joined us in fighting quite a few wars around the world and has been a significant trading partner and cultural ally. British history of civic development underlay much of our Founding, legal system and Constitution.But go on, hayseeds, keep fighting the War of 1812 or whatever huff’n’puffin’ you are doing.8posted on04/27/2026 7:19:06 PM PDTbyAlbion Wilde(The first duty of the American government is to protect American citizens, not illegal aliens. --DJT)[Post Reply|Private Reply|To 1|View Replies]To:MileHi“ There is nothing to respect or admire about Chuck.”Nothing.Plenty to despise.9posted on04/27/2026 7:34:31 PM PDTbyifinnegan(Democrats kill babies and harvest their organs to sell)[Post Reply|Private Reply|To 2|View Replies]To:Albion WildeNobody is anti-Brit. If anything they are pro-Brit and hate the architects of those destroying the once Great Britain. Namely the King and the UK government who prefer muzzie invaders to their own people. But you keep being angry at your imaginary enemies. Weirdo.10posted on04/27/2026 7:49:41 PM PDTbyHYPOCRACY(There is no gravity. The earth just sucks. )[Post Reply|Private Reply|To 8|View Replies]To:nickcarrawayI would not be surprised if this was a psyop. Kudos to who thought of it.11posted on04/27/2026 7:50:20 PM PDTbySalvavida[Post Reply|Private Reply|To 1|View Replies]To:MileHiThere is nothing to respect or admire about ChuckThere is nothing to respect or admire about Chuck Mohammed12posted on04/27/2026 7:59:21 PM PDTbydrSteve78(Covid injections killed my wife with turbo pancreatic cancer because she believed The Science.🤬)[Post Reply|Private Reply|To 2|View Replies]To:Albion WildeI’m not fighting the war of 1812 over. But I will point out that date, 1812 as a point of divergence between our 2 cultures. We’ve made mistakes. But I also think we’ve taken the better elements of British culture and improved upon it.CC13posted on04/27/2026 8:01:52 PM PDTbyCeltic Conservative(Heghlu'meH QaQ jajvam!)[Post Reply|Private Reply|To 8|View Replies]To:MileHiHave to agree with you there— why the HELL is this lightweight narrow eyed German coming to the US in the Anniversary Year of our successful winning of Independence from the worlds largest Empire ever?He should read up on George III. Americans generally should have antipathy to Great Britain, especially since inventing the “special relationship” as if we are still one of their Colonies!!! It’s clear the f’rs still think we are, and they are aided by anglophile US citizens who should, even to this day be called TORIES!! and treated as such. Damned Tories who were run out of the new USA permanently, or, were caught and strung up. Seriously.We rescued the UK twice at great sacrifice of human American lives-— to save, what? Their stupid stiff lipped Colonial attitude and they still lost nearly all they had after WWII.Get lost Chuck and take that stupid ugly a@@ Camilla with you.Mountbatten-Windsors indeed-— freaking Battenburgs!!14posted on04/27/2026 9:15:13 PM PDTbyJohn S Mosby(Sic Semper Tyrannis)[Post Reply|Private Reply|To 2|View Replies]To:John S MosbyMountbatten-Windsors indeed-— freaking Battenburgs!!Lord Mountbatten was a pedo, he got what he deserved from the IRA.15posted on04/27/2026 9:16:48 PM PDTbydfwgator("I am Charlie Kirk!")[Post Reply|Private Reply|To 14|View Replies]To:HYPOCRACYThe UK will soon be the UC for United Caliphate.16posted on04/27/2026 9:21:17 PM PDTbydfwgator("I am Charlie Kirk!")[Post Reply|Private Reply|To 10|View Replies]To:John S MosbyYou would think they would have learned something from their own history with islam and how close they came to disaster in WWII if we had not intervened. Instead they have stupidly disarmed their people and largely their government and opened their doors to their own conquerors. Their historical kings would have thrown Chucks pansy ass out in the street.17posted on04/27/2026 9:35:22 PM PDTbyMileHi((Liberalism is an ideology of parasites, hypocrites, grievance mongers, victims, and control freaks.)[Post Reply|Private Reply|To 14|View Replies]To:Albion WildeThe diehard anti-Brit bigots on this and other threads are probably also people who think that blacks’ frequent mentions of slavery reparations are outrageous and irrelevant, over 175 years after Emancipaton and 62 years after the racial Civil Rights Act.... and 53 years after the last slave in America died.https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_last_survivors_of_American_slaveryhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peter_Mills_(freedman)Peter Mills(October 26, 1861 – September 22, 1972) was the last known verified[by whom?] surviving American man born into legal slavery: he died in 1972 aged 110.[1][dubious – discuss]Mills was born in Prince George's County, Maryland on October 26, 1861. After the Civil War, he worked on his father's farm every day during the week before leaving to work in Baltimore and Washington, DC where he dug sewers, was a bricklayer and plasterer and played baseball in his spare time. Mills eventually moved to Pittsburgh after first visiting in 1881. Mills was killed by a driver in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on September 22, 1972. He outlived his five wives.18posted on04/27/2026 9:38:12 PM PDTbyMacNaughton[Post Reply|Private Reply|To 8|View Replies]To:HYPOCRACYI wasn’t referring to anyone angry about what Britain is becoming, but rather the people who say “we got rid of a king 250 years ago and anything to do with UK is worthless.” Those people.19posted on04/27/2026 10:04:35 PM PDTbyAlbion Wilde(The first duty of the American government is to protect American citizens, not illegal aliens. --DJT)[Post Reply|Private Reply|To 10|View Replies]To:Celtic ConservativeI will point out that date, 1812 as a point of divergence between our 2 cultures. We’ve made mistakes. But I also think we’ve taken the better elements of British culture and improved upon it.You may be right. However as I see it, all of what used to be called Christendom is under attack, has been infiltrated, is largely still in denial, has fifth columns within each nation, and all could be lost if we don'tband togetheragainst our common enemies—islam and communism—and restore Western Civ. Refighting the American Revolution every time someone sees a photo of the King is a colossal waste of critically important time.20posted on04/27/2026 10:11:21 PM PDTbyAlbion Wilde(The first duty of the American government is to protect American citizens, not illegal aliens. --DJT)[Post Reply|Private Reply|To 13|View Replies]Navigation:use the links below to view more comments.first1-20,21-40,41-58nextlastDisclaimer:Opinions posted on Free Republic are those of the individual posters and do not necessarily represent the opinion of Free Republic or its management. All materials posted herein are protected by copyright law and the exemption for fair use of copyrighted works.Free RepublicBrowse·SearchNews/ActivismTopics·Post ArticleFreeRepublic, LLC, PO BOX 9771, FRESNO, CA 93794FreeRepublic.com is powered by software copyright 2000-2008 John Robinson ] Local DC government workers replace the Australian flag with the Union Jack along 17th Street next to the White House on April 24, 2026 in Washington, DC. The DC government mistakenly placed both flags around the White House in preparation of King Charles visit to Washington on April 27, 2026. (Photo by Andrew Leyden/Getty Images) A Union Flag is up and an Australian flag taken down near the White House. The slip-up is a pretty good summation of how much attention America as a whole is paying to the royal visit (Photo: Andrew Leyden/Getty) Avatar for Victoria Richards Victoria Richards Freelance columnist, opinion editor and agony aunt Share bookmark Save Gift this article free The preparations for King Charles III’s state visit to the US are in full splendour, filled with pomp and pageantry, dignitaries and decorations – it’s just a shame they look like they’re for someone else.For on arrival at the White House on Monday, the King might have been royally bemused to note that some of the flags hoisted in his honour weren’t actually British at all – but Australian.The blunder happened on Friday, when hundreds of national banners were installed across the capital to welcome the King and Queen Camilla, who are making a four-day state visit to Washington, New York and Virginia to mark 250 years since the signing of the Declaration of Independence.Yet 15 Australian flags were used to line the black lampposts leading up to the White House and the Eisenhower Executive Office Building, due to an apparent mix-up owing to the similarities between the designs. The error was “quickly corrected”, a DC Department of Transportation official said on Friday.Now, you might be able to explain away the gaffe. Charles is the head of the Commonwealth, after all; he’s head of state in the UK, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand. His face appears on Australian coins, he has visited the country 17 times, and even lived there for six months as a teenager. And look, there’s a Union Flag on the Aussie one. Easy mistake to make.But given how much the UK Government is hoping the state visit will heal the rift between the US and the UK – and between Donald Trump and Keir Starmer – the slip-up serves as a pretty good summation of how much attention America as a whole is paying. Namely: not a lot.There’s a lot at stake. It is vital this trip goes well after a tense two months in which the so-called “special relationship” between the US and UK has soured significantly, due to Britain refusing to be directly involved in the war in Iran (Trump even branded Starmer “no Winston Churchill”). The King’s visit to the States is widely regarded as an attempt to shore up Britain’s status as America’s ally and friend. The kind of friend you keep close, very close, because you have to. It’s too dangerous not to.It’s a clever move, for we know that flattery and sycophancy – particularly when it involves the Royal Family – is Trump’s weak spot. We all saw the way the US President was left visibly preening after Starmer presented him with the King’s personal invitation to an unprecedented second state visit to the UK at the White House last year.And when Trump got to Britain, he lapped up the personal, family greeting outside Victoria House when he arrived; crowed the entire way through a state banquet beside William and Kate; and basked as a Beating Retreat, featuring 200 military musicians, was performed for him, before a flypast of the Red Arrows – the first time they’ve ever been used for a state visit.We went big to welcome Trump here, and now we’re sending the King to him – despite a lot of resistance among ordinary Brits to the idea. The Lib Dems tabled a motion in Parliament to stop it; YouGov found last month that 49 per cent of us were against the trip, with 33 per cent in favour.Yet if the King’s visit is supposed to reach beyond the White House and remind everyday Americans what we have in common, it is taking some time to filter through.In a new Daily Mail/JL Partners poll, 53 per cent of Americans said they’d heard “nothing at all” about the royal visit. Another 31 per cent said they’d heard “a little”. That’s 84 per cent of the US not really noticing that this thing we’ve put the house on is even happening. When it comes to playing your biggest soft-power card, it’s not exactly the reception you’d hope for.So, this gaffe, now, when relations between our two nations are at perhaps their lowest ebb in 70 years, feels – accidental as it may be – like a power move.Britain is sharply divided as to whether the King should be meeting Trump and touring the US, worried our honour and dignity is being traduced. The US, meanwhile, can’t even remember what our flag looks like. And, in the end, what we’re left with is the message that there’s only “king” who matters in Washington – and his name is Donald Trump.TOPICS:Australia/New Zealand;Culture/Society;News/Current Events;United KingdomKEYWORDS:ameriphobic;australia;dei;fakenews;learnhowtopost;tds;theipaper;unitedkingdom;victoriarichardsNavigation:use the links below to view more comments.first1-20,21-40,41-58nextlast1posted on04/27/2026 6:35:24 PM PDTbynickcarraway[Post Reply|Private Reply|View Replies]To:nickcarrawayThere is nothing to respect or admire about Chuck.2posted on04/27/2026 6:46:45 PM PDTbyMileHi((Liberalism is an ideology of parasites, hypocrites, grievance mongers, victims, and control freaks.)[Post Reply|Private Reply|To 1|View Replies]To:nickcarrawayWe fought a bloody revolution to end hereditary political leadership from the line that Charles represents. And he shows us and is very exemplary why that was such a good idea!3posted on04/27/2026 6:52:42 PM PDTbyFreedomPoster(Islam delenda est)[Post Reply|Private Reply|To 1|View Replies]To:nickcarrawayIsn't the Union Jack illegal to display and fly in the UK?Reports on FR of Britts being arrested for flying the Union Jack.4posted on04/27/2026 6:58:43 PM PDTbyDeaf Smith(When a Texan takes his chances, chances will be taken that's for sure.)[Post Reply|Private Reply|To 1|View Replies]To:Deaf SmithUnfortunately, it is part of the current Hawaiian flag (the Union Jack).5posted on04/27/2026 7:01:04 PM PDTbyBikkuri[Post Reply|Private Reply|To 4|View Replies]To:nickcarrawayI hope JD rips him one.6posted on04/27/2026 7:04:22 PM PDTbyTrack9(Liberal tears make me smile. Thank you DJT!)[Post Reply|Private Reply|To 1|View Replies]To:nickcarrawayJust a little reminder ...In good King Charles' golden days when loyalty no harm meantA pious man of God was I and so I gained preferment.There is no god but God quoth I, Muhammad is His prophet.The infidel sign upon the flag shall soon be taken off it.And this be law, I will maintain ...https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lYndJV6iepQ7posted on04/27/2026 7:13:25 PM PDTbySalman(The Democrats have seceded from the human race. It's time for Trump to go full Pinochet.)[Post Reply|Private Reply|To 1|View Replies]To:nickcarrawayThe diehard anti-Brit bigots on this and other threads are probably also people who think that blacks’ frequent mentions of slavery reparations are outrageous and irrelevant, over 175 years after Emancipaton and 62 years after the racial Civil Rights Act.Britain has joined us in fighting quite a few wars around the world and has been a significant trading partner and cultural ally. British history of civic development underlay much of our Founding, legal system and Constitution.But go on, hayseeds, keep fighting the War of 1812 or whatever huff’n’puffin’ you are doing.8posted on04/27/2026 7:19:06 PM PDTbyAlbion Wilde(The first duty of the American government is to protect American citizens, not illegal aliens. --DJT)[Post Reply|Private Reply|To 1|View Replies]To:MileHi“ There is nothing to respect or admire about Chuck.”Nothing.Plenty to despise.9posted on04/27/2026 7:34:31 PM PDTbyifinnegan(Democrats kill babies and harvest their organs to sell)[Post Reply|Private Reply|To 2|View Replies]To:Albion WildeNobody is anti-Brit. If anything they are pro-Brit and hate the architects of those destroying the once Great Britain. Namely the King and the UK government who prefer muzzie invaders to their own people. But you keep being angry at your imaginary enemies. Weirdo.10posted on04/27/2026 7:49:41 PM PDTbyHYPOCRACY(There is no gravity. The earth just sucks. )[Post Reply|Private Reply|To 8|View Replies]To:nickcarrawayI would not be surprised if this was a psyop. Kudos to who thought of it.11posted on04/27/2026 7:50:20 PM PDTbySalvavida[Post Reply|Private Reply|To 1|View Replies]To:MileHiThere is nothing to respect or admire about ChuckThere is nothing to respect or admire about Chuck Mohammed12posted on04/27/2026 7:59:21 PM PDTbydrSteve78(Covid injections killed my wife with turbo pancreatic cancer because she believed The Science.🤬)[Post Reply|Private Reply|To 2|View Replies]To:Albion WildeI’m not fighting the war of 1812 over. But I will point out that date, 1812 as a point of divergence between our 2 cultures. We’ve made mistakes. But I also think we’ve taken the better elements of British culture and improved upon it.CC13posted on04/27/2026 8:01:52 PM PDTbyCeltic Conservative(Heghlu'meH QaQ jajvam!)[Post Reply|Private Reply|To 8|View Replies]To:MileHiHave to agree with you there— why the HELL is this lightweight narrow eyed German coming to the US in the Anniversary Year of our successful winning of Independence from the worlds largest Empire ever?He should read up on George III. Americans generally should have antipathy to Great Britain, especially since inventing the “special relationship” as if we are still one of their Colonies!!! It’s clear the f’rs still think we are, and they are aided by anglophile US citizens who should, even to this day be called TORIES!! and treated as such. Damned Tories who were run out of the new USA permanently, or, were caught and strung up. Seriously.We rescued the UK twice at great sacrifice of human American lives-— to save, what? Their stupid stiff lipped Colonial attitude and they still lost nearly all they had after WWII.Get lost Chuck and take that stupid ugly a@@ Camilla with you.Mountbatten-Windsors indeed-— freaking Battenburgs!!14posted on04/27/2026 9:15:13 PM PDTbyJohn S Mosby(Sic Semper Tyrannis)[Post Reply|Private Reply|To 2|View Replies]To:John S MosbyMountbatten-Windsors indeed-— freaking Battenburgs!!Lord Mountbatten was a pedo, he got what he deserved from the IRA.15posted on04/27/2026 9:16:48 PM PDTbydfwgator("I am Charlie Kirk!")[Post Reply|Private Reply|To 14|View Replies]To:HYPOCRACYThe UK will soon be the UC for United Caliphate.16posted on04/27/2026 9:21:17 PM PDTbydfwgator("I am Charlie Kirk!")[Post Reply|Private Reply|To 10|View Replies]To:John S MosbyYou would think they would have learned something from their own history with islam and how close they came to disaster in WWII if we had not intervened. Instead they have stupidly disarmed their people and largely their government and opened their doors to their own conquerors. Their historical kings would have thrown Chucks pansy ass out in the street.17posted on04/27/2026 9:35:22 PM PDTbyMileHi((Liberalism is an ideology of parasites, hypocrites, grievance mongers, victims, and control freaks.)[Post Reply|Private Reply|To 14|View Replies]To:Albion WildeThe diehard anti-Brit bigots on this and other threads are probably also people who think that blacks’ frequent mentions of slavery reparations are outrageous and irrelevant, over 175 years after Emancipaton and 62 years after the racial Civil Rights Act.... and 53 years after the last slave in America died.https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_last_survivors_of_American_slaveryhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peter_Mills_(freedman)Peter Mills(October 26, 1861 – September 22, 1972) was the last known verified[by whom?] surviving American man born into legal slavery: he died in 1972 aged 110.[1][dubious – discuss]Mills was born in Prince George's County, Maryland on October 26, 1861. After the Civil War, he worked on his father's farm every day during the week before leaving to work in Baltimore and Washington, DC where he dug sewers, was a bricklayer and plasterer and played baseball in his spare time. Mills eventually moved to Pittsburgh after first visiting in 1881. Mills was killed by a driver in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on September 22, 1972. He outlived his five wives.18posted on04/27/2026 9:38:12 PM PDTbyMacNaughton[Post Reply|Private Reply|To 8|View Replies]To:HYPOCRACYI wasn’t referring to anyone angry about what Britain is becoming, but rather the people who say “we got rid of a king 250 years ago and anything to do with UK is worthless.” Those people.19posted on04/27/2026 10:04:35 PM PDTbyAlbion Wilde(The first duty of the American government is to protect American citizens, not illegal aliens. --DJT)[Post Reply|Private Reply|To 10|View Replies]To:Celtic ConservativeI will point out that date, 1812 as a point of divergence between our 2 cultures. We’ve made mistakes. But I also think we’ve taken the better elements of British culture and improved upon it.You may be right. However as I see it, all of what used to be called Christendom is under attack, has been infiltrated, is largely still in denial, has fifth columns within each nation, and all could be lost if we don'tband togetheragainst our common enemies—islam and communism—and restore Western Civ. Refighting the American Revolution every time someone sees a photo of the King is a colossal waste of critically important time.20posted on04/27/2026 10:11:21 PM PDTbyAlbion Wilde(The first duty of the American government is to protect American citizens, not illegal aliens. --DJT)[Post Reply|Private Reply|To 13|View Replies]Navigation:use the links below to view more comments.first1-20,21-40,41-58nextlastDisclaimer:Opinions posted on Free Republic are those of the individual posters and do not necessarily represent the opinion of Free Republic or its management. All materials posted herein are protected by copyright law and the exemption for fair use of copyrighted works.Free RepublicBrowse·SearchNews/ActivismTopics·Post ArticleFreeRepublic, LLC, PO BOX 9771, FRESNO, CA 93794FreeRepublic.com is powered by software copyright 2000-2008 John Robinson For on arrival at the White House on Monday, the King might have been royally bemused to note that some of the flags hoisted in his honour weren’t actually British at all – but Australian.The blunder happened on Friday, when hundreds of national banners were installed across the capital to welcome the King and Queen Camilla, who are making a four-day state visit to Washington, New York and Virginia to mark 250 years since the signing of the Declaration of Independence.Yet 15 Australian flags were used to line the black lampposts leading up to the White House and the Eisenhower Executive Office Building, due to an apparent mix-up owing to the similarities between the designs. The error was “quickly corrected”, a DC Department of Transportation official said on Friday.Now, you might be able to explain away the gaffe. Charles is the head of the Commonwealth, after all; he’s head of state in the UK, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand. His face appears on Australian coins, he has visited the country 17 times, and even lived there for six months as a teenager. And look, there’s a Union Flag on the Aussie one. Easy mistake to make.But given how much the UK Government is hoping the state visit will heal the rift between the US and the UK – and between Donald Trump and Keir Starmer – the slip-up serves as a pretty good summation of how much attention America as a whole is paying. Namely: not a lot.There’s a lot at stake. It is vital this trip goes well after a tense two months in which the so-called “special relationship” between the US and UK has soured significantly, due to Britain refusing to be directly involved in the war in Iran (Trump even branded Starmer “no Winston Churchill”). The King’s visit to the States is widely regarded as an attempt to shore up Britain’s status as America’s ally and friend. The kind of friend you keep close, very close, because you have to. It’s too dangerous not to.It’s a clever move, for we know that flattery and sycophancy – particularly when it involves the Royal Family – is Trump’s weak spot. We all saw the way the US President was left visibly preening after Starmer presented him with the King’s personal invitation to an unprecedented second state visit to the UK at the White House last year.And when Trump got to Britain, he lapped up the personal, family greeting outside Victoria House when he arrived; crowed the entire way through a state banquet beside William and Kate; and basked as a Beating Retreat, featuring 200 military musicians, was performed for him, before a flypast of the Red Arrows – the first time they’ve ever been used for a state visit.We went big to welcome Trump here, and now we’re sending the King to him – despite a lot of resistance among ordinary Brits to the idea. The Lib Dems tabled a motion in Parliament to stop it; YouGov found last month that 49 per cent of us were against the trip, with 33 per cent in favour.Yet if the King’s visit is supposed to reach beyond the White House and remind everyday Americans what we have in common, it is taking some time to filter through.In a new Daily Mail/JL Partners poll, 53 per cent of Americans said they’d heard “nothing at all” about the royal visit. Another 31 per cent said they’d heard “a little”. That’s 84 per cent of the US not really noticing that this thing we’ve put the house on is even happening. When it comes to playing your biggest soft-power card, it’s not exactly the reception you’d hope for.So, this gaffe, now, when relations between our two nations are at perhaps their lowest ebb in 70 years, feels – accidental as it may be – like a power move.Britain is sharply divided as to whether the King should be meeting Trump and touring the US, worried our honour and dignity is being traduced. The US, meanwhile, can’t even remember what our flag looks like. And, in the end, what we’re left with is the message that there’s only “king” who matters in Washington – and his name is Donald Trump.TOPICS:Australia/New Zealand;Culture/Society;News/Current Events;United KingdomKEYWORDS:ameriphobic;australia;dei;fakenews;learnhowtopost;tds;theipaper;unitedkingdom;victoriarichardsNavigation:use the links below to view more comments.first1-20,21-40,41-58nextlast1posted on04/27/2026 6:35:24 PM PDTbynickcarraway[Post Reply|Private Reply|View Replies]To:nickcarrawayThere is nothing to respect or admire about Chuck.2posted on04/27/2026 6:46:45 PM PDTbyMileHi((Liberalism is an ideology of parasites, hypocrites, grievance mongers, victims, and control freaks.)[Post Reply|Private Reply|To 1|View Replies]To:nickcarrawayWe fought a bloody revolution to end hereditary political leadership from the line that Charles represents. And he shows us and is very exemplary why that was such a good idea!3posted on04/27/2026 6:52:42 PM PDTbyFreedomPoster(Islam delenda est)[Post Reply|Private Reply|To 1|View Replies]To:nickcarrawayIsn't the Union Jack illegal to display and fly in the UK?Reports on FR of Britts being arrested for flying the Union Jack.4posted on04/27/2026 6:58:43 PM PDTbyDeaf Smith(When a Texan takes his chances, chances will be taken that's for sure.)[Post Reply|Private Reply|To 1|View Replies]To:Deaf SmithUnfortunately, it is part of the current Hawaiian flag (the Union Jack).5posted on04/27/2026 7:01:04 PM PDTbyBikkuri[Post Reply|Private Reply|To 4|View Replies]To:nickcarrawayI hope JD rips him one.6posted on04/27/2026 7:04:22 PM PDTbyTrack9(Liberal tears make me smile. Thank you DJT!)[Post Reply|Private Reply|To 1|View Replies]To:nickcarrawayJust a little reminder ...In good King Charles' golden days when loyalty no harm meantA pious man of God was I and so I gained preferment.There is no god but God quoth I, Muhammad is His prophet.The infidel sign upon the flag shall soon be taken off it.And this be law, I will maintain ...https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lYndJV6iepQ7posted on04/27/2026 7:13:25 PM PDTbySalman(The Democrats have seceded from the human race. It's time for Trump to go full Pinochet.)[Post Reply|Private Reply|To 1|View Replies]To:nickcarrawayThe diehard anti-Brit bigots on this and other threads are probably also people who think that blacks’ frequent mentions of slavery reparations are outrageous and irrelevant, over 175 years after Emancipaton and 62 years after the racial Civil Rights Act.Britain has joined us in fighting quite a few wars around the world and has been a significant trading partner and cultural ally. British history of civic development underlay much of our Founding, legal system and Constitution.But go on, hayseeds, keep fighting the War of 1812 or whatever huff’n’puffin’ you are doing.8posted on04/27/2026 7:19:06 PM PDTbyAlbion Wilde(The first duty of the American government is to protect American citizens, not illegal aliens. --DJT)[Post Reply|Private Reply|To 1|View Replies]To:MileHi“ There is nothing to respect or admire about Chuck.”Nothing.Plenty to despise.9posted on04/27/2026 7:34:31 PM PDTbyifinnegan(Democrats kill babies and harvest their organs to sell)[Post Reply|Private Reply|To 2|View Replies]To:Albion WildeNobody is anti-Brit. If anything they are pro-Brit and hate the architects of those destroying the once Great Britain. Namely the King and the UK government who prefer muzzie invaders to their own people. But you keep being angry at your imaginary enemies. Weirdo.10posted on04/27/2026 7:49:41 PM PDTbyHYPOCRACY(There is no gravity. The earth just sucks. )[Post Reply|Private Reply|To 8|View Replies]To:nickcarrawayI would not be surprised if this was a psyop. Kudos to who thought of it.11posted on04/27/2026 7:50:20 PM PDTbySalvavida[Post Reply|Private Reply|To 1|View Replies]To:MileHiThere is nothing to respect or admire about ChuckThere is nothing to respect or admire about Chuck Mohammed12posted on04/27/2026 7:59:21 PM PDTbydrSteve78(Covid injections killed my wife with turbo pancreatic cancer because she believed The Science.🤬)[Post Reply|Private Reply|To 2|View Replies]To:Albion WildeI’m not fighting the war of 1812 over. But I will point out that date, 1812 as a point of divergence between our 2 cultures. We’ve made mistakes. But I also think we’ve taken the better elements of British culture and improved upon it.CC13posted on04/27/2026 8:01:52 PM PDTbyCeltic Conservative(Heghlu'meH QaQ jajvam!)[Post Reply|Private Reply|To 8|View Replies]To:MileHiHave to agree with you there— why the HELL is this lightweight narrow eyed German coming to the US in the Anniversary Year of our successful winning of Independence from the worlds largest Empire ever?He should read up on George III. Americans generally should have antipathy to Great Britain, especially since inventing the “special relationship” as if we are still one of their Colonies!!! It’s clear the f’rs still think we are, and they are aided by anglophile US citizens who should, even to this day be called TORIES!! and treated as such. Damned Tories who were run out of the new USA permanently, or, were caught and strung up. Seriously.We rescued the UK twice at great sacrifice of human American lives-— to save, what? Their stupid stiff lipped Colonial attitude and they still lost nearly all they had after WWII.Get lost Chuck and take that stupid ugly a@@ Camilla with you.Mountbatten-Windsors indeed-— freaking Battenburgs!!14posted on04/27/2026 9:15:13 PM PDTbyJohn S Mosby(Sic Semper Tyrannis)[Post Reply|Private Reply|To 2|View Replies]To:John S MosbyMountbatten-Windsors indeed-— freaking Battenburgs!!Lord Mountbatten was a pedo, he got what he deserved from the IRA.15posted on04/27/2026 9:16:48 PM PDTbydfwgator("I am Charlie Kirk!")[Post Reply|Private Reply|To 14|View Replies]To:HYPOCRACYThe UK will soon be the UC for United Caliphate.16posted on04/27/2026 9:21:17 PM PDTbydfwgator("I am Charlie Kirk!")[Post Reply|Private Reply|To 10|View Replies]To:John S MosbyYou would think they would have learned something from their own history with islam and how close they came to disaster in WWII if we had not intervened. Instead they have stupidly disarmed their people and largely their government and opened their doors to their own conquerors. Their historical kings would have thrown Chucks pansy ass out in the street.17posted on04/27/2026 9:35:22 PM PDTbyMileHi((Liberalism is an ideology of parasites, hypocrites, grievance mongers, victims, and control freaks.)[Post Reply|Private Reply|To 14|View Replies]To:Albion WildeThe diehard anti-Brit bigots on this and other threads are probably also people who think that blacks’ frequent mentions of slavery reparations are outrageous and irrelevant, over 175 years after Emancipaton and 62 years after the racial Civil Rights Act.... and 53 years after the last slave in America died.https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_last_survivors_of_American_slaveryhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peter_Mills_(freedman)Peter Mills(October 26, 1861 – September 22, 1972) was the last known verified[by whom?] surviving American man born into legal slavery: he died in 1972 aged 110.[1][dubious – discuss]Mills was born in Prince George's County, Maryland on October 26, 1861. After the Civil War, he worked on his father's farm every day during the week before leaving to work in Baltimore and Washington, DC where he dug sewers, was a bricklayer and plasterer and played baseball in his spare time. Mills eventually moved to Pittsburgh after first visiting in 1881. Mills was killed by a driver in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on September 22, 1972. He outlived his five wives.18posted on04/27/2026 9:38:12 PM PDTbyMacNaughton[Post Reply|Private Reply|To 8|View Replies]To:HYPOCRACYI wasn’t referring to anyone angry about what Britain is becoming, but rather the people who say “we got rid of a king 250 years ago and anything to do with UK is worthless.” Those people.19posted on04/27/2026 10:04:35 PM PDTbyAlbion Wilde(The first duty of the American government is to protect American citizens, not illegal aliens. --DJT)[Post Reply|Private Reply|To 10|View Replies]To:Celtic ConservativeI will point out that date, 1812 as a point of divergence between our 2 cultures. We’ve made mistakes. But I also think we’ve taken the better elements of British culture and improved upon it.You may be right. However as I see it, all of what used to be called Christendom is under attack, has been infiltrated, is largely still in denial, has fifth columns within each nation, and all could be lost if we don'tband togetheragainst our common enemies—islam and communism—and restore Western Civ. Refighting the American Revolution every time someone sees a photo of the King is a colossal waste of critically important time.20posted on04/27/2026 10:11:21 PM PDTbyAlbion Wilde(The first duty of the American government is to protect American citizens, not illegal aliens. --DJT)[Post Reply|Private Reply|To 13|View Replies]Navigation:use the links below to view more comments.first1-20,21-40,41-58nextlastDisclaimer:Opinions posted on Free Republic are those of the individual posters and do not necessarily represent the opinion of Free Republic or its management. All materials posted herein are protected by copyright law and the exemption for fair use of copyrighted works.Free RepublicBrowse·SearchNews/ActivismTopics·Post ArticleFreeRepublic, LLC, PO BOX 9771, FRESNO, CA 93794FreeRepublic.com is powered by software copyright 2000-2008 John Robinson The blunder happened on Friday, when hundreds of national banners were installed across the capital to welcome the King and Queen Camilla, who are making a four-day state visit to Washington, New York and Virginia to mark 250 years since the signing of the Declaration of Independence.Yet 15 Australian flags were used to line the black lampposts leading up to the White House and the Eisenhower Executive Office Building, due to an apparent mix-up owing to the similarities between the designs. The error was “quickly corrected”, a DC Department of Transportation official said on Friday.Now, you might be able to explain away the gaffe. Charles is the head of the Commonwealth, after all; he’s head of state in the UK, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand. His face appears on Australian coins, he has visited the country 17 times, and even lived there for six months as a teenager. And look, there’s a Union Flag on the Aussie one. Easy mistake to make.But given how much the UK Government is hoping the state visit will heal the rift between the US and the UK – and between Donald Trump and Keir Starmer – the slip-up serves as a pretty good summation of how much attention America as a whole is paying. Namely: not a lot.There’s a lot at stake. It is vital this trip goes well after a tense two months in which the so-called “special relationship” between the US and UK has soured significantly, due to Britain refusing to be directly involved in the war in Iran (Trump even branded Starmer “no Winston Churchill”). The King’s visit to the States is widely regarded as an attempt to shore up Britain’s status as America’s ally and friend. The kind of friend you keep close, very close, because you have to. It’s too dangerous not to.It’s a clever move, for we know that flattery and sycophancy – particularly when it involves the Royal Family – is Trump’s weak spot. We all saw the way the US President was left visibly preening after Starmer presented him with the King’s personal invitation to an unprecedented second state visit to the UK at the White House last year.And when Trump got to Britain, he lapped up the personal, family greeting outside Victoria House when he arrived; crowed the entire way through a state banquet beside William and Kate; and basked as a Beating Retreat, featuring 200 military musicians, was performed for him, before a flypast of the Red Arrows – the first time they’ve ever been used for a state visit.We went big to welcome Trump here, and now we’re sending the King to him – despite a lot of resistance among ordinary Brits to the idea. The Lib Dems tabled a motion in Parliament to stop it; YouGov found last month that 49 per cent of us were against the trip, with 33 per cent in favour.Yet if the King’s visit is supposed to reach beyond the White House and remind everyday Americans what we have in common, it is taking some time to filter through.In a new Daily Mail/JL Partners poll, 53 per cent of Americans said they’d heard “nothing at all” about the royal visit. Another 31 per cent said they’d heard “a little”. That’s 84 per cent of the US not really noticing that this thing we’ve put the house on is even happening. When it comes to playing your biggest soft-power card, it’s not exactly the reception you’d hope for.So, this gaffe, now, when relations between our two nations are at perhaps their lowest ebb in 70 years, feels – accidental as it may be – like a power move.Britain is sharply divided as to whether the King should be meeting Trump and touring the US, worried our honour and dignity is being traduced. The US, meanwhile, can’t even remember what our flag looks like. And, in the end, what we’re left with is the message that there’s only “king” who matters in Washington – and his name is Donald Trump.TOPICS:Australia/New Zealand;Culture/Society;News/Current Events;United KingdomKEYWORDS:ameriphobic;australia;dei;fakenews;learnhowtopost;tds;theipaper;unitedkingdom;victoriarichardsNavigation:use the links below to view more comments.first1-20,21-40,41-58nextlast1posted on04/27/2026 6:35:24 PM PDTbynickcarraway[Post Reply|Private Reply|View Replies]To:nickcarrawayThere is nothing to respect or admire about Chuck.2posted on04/27/2026 6:46:45 PM PDTbyMileHi((Liberalism is an ideology of parasites, hypocrites, grievance mongers, victims, and control freaks.)[Post Reply|Private Reply|To 1|View Replies]To:nickcarrawayWe fought a bloody revolution to end hereditary political leadership from the line that Charles represents. And he shows us and is very exemplary why that was such a good idea!3posted on04/27/2026 6:52:42 PM PDTbyFreedomPoster(Islam delenda est)[Post Reply|Private Reply|To 1|View Replies]To:nickcarrawayIsn't the Union Jack illegal to display and fly in the UK?Reports on FR of Britts being arrested for flying the Union Jack.4posted on04/27/2026 6:58:43 PM PDTbyDeaf Smith(When a Texan takes his chances, chances will be taken that's for sure.)[Post Reply|Private Reply|To 1|View Replies]To:Deaf SmithUnfortunately, it is part of the current Hawaiian flag (the Union Jack).5posted on04/27/2026 7:01:04 PM PDTbyBikkuri[Post Reply|Private Reply|To 4|View Replies]To:nickcarrawayI hope JD rips him one.6posted on04/27/2026 7:04:22 PM PDTbyTrack9(Liberal tears make me smile. Thank you DJT!)[Post Reply|Private Reply|To 1|View Replies]To:nickcarrawayJust a little reminder ...In good King Charles' golden days when loyalty no harm meantA pious man of God was I and so I gained preferment.There is no god but God quoth I, Muhammad is His prophet.The infidel sign upon the flag shall soon be taken off it.And this be law, I will maintain ...https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lYndJV6iepQ7posted on04/27/2026 7:13:25 PM PDTbySalman(The Democrats have seceded from the human race. It's time for Trump to go full Pinochet.)[Post Reply|Private Reply|To 1|View Replies]To:nickcarrawayThe diehard anti-Brit bigots on this and other threads are probably also people who think that blacks’ frequent mentions of slavery reparations are outrageous and irrelevant, over 175 years after Emancipaton and 62 years after the racial Civil Rights Act.Britain has joined us in fighting quite a few wars around the world and has been a significant trading partner and cultural ally. British history of civic development underlay much of our Founding, legal system and Constitution.But go on, hayseeds, keep fighting the War of 1812 or whatever huff’n’puffin’ you are doing.8posted on04/27/2026 7:19:06 PM PDTbyAlbion Wilde(The first duty of the American government is to protect American citizens, not illegal aliens. --DJT)[Post Reply|Private Reply|To 1|View Replies]To:MileHi“ There is nothing to respect or admire about Chuck.”Nothing.Plenty to despise.9posted on04/27/2026 7:34:31 PM PDTbyifinnegan(Democrats kill babies and harvest their organs to sell)[Post Reply|Private Reply|To 2|View Replies]To:Albion WildeNobody is anti-Brit. If anything they are pro-Brit and hate the architects of those destroying the once Great Britain. Namely the King and the UK government who prefer muzzie invaders to their own people. But you keep being angry at your imaginary enemies. Weirdo.10posted on04/27/2026 7:49:41 PM PDTbyHYPOCRACY(There is no gravity. The earth just sucks. )[Post Reply|Private Reply|To 8|View Replies]To:nickcarrawayI would not be surprised if this was a psyop. Kudos to who thought of it.11posted on04/27/2026 7:50:20 PM PDTbySalvavida[Post Reply|Private Reply|To 1|View Replies]To:MileHiThere is nothing to respect or admire about ChuckThere is nothing to respect or admire about Chuck Mohammed12posted on04/27/2026 7:59:21 PM PDTbydrSteve78(Covid injections killed my wife with turbo pancreatic cancer because she believed The Science.🤬)[Post Reply|Private Reply|To 2|View Replies]To:Albion WildeI’m not fighting the war of 1812 over. But I will point out that date, 1812 as a point of divergence between our 2 cultures. We’ve made mistakes. But I also think we’ve taken the better elements of British culture and improved upon it.CC13posted on04/27/2026 8:01:52 PM PDTbyCeltic Conservative(Heghlu'meH QaQ jajvam!)[Post Reply|Private Reply|To 8|View Replies]To:MileHiHave to agree with you there— why the HELL is this lightweight narrow eyed German coming to the US in the Anniversary Year of our successful winning of Independence from the worlds largest Empire ever?He should read up on George III. Americans generally should have antipathy to Great Britain, especially since inventing the “special relationship” as if we are still one of their Colonies!!! It’s clear the f’rs still think we are, and they are aided by anglophile US citizens who should, even to this day be called TORIES!! and treated as such. Damned Tories who were run out of the new USA permanently, or, were caught and strung up. Seriously.We rescued the UK twice at great sacrifice of human American lives-— to save, what? Their stupid stiff lipped Colonial attitude and they still lost nearly all they had after WWII.Get lost Chuck and take that stupid ugly a@@ Camilla with you.Mountbatten-Windsors indeed-— freaking Battenburgs!!14posted on04/27/2026 9:15:13 PM PDTbyJohn S Mosby(Sic Semper Tyrannis)[Post Reply|Private Reply|To 2|View Replies]To:John S MosbyMountbatten-Windsors indeed-— freaking Battenburgs!!Lord Mountbatten was a pedo, he got what he deserved from the IRA.15posted on04/27/2026 9:16:48 PM PDTbydfwgator("I am Charlie Kirk!")[Post Reply|Private Reply|To 14|View Replies]To:HYPOCRACYThe UK will soon be the UC for United Caliphate.16posted on04/27/2026 9:21:17 PM PDTbydfwgator("I am Charlie Kirk!")[Post Reply|Private Reply|To 10|View Replies]To:John S MosbyYou would think they would have learned something from their own history with islam and how close they came to disaster in WWII if we had not intervened. Instead they have stupidly disarmed their people and largely their government and opened their doors to their own conquerors. Their historical kings would have thrown Chucks pansy ass out in the street.17posted on04/27/2026 9:35:22 PM PDTbyMileHi((Liberalism is an ideology of parasites, hypocrites, grievance mongers, victims, and control freaks.)[Post Reply|Private Reply|To 14|View Replies]To:Albion WildeThe diehard anti-Brit bigots on this and other threads are probably also people who think that blacks’ frequent mentions of slavery reparations are outrageous and irrelevant, over 175 years after Emancipaton and 62 years after the racial Civil Rights Act.... and 53 years after the last slave in America died.https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_last_survivors_of_American_slaveryhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peter_Mills_(freedman)Peter Mills(October 26, 1861 – September 22, 1972) was the last known verified[by whom?] surviving American man born into legal slavery: he died in 1972 aged 110.[1][dubious – discuss]Mills was born in Prince George's County, Maryland on October 26, 1861. After the Civil War, he worked on his father's farm every day during the week before leaving to work in Baltimore and Washington, DC where he dug sewers, was a bricklayer and plasterer and played baseball in his spare time. Mills eventually moved to Pittsburgh after first visiting in 1881. Mills was killed by a driver in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on September 22, 1972. He outlived his five wives.18posted on04/27/2026 9:38:12 PM PDTbyMacNaughton[Post Reply|Private Reply|To 8|View Replies]To:HYPOCRACYI wasn’t referring to anyone angry about what Britain is becoming, but rather the people who say “we got rid of a king 250 years ago and anything to do with UK is worthless.” Those people.19posted on04/27/2026 10:04:35 PM PDTbyAlbion Wilde(The first duty of the American government is to protect American citizens, not illegal aliens. --DJT)[Post Reply|Private Reply|To 10|View Replies]To:Celtic ConservativeI will point out that date, 1812 as a point of divergence between our 2 cultures. We’ve made mistakes. But I also think we’ve taken the better elements of British culture and improved upon it.You may be right. However as I see it, all of what used to be called Christendom is under attack, has been infiltrated, is largely still in denial, has fifth columns within each nation, and all could be lost if we don'tband togetheragainst our common enemies—islam and communism—and restore Western Civ. Refighting the American Revolution every time someone sees a photo of the King is a colossal waste of critically important time.20posted on04/27/2026 10:11:21 PM PDTbyAlbion Wilde(The first duty of the American government is to protect American citizens, not illegal aliens. --DJT)[Post Reply|Private Reply|To 13|View Replies]Navigation:use the links below to view more comments.first1-20,21-40,41-58nextlastDisclaimer:Opinions posted on Free Republic are those of the individual posters and do not necessarily represent the opinion of Free Republic or its management. All materials posted herein are protected by copyright law and the exemption for fair use of copyrighted works.Free RepublicBrowse·SearchNews/ActivismTopics·Post ArticleFreeRepublic, LLC, PO BOX 9771, FRESNO, CA 93794FreeRepublic.com is powered by software copyright 2000-2008 John Robinson Yet 15 Australian flags were used to line the black lampposts leading up to the White House and the Eisenhower Executive Office Building, due to an apparent mix-up owing to the similarities between the designs. The error was “quickly corrected”, a DC Department of Transportation official said on Friday.Now, you might be able to explain away the gaffe. Charles is the head of the Commonwealth, after all; he’s head of state in the UK, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand. His face appears on Australian coins, he has visited the country 17 times, and even lived there for six months as a teenager. And look, there’s a Union Flag on the Aussie one. Easy mistake to make.But given how much the UK Government is hoping the state visit will heal the rift between the US and the UK – and between Donald Trump and Keir Starmer – the slip-up serves as a pretty good summation of how much attention America as a whole is paying. Namely: not a lot.There’s a lot at stake. It is vital this trip goes well after a tense two months in which the so-called “special relationship” between the US and UK has soured significantly, due to Britain refusing to be directly involved in the war in Iran (Trump even branded Starmer “no Winston Churchill”). The King’s visit to the States is widely regarded as an attempt to shore up Britain’s status as America’s ally and friend. The kind of friend you keep close, very close, because you have to. It’s too dangerous not to.It’s a clever move, for we know that flattery and sycophancy – particularly when it involves the Royal Family – is Trump’s weak spot. We all saw the way the US President was left visibly preening after Starmer presented him with the King’s personal invitation to an unprecedented second state visit to the UK at the White House last year.And when Trump got to Britain, he lapped up the personal, family greeting outside Victoria House when he arrived; crowed the entire way through a state banquet beside William and Kate; and basked as a Beating Retreat, featuring 200 military musicians, was performed for him, before a flypast of the Red Arrows – the first time they’ve ever been used for a state visit.We went big to welcome Trump here, and now we’re sending the King to him – despite a lot of resistance among ordinary Brits to the idea. The Lib Dems tabled a motion in Parliament to stop it; YouGov found last month that 49 per cent of us were against the trip, with 33 per cent in favour.Yet if the King’s visit is supposed to reach beyond the White House and remind everyday Americans what we have in common, it is taking some time to filter through.In a new Daily Mail/JL Partners poll, 53 per cent of Americans said they’d heard “nothing at all” about the royal visit. Another 31 per cent said they’d heard “a little”. That’s 84 per cent of the US not really noticing that this thing we’ve put the house on is even happening. When it comes to playing your biggest soft-power card, it’s not exactly the reception you’d hope for.So, this gaffe, now, when relations between our two nations are at perhaps their lowest ebb in 70 years, feels – accidental as it may be – like a power move.Britain is sharply divided as to whether the King should be meeting Trump and touring the US, worried our honour and dignity is being traduced. The US, meanwhile, can’t even remember what our flag looks like. And, in the end, what we’re left with is the message that there’s only “king” who matters in Washington – and his name is Donald Trump.TOPICS:Australia/New Zealand;Culture/Society;News/Current Events;United KingdomKEYWORDS:ameriphobic;australia;dei;fakenews;learnhowtopost;tds;theipaper;unitedkingdom;victoriarichardsNavigation:use the links below to view more comments.first1-20,21-40,41-58nextlast1posted on04/27/2026 6:35:24 PM PDTbynickcarraway[Post Reply|Private Reply|View Replies]To:nickcarrawayThere is nothing to respect or admire about Chuck.2posted on04/27/2026 6:46:45 PM PDTbyMileHi((Liberalism is an ideology of parasites, hypocrites, grievance mongers, victims, and control freaks.)[Post Reply|Private Reply|To 1|View Replies]To:nickcarrawayWe fought a bloody revolution to end hereditary political leadership from the line that Charles represents. And he shows us and is very exemplary why that was such a good idea!3posted on04/27/2026 6:52:42 PM PDTbyFreedomPoster(Islam delenda est)[Post Reply|Private Reply|To 1|View Replies]To:nickcarrawayIsn't the Union Jack illegal to display and fly in the UK?Reports on FR of Britts being arrested for flying the Union Jack.4posted on04/27/2026 6:58:43 PM PDTbyDeaf Smith(When a Texan takes his chances, chances will be taken that's for sure.)[Post Reply|Private Reply|To 1|View Replies]To:Deaf SmithUnfortunately, it is part of the current Hawaiian flag (the Union Jack).5posted on04/27/2026 7:01:04 PM PDTbyBikkuri[Post Reply|Private Reply|To 4|View Replies]To:nickcarrawayI hope JD rips him one.6posted on04/27/2026 7:04:22 PM PDTbyTrack9(Liberal tears make me smile. Thank you DJT!)[Post Reply|Private Reply|To 1|View Replies]To:nickcarrawayJust a little reminder ...In good King Charles' golden days when loyalty no harm meantA pious man of God was I and so I gained preferment.There is no god but God quoth I, Muhammad is His prophet.The infidel sign upon the flag shall soon be taken off it.And this be law, I will maintain ...https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lYndJV6iepQ7posted on04/27/2026 7:13:25 PM PDTbySalman(The Democrats have seceded from the human race. It's time for Trump to go full Pinochet.)[Post Reply|Private Reply|To 1|View Replies]To:nickcarrawayThe diehard anti-Brit bigots on this and other threads are probably also people who think that blacks’ frequent mentions of slavery reparations are outrageous and irrelevant, over 175 years after Emancipaton and 62 years after the racial Civil Rights Act.Britain has joined us in fighting quite a few wars around the world and has been a significant trading partner and cultural ally. British history of civic development underlay much of our Founding, legal system and Constitution.But go on, hayseeds, keep fighting the War of 1812 or whatever huff’n’puffin’ you are doing.8posted on04/27/2026 7:19:06 PM PDTbyAlbion Wilde(The first duty of the American government is to protect American citizens, not illegal aliens. --DJT)[Post Reply|Private Reply|To 1|View Replies]To:MileHi“ There is nothing to respect or admire about Chuck.”Nothing.Plenty to despise.9posted on04/27/2026 7:34:31 PM PDTbyifinnegan(Democrats kill babies and harvest their organs to sell)[Post Reply|Private Reply|To 2|View Replies]To:Albion WildeNobody is anti-Brit. If anything they are pro-Brit and hate the architects of those destroying the once Great Britain. Namely the King and the UK government who prefer muzzie invaders to their own people. But you keep being angry at your imaginary enemies. Weirdo.10posted on04/27/2026 7:49:41 PM PDTbyHYPOCRACY(There is no gravity. The earth just sucks. )[Post Reply|Private Reply|To 8|View Replies]To:nickcarrawayI would not be surprised if this was a psyop. Kudos to who thought of it.11posted on04/27/2026 7:50:20 PM PDTbySalvavida[Post Reply|Private Reply|To 1|View Replies]To:MileHiThere is nothing to respect or admire about ChuckThere is nothing to respect or admire about Chuck Mohammed12posted on04/27/2026 7:59:21 PM PDTbydrSteve78(Covid injections killed my wife with turbo pancreatic cancer because she believed The Science.🤬)[Post Reply|Private Reply|To 2|View Replies]To:Albion WildeI’m not fighting the war of 1812 over. But I will point out that date, 1812 as a point of divergence between our 2 cultures. We’ve made mistakes. But I also think we’ve taken the better elements of British culture and improved upon it.CC13posted on04/27/2026 8:01:52 PM PDTbyCeltic Conservative(Heghlu'meH QaQ jajvam!)[Post Reply|Private Reply|To 8|View Replies]To:MileHiHave to agree with you there— why the HELL is this lightweight narrow eyed German coming to the US in the Anniversary Year of our successful winning of Independence from the worlds largest Empire ever?He should read up on George III. Americans generally should have antipathy to Great Britain, especially since inventing the “special relationship” as if we are still one of their Colonies!!! It’s clear the f’rs still think we are, and they are aided by anglophile US citizens who should, even to this day be called TORIES!! and treated as such. Damned Tories who were run out of the new USA permanently, or, were caught and strung up. Seriously.We rescued the UK twice at great sacrifice of human American lives-— to save, what? Their stupid stiff lipped Colonial attitude and they still lost nearly all they had after WWII.Get lost Chuck and take that stupid ugly a@@ Camilla with you.Mountbatten-Windsors indeed-— freaking Battenburgs!!14posted on04/27/2026 9:15:13 PM PDTbyJohn S Mosby(Sic Semper Tyrannis)[Post Reply|Private Reply|To 2|View Replies]To:John S MosbyMountbatten-Windsors indeed-— freaking Battenburgs!!Lord Mountbatten was a pedo, he got what he deserved from the IRA.15posted on04/27/2026 9:16:48 PM PDTbydfwgator("I am Charlie Kirk!")[Post Reply|Private Reply|To 14|View Replies]To:HYPOCRACYThe UK will soon be the UC for United Caliphate.16posted on04/27/2026 9:21:17 PM PDTbydfwgator("I am Charlie Kirk!")[Post Reply|Private Reply|To 10|View Replies]To:John S MosbyYou would think they would have learned something from their own history with islam and how close they came to disaster in WWII if we had not intervened. Instead they have stupidly disarmed their people and largely their government and opened their doors to their own conquerors. Their historical kings would have thrown Chucks pansy ass out in the street.17posted on04/27/2026 9:35:22 PM PDTbyMileHi((Liberalism is an ideology of parasites, hypocrites, grievance mongers, victims, and control freaks.)[Post Reply|Private Reply|To 14|View Replies]To:Albion WildeThe diehard anti-Brit bigots on this and other threads are probably also people who think that blacks’ frequent mentions of slavery reparations are outrageous and irrelevant, over 175 years after Emancipaton and 62 years after the racial Civil Rights Act.... and 53 years after the last slave in America died.https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_last_survivors_of_American_slaveryhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peter_Mills_(freedman)Peter Mills(October 26, 1861 – September 22, 1972) was the last known verified[by whom?] surviving American man born into legal slavery: he died in 1972 aged 110.[1][dubious – discuss]Mills was born in Prince George's County, Maryland on October 26, 1861. After the Civil War, he worked on his father's farm every day during the week before leaving to work in Baltimore and Washington, DC where he dug sewers, was a bricklayer and plasterer and played baseball in his spare time. Mills eventually moved to Pittsburgh after first visiting in 1881. Mills was killed by a driver in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on September 22, 1972. He outlived his five wives.18posted on04/27/2026 9:38:12 PM PDTbyMacNaughton[Post Reply|Private Reply|To 8|View Replies]To:HYPOCRACYI wasn’t referring to anyone angry about what Britain is becoming, but rather the people who say “we got rid of a king 250 years ago and anything to do with UK is worthless.” Those people.19posted on04/27/2026 10:04:35 PM PDTbyAlbion Wilde(The first duty of the American government is to protect American citizens, not illegal aliens. --DJT)[Post Reply|Private Reply|To 10|View Replies]To:Celtic ConservativeI will point out that date, 1812 as a point of divergence between our 2 cultures. We’ve made mistakes. But I also think we’ve taken the better elements of British culture and improved upon it.You may be right. However as I see it, all of what used to be called Christendom is under attack, has been infiltrated, is largely still in denial, has fifth columns within each nation, and all could be lost if we don'tband togetheragainst our common enemies—islam and communism—and restore Western Civ. Refighting the American Revolution every time someone sees a photo of the King is a colossal waste of critically important time.20posted on04/27/2026 10:11:21 PM PDTbyAlbion Wilde(The first duty of the American government is to protect American citizens, not illegal aliens. --DJT)[Post Reply|Private Reply|To 13|View Replies]Navigation:use the links below to view more comments.first1-20,21-40,41-58nextlastDisclaimer:Opinions posted on Free Republic are those of the individual posters and do not necessarily represent the opinion of Free Republic or its management. All materials posted herein are protected by copyright law and the exemption for fair use of copyrighted works.Free RepublicBrowse·SearchNews/ActivismTopics·Post ArticleFreeRepublic, LLC, PO BOX 9771, FRESNO, CA 93794FreeRepublic.com is powered by software copyright 2000-2008 John Robinson Now, you might be able to explain away the gaffe. Charles is the head of the Commonwealth, after all; he’s head of state in the UK, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand. His face appears on Australian coins, he has visited the country 17 times, and even lived there for six months as a teenager. And look, there’s a Union Flag on the Aussie one. Easy mistake to make.But given how much the UK Government is hoping the state visit will heal the rift between the US and the UK – and between Donald Trump and Keir Starmer – the slip-up serves as a pretty good summation of how much attention America as a whole is paying. Namely: not a lot.There’s a lot at stake. It is vital this trip goes well after a tense two months in which the so-called “special relationship” between the US and UK has soured significantly, due to Britain refusing to be directly involved in the war in Iran (Trump even branded Starmer “no Winston Churchill”). The King’s visit to the States is widely regarded as an attempt to shore up Britain’s status as America’s ally and friend. The kind of friend you keep close, very close, because you have to. It’s too dangerous not to.It’s a clever move, for we know that flattery and sycophancy – particularly when it involves the Royal Family – is Trump’s weak spot. We all saw the way the US President was left visibly preening after Starmer presented him with the King’s personal invitation to an unprecedented second state visit to the UK at the White House last year.And when Trump got to Britain, he lapped up the personal, family greeting outside Victoria House when he arrived; crowed the entire way through a state banquet beside William and Kate; and basked as a Beating Retreat, featuring 200 military musicians, was performed for him, before a flypast of the Red Arrows – the first time they’ve ever been used for a state visit.We went big to welcome Trump here, and now we’re sending the King to him – despite a lot of resistance among ordinary Brits to the idea. The Lib Dems tabled a motion in Parliament to stop it; YouGov found last month that 49 per cent of us were against the trip, with 33 per cent in favour.Yet if the King’s visit is supposed to reach beyond the White House and remind everyday Americans what we have in common, it is taking some time to filter through.In a new Daily Mail/JL Partners poll, 53 per cent of Americans said they’d heard “nothing at all” about the royal visit. Another 31 per cent said they’d heard “a little”. That’s 84 per cent of the US not really noticing that this thing we’ve put the house on is even happening. When it comes to playing your biggest soft-power card, it’s not exactly the reception you’d hope for.So, this gaffe, now, when relations between our two nations are at perhaps their lowest ebb in 70 years, feels – accidental as it may be – like a power move.Britain is sharply divided as to whether the King should be meeting Trump and touring the US, worried our honour and dignity is being traduced. The US, meanwhile, can’t even remember what our flag looks like. And, in the end, what we’re left with is the message that there’s only “king” who matters in Washington – and his name is Donald Trump.TOPICS:Australia/New Zealand;Culture/Society;News/Current Events;United KingdomKEYWORDS:ameriphobic;australia;dei;fakenews;learnhowtopost;tds;theipaper;unitedkingdom;victoriarichardsNavigation:use the links below to view more comments.first1-20,21-40,41-58nextlast1posted on04/27/2026 6:35:24 PM PDTbynickcarraway[Post Reply|Private Reply|View Replies]To:nickcarrawayThere is nothing to respect or admire about Chuck.2posted on04/27/2026 6:46:45 PM PDTbyMileHi((Liberalism is an ideology of parasites, hypocrites, grievance mongers, victims, and control freaks.)[Post Reply|Private Reply|To 1|View Replies]To:nickcarrawayWe fought a bloody revolution to end hereditary political leadership from the line that Charles represents. And he shows us and is very exemplary why that was such a good idea!3posted on04/27/2026 6:52:42 PM PDTbyFreedomPoster(Islam delenda est)[Post Reply|Private Reply|To 1|View Replies]To:nickcarrawayIsn't the Union Jack illegal to display and fly in the UK?Reports on FR of Britts being arrested for flying the Union Jack.4posted on04/27/2026 6:58:43 PM PDTbyDeaf Smith(When a Texan takes his chances, chances will be taken that's for sure.)[Post Reply|Private Reply|To 1|View Replies]To:Deaf SmithUnfortunately, it is part of the current Hawaiian flag (the Union Jack).5posted on04/27/2026 7:01:04 PM PDTbyBikkuri[Post Reply|Private Reply|To 4|View Replies]To:nickcarrawayI hope JD rips him one.6posted on04/27/2026 7:04:22 PM PDTbyTrack9(Liberal tears make me smile. Thank you DJT!)[Post Reply|Private Reply|To 1|View Replies]To:nickcarrawayJust a little reminder ...In good King Charles' golden days when loyalty no harm meantA pious man of God was I and so I gained preferment.There is no god but God quoth I, Muhammad is His prophet.The infidel sign upon the flag shall soon be taken off it.And this be law, I will maintain ...https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lYndJV6iepQ7posted on04/27/2026 7:13:25 PM PDTbySalman(The Democrats have seceded from the human race. It's time for Trump to go full Pinochet.)[Post Reply|Private Reply|To 1|View Replies]To:nickcarrawayThe diehard anti-Brit bigots on this and other threads are probably also people who think that blacks’ frequent mentions of slavery reparations are outrageous and irrelevant, over 175 years after Emancipaton and 62 years after the racial Civil Rights Act.Britain has joined us in fighting quite a few wars around the world and has been a significant trading partner and cultural ally. British history of civic development underlay much of our Founding, legal system and Constitution.But go on, hayseeds, keep fighting the War of 1812 or whatever huff’n’puffin’ you are doing.8posted on04/27/2026 7:19:06 PM PDTbyAlbion Wilde(The first duty of the American government is to protect American citizens, not illegal aliens. --DJT)[Post Reply|Private Reply|To 1|View Replies]To:MileHi“ There is nothing to respect or admire about Chuck.”Nothing.Plenty to despise.9posted on04/27/2026 7:34:31 PM PDTbyifinnegan(Democrats kill babies and harvest their organs to sell)[Post Reply|Private Reply|To 2|View Replies]To:Albion WildeNobody is anti-Brit. If anything they are pro-Brit and hate the architects of those destroying the once Great Britain. Namely the King and the UK government who prefer muzzie invaders to their own people. But you keep being angry at your imaginary enemies. Weirdo.10posted on04/27/2026 7:49:41 PM PDTbyHYPOCRACY(There is no gravity. The earth just sucks. )[Post Reply|Private Reply|To 8|View Replies]To:nickcarrawayI would not be surprised if this was a psyop. Kudos to who thought of it.11posted on04/27/2026 7:50:20 PM PDTbySalvavida[Post Reply|Private Reply|To 1|View Replies]To:MileHiThere is nothing to respect or admire about ChuckThere is nothing to respect or admire about Chuck Mohammed12posted on04/27/2026 7:59:21 PM PDTbydrSteve78(Covid injections killed my wife with turbo pancreatic cancer because she believed The Science.🤬)[Post Reply|Private Reply|To 2|View Replies]To:Albion WildeI’m not fighting the war of 1812 over. But I will point out that date, 1812 as a point of divergence between our 2 cultures. We’ve made mistakes. But I also think we’ve taken the better elements of British culture and improved upon it.CC13posted on04/27/2026 8:01:52 PM PDTbyCeltic Conservative(Heghlu'meH QaQ jajvam!)[Post Reply|Private Reply|To 8|View Replies]To:MileHiHave to agree with you there— why the HELL is this lightweight narrow eyed German coming to the US in the Anniversary Year of our successful winning of Independence from the worlds largest Empire ever?He should read up on George III. Americans generally should have antipathy to Great Britain, especially since inventing the “special relationship” as if we are still one of their Colonies!!! It’s clear the f’rs still think we are, and they are aided by anglophile US citizens who should, even to this day be called TORIES!! and treated as such. Damned Tories who were run out of the new USA permanently, or, were caught and strung up. Seriously.We rescued the UK twice at great sacrifice of human American lives-— to save, what? Their stupid stiff lipped Colonial attitude and they still lost nearly all they had after WWII.Get lost Chuck and take that stupid ugly a@@ Camilla with you.Mountbatten-Windsors indeed-— freaking Battenburgs!!14posted on04/27/2026 9:15:13 PM PDTbyJohn S Mosby(Sic Semper Tyrannis)[Post Reply|Private Reply|To 2|View Replies]To:John S MosbyMountbatten-Windsors indeed-— freaking Battenburgs!!Lord Mountbatten was a pedo, he got what he deserved from the IRA.15posted on04/27/2026 9:16:48 PM PDTbydfwgator("I am Charlie Kirk!")[Post Reply|Private Reply|To 14|View Replies]To:HYPOCRACYThe UK will soon be the UC for United Caliphate.16posted on04/27/2026 9:21:17 PM PDTbydfwgator("I am Charlie Kirk!")[Post Reply|Private Reply|To 10|View Replies]To:John S MosbyYou would think they would have learned something from their own history with islam and how close they came to disaster in WWII if we had not intervened. Instead they have stupidly disarmed their people and largely their government and opened their doors to their own conquerors. Their historical kings would have thrown Chucks pansy ass out in the street.17posted on04/27/2026 9:35:22 PM PDTbyMileHi((Liberalism is an ideology of parasites, hypocrites, grievance mongers, victims, and control freaks.)[Post Reply|Private Reply|To 14|View Replies]To:Albion WildeThe diehard anti-Brit bigots on this and other threads are probably also people who think that blacks’ frequent mentions of slavery reparations are outrageous and irrelevant, over 175 years after Emancipaton and 62 years after the racial Civil Rights Act.... and 53 years after the last slave in America died.https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_last_survivors_of_American_slaveryhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peter_Mills_(freedman)Peter Mills(October 26, 1861 – September 22, 1972) was the last known verified[by whom?] surviving American man born into legal slavery: he died in 1972 aged 110.[1][dubious – discuss]Mills was born in Prince George's County, Maryland on October 26, 1861. After the Civil War, he worked on his father's farm every day during the week before leaving to work in Baltimore and Washington, DC where he dug sewers, was a bricklayer and plasterer and played baseball in his spare time. Mills eventually moved to Pittsburgh after first visiting in 1881. Mills was killed by a driver in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on September 22, 1972. He outlived his five wives.18posted on04/27/2026 9:38:12 PM PDTbyMacNaughton[Post Reply|Private Reply|To 8|View Replies]To:HYPOCRACYI wasn’t referring to anyone angry about what Britain is becoming, but rather the people who say “we got rid of a king 250 years ago and anything to do with UK is worthless.” Those people.19posted on04/27/2026 10:04:35 PM PDTbyAlbion Wilde(The first duty of the American government is to protect American citizens, not illegal aliens. --DJT)[Post Reply|Private Reply|To 10|View Replies]To:Celtic ConservativeI will point out that date, 1812 as a point of divergence between our 2 cultures. We’ve made mistakes. But I also think we’ve taken the better elements of British culture and improved upon it.You may be right. However as I see it, all of what used to be called Christendom is under attack, has been infiltrated, is largely still in denial, has fifth columns within each nation, and all could be lost if we don'tband togetheragainst our common enemies—islam and communism—and restore Western Civ. Refighting the American Revolution every time someone sees a photo of the King is a colossal waste of critically important time.20posted on04/27/2026 10:11:21 PM PDTbyAlbion Wilde(The first duty of the American government is to protect American citizens, not illegal aliens. --DJT)[Post Reply|Private Reply|To 13|View Replies]Navigation:use the links below to view more comments.first1-20,21-40,41-58nextlastDisclaimer:Opinions posted on Free Republic are those of the individual posters and do not necessarily represent the opinion of Free Republic or its management. All materials posted herein are protected by copyright law and the exemption for fair use of copyrighted works.Free RepublicBrowse·SearchNews/ActivismTopics·Post ArticleFreeRepublic, LLC, PO BOX 9771, FRESNO, CA 93794FreeRepublic.com is powered by software copyright 2000-2008 John Robinson But given how much the UK Government is hoping the state visit will heal the rift between the US and the UK – and between Donald Trump and Keir Starmer – the slip-up serves as a pretty good summation of how much attention America as a whole is paying. Namely: not a lot.There’s a lot at stake. It is vital this trip goes well after a tense two months in which the so-called “special relationship” between the US and UK has soured significantly, due to Britain refusing to be directly involved in the war in Iran (Trump even branded Starmer “no Winston Churchill”). The King’s visit to the States is widely regarded as an attempt to shore up Britain’s status as America’s ally and friend. The kind of friend you keep close, very close, because you have to. It’s too dangerous not to.It’s a clever move, for we know that flattery and sycophancy – particularly when it involves the Royal Family – is Trump’s weak spot. We all saw the way the US President was left visibly preening after Starmer presented him with the King’s personal invitation to an unprecedented second state visit to the UK at the White House last year.And when Trump got to Britain, he lapped up the personal, family greeting outside Victoria House when he arrived; crowed the entire way through a state banquet beside William and Kate; and basked as a Beating Retreat, featuring 200 military musicians, was performed for him, before a flypast of the Red Arrows – the first time they’ve ever been used for a state visit.We went big to welcome Trump here, and now we’re sending the King to him – despite a lot of resistance among ordinary Brits to the idea. The Lib Dems tabled a motion in Parliament to stop it; YouGov found last month that 49 per cent of us were against the trip, with 33 per cent in favour.Yet if the King’s visit is supposed to reach beyond the White House and remind everyday Americans what we have in common, it is taking some time to filter through.In a new Daily Mail/JL Partners poll, 53 per cent of Americans said they’d heard “nothing at all” about the royal visit. Another 31 per cent said they’d heard “a little”. That’s 84 per cent of the US not really noticing that this thing we’ve put the house on is even happening. When it comes to playing your biggest soft-power card, it’s not exactly the reception you’d hope for.So, this gaffe, now, when relations between our two nations are at perhaps their lowest ebb in 70 years, feels – accidental as it may be – like a power move.Britain is sharply divided as to whether the King should be meeting Trump and touring the US, worried our honour and dignity is being traduced. The US, meanwhile, can’t even remember what our flag looks like. And, in the end, what we’re left with is the message that there’s only “king” who matters in Washington – and his name is Donald Trump.TOPICS:Australia/New Zealand;Culture/Society;News/Current Events;United KingdomKEYWORDS:ameriphobic;australia;dei;fakenews;learnhowtopost;tds;theipaper;unitedkingdom;victoriarichardsNavigation:use the links below to view more comments.first1-20,21-40,41-58nextlast1posted on04/27/2026 6:35:24 PM PDTbynickcarraway[Post Reply|Private Reply|View Replies]To:nickcarrawayThere is nothing to respect or admire about Chuck.2posted on04/27/2026 6:46:45 PM PDTbyMileHi((Liberalism is an ideology of parasites, hypocrites, grievance mongers, victims, and control freaks.)[Post Reply|Private Reply|To 1|View Replies]To:nickcarrawayWe fought a bloody revolution to end hereditary political leadership from the line that Charles represents. And he shows us and is very exemplary why that was such a good idea!3posted on04/27/2026 6:52:42 PM PDTbyFreedomPoster(Islam delenda est)[Post Reply|Private Reply|To 1|View Replies]To:nickcarrawayIsn't the Union Jack illegal to display and fly in the UK?Reports on FR of Britts being arrested for flying the Union Jack.4posted on04/27/2026 6:58:43 PM PDTbyDeaf Smith(When a Texan takes his chances, chances will be taken that's for sure.)[Post Reply|Private Reply|To 1|View Replies]To:Deaf SmithUnfortunately, it is part of the current Hawaiian flag (the Union Jack).5posted on04/27/2026 7:01:04 PM PDTbyBikkuri[Post Reply|Private Reply|To 4|View Replies]To:nickcarrawayI hope JD rips him one.6posted on04/27/2026 7:04:22 PM PDTbyTrack9(Liberal tears make me smile. Thank you DJT!)[Post Reply|Private Reply|To 1|View Replies]To:nickcarrawayJust a little reminder ...In good King Charles' golden days when loyalty no harm meantA pious man of God was I and so I gained preferment.There is no god but God quoth I, Muhammad is His prophet.The infidel sign upon the flag shall soon be taken off it.And this be law, I will maintain ...https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lYndJV6iepQ7posted on04/27/2026 7:13:25 PM PDTbySalman(The Democrats have seceded from the human race. It's time for Trump to go full Pinochet.)[Post Reply|Private Reply|To 1|View Replies]To:nickcarrawayThe diehard anti-Brit bigots on this and other threads are probably also people who think that blacks’ frequent mentions of slavery reparations are outrageous and irrelevant, over 175 years after Emancipaton and 62 years after the racial Civil Rights Act.Britain has joined us in fighting quite a few wars around the world and has been a significant trading partner and cultural ally. British history of civic development underlay much of our Founding, legal system and Constitution.But go on, hayseeds, keep fighting the War of 1812 or whatever huff’n’puffin’ you are doing.8posted on04/27/2026 7:19:06 PM PDTbyAlbion Wilde(The first duty of the American government is to protect American citizens, not illegal aliens. --DJT)[Post Reply|Private Reply|To 1|View Replies]To:MileHi“ There is nothing to respect or admire about Chuck.”Nothing.Plenty to despise.9posted on04/27/2026 7:34:31 PM PDTbyifinnegan(Democrats kill babies and harvest their organs to sell)[Post Reply|Private Reply|To 2|View Replies]To:Albion WildeNobody is anti-Brit. If anything they are pro-Brit and hate the architects of those destroying the once Great Britain. Namely the King and the UK government who prefer muzzie invaders to their own people. But you keep being angry at your imaginary enemies. Weirdo.10posted on04/27/2026 7:49:41 PM PDTbyHYPOCRACY(There is no gravity. The earth just sucks. )[Post Reply|Private Reply|To 8|View Replies]To:nickcarrawayI would not be surprised if this was a psyop. Kudos to who thought of it.11posted on04/27/2026 7:50:20 PM PDTbySalvavida[Post Reply|Private Reply|To 1|View Replies]To:MileHiThere is nothing to respect or admire about ChuckThere is nothing to respect or admire about Chuck Mohammed12posted on04/27/2026 7:59:21 PM PDTbydrSteve78(Covid injections killed my wife with turbo pancreatic cancer because she believed The Science.🤬)[Post Reply|Private Reply|To 2|View Replies]To:Albion WildeI’m not fighting the war of 1812 over. But I will point out that date, 1812 as a point of divergence between our 2 cultures. We’ve made mistakes. But I also think we’ve taken the better elements of British culture and improved upon it.CC13posted on04/27/2026 8:01:52 PM PDTbyCeltic Conservative(Heghlu'meH QaQ jajvam!)[Post Reply|Private Reply|To 8|View Replies]To:MileHiHave to agree with you there— why the HELL is this lightweight narrow eyed German coming to the US in the Anniversary Year of our successful winning of Independence from the worlds largest Empire ever?He should read up on George III. Americans generally should have antipathy to Great Britain, especially since inventing the “special relationship” as if we are still one of their Colonies!!! It’s clear the f’rs still think we are, and they are aided by anglophile US citizens who should, even to this day be called TORIES!! and treated as such. Damned Tories who were run out of the new USA permanently, or, were caught and strung up. Seriously.We rescued the UK twice at great sacrifice of human American lives-— to save, what? Their stupid stiff lipped Colonial attitude and they still lost nearly all they had after WWII.Get lost Chuck and take that stupid ugly a@@ Camilla with you.Mountbatten-Windsors indeed-— freaking Battenburgs!!14posted on04/27/2026 9:15:13 PM PDTbyJohn S Mosby(Sic Semper Tyrannis)[Post Reply|Private Reply|To 2|View Replies]To:John S MosbyMountbatten-Windsors indeed-— freaking Battenburgs!!Lord Mountbatten was a pedo, he got what he deserved from the IRA.15posted on04/27/2026 9:16:48 PM PDTbydfwgator("I am Charlie Kirk!")[Post Reply|Private Reply|To 14|View Replies]To:HYPOCRACYThe UK will soon be the UC for United Caliphate.16posted on04/27/2026 9:21:17 PM PDTbydfwgator("I am Charlie Kirk!")[Post Reply|Private Reply|To 10|View Replies]To:John S MosbyYou would think they would have learned something from their own history with islam and how close they came to disaster in WWII if we had not intervened. Instead they have stupidly disarmed their people and largely their government and opened their doors to their own conquerors. Their historical kings would have thrown Chucks pansy ass out in the street.17posted on04/27/2026 9:35:22 PM PDTbyMileHi((Liberalism is an ideology of parasites, hypocrites, grievance mongers, victims, and control freaks.)[Post Reply|Private Reply|To 14|View Replies]To:Albion WildeThe diehard anti-Brit bigots on this and other threads are probably also people who think that blacks’ frequent mentions of slavery reparations are outrageous and irrelevant, over 175 years after Emancipaton and 62 years after the racial Civil Rights Act.... and 53 years after the last slave in America died.https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_last_survivors_of_American_slaveryhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peter_Mills_(freedman)Peter Mills(October 26, 1861 – September 22, 1972) was the last known verified[by whom?] surviving American man born into legal slavery: he died in 1972 aged 110.[1][dubious – discuss]Mills was born in Prince George's County, Maryland on October 26, 1861. After the Civil War, he worked on his father's farm every day during the week before leaving to work in Baltimore and Washington, DC where he dug sewers, was a bricklayer and plasterer and played baseball in his spare time. Mills eventually moved to Pittsburgh after first visiting in 1881. Mills was killed by a driver in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on September 22, 1972. He outlived his five wives.18posted on04/27/2026 9:38:12 PM PDTbyMacNaughton[Post Reply|Private Reply|To 8|View Replies]To:HYPOCRACYI wasn’t referring to anyone angry about what Britain is becoming, but rather the people who say “we got rid of a king 250 years ago and anything to do with UK is worthless.” Those people.19posted on04/27/2026 10:04:35 PM PDTbyAlbion Wilde(The first duty of the American government is to protect American citizens, not illegal aliens. --DJT)[Post Reply|Private Reply|To 10|View Replies]To:Celtic ConservativeI will point out that date, 1812 as a point of divergence between our 2 cultures. We’ve made mistakes. But I also think we’ve taken the better elements of British culture and improved upon it.You may be right. However as I see it, all of what used to be called Christendom is under attack, has been infiltrated, is largely still in denial, has fifth columns within each nation, and all could be lost if we don'tband togetheragainst our common enemies—islam and communism—and restore Western Civ. Refighting the American Revolution every time someone sees a photo of the King is a colossal waste of critically important time.20posted on04/27/2026 10:11:21 PM PDTbyAlbion Wilde(The first duty of the American government is to protect American citizens, not illegal aliens. --DJT)[Post Reply|Private Reply|To 13|View Replies]Navigation:use the links below to view more comments.first1-20,21-40,41-58nextlastDisclaimer:Opinions posted on Free Republic are those of the individual posters and do not necessarily represent the opinion of Free Republic or its management. All materials posted herein are protected by copyright law and the exemption for fair use of copyrighted works.Free RepublicBrowse·SearchNews/ActivismTopics·Post ArticleFreeRepublic, LLC, PO BOX 9771, FRESNO, CA 93794FreeRepublic.com is powered by software copyright 2000-2008 John Robinson There’s a lot at stake. It is vital this trip goes well after a tense two months in which the so-called “special relationship” between the US and UK has soured significantly, due to Britain refusing to be directly involved in the war in Iran (Trump even branded Starmer “no Winston Churchill”). The King’s visit to the States is widely regarded as an attempt to shore up Britain’s status as America’s ally and friend. The kind of friend you keep close, very close, because you have to. It’s too dangerous not to.It’s a clever move, for we know that flattery and sycophancy – particularly when it involves the Royal Family – is Trump’s weak spot. We all saw the way the US President was left visibly preening after Starmer presented him with the King’s personal invitation to an unprecedented second state visit to the UK at the White House last year.And when Trump got to Britain, he lapped up the personal, family greeting outside Victoria House when he arrived; crowed the entire way through a state banquet beside William and Kate; and basked as a Beating Retreat, featuring 200 military musicians, was performed for him, before a flypast of the Red Arrows – the first time they’ve ever been used for a state visit.We went big to welcome Trump here, and now we’re sending the King to him – despite a lot of resistance among ordinary Brits to the idea. The Lib Dems tabled a motion in Parliament to stop it; YouGov found last month that 49 per cent of us were against the trip, with 33 per cent in favour.Yet if the King’s visit is supposed to reach beyond the White House and remind everyday Americans what we have in common, it is taking some time to filter through.In a new Daily Mail/JL Partners poll, 53 per cent of Americans said they’d heard “nothing at all” about the royal visit. Another 31 per cent said they’d heard “a little”. That’s 84 per cent of the US not really noticing that this thing we’ve put the house on is even happening. When it comes to playing your biggest soft-power card, it’s not exactly the reception you’d hope for.So, this gaffe, now, when relations between our two nations are at perhaps their lowest ebb in 70 years, feels – accidental as it may be – like a power move.Britain is sharply divided as to whether the King should be meeting Trump and touring the US, worried our honour and dignity is being traduced. The US, meanwhile, can’t even remember what our flag looks like. And, in the end, what we’re left with is the message that there’s only “king” who matters in Washington – and his name is Donald Trump.TOPICS:Australia/New Zealand;Culture/Society;News/Current Events;United KingdomKEYWORDS:ameriphobic;australia;dei;fakenews;learnhowtopost;tds;theipaper;unitedkingdom;victoriarichardsNavigation:use the links below to view more comments.first1-20,21-40,41-58nextlast1posted on04/27/2026 6:35:24 PM PDTbynickcarraway[Post Reply|Private Reply|View Replies]To:nickcarrawayThere is nothing to respect or admire about Chuck.2posted on04/27/2026 6:46:45 PM PDTbyMileHi((Liberalism is an ideology of parasites, hypocrites, grievance mongers, victims, and control freaks.)[Post Reply|Private Reply|To 1|View Replies]To:nickcarrawayWe fought a bloody revolution to end hereditary political leadership from the line that Charles represents. And he shows us and is very exemplary why that was such a good idea!3posted on04/27/2026 6:52:42 PM PDTbyFreedomPoster(Islam delenda est)[Post Reply|Private Reply|To 1|View Replies]To:nickcarrawayIsn't the Union Jack illegal to display and fly in the UK?Reports on FR of Britts being arrested for flying the Union Jack.4posted on04/27/2026 6:58:43 PM PDTbyDeaf Smith(When a Texan takes his chances, chances will be taken that's for sure.)[Post Reply|Private Reply|To 1|View Replies]To:Deaf SmithUnfortunately, it is part of the current Hawaiian flag (the Union Jack).5posted on04/27/2026 7:01:04 PM PDTbyBikkuri[Post Reply|Private Reply|To 4|View Replies]To:nickcarrawayI hope JD rips him one.6posted on04/27/2026 7:04:22 PM PDTbyTrack9(Liberal tears make me smile. Thank you DJT!)[Post Reply|Private Reply|To 1|View Replies]To:nickcarrawayJust a little reminder ...In good King Charles' golden days when loyalty no harm meantA pious man of God was I and so I gained preferment.There is no god but God quoth I, Muhammad is His prophet.The infidel sign upon the flag shall soon be taken off it.And this be law, I will maintain ...https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lYndJV6iepQ7posted on04/27/2026 7:13:25 PM PDTbySalman(The Democrats have seceded from the human race. It's time for Trump to go full Pinochet.)[Post Reply|Private Reply|To 1|View Replies]To:nickcarrawayThe diehard anti-Brit bigots on this and other threads are probably also people who think that blacks’ frequent mentions of slavery reparations are outrageous and irrelevant, over 175 years after Emancipaton and 62 years after the racial Civil Rights Act.Britain has joined us in fighting quite a few wars around the world and has been a significant trading partner and cultural ally. British history of civic development underlay much of our Founding, legal system and Constitution.But go on, hayseeds, keep fighting the War of 1812 or whatever huff’n’puffin’ you are doing.8posted on04/27/2026 7:19:06 PM PDTbyAlbion Wilde(The first duty of the American government is to protect American citizens, not illegal aliens. --DJT)[Post Reply|Private Reply|To 1|View Replies]To:MileHi“ There is nothing to respect or admire about Chuck.”Nothing.Plenty to despise.9posted on04/27/2026 7:34:31 PM PDTbyifinnegan(Democrats kill babies and harvest their organs to sell)[Post Reply|Private Reply|To 2|View Replies]To:Albion WildeNobody is anti-Brit. If anything they are pro-Brit and hate the architects of those destroying the once Great Britain. Namely the King and the UK government who prefer muzzie invaders to their own people. But you keep being angry at your imaginary enemies. Weirdo.10posted on04/27/2026 7:49:41 PM PDTbyHYPOCRACY(There is no gravity. The earth just sucks. )[Post Reply|Private Reply|To 8|View Replies]To:nickcarrawayI would not be surprised if this was a psyop. Kudos to who thought of it.11posted on04/27/2026 7:50:20 PM PDTbySalvavida[Post Reply|Private Reply|To 1|View Replies]To:MileHiThere is nothing to respect or admire about ChuckThere is nothing to respect or admire about Chuck Mohammed12posted on04/27/2026 7:59:21 PM PDTbydrSteve78(Covid injections killed my wife with turbo pancreatic cancer because she believed The Science.🤬)[Post Reply|Private Reply|To 2|View Replies]To:Albion WildeI’m not fighting the war of 1812 over. But I will point out that date, 1812 as a point of divergence between our 2 cultures. We’ve made mistakes. But I also think we’ve taken the better elements of British culture and improved upon it.CC13posted on04/27/2026 8:01:52 PM PDTbyCeltic Conservative(Heghlu'meH QaQ jajvam!)[Post Reply|Private Reply|To 8|View Replies]To:MileHiHave to agree with you there— why the HELL is this lightweight narrow eyed German coming to the US in the Anniversary Year of our successful winning of Independence from the worlds largest Empire ever?He should read up on George III. Americans generally should have antipathy to Great Britain, especially since inventing the “special relationship” as if we are still one of their Colonies!!! It’s clear the f’rs still think we are, and they are aided by anglophile US citizens who should, even to this day be called TORIES!! and treated as such. Damned Tories who were run out of the new USA permanently, or, were caught and strung up. Seriously.We rescued the UK twice at great sacrifice of human American lives-— to save, what? Their stupid stiff lipped Colonial attitude and they still lost nearly all they had after WWII.Get lost Chuck and take that stupid ugly a@@ Camilla with you.Mountbatten-Windsors indeed-— freaking Battenburgs!!14posted on04/27/2026 9:15:13 PM PDTbyJohn S Mosby(Sic Semper Tyrannis)[Post Reply|Private Reply|To 2|View Replies]To:John S MosbyMountbatten-Windsors indeed-— freaking Battenburgs!!Lord Mountbatten was a pedo, he got what he deserved from the IRA.15posted on04/27/2026 9:16:48 PM PDTbydfwgator("I am Charlie Kirk!")[Post Reply|Private Reply|To 14|View Replies]To:HYPOCRACYThe UK will soon be the UC for United Caliphate.16posted on04/27/2026 9:21:17 PM PDTbydfwgator("I am Charlie Kirk!")[Post Reply|Private Reply|To 10|View Replies]To:John S MosbyYou would think they would have learned something from their own history with islam and how close they came to disaster in WWII if we had not intervened. Instead they have stupidly disarmed their people and largely their government and opened their doors to their own conquerors. Their historical kings would have thrown Chucks pansy ass out in the street.17posted on04/27/2026 9:35:22 PM PDTbyMileHi((Liberalism is an ideology of parasites, hypocrites, grievance mongers, victims, and control freaks.)[Post Reply|Private Reply|To 14|View Replies]To:Albion WildeThe diehard anti-Brit bigots on this and other threads are probably also people who think that blacks’ frequent mentions of slavery reparations are outrageous and irrelevant, over 175 years after Emancipaton and 62 years after the racial Civil Rights Act.... and 53 years after the last slave in America died.https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_last_survivors_of_American_slaveryhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peter_Mills_(freedman)Peter Mills(October 26, 1861 – September 22, 1972) was the last known verified[by whom?] surviving American man born into legal slavery: he died in 1972 aged 110.[1][dubious – discuss]Mills was born in Prince George's County, Maryland on October 26, 1861. After the Civil War, he worked on his father's farm every day during the week before leaving to work in Baltimore and Washington, DC where he dug sewers, was a bricklayer and plasterer and played baseball in his spare time. Mills eventually moved to Pittsburgh after first visiting in 1881. Mills was killed by a driver in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on September 22, 1972. He outlived his five wives.18posted on04/27/2026 9:38:12 PM PDTbyMacNaughton[Post Reply|Private Reply|To 8|View Replies]To:HYPOCRACYI wasn’t referring to anyone angry about what Britain is becoming, but rather the people who say “we got rid of a king 250 years ago and anything to do with UK is worthless.” Those people.19posted on04/27/2026 10:04:35 PM PDTbyAlbion Wilde(The first duty of the American government is to protect American citizens, not illegal aliens. --DJT)[Post Reply|Private Reply|To 10|View Replies]To:Celtic ConservativeI will point out that date, 1812 as a point of divergence between our 2 cultures. We’ve made mistakes. But I also think we’ve taken the better elements of British culture and improved upon it.You may be right. However as I see it, all of what used to be called Christendom is under attack, has been infiltrated, is largely still in denial, has fifth columns within each nation, and all could be lost if we don'tband togetheragainst our common enemies—islam and communism—and restore Western Civ. Refighting the American Revolution every time someone sees a photo of the King is a colossal waste of critically important time.20posted on04/27/2026 10:11:21 PM PDTbyAlbion Wilde(The first duty of the American government is to protect American citizens, not illegal aliens. --DJT)[Post Reply|Private Reply|To 13|View Replies]Navigation:use the links below to view more comments.first1-20,21-40,41-58nextlastDisclaimer:Opinions posted on Free Republic are those of the individual posters and do not necessarily represent the opinion of Free Republic or its management. All materials posted herein are protected by copyright law and the exemption for fair use of copyrighted works.Free RepublicBrowse·SearchNews/ActivismTopics·Post ArticleFreeRepublic, LLC, PO BOX 9771, FRESNO, CA 93794FreeRepublic.com is powered by software copyright 2000-2008 John Robinson It’s a clever move, for we know that flattery and sycophancy – particularly when it involves the Royal Family – is Trump’s weak spot. We all saw the way the US President was left visibly preening after Starmer presented him with the King’s personal invitation to an unprecedented second state visit to the UK at the White House last year.And when Trump got to Britain, he lapped up the personal, family greeting outside Victoria House when he arrived; crowed the entire way through a state banquet beside William and Kate; and basked as a Beating Retreat, featuring 200 military musicians, was performed for him, before a flypast of the Red Arrows – the first time they’ve ever been used for a state visit.We went big to welcome Trump here, and now we’re sending the King to him – despite a lot of resistance among ordinary Brits to the idea. The Lib Dems tabled a motion in Parliament to stop it; YouGov found last month that 49 per cent of us were against the trip, with 33 per cent in favour.Yet if the King’s visit is supposed to reach beyond the White House and remind everyday Americans what we have in common, it is taking some time to filter through.In a new Daily Mail/JL Partners poll, 53 per cent of Americans said they’d heard “nothing at all” about the royal visit. Another 31 per cent said they’d heard “a little”. That’s 84 per cent of the US not really noticing that this thing we’ve put the house on is even happening. When it comes to playing your biggest soft-power card, it’s not exactly the reception you’d hope for.So, this gaffe, now, when relations between our two nations are at perhaps their lowest ebb in 70 years, feels – accidental as it may be – like a power move.Britain is sharply divided as to whether the King should be meeting Trump and touring the US, worried our honour and dignity is being traduced. The US, meanwhile, can’t even remember what our flag looks like. And, in the end, what we’re left with is the message that there’s only “king” who matters in Washington – and his name is Donald Trump.TOPICS:Australia/New Zealand;Culture/Society;News/Current Events;United KingdomKEYWORDS:ameriphobic;australia;dei;fakenews;learnhowtopost;tds;theipaper;unitedkingdom;victoriarichardsNavigation:use the links below to view more comments.first1-20,21-40,41-58nextlast1posted on04/27/2026 6:35:24 PM PDTbynickcarraway[Post Reply|Private Reply|View Replies]To:nickcarrawayThere is nothing to respect or admire about Chuck.2posted on04/27/2026 6:46:45 PM PDTbyMileHi((Liberalism is an ideology of parasites, hypocrites, grievance mongers, victims, and control freaks.)[Post Reply|Private Reply|To 1|View Replies]To:nickcarrawayWe fought a bloody revolution to end hereditary political leadership from the line that Charles represents. And he shows us and is very exemplary why that was such a good idea!3posted on04/27/2026 6:52:42 PM PDTbyFreedomPoster(Islam delenda est)[Post Reply|Private Reply|To 1|View Replies]To:nickcarrawayIsn't the Union Jack illegal to display and fly in the UK?Reports on FR of Britts being arrested for flying the Union Jack.4posted on04/27/2026 6:58:43 PM PDTbyDeaf Smith(When a Texan takes his chances, chances will be taken that's for sure.)[Post Reply|Private Reply|To 1|View Replies]To:Deaf SmithUnfortunately, it is part of the current Hawaiian flag (the Union Jack).5posted on04/27/2026 7:01:04 PM PDTbyBikkuri[Post Reply|Private Reply|To 4|View Replies]To:nickcarrawayI hope JD rips him one.6posted on04/27/2026 7:04:22 PM PDTbyTrack9(Liberal tears make me smile. Thank you DJT!)[Post Reply|Private Reply|To 1|View Replies]To:nickcarrawayJust a little reminder ...In good King Charles' golden days when loyalty no harm meantA pious man of God was I and so I gained preferment.There is no god but God quoth I, Muhammad is His prophet.The infidel sign upon the flag shall soon be taken off it.And this be law, I will maintain ...https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lYndJV6iepQ7posted on04/27/2026 7:13:25 PM PDTbySalman(The Democrats have seceded from the human race. It's time for Trump to go full Pinochet.)[Post Reply|Private Reply|To 1|View Replies]To:nickcarrawayThe diehard anti-Brit bigots on this and other threads are probably also people who think that blacks’ frequent mentions of slavery reparations are outrageous and irrelevant, over 175 years after Emancipaton and 62 years after the racial Civil Rights Act.Britain has joined us in fighting quite a few wars around the world and has been a significant trading partner and cultural ally. British history of civic development underlay much of our Founding, legal system and Constitution.But go on, hayseeds, keep fighting the War of 1812 or whatever huff’n’puffin’ you are doing.8posted on04/27/2026 7:19:06 PM PDTbyAlbion Wilde(The first duty of the American government is to protect American citizens, not illegal aliens. --DJT)[Post Reply|Private Reply|To 1|View Replies]To:MileHi“ There is nothing to respect or admire about Chuck.”Nothing.Plenty to despise.9posted on04/27/2026 7:34:31 PM PDTbyifinnegan(Democrats kill babies and harvest their organs to sell)[Post Reply|Private Reply|To 2|View Replies]To:Albion WildeNobody is anti-Brit. If anything they are pro-Brit and hate the architects of those destroying the once Great Britain. Namely the King and the UK government who prefer muzzie invaders to their own people. But you keep being angry at your imaginary enemies. Weirdo.10posted on04/27/2026 7:49:41 PM PDTbyHYPOCRACY(There is no gravity. The earth just sucks. )[Post Reply|Private Reply|To 8|View Replies]To:nickcarrawayI would not be surprised if this was a psyop. Kudos to who thought of it.11posted on04/27/2026 7:50:20 PM PDTbySalvavida[Post Reply|Private Reply|To 1|View Replies]To:MileHiThere is nothing to respect or admire about ChuckThere is nothing to respect or admire about Chuck Mohammed12posted on04/27/2026 7:59:21 PM PDTbydrSteve78(Covid injections killed my wife with turbo pancreatic cancer because she believed The Science.🤬)[Post Reply|Private Reply|To 2|View Replies]To:Albion WildeI’m not fighting the war of 1812 over. But I will point out that date, 1812 as a point of divergence between our 2 cultures. We’ve made mistakes. But I also think we’ve taken the better elements of British culture and improved upon it.CC13posted on04/27/2026 8:01:52 PM PDTbyCeltic Conservative(Heghlu'meH QaQ jajvam!)[Post Reply|Private Reply|To 8|View Replies]To:MileHiHave to agree with you there— why the HELL is this lightweight narrow eyed German coming to the US in the Anniversary Year of our successful winning of Independence from the worlds largest Empire ever?He should read up on George III. Americans generally should have antipathy to Great Britain, especially since inventing the “special relationship” as if we are still one of their Colonies!!! It’s clear the f’rs still think we are, and they are aided by anglophile US citizens who should, even to this day be called TORIES!! and treated as such. Damned Tories who were run out of the new USA permanently, or, were caught and strung up. Seriously.We rescued the UK twice at great sacrifice of human American lives-— to save, what? Their stupid stiff lipped Colonial attitude and they still lost nearly all they had after WWII.Get lost Chuck and take that stupid ugly a@@ Camilla with you.Mountbatten-Windsors indeed-— freaking Battenburgs!!14posted on04/27/2026 9:15:13 PM PDTbyJohn S Mosby(Sic Semper Tyrannis)[Post Reply|Private Reply|To 2|View Replies]To:John S MosbyMountbatten-Windsors indeed-— freaking Battenburgs!!Lord Mountbatten was a pedo, he got what he deserved from the IRA.15posted on04/27/2026 9:16:48 PM PDTbydfwgator("I am Charlie Kirk!")[Post Reply|Private Reply|To 14|View Replies]To:HYPOCRACYThe UK will soon be the UC for United Caliphate.16posted on04/27/2026 9:21:17 PM PDTbydfwgator("I am Charlie Kirk!")[Post Reply|Private Reply|To 10|View Replies]To:John S MosbyYou would think they would have learned something from their own history with islam and how close they came to disaster in WWII if we had not intervened. Instead they have stupidly disarmed their people and largely their government and opened their doors to their own conquerors. Their historical kings would have thrown Chucks pansy ass out in the street.17posted on04/27/2026 9:35:22 PM PDTbyMileHi((Liberalism is an ideology of parasites, hypocrites, grievance mongers, victims, and control freaks.)[Post Reply|Private Reply|To 14|View Replies]To:Albion WildeThe diehard anti-Brit bigots on this and other threads are probably also people who think that blacks’ frequent mentions of slavery reparations are outrageous and irrelevant, over 175 years after Emancipaton and 62 years after the racial Civil Rights Act.... and 53 years after the last slave in America died.https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_last_survivors_of_American_slaveryhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peter_Mills_(freedman)Peter Mills(October 26, 1861 – September 22, 1972) was the last known verified[by whom?] surviving American man born into legal slavery: he died in 1972 aged 110.[1][dubious – discuss]Mills was born in Prince George's County, Maryland on October 26, 1861. After the Civil War, he worked on his father's farm every day during the week before leaving to work in Baltimore and Washington, DC where he dug sewers, was a bricklayer and plasterer and played baseball in his spare time. Mills eventually moved to Pittsburgh after first visiting in 1881. Mills was killed by a driver in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on September 22, 1972. He outlived his five wives.18posted on04/27/2026 9:38:12 PM PDTbyMacNaughton[Post Reply|Private Reply|To 8|View Replies]To:HYPOCRACYI wasn’t referring to anyone angry about what Britain is becoming, but rather the people who say “we got rid of a king 250 years ago and anything to do with UK is worthless.” Those people.19posted on04/27/2026 10:04:35 PM PDTbyAlbion Wilde(The first duty of the American government is to protect American citizens, not illegal aliens. --DJT)[Post Reply|Private Reply|To 10|View Replies]To:Celtic ConservativeI will point out that date, 1812 as a point of divergence between our 2 cultures. We’ve made mistakes. But I also think we’ve taken the better elements of British culture and improved upon it.You may be right. However as I see it, all of what used to be called Christendom is under attack, has been infiltrated, is largely still in denial, has fifth columns within each nation, and all could be lost if we don'tband togetheragainst our common enemies—islam and communism—and restore Western Civ. Refighting the American Revolution every time someone sees a photo of the King is a colossal waste of critically important time.20posted on04/27/2026 10:11:21 PM PDTbyAlbion Wilde(The first duty of the American government is to protect American citizens, not illegal aliens. --DJT)[Post Reply|Private Reply|To 13|View Replies]Navigation:use the links below to view more comments.first1-20,21-40,41-58nextlastDisclaimer:Opinions posted on Free Republic are those of the individual posters and do not necessarily represent the opinion of Free Republic or its management. All materials posted herein are protected by copyright law and the exemption for fair use of copyrighted works.Free RepublicBrowse·SearchNews/ActivismTopics·Post ArticleFreeRepublic, LLC, PO BOX 9771, FRESNO, CA 93794FreeRepublic.com is powered by software copyright 2000-2008 John Robinson And when Trump got to Britain, he lapped up the personal, family greeting outside Victoria House when he arrived; crowed the entire way through a state banquet beside William and Kate; and basked as a Beating Retreat, featuring 200 military musicians, was performed for him, before a flypast of the Red Arrows – the first time they’ve ever been used for a state visit.We went big to welcome Trump here, and now we’re sending the King to him – despite a lot of resistance among ordinary Brits to the idea. The Lib Dems tabled a motion in Parliament to stop it; YouGov found last month that 49 per cent of us were against the trip, with 33 per cent in favour.Yet if the King’s visit is supposed to reach beyond the White House and remind everyday Americans what we have in common, it is taking some time to filter through.In a new Daily Mail/JL Partners poll, 53 per cent of Americans said they’d heard “nothing at all” about the royal visit. Another 31 per cent said they’d heard “a little”. That’s 84 per cent of the US not really noticing that this thing we’ve put the house on is even happening. When it comes to playing your biggest soft-power card, it’s not exactly the reception you’d hope for.So, this gaffe, now, when relations between our two nations are at perhaps their lowest ebb in 70 years, feels – accidental as it may be – like a power move.Britain is sharply divided as to whether the King should be meeting Trump and touring the US, worried our honour and dignity is being traduced. The US, meanwhile, can’t even remember what our flag looks like. And, in the end, what we’re left with is the message that there’s only “king” who matters in Washington – and his name is Donald Trump.TOPICS:Australia/New Zealand;Culture/Society;News/Current Events;United KingdomKEYWORDS:ameriphobic;australia;dei;fakenews;learnhowtopost;tds;theipaper;unitedkingdom;victoriarichardsNavigation:use the links below to view more comments.first1-20,21-40,41-58nextlast1posted on04/27/2026 6:35:24 PM PDTbynickcarraway[Post Reply|Private Reply|View Replies]To:nickcarrawayThere is nothing to respect or admire about Chuck.2posted on04/27/2026 6:46:45 PM PDTbyMileHi((Liberalism is an ideology of parasites, hypocrites, grievance mongers, victims, and control freaks.)[Post Reply|Private Reply|To 1|View Replies]To:nickcarrawayWe fought a bloody revolution to end hereditary political leadership from the line that Charles represents. And he shows us and is very exemplary why that was such a good idea!3posted on04/27/2026 6:52:42 PM PDTbyFreedomPoster(Islam delenda est)[Post Reply|Private Reply|To 1|View Replies]To:nickcarrawayIsn't the Union Jack illegal to display and fly in the UK?Reports on FR of Britts being arrested for flying the Union Jack.4posted on04/27/2026 6:58:43 PM PDTbyDeaf Smith(When a Texan takes his chances, chances will be taken that's for sure.)[Post Reply|Private Reply|To 1|View Replies]To:Deaf SmithUnfortunately, it is part of the current Hawaiian flag (the Union Jack).5posted on04/27/2026 7:01:04 PM PDTbyBikkuri[Post Reply|Private Reply|To 4|View Replies]To:nickcarrawayI hope JD rips him one.6posted on04/27/2026 7:04:22 PM PDTbyTrack9(Liberal tears make me smile. Thank you DJT!)[Post Reply|Private Reply|To 1|View Replies]To:nickcarrawayJust a little reminder ...In good King Charles' golden days when loyalty no harm meantA pious man of God was I and so I gained preferment.There is no god but God quoth I, Muhammad is His prophet.The infidel sign upon the flag shall soon be taken off it.And this be law, I will maintain ...https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lYndJV6iepQ7posted on04/27/2026 7:13:25 PM PDTbySalman(The Democrats have seceded from the human race. It's time for Trump to go full Pinochet.)[Post Reply|Private Reply|To 1|View Replies]To:nickcarrawayThe diehard anti-Brit bigots on this and other threads are probably also people who think that blacks’ frequent mentions of slavery reparations are outrageous and irrelevant, over 175 years after Emancipaton and 62 years after the racial Civil Rights Act.Britain has joined us in fighting quite a few wars around the world and has been a significant trading partner and cultural ally. British history of civic development underlay much of our Founding, legal system and Constitution.But go on, hayseeds, keep fighting the War of 1812 or whatever huff’n’puffin’ you are doing.8posted on04/27/2026 7:19:06 PM PDTbyAlbion Wilde(The first duty of the American government is to protect American citizens, not illegal aliens. --DJT)[Post Reply|Private Reply|To 1|View Replies]To:MileHi“ There is nothing to respect or admire about Chuck.”Nothing.Plenty to despise.9posted on04/27/2026 7:34:31 PM PDTbyifinnegan(Democrats kill babies and harvest their organs to sell)[Post Reply|Private Reply|To 2|View Replies]To:Albion WildeNobody is anti-Brit. If anything they are pro-Brit and hate the architects of those destroying the once Great Britain. Namely the King and the UK government who prefer muzzie invaders to their own people. But you keep being angry at your imaginary enemies. Weirdo.10posted on04/27/2026 7:49:41 PM PDTbyHYPOCRACY(There is no gravity. The earth just sucks. )[Post Reply|Private Reply|To 8|View Replies]To:nickcarrawayI would not be surprised if this was a psyop. Kudos to who thought of it.11posted on04/27/2026 7:50:20 PM PDTbySalvavida[Post Reply|Private Reply|To 1|View Replies]To:MileHiThere is nothing to respect or admire about ChuckThere is nothing to respect or admire about Chuck Mohammed12posted on04/27/2026 7:59:21 PM PDTbydrSteve78(Covid injections killed my wife with turbo pancreatic cancer because she believed The Science.🤬)[Post Reply|Private Reply|To 2|View Replies]To:Albion WildeI’m not fighting the war of 1812 over. But I will point out that date, 1812 as a point of divergence between our 2 cultures. We’ve made mistakes. But I also think we’ve taken the better elements of British culture and improved upon it.CC13posted on04/27/2026 8:01:52 PM PDTbyCeltic Conservative(Heghlu'meH QaQ jajvam!)[Post Reply|Private Reply|To 8|View Replies]To:MileHiHave to agree with you there— why the HELL is this lightweight narrow eyed German coming to the US in the Anniversary Year of our successful winning of Independence from the worlds largest Empire ever?He should read up on George III. Americans generally should have antipathy to Great Britain, especially since inventing the “special relationship” as if we are still one of their Colonies!!! It’s clear the f’rs still think we are, and they are aided by anglophile US citizens who should, even to this day be called TORIES!! and treated as such. Damned Tories who were run out of the new USA permanently, or, were caught and strung up. Seriously.We rescued the UK twice at great sacrifice of human American lives-— to save, what? Their stupid stiff lipped Colonial attitude and they still lost nearly all they had after WWII.Get lost Chuck and take that stupid ugly a@@ Camilla with you.Mountbatten-Windsors indeed-— freaking Battenburgs!!14posted on04/27/2026 9:15:13 PM PDTbyJohn S Mosby(Sic Semper Tyrannis)[Post Reply|Private Reply|To 2|View Replies]To:John S MosbyMountbatten-Windsors indeed-— freaking Battenburgs!!Lord Mountbatten was a pedo, he got what he deserved from the IRA.15posted on04/27/2026 9:16:48 PM PDTbydfwgator("I am Charlie Kirk!")[Post Reply|Private Reply|To 14|View Replies]To:HYPOCRACYThe UK will soon be the UC for United Caliphate.16posted on04/27/2026 9:21:17 PM PDTbydfwgator("I am Charlie Kirk!")[Post Reply|Private Reply|To 10|View Replies]To:John S MosbyYou would think they would have learned something from their own history with islam and how close they came to disaster in WWII if we had not intervened. Instead they have stupidly disarmed their people and largely their government and opened their doors to their own conquerors. Their historical kings would have thrown Chucks pansy ass out in the street.17posted on04/27/2026 9:35:22 PM PDTbyMileHi((Liberalism is an ideology of parasites, hypocrites, grievance mongers, victims, and control freaks.)[Post Reply|Private Reply|To 14|View Replies]To:Albion WildeThe diehard anti-Brit bigots on this and other threads are probably also people who think that blacks’ frequent mentions of slavery reparations are outrageous and irrelevant, over 175 years after Emancipaton and 62 years after the racial Civil Rights Act.... and 53 years after the last slave in America died.https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_last_survivors_of_American_slaveryhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peter_Mills_(freedman)Peter Mills(October 26, 1861 – September 22, 1972) was the last known verified[by whom?] surviving American man born into legal slavery: he died in 1972 aged 110.[1][dubious – discuss]Mills was born in Prince George's County, Maryland on October 26, 1861. After the Civil War, he worked on his father's farm every day during the week before leaving to work in Baltimore and Washington, DC where he dug sewers, was a bricklayer and plasterer and played baseball in his spare time. Mills eventually moved to Pittsburgh after first visiting in 1881. Mills was killed by a driver in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on September 22, 1972. He outlived his five wives.18posted on04/27/2026 9:38:12 PM PDTbyMacNaughton[Post Reply|Private Reply|To 8|View Replies]To:HYPOCRACYI wasn’t referring to anyone angry about what Britain is becoming, but rather the people who say “we got rid of a king 250 years ago and anything to do with UK is worthless.” Those people.19posted on04/27/2026 10:04:35 PM PDTbyAlbion Wilde(The first duty of the American government is to protect American citizens, not illegal aliens. --DJT)[Post Reply|Private Reply|To 10|View Replies]To:Celtic ConservativeI will point out that date, 1812 as a point of divergence between our 2 cultures. We’ve made mistakes. But I also think we’ve taken the better elements of British culture and improved upon it.You may be right. However as I see it, all of what used to be called Christendom is under attack, has been infiltrated, is largely still in denial, has fifth columns within each nation, and all could be lost if we don'tband togetheragainst our common enemies—islam and communism—and restore Western Civ. Refighting the American Revolution every time someone sees a photo of the King is a colossal waste of critically important time.20posted on04/27/2026 10:11:21 PM PDTbyAlbion Wilde(The first duty of the American government is to protect American citizens, not illegal aliens. --DJT)[Post Reply|Private Reply|To 13|View Replies]Navigation:use the links below to view more comments.first1-20,21-40,41-58nextlastDisclaimer:Opinions posted on Free Republic are those of the individual posters and do not necessarily represent the opinion of Free Republic or its management. All materials posted herein are protected by copyright law and the exemption for fair use of copyrighted works.Free RepublicBrowse·SearchNews/ActivismTopics·Post ArticleFreeRepublic, LLC, PO BOX 9771, FRESNO, CA 93794FreeRepublic.com is powered by software copyright 2000-2008 John Robinson We went big to welcome Trump here, and now we’re sending the King to him – despite a lot of resistance among ordinary Brits to the idea. The Lib Dems tabled a motion in Parliament to stop it; YouGov found last month that 49 per cent of us were against the trip, with 33 per cent in favour.Yet if the King’s visit is supposed to reach beyond the White House and remind everyday Americans what we have in common, it is taking some time to filter through.In a new Daily Mail/JL Partners poll, 53 per cent of Americans said they’d heard “nothing at all” about the royal visit. Another 31 per cent said they’d heard “a little”. That’s 84 per cent of the US not really noticing that this thing we’ve put the house on is even happening. When it comes to playing your biggest soft-power card, it’s not exactly the reception you’d hope for.So, this gaffe, now, when relations between our two nations are at perhaps their lowest ebb in 70 years, feels – accidental as it may be – like a power move.Britain is sharply divided as to whether the King should be meeting Trump and touring the US, worried our honour and dignity is being traduced. The US, meanwhile, can’t even remember what our flag looks like. And, in the end, what we’re left with is the message that there’s only “king” who matters in Washington – and his name is Donald Trump.TOPICS:Australia/New Zealand;Culture/Society;News/Current Events;United KingdomKEYWORDS:ameriphobic;australia;dei;fakenews;learnhowtopost;tds;theipaper;unitedkingdom;victoriarichardsNavigation:use the links below to view more comments.first1-20,21-40,41-58nextlast1posted on04/27/2026 6:35:24 PM PDTbynickcarraway[Post Reply|Private Reply|View Replies]To:nickcarrawayThere is nothing to respect or admire about Chuck.2posted on04/27/2026 6:46:45 PM PDTbyMileHi((Liberalism is an ideology of parasites, hypocrites, grievance mongers, victims, and control freaks.)[Post Reply|Private Reply|To 1|View Replies]To:nickcarrawayWe fought a bloody revolution to end hereditary political leadership from the line that Charles represents. And he shows us and is very exemplary why that was such a good idea!3posted on04/27/2026 6:52:42 PM PDTbyFreedomPoster(Islam delenda est)[Post Reply|Private Reply|To 1|View Replies]To:nickcarrawayIsn't the Union Jack illegal to display and fly in the UK?Reports on FR of Britts being arrested for flying the Union Jack.4posted on04/27/2026 6:58:43 PM PDTbyDeaf Smith(When a Texan takes his chances, chances will be taken that's for sure.)[Post Reply|Private Reply|To 1|View Replies]To:Deaf SmithUnfortunately, it is part of the current Hawaiian flag (the Union Jack).5posted on04/27/2026 7:01:04 PM PDTbyBikkuri[Post Reply|Private Reply|To 4|View Replies]To:nickcarrawayI hope JD rips him one.6posted on04/27/2026 7:04:22 PM PDTbyTrack9(Liberal tears make me smile. Thank you DJT!)[Post Reply|Private Reply|To 1|View Replies]To:nickcarrawayJust a little reminder ...In good King Charles' golden days when loyalty no harm meantA pious man of God was I and so I gained preferment.There is no god but God quoth I, Muhammad is His prophet.The infidel sign upon the flag shall soon be taken off it.And this be law, I will maintain ...https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lYndJV6iepQ7posted on04/27/2026 7:13:25 PM PDTbySalman(The Democrats have seceded from the human race. It's time for Trump to go full Pinochet.)[Post Reply|Private Reply|To 1|View Replies]To:nickcarrawayThe diehard anti-Brit bigots on this and other threads are probably also people who think that blacks’ frequent mentions of slavery reparations are outrageous and irrelevant, over 175 years after Emancipaton and 62 years after the racial Civil Rights Act.Britain has joined us in fighting quite a few wars around the world and has been a significant trading partner and cultural ally. British history of civic development underlay much of our Founding, legal system and Constitution.But go on, hayseeds, keep fighting the War of 1812 or whatever huff’n’puffin’ you are doing.8posted on04/27/2026 7:19:06 PM PDTbyAlbion Wilde(The first duty of the American government is to protect American citizens, not illegal aliens. --DJT)[Post Reply|Private Reply|To 1|View Replies]To:MileHi“ There is nothing to respect or admire about Chuck.”Nothing.Plenty to despise.9posted on04/27/2026 7:34:31 PM PDTbyifinnegan(Democrats kill babies and harvest their organs to sell)[Post Reply|Private Reply|To 2|View Replies]To:Albion WildeNobody is anti-Brit. If anything they are pro-Brit and hate the architects of those destroying the once Great Britain. Namely the King and the UK government who prefer muzzie invaders to their own people. But you keep being angry at your imaginary enemies. Weirdo.10posted on04/27/2026 7:49:41 PM PDTbyHYPOCRACY(There is no gravity. The earth just sucks. )[Post Reply|Private Reply|To 8|View Replies]To:nickcarrawayI would not be surprised if this was a psyop. Kudos to who thought of it.11posted on04/27/2026 7:50:20 PM PDTbySalvavida[Post Reply|Private Reply|To 1|View Replies]To:MileHiThere is nothing to respect or admire about ChuckThere is nothing to respect or admire about Chuck Mohammed12posted on04/27/2026 7:59:21 PM PDTbydrSteve78(Covid injections killed my wife with turbo pancreatic cancer because she believed The Science.🤬)[Post Reply|Private Reply|To 2|View Replies]To:Albion WildeI’m not fighting the war of 1812 over. But I will point out that date, 1812 as a point of divergence between our 2 cultures. We’ve made mistakes. But I also think we’ve taken the better elements of British culture and improved upon it.CC13posted on04/27/2026 8:01:52 PM PDTbyCeltic Conservative(Heghlu'meH QaQ jajvam!)[Post Reply|Private Reply|To 8|View Replies]To:MileHiHave to agree with you there— why the HELL is this lightweight narrow eyed German coming to the US in the Anniversary Year of our successful winning of Independence from the worlds largest Empire ever?He should read up on George III. Americans generally should have antipathy to Great Britain, especially since inventing the “special relationship” as if we are still one of their Colonies!!! It’s clear the f’rs still think we are, and they are aided by anglophile US citizens who should, even to this day be called TORIES!! and treated as such. Damned Tories who were run out of the new USA permanently, or, were caught and strung up. Seriously.We rescued the UK twice at great sacrifice of human American lives-— to save, what? Their stupid stiff lipped Colonial attitude and they still lost nearly all they had after WWII.Get lost Chuck and take that stupid ugly a@@ Camilla with you.Mountbatten-Windsors indeed-— freaking Battenburgs!!14posted on04/27/2026 9:15:13 PM PDTbyJohn S Mosby(Sic Semper Tyrannis)[Post Reply|Private Reply|To 2|View Replies]To:John S MosbyMountbatten-Windsors indeed-— freaking Battenburgs!!Lord Mountbatten was a pedo, he got what he deserved from the IRA.15posted on04/27/2026 9:16:48 PM PDTbydfwgator("I am Charlie Kirk!")[Post Reply|Private Reply|To 14|View Replies]To:HYPOCRACYThe UK will soon be the UC for United Caliphate.16posted on04/27/2026 9:21:17 PM PDTbydfwgator("I am Charlie Kirk!")[Post Reply|Private Reply|To 10|View Replies]To:John S MosbyYou would think they would have learned something from their own history with islam and how close they came to disaster in WWII if we had not intervened. Instead they have stupidly disarmed their people and largely their government and opened their doors to their own conquerors. Their historical kings would have thrown Chucks pansy ass out in the street.17posted on04/27/2026 9:35:22 PM PDTbyMileHi((Liberalism is an ideology of parasites, hypocrites, grievance mongers, victims, and control freaks.)[Post Reply|Private Reply|To 14|View Replies]To:Albion WildeThe diehard anti-Brit bigots on this and other threads are probably also people who think that blacks’ frequent mentions of slavery reparations are outrageous and irrelevant, over 175 years after Emancipaton and 62 years after the racial Civil Rights Act.... and 53 years after the last slave in America died.https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_last_survivors_of_American_slaveryhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peter_Mills_(freedman)Peter Mills(October 26, 1861 – September 22, 1972) was the last known verified[by whom?] surviving American man born into legal slavery: he died in 1972 aged 110.[1][dubious – discuss]Mills was born in Prince George's County, Maryland on October 26, 1861. After the Civil War, he worked on his father's farm every day during the week before leaving to work in Baltimore and Washington, DC where he dug sewers, was a bricklayer and plasterer and played baseball in his spare time. Mills eventually moved to Pittsburgh after first visiting in 1881. Mills was killed by a driver in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on September 22, 1972. He outlived his five wives.18posted on04/27/2026 9:38:12 PM PDTbyMacNaughton[Post Reply|Private Reply|To 8|View Replies]To:HYPOCRACYI wasn’t referring to anyone angry about what Britain is becoming, but rather the people who say “we got rid of a king 250 years ago and anything to do with UK is worthless.” Those people.19posted on04/27/2026 10:04:35 PM PDTbyAlbion Wilde(The first duty of the American government is to protect American citizens, not illegal aliens. --DJT)[Post Reply|Private Reply|To 10|View Replies]To:Celtic ConservativeI will point out that date, 1812 as a point of divergence between our 2 cultures. We’ve made mistakes. But I also think we’ve taken the better elements of British culture and improved upon it.You may be right. However as I see it, all of what used to be called Christendom is under attack, has been infiltrated, is largely still in denial, has fifth columns within each nation, and all could be lost if we don'tband togetheragainst our common enemies—islam and communism—and restore Western Civ. Refighting the American Revolution every time someone sees a photo of the King is a colossal waste of critically important time.20posted on04/27/2026 10:11:21 PM PDTbyAlbion Wilde(The first duty of the American government is to protect American citizens, not illegal aliens. --DJT)[Post Reply|Private Reply|To 13|View Replies]Navigation:use the links below to view more comments.first1-20,21-40,41-58nextlastDisclaimer:Opinions posted on Free Republic are those of the individual posters and do not necessarily represent the opinion of Free Republic or its management. All materials posted herein are protected by copyright law and the exemption for fair use of copyrighted works.Free RepublicBrowse·SearchNews/ActivismTopics·Post ArticleFreeRepublic, LLC, PO BOX 9771, FRESNO, CA 93794FreeRepublic.com is powered by software copyright 2000-2008 John Robinson Yet if the King’s visit is supposed to reach beyond the White House and remind everyday Americans what we have in common, it is taking some time to filter through.In a new Daily Mail/JL Partners poll, 53 per cent of Americans said they’d heard “nothing at all” about the royal visit. Another 31 per cent said they’d heard “a little”. That’s 84 per cent of the US not really noticing that this thing we’ve put the house on is even happening. When it comes to playing your biggest soft-power card, it’s not exactly the reception you’d hope for.So, this gaffe, now, when relations between our two nations are at perhaps their lowest ebb in 70 years, feels – accidental as it may be – like a power move.Britain is sharply divided as to whether the King should be meeting Trump and touring the US, worried our honour and dignity is being traduced. The US, meanwhile, can’t even remember what our flag looks like. And, in the end, what we’re left with is the message that there’s only “king” who matters in Washington – and his name is Donald Trump.TOPICS:Australia/New Zealand;Culture/Society;News/Current Events;United KingdomKEYWORDS:ameriphobic;australia;dei;fakenews;learnhowtopost;tds;theipaper;unitedkingdom;victoriarichardsNavigation:use the links below to view more comments.first1-20,21-40,41-58nextlast1posted on04/27/2026 6:35:24 PM PDTbynickcarraway[Post Reply|Private Reply|View Replies]To:nickcarrawayThere is nothing to respect or admire about Chuck.2posted on04/27/2026 6:46:45 PM PDTbyMileHi((Liberalism is an ideology of parasites, hypocrites, grievance mongers, victims, and control freaks.)[Post Reply|Private Reply|To 1|View Replies]To:nickcarrawayWe fought a bloody revolution to end hereditary political leadership from the line that Charles represents. And he shows us and is very exemplary why that was such a good idea!3posted on04/27/2026 6:52:42 PM PDTbyFreedomPoster(Islam delenda est)[Post Reply|Private Reply|To 1|View Replies]To:nickcarrawayIsn't the Union Jack illegal to display and fly in the UK?Reports on FR of Britts being arrested for flying the Union Jack.4posted on04/27/2026 6:58:43 PM PDTbyDeaf Smith(When a Texan takes his chances, chances will be taken that's for sure.)[Post Reply|Private Reply|To 1|View Replies]To:Deaf SmithUnfortunately, it is part of the current Hawaiian flag (the Union Jack).5posted on04/27/2026 7:01:04 PM PDTbyBikkuri[Post Reply|Private Reply|To 4|View Replies]To:nickcarrawayI hope JD rips him one.6posted on04/27/2026 7:04:22 PM PDTbyTrack9(Liberal tears make me smile. Thank you DJT!)[Post Reply|Private Reply|To 1|View Replies]To:nickcarrawayJust a little reminder ...In good King Charles' golden days when loyalty no harm meantA pious man of God was I and so I gained preferment.There is no god but God quoth I, Muhammad is His prophet.The infidel sign upon the flag shall soon be taken off it.And this be law, I will maintain ...https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lYndJV6iepQ7posted on04/27/2026 7:13:25 PM PDTbySalman(The Democrats have seceded from the human race. It's time for Trump to go full Pinochet.)[Post Reply|Private Reply|To 1|View Replies]To:nickcarrawayThe diehard anti-Brit bigots on this and other threads are probably also people who think that blacks’ frequent mentions of slavery reparations are outrageous and irrelevant, over 175 years after Emancipaton and 62 years after the racial Civil Rights Act.Britain has joined us in fighting quite a few wars around the world and has been a significant trading partner and cultural ally. British history of civic development underlay much of our Founding, legal system and Constitution.But go on, hayseeds, keep fighting the War of 1812 or whatever huff’n’puffin’ you are doing.8posted on04/27/2026 7:19:06 PM PDTbyAlbion Wilde(The first duty of the American government is to protect American citizens, not illegal aliens. --DJT)[Post Reply|Private Reply|To 1|View Replies]To:MileHi“ There is nothing to respect or admire about Chuck.”Nothing.Plenty to despise.9posted on04/27/2026 7:34:31 PM PDTbyifinnegan(Democrats kill babies and harvest their organs to sell)[Post Reply|Private Reply|To 2|View Replies]To:Albion WildeNobody is anti-Brit. If anything they are pro-Brit and hate the architects of those destroying the once Great Britain. Namely the King and the UK government who prefer muzzie invaders to their own people. But you keep being angry at your imaginary enemies. Weirdo.10posted on04/27/2026 7:49:41 PM PDTbyHYPOCRACY(There is no gravity. The earth just sucks. )[Post Reply|Private Reply|To 8|View Replies]To:nickcarrawayI would not be surprised if this was a psyop. Kudos to who thought of it.11posted on04/27/2026 7:50:20 PM PDTbySalvavida[Post Reply|Private Reply|To 1|View Replies]To:MileHiThere is nothing to respect or admire about ChuckThere is nothing to respect or admire about Chuck Mohammed12posted on04/27/2026 7:59:21 PM PDTbydrSteve78(Covid injections killed my wife with turbo pancreatic cancer because she believed The Science.🤬)[Post Reply|Private Reply|To 2|View Replies]To:Albion WildeI’m not fighting the war of 1812 over. But I will point out that date, 1812 as a point of divergence between our 2 cultures. We’ve made mistakes. But I also think we’ve taken the better elements of British culture and improved upon it.CC13posted on04/27/2026 8:01:52 PM PDTbyCeltic Conservative(Heghlu'meH QaQ jajvam!)[Post Reply|Private Reply|To 8|View Replies]To:MileHiHave to agree with you there— why the HELL is this lightweight narrow eyed German coming to the US in the Anniversary Year of our successful winning of Independence from the worlds largest Empire ever?He should read up on George III. Americans generally should have antipathy to Great Britain, especially since inventing the “special relationship” as if we are still one of their Colonies!!! It’s clear the f’rs still think we are, and they are aided by anglophile US citizens who should, even to this day be called TORIES!! and treated as such. Damned Tories who were run out of the new USA permanently, or, were caught and strung up. Seriously.We rescued the UK twice at great sacrifice of human American lives-— to save, what? Their stupid stiff lipped Colonial attitude and they still lost nearly all they had after WWII.Get lost Chuck and take that stupid ugly a@@ Camilla with you.Mountbatten-Windsors indeed-— freaking Battenburgs!!14posted on04/27/2026 9:15:13 PM PDTbyJohn S Mosby(Sic Semper Tyrannis)[Post Reply|Private Reply|To 2|View Replies]To:John S MosbyMountbatten-Windsors indeed-— freaking Battenburgs!!Lord Mountbatten was a pedo, he got what he deserved from the IRA.15posted on04/27/2026 9:16:48 PM PDTbydfwgator("I am Charlie Kirk!")[Post Reply|Private Reply|To 14|View Replies]To:HYPOCRACYThe UK will soon be the UC for United Caliphate.16posted on04/27/2026 9:21:17 PM PDTbydfwgator("I am Charlie Kirk!")[Post Reply|Private Reply|To 10|View Replies]To:John S MosbyYou would think they would have learned something from their own history with islam and how close they came to disaster in WWII if we had not intervened. Instead they have stupidly disarmed their people and largely their government and opened their doors to their own conquerors. Their historical kings would have thrown Chucks pansy ass out in the street.17posted on04/27/2026 9:35:22 PM PDTbyMileHi((Liberalism is an ideology of parasites, hypocrites, grievance mongers, victims, and control freaks.)[Post Reply|Private Reply|To 14|View Replies]To:Albion WildeThe diehard anti-Brit bigots on this and other threads are probably also people who think that blacks’ frequent mentions of slavery reparations are outrageous and irrelevant, over 175 years after Emancipaton and 62 years after the racial Civil Rights Act.... and 53 years after the last slave in America died.https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_last_survivors_of_American_slaveryhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peter_Mills_(freedman)Peter Mills(October 26, 1861 – September 22, 1972) was the last known verified[by whom?] surviving American man born into legal slavery: he died in 1972 aged 110.[1][dubious – discuss]Mills was born in Prince George's County, Maryland on October 26, 1861. After the Civil War, he worked on his father's farm every day during the week before leaving to work in Baltimore and Washington, DC where he dug sewers, was a bricklayer and plasterer and played baseball in his spare time. Mills eventually moved to Pittsburgh after first visiting in 1881. Mills was killed by a driver in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on September 22, 1972. He outlived his five wives.18posted on04/27/2026 9:38:12 PM PDTbyMacNaughton[Post Reply|Private Reply|To 8|View Replies]To:HYPOCRACYI wasn’t referring to anyone angry about what Britain is becoming, but rather the people who say “we got rid of a king 250 years ago and anything to do with UK is worthless.” Those people.19posted on04/27/2026 10:04:35 PM PDTbyAlbion Wilde(The first duty of the American government is to protect American citizens, not illegal aliens. --DJT)[Post Reply|Private Reply|To 10|View Replies]To:Celtic ConservativeI will point out that date, 1812 as a point of divergence between our 2 cultures. We’ve made mistakes. But I also think we’ve taken the better elements of British culture and improved upon it.You may be right. However as I see it, all of what used to be called Christendom is under attack, has been infiltrated, is largely still in denial, has fifth columns within each nation, and all could be lost if we don'tband togetheragainst our common enemies—islam and communism—and restore Western Civ. Refighting the American Revolution every time someone sees a photo of the King is a colossal waste of critically important time.20posted on04/27/2026 10:11:21 PM PDTbyAlbion Wilde(The first duty of the American government is to protect American citizens, not illegal aliens. --DJT)[Post Reply|Private Reply|To 13|View Replies]Navigation:use the links below to view more comments.first1-20,21-40,41-58nextlastDisclaimer:Opinions posted on Free Republic are those of the individual posters and do not necessarily represent the opinion of Free Republic or its management. All materials posted herein are protected by copyright law and the exemption for fair use of copyrighted works.Free RepublicBrowse·SearchNews/ActivismTopics·Post ArticleFreeRepublic, LLC, PO BOX 9771, FRESNO, CA 93794FreeRepublic.com is powered by software copyright 2000-2008 John Robinson In a new Daily Mail/JL Partners poll, 53 per cent of Americans said they’d heard “nothing at all” about the royal visit. Another 31 per cent said they’d heard “a little”. That’s 84 per cent of the US not really noticing that this thing we’ve put the house on is even happening. When it comes to playing your biggest soft-power card, it’s not exactly the reception you’d hope for.So, this gaffe, now, when relations between our two nations are at perhaps their lowest ebb in 70 years, feels – accidental as it may be – like a power move.Britain is sharply divided as to whether the King should be meeting Trump and touring the US, worried our honour and dignity is being traduced. The US, meanwhile, can’t even remember what our flag looks like. And, in the end, what we’re left with is the message that there’s only “king” who matters in Washington – and his name is Donald Trump.TOPICS:Australia/New Zealand;Culture/Society;News/Current Events;United KingdomKEYWORDS:ameriphobic;australia;dei;fakenews;learnhowtopost;tds;theipaper;unitedkingdom;victoriarichardsNavigation:use the links below to view more comments.first1-20,21-40,41-58nextlast1posted on04/27/2026 6:35:24 PM PDTbynickcarraway[Post Reply|Private Reply|View Replies]To:nickcarrawayThere is nothing to respect or admire about Chuck.2posted on04/27/2026 6:46:45 PM PDTbyMileHi((Liberalism is an ideology of parasites, hypocrites, grievance mongers, victims, and control freaks.)[Post Reply|Private Reply|To 1|View Replies]To:nickcarrawayWe fought a bloody revolution to end hereditary political leadership from the line that Charles represents. And he shows us and is very exemplary why that was such a good idea!3posted on04/27/2026 6:52:42 PM PDTbyFreedomPoster(Islam delenda est)[Post Reply|Private Reply|To 1|View Replies]To:nickcarrawayIsn't the Union Jack illegal to display and fly in the UK?Reports on FR of Britts being arrested for flying the Union Jack.4posted on04/27/2026 6:58:43 PM PDTbyDeaf Smith(When a Texan takes his chances, chances will be taken that's for sure.)[Post Reply|Private Reply|To 1|View Replies]To:Deaf SmithUnfortunately, it is part of the current Hawaiian flag (the Union Jack).5posted on04/27/2026 7:01:04 PM PDTbyBikkuri[Post Reply|Private Reply|To 4|View Replies]To:nickcarrawayI hope JD rips him one.6posted on04/27/2026 7:04:22 PM PDTbyTrack9(Liberal tears make me smile. Thank you DJT!)[Post Reply|Private Reply|To 1|View Replies]To:nickcarrawayJust a little reminder ...In good King Charles' golden days when loyalty no harm meantA pious man of God was I and so I gained preferment.There is no god but God quoth I, Muhammad is His prophet.The infidel sign upon the flag shall soon be taken off it.And this be law, I will maintain ...https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lYndJV6iepQ7posted on04/27/2026 7:13:25 PM PDTbySalman(The Democrats have seceded from the human race. It's time for Trump to go full Pinochet.)[Post Reply|Private Reply|To 1|View Replies]To:nickcarrawayThe diehard anti-Brit bigots on this and other threads are probably also people who think that blacks’ frequent mentions of slavery reparations are outrageous and irrelevant, over 175 years after Emancipaton and 62 years after the racial Civil Rights Act.Britain has joined us in fighting quite a few wars around the world and has been a significant trading partner and cultural ally. British history of civic development underlay much of our Founding, legal system and Constitution.But go on, hayseeds, keep fighting the War of 1812 or whatever huff’n’puffin’ you are doing.8posted on04/27/2026 7:19:06 PM PDTbyAlbion Wilde(The first duty of the American government is to protect American citizens, not illegal aliens. --DJT)[Post Reply|Private Reply|To 1|View Replies]To:MileHi“ There is nothing to respect or admire about Chuck.”Nothing.Plenty to despise.9posted on04/27/2026 7:34:31 PM PDTbyifinnegan(Democrats kill babies and harvest their organs to sell)[Post Reply|Private Reply|To 2|View Replies]To:Albion WildeNobody is anti-Brit. If anything they are pro-Brit and hate the architects of those destroying the once Great Britain. Namely the King and the UK government who prefer muzzie invaders to their own people. But you keep being angry at your imaginary enemies. Weirdo.10posted on04/27/2026 7:49:41 PM PDTbyHYPOCRACY(There is no gravity. The earth just sucks. )[Post Reply|Private Reply|To 8|View Replies]To:nickcarrawayI would not be surprised if this was a psyop. Kudos to who thought of it.11posted on04/27/2026 7:50:20 PM PDTbySalvavida[Post Reply|Private Reply|To 1|View Replies]To:MileHiThere is nothing to respect or admire about ChuckThere is nothing to respect or admire about Chuck Mohammed12posted on04/27/2026 7:59:21 PM PDTbydrSteve78(Covid injections killed my wife with turbo pancreatic cancer because she believed The Science.🤬)[Post Reply|Private Reply|To 2|View Replies]To:Albion WildeI’m not fighting the war of 1812 over. But I will point out that date, 1812 as a point of divergence between our 2 cultures. We’ve made mistakes. But I also think we’ve taken the better elements of British culture and improved upon it.CC13posted on04/27/2026 8:01:52 PM PDTbyCeltic Conservative(Heghlu'meH QaQ jajvam!)[Post Reply|Private Reply|To 8|View Replies]To:MileHiHave to agree with you there— why the HELL is this lightweight narrow eyed German coming to the US in the Anniversary Year of our successful winning of Independence from the worlds largest Empire ever?He should read up on George III. Americans generally should have antipathy to Great Britain, especially since inventing the “special relationship” as if we are still one of their Colonies!!! It’s clear the f’rs still think we are, and they are aided by anglophile US citizens who should, even to this day be called TORIES!! and treated as such. Damned Tories who were run out of the new USA permanently, or, were caught and strung up. Seriously.We rescued the UK twice at great sacrifice of human American lives-— to save, what? Their stupid stiff lipped Colonial attitude and they still lost nearly all they had after WWII.Get lost Chuck and take that stupid ugly a@@ Camilla with you.Mountbatten-Windsors indeed-— freaking Battenburgs!!14posted on04/27/2026 9:15:13 PM PDTbyJohn S Mosby(Sic Semper Tyrannis)[Post Reply|Private Reply|To 2|View Replies]To:John S MosbyMountbatten-Windsors indeed-— freaking Battenburgs!!Lord Mountbatten was a pedo, he got what he deserved from the IRA.15posted on04/27/2026 9:16:48 PM PDTbydfwgator("I am Charlie Kirk!")[Post Reply|Private Reply|To 14|View Replies]To:HYPOCRACYThe UK will soon be the UC for United Caliphate.16posted on04/27/2026 9:21:17 PM PDTbydfwgator("I am Charlie Kirk!")[Post Reply|Private Reply|To 10|View Replies]To:John S MosbyYou would think they would have learned something from their own history with islam and how close they came to disaster in WWII if we had not intervened. Instead they have stupidly disarmed their people and largely their government and opened their doors to their own conquerors. Their historical kings would have thrown Chucks pansy ass out in the street.17posted on04/27/2026 9:35:22 PM PDTbyMileHi((Liberalism is an ideology of parasites, hypocrites, grievance mongers, victims, and control freaks.)[Post Reply|Private Reply|To 14|View Replies]To:Albion WildeThe diehard anti-Brit bigots on this and other threads are probably also people who think that blacks’ frequent mentions of slavery reparations are outrageous and irrelevant, over 175 years after Emancipaton and 62 years after the racial Civil Rights Act.... and 53 years after the last slave in America died.https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_last_survivors_of_American_slaveryhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peter_Mills_(freedman)Peter Mills(October 26, 1861 – September 22, 1972) was the last known verified[by whom?] surviving American man born into legal slavery: he died in 1972 aged 110.[1][dubious – discuss]Mills was born in Prince George's County, Maryland on October 26, 1861. After the Civil War, he worked on his father's farm every day during the week before leaving to work in Baltimore and Washington, DC where he dug sewers, was a bricklayer and plasterer and played baseball in his spare time. Mills eventually moved to Pittsburgh after first visiting in 1881. Mills was killed by a driver in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on September 22, 1972. He outlived his five wives.18posted on04/27/2026 9:38:12 PM PDTbyMacNaughton[Post Reply|Private Reply|To 8|View Replies]To:HYPOCRACYI wasn’t referring to anyone angry about what Britain is becoming, but rather the people who say “we got rid of a king 250 years ago and anything to do with UK is worthless.” Those people.19posted on04/27/2026 10:04:35 PM PDTbyAlbion Wilde(The first duty of the American government is to protect American citizens, not illegal aliens. --DJT)[Post Reply|Private Reply|To 10|View Replies]To:Celtic ConservativeI will point out that date, 1812 as a point of divergence between our 2 cultures. We’ve made mistakes. But I also think we’ve taken the better elements of British culture and improved upon it.You may be right. However as I see it, all of what used to be called Christendom is under attack, has been infiltrated, is largely still in denial, has fifth columns within each nation, and all could be lost if we don'tband togetheragainst our common enemies—islam and communism—and restore Western Civ. Refighting the American Revolution every time someone sees a photo of the King is a colossal waste of critically important time.20posted on04/27/2026 10:11:21 PM PDTbyAlbion Wilde(The first duty of the American government is to protect American citizens, not illegal aliens. --DJT)[Post Reply|Private Reply|To 13|View Replies]Navigation:use the links below to view more comments.first1-20,21-40,41-58nextlastDisclaimer:Opinions posted on Free Republic are those of the individual posters and do not necessarily represent the opinion of Free Republic or its management. All materials posted herein are protected by copyright law and the exemption for fair use of copyrighted works.Free RepublicBrowse·SearchNews/ActivismTopics·Post ArticleFreeRepublic, LLC, PO BOX 9771, FRESNO, CA 93794FreeRepublic.com is powered by software copyright 2000-2008 John Robinson So, this gaffe, now, when relations between our two nations are at perhaps their lowest ebb in 70 years, feels – accidental as it may be – like a power move.Britain is sharply divided as to whether the King should be meeting Trump and touring the US, worried our honour and dignity is being traduced. The US, meanwhile, can’t even remember what our flag looks like. And, in the end, what we’re left with is the message that there’s only “king” who matters in Washington – and his name is Donald Trump.TOPICS:Australia/New Zealand;Culture/Society;News/Current Events;United KingdomKEYWORDS:ameriphobic;australia;dei;fakenews;learnhowtopost;tds;theipaper;unitedkingdom;victoriarichardsNavigation:use the links below to view more comments.first1-20,21-40,41-58nextlast1posted on04/27/2026 6:35:24 PM PDTbynickcarraway[Post Reply|Private Reply|View Replies]To:nickcarrawayThere is nothing to respect or admire about Chuck.2posted on04/27/2026 6:46:45 PM PDTbyMileHi((Liberalism is an ideology of parasites, hypocrites, grievance mongers, victims, and control freaks.)[Post Reply|Private Reply|To 1|View Replies]To:nickcarrawayWe fought a bloody revolution to end hereditary political leadership from the line that Charles represents. And he shows us and is very exemplary why that was such a good idea!3posted on04/27/2026 6:52:42 PM PDTbyFreedomPoster(Islam delenda est)[Post Reply|Private Reply|To 1|View Replies]To:nickcarrawayIsn't the Union Jack illegal to display and fly in the UK?Reports on FR of Britts being arrested for flying the Union Jack.4posted on04/27/2026 6:58:43 PM PDTbyDeaf Smith(When a Texan takes his chances, chances will be taken that's for sure.)[Post Reply|Private Reply|To 1|View Replies]To:Deaf SmithUnfortunately, it is part of the current Hawaiian flag (the Union Jack).5posted on04/27/2026 7:01:04 PM PDTbyBikkuri[Post Reply|Private Reply|To 4|View Replies]To:nickcarrawayI hope JD rips him one.6posted on04/27/2026 7:04:22 PM PDTbyTrack9(Liberal tears make me smile. Thank you DJT!)[Post Reply|Private Reply|To 1|View Replies]To:nickcarrawayJust a little reminder ...In good King Charles' golden days when loyalty no harm meantA pious man of God was I and so I gained preferment.There is no god but God quoth I, Muhammad is His prophet.The infidel sign upon the flag shall soon be taken off it.And this be law, I will maintain ...https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lYndJV6iepQ7posted on04/27/2026 7:13:25 PM PDTbySalman(The Democrats have seceded from the human race. It's time for Trump to go full Pinochet.)[Post Reply|Private Reply|To 1|View Replies]To:nickcarrawayThe diehard anti-Brit bigots on this and other threads are probably also people who think that blacks’ frequent mentions of slavery reparations are outrageous and irrelevant, over 175 years after Emancipaton and 62 years after the racial Civil Rights Act.Britain has joined us in fighting quite a few wars around the world and has been a significant trading partner and cultural ally. British history of civic development underlay much of our Founding, legal system and Constitution.But go on, hayseeds, keep fighting the War of 1812 or whatever huff’n’puffin’ you are doing.8posted on04/27/2026 7:19:06 PM PDTbyAlbion Wilde(The first duty of the American government is to protect American citizens, not illegal aliens. --DJT)[Post Reply|Private Reply|To 1|View Replies]To:MileHi“ There is nothing to respect or admire about Chuck.”Nothing.Plenty to despise.9posted on04/27/2026 7:34:31 PM PDTbyifinnegan(Democrats kill babies and harvest their organs to sell)[Post Reply|Private Reply|To 2|View Replies]To:Albion WildeNobody is anti-Brit. If anything they are pro-Brit and hate the architects of those destroying the once Great Britain. Namely the King and the UK government who prefer muzzie invaders to their own people. But you keep being angry at your imaginary enemies. Weirdo.10posted on04/27/2026 7:49:41 PM PDTbyHYPOCRACY(There is no gravity. The earth just sucks. )[Post Reply|Private Reply|To 8|View Replies]To:nickcarrawayI would not be surprised if this was a psyop. Kudos to who thought of it.11posted on04/27/2026 7:50:20 PM PDTbySalvavida[Post Reply|Private Reply|To 1|View Replies]To:MileHiThere is nothing to respect or admire about ChuckThere is nothing to respect or admire about Chuck Mohammed12posted on04/27/2026 7:59:21 PM PDTbydrSteve78(Covid injections killed my wife with turbo pancreatic cancer because she believed The Science.🤬)[Post Reply|Private Reply|To 2|View Replies]To:Albion WildeI’m not fighting the war of 1812 over. But I will point out that date, 1812 as a point of divergence between our 2 cultures. We’ve made mistakes. But I also think we’ve taken the better elements of British culture and improved upon it.CC13posted on04/27/2026 8:01:52 PM PDTbyCeltic Conservative(Heghlu'meH QaQ jajvam!)[Post Reply|Private Reply|To 8|View Replies]To:MileHiHave to agree with you there— why the HELL is this lightweight narrow eyed German coming to the US in the Anniversary Year of our successful winning of Independence from the worlds largest Empire ever?He should read up on George III. Americans generally should have antipathy to Great Britain, especially since inventing the “special relationship” as if we are still one of their Colonies!!! It’s clear the f’rs still think we are, and they are aided by anglophile US citizens who should, even to this day be called TORIES!! and treated as such. Damned Tories who were run out of the new USA permanently, or, were caught and strung up. Seriously.We rescued the UK twice at great sacrifice of human American lives-— to save, what? Their stupid stiff lipped Colonial attitude and they still lost nearly all they had after WWII.Get lost Chuck and take that stupid ugly a@@ Camilla with you.Mountbatten-Windsors indeed-— freaking Battenburgs!!14posted on04/27/2026 9:15:13 PM PDTbyJohn S Mosby(Sic Semper Tyrannis)[Post Reply|Private Reply|To 2|View Replies]To:John S MosbyMountbatten-Windsors indeed-— freaking Battenburgs!!Lord Mountbatten was a pedo, he got what he deserved from the IRA.15posted on04/27/2026 9:16:48 PM PDTbydfwgator("I am Charlie Kirk!")[Post Reply|Private Reply|To 14|View Replies]To:HYPOCRACYThe UK will soon be the UC for United Caliphate.16posted on04/27/2026 9:21:17 PM PDTbydfwgator("I am Charlie Kirk!")[Post Reply|Private Reply|To 10|View Replies]To:John S MosbyYou would think they would have learned something from their own history with islam and how close they came to disaster in WWII if we had not intervened. Instead they have stupidly disarmed their people and largely their government and opened their doors to their own conquerors. Their historical kings would have thrown Chucks pansy ass out in the street.17posted on04/27/2026 9:35:22 PM PDTbyMileHi((Liberalism is an ideology of parasites, hypocrites, grievance mongers, victims, and control freaks.)[Post Reply|Private Reply|To 14|View Replies]To:Albion WildeThe diehard anti-Brit bigots on this and other threads are probably also people who think that blacks’ frequent mentions of slavery reparations are outrageous and irrelevant, over 175 years after Emancipaton and 62 years after the racial Civil Rights Act.... and 53 years after the last slave in America died.https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_last_survivors_of_American_slaveryhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peter_Mills_(freedman)Peter Mills(October 26, 1861 – September 22, 1972) was the last known verified[by whom?] surviving American man born into legal slavery: he died in 1972 aged 110.[1][dubious – discuss]Mills was born in Prince George's County, Maryland on October 26, 1861. After the Civil War, he worked on his father's farm every day during the week before leaving to work in Baltimore and Washington, DC where he dug sewers, was a bricklayer and plasterer and played baseball in his spare time. Mills eventually moved to Pittsburgh after first visiting in 1881. Mills was killed by a driver in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on September 22, 1972. He outlived his five wives.18posted on04/27/2026 9:38:12 PM PDTbyMacNaughton[Post Reply|Private Reply|To 8|View Replies]To:HYPOCRACYI wasn’t referring to anyone angry about what Britain is becoming, but rather the people who say “we got rid of a king 250 years ago and anything to do with UK is worthless.” Those people.19posted on04/27/2026 10:04:35 PM PDTbyAlbion Wilde(The first duty of the American government is to protect American citizens, not illegal aliens. --DJT)[Post Reply|Private Reply|To 10|View Replies]To:Celtic ConservativeI will point out that date, 1812 as a point of divergence between our 2 cultures. We’ve made mistakes. But I also think we’ve taken the better elements of British culture and improved upon it.You may be right. However as I see it, all of what used to be called Christendom is under attack, has been infiltrated, is largely still in denial, has fifth columns within each nation, and all could be lost if we don'tband togetheragainst our common enemies—islam and communism—and restore Western Civ. Refighting the American Revolution every time someone sees a photo of the King is a colossal waste of critically important time.20posted on04/27/2026 10:11:21 PM PDTbyAlbion Wilde(The first duty of the American government is to protect American citizens, not illegal aliens. --DJT)[Post Reply|Private Reply|To 13|View Replies]Navigation:use the links below to view more comments.first1-20,21-40,41-58nextlastDisclaimer:Opinions posted on Free Republic are those of the individual posters and do not necessarily represent the opinion of Free Republic or its management. All materials posted herein are protected by copyright law and the exemption for fair use of copyrighted works.Free RepublicBrowse·SearchNews/ActivismTopics·Post ArticleFreeRepublic, LLC, PO BOX 9771, FRESNO, CA 93794FreeRepublic.com is powered by software copyright 2000-2008 John Robinson Britain is sharply divided as to whether the King should be meeting Trump and touring the US, worried our honour and dignity is being traduced. The US, meanwhile, can’t even remember what our flag looks like. And, in the end, what we’re left with is the message that there’s only “king” who matters in Washington – and his name is Donald Trump. There is nothing to respect or admire about Chuck. We fought a bloody revolution to end hereditary political leadership from the line that Charles represents. And he shows us and is very exemplary why that was such a good idea! Reports on FR of Britts being arrested for flying the Union Jack. Unfortunately, it is part of the current Hawaiian flag (the Union Jack). I hope JD rips him one. In good King Charles' golden days when loyalty no harm meantA pious man of God was I and so I gained preferment.There is no god but God quoth I, Muhammad is His prophet.The infidel sign upon the flag shall soon be taken off it.And this be law, I will maintain ...https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lYndJV6iepQ And this be law, I will maintain ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lYndJV6iepQ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lYndJV6iepQ The diehard anti-Brit bigots on this and other threads are probably also people who think that blacks’ frequent mentions of slavery reparations are outrageous and irrelevant, over 175 years after Emancipaton and 62 years after the racial Civil Rights Act. Britain has joined us in fighting quite a few wars around the world and has been a significant trading partner and cultural ally. British history of civic development underlay much of our Founding, legal system and Constitution. But go on, hayseeds, keep fighting the War of 1812 or whatever huff’n’puffin’ you are doing. “ There is nothing to respect or admire about Chuck.” Nothing. Plenty to despise. Nobody is anti-Brit. If anything they are pro-Brit and hate the architects of those destroying the once Great Britain. Namely the King and the UK government who prefer muzzie invaders to their own people. But you keep being angry at your imaginary enemies. Weirdo. I would not be surprised if this was a psyop. Kudos to who thought of it. There is nothing to respect or admire about Chuck There is nothing to respect or admire about Chuck Mohammed I’m not fighting the war of 1812 over. But I will point out that date, 1812 as a point of divergence between our 2 cultures. We’ve made mistakes. But I also think we’ve taken the better elements of British culture and improved upon it. CC Have to agree with you there— why the HELL is this lightweight narrow eyed German coming to the US in the Anniversary Year of our successful winning of Independence from the worlds largest Empire ever? He should read up on George III. Americans generally should have antipathy to Great Britain, especially since inventing the “special relationship” as if we are still one of their Colonies!!! It’s clear the f’rs still think we are, and they are aided by anglophile US citizens who should, even to this day be called TORIES!! and treated as such. Damned Tories who were run out of the new USA permanently, or, were caught and strung up. Seriously. We rescued the UK twice at great sacrifice of human American lives-— to save, what? Their stupid stiff lipped Colonial attitude and they still lost nearly all they had after WWII.Get lost Chuck and take that stupid ugly a@@ Camilla with you.Mountbatten-Windsors indeed-— freaking Battenburgs!! Mountbatten-Windsors indeed-— freaking Battenburgs!! Lord Mountbatten was a pedo, he got what he deserved from the IRA. The UK will soon be the UC for United Caliphate. You would think they would have learned something from their own history with islam and how close they came to disaster in WWII if we had not intervened. Instead they have stupidly disarmed their people and largely their government and opened their doors to their own conquerors. Their historical kings would have thrown Chucks pansy ass out in the street. ... and 53 years after the last slave in America died.https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_last_survivors_of_American_slaveryhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peter_Mills_(freedman)Peter Mills(October 26, 1861 – September 22, 1972) was the last known verified[by whom?] surviving American man born into legal slavery: he died in 1972 aged 110.[1][dubious – discuss]Mills was born in Prince George's County, Maryland on October 26, 1861. After the Civil War, he worked on his father's farm every day during the week before leaving to work in Baltimore and Washington, DC where he dug sewers, was a bricklayer and plasterer and played baseball in his spare time. Mills eventually moved to Pittsburgh after first visiting in 1881. Mills was killed by a driver in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on September 22, 1972. He outlived his five wives. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_last_survivors_of_American_slaveryhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peter_Mills_(freedman)Peter Mills(October 26, 1861 – September 22, 1972) was the last known verified[by whom?] surviving American man born into legal slavery: he died in 1972 aged 110.[1][dubious – discuss]Mills was born in Prince George's County, Maryland on October 26, 1861. After the Civil War, he worked on his father's farm every day during the week before leaving to work in Baltimore and Washington, DC where he dug sewers, was a bricklayer and plasterer and played baseball in his spare time. Mills eventually moved to Pittsburgh after first visiting in 1881. Mills was killed by a driver in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on September 22, 1972. He outlived his five wives. Peter Mills(October 26, 1861 – September 22, 1972) was the last known verified[by whom?] surviving American man born into legal slavery: he died in 1972 aged 110.[1][dubious – discuss]Mills was born in Prince George's County, Maryland on October 26, 1861. After the Civil War, he worked on his father's farm every day during the week before leaving to work in Baltimore and Washington, DC where he dug sewers, was a bricklayer and plasterer and played baseball in his spare time. Mills eventually moved to Pittsburgh after first visiting in 1881. Mills was killed by a driver in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on September 22, 1972. He outlived his five wives. Mills was born in Prince George's County, Maryland on October 26, 1861. After the Civil War, he worked on his father's farm every day during the week before leaving to work in Baltimore and Washington, DC where he dug sewers, was a bricklayer and plasterer and played baseball in his spare time. Mills eventually moved to Pittsburgh after first visiting in 1881. Mills was killed by a driver in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on September 22, 1972. He outlived his five wives. I wasn’t referring to anyone angry about what Britain is becoming, but rather the people who say “we got rid of a king 250 years ago and anything to do with UK is worthless.” Those people. You may be right. However as I see it, all of what used to be called Christendom is under attack, has been infiltrated, is largely still in denial, has fifth columns within each nation, and all could be lost if we don'tband togetheragainst our common enemies—islam and communism—and restore Western Civ. Refighting the American Revolution every time someone sees a photo of the King is a colossal waste of critically important time. Navigation:use the links below to view more comments.first1-20,21-40,41-58nextlastDisclaimer:Opinions posted on Free Republic are those of the individual posters and do not necessarily represent the opinion of Free Republic or its management. 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Tech expert Kurt Knutsson discusses Joby Aviation and Virgin Atlantic planning to launch 200-mph U.K. air taxis linking airports and cities. Electric air taxis are now moving closer to real-world use,completing test flightsdesigned to turn hour-long commutes into trips lasting just minutes. Joby Aviation, Inc., said it completed what it described as the firstpoint-to-point electric vertical takeoffand landing (eVTOL) air taxi demonstration flights in New York City, the company shared in a press release. The California-based company said its aircraft departed from John F. Kennedy International Airport and landed across the city's heliport network, including the West 30th Street and East 34th Street heliports in Midtown, demonstrating trips of under 10 minutes. AIRLINE UNVEILS STACKED BUNK BED 'PODS' AS BACKLASH BUILDS OVER PRICEY, CRAMPED WAY TO FLY The test runs marked "the start of a week-long public campaign across the city’s existing heliport network," the company said in its release. Joby said its air taxis, which produce no operating emissions and run quietly, "will be able to connect the region, linking vertiports, international airports, and communities across the New York metropolitan area." Joby Aviation completed electric air taxi test flights in New York City, signaling progress toward faster urban commutes.(Joby Aviation) The company worked with the Port Authority ofNew Yorkand New Jersey to launch the test flights, which trace some routes it envisions for future service. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTER Kevin O'Toole, Port Authority chairman, said the agency's role is to ensure its transportation network "keeps pace with the future." O'Toole added, "This cutting-edge aircraft is exactly the kind of innovation we have a responsibility to test, understand, and help shape for the good of the region and the public." The "future of advanced air mobility is no longer a Jetsons-esque fantasy." "These flights advance our work to determine how next-generation aviation technology can serve the people of New York and New Jersey." CLICK HERE FOR MORE LIFESTYLE STORIES The New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC) interim president said the electric flights "mark a real milestone." "These historic Joby flights, linking our city-owned heliport to our airports, [are] proof that the future of advanced air mobility is no longer a Jetsons-esque fantasy — it’s already here," said NYCEDC president Jeanny Pak. Joby Aviation's demonstration flights, seen above in San Francisco, are part of a broader effort to introduce advanced air mobility in major U.S. cities.(Joby Aviation) "In terms of the price point, our target is to be competitive with ground transportation over time," Joby Aviation's CEO JoeBen Bevirt told NBC News. Ride-share prices researched by Fox News Digital indicate that trips between JFK and Midtown can cost $150 to $250, depending on the time of day and traffic conditions. A handful of social media users weighed in on the flights under Joby's X post. TEST YOURSELF WITH OUR LATEST LIFESTYLE QUIZ "Epic views," one X user said. "Can I get a ride?" another asked. Joby’s electric aircraft are designed to operate without emissions while reducing noise compared to traditional helicopters.(Joby Aviation) One user was more critical, calling theNew York City area's airports"the worst in the country to reach." CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE FOX NEWS APP Fox News Digital reached out to Joby Aviation for further comment and information. Sumner Park of Fox Business Network contributed reporting. Andrea Margolis is a lifestyle writer for Fox News Digital and Fox Business. Readers can follow her on X at@andreamargsor send story tips toandrea.margolis@fox.com.

An all-electric aircraft has flown demonstration flights from Manhattan to John F. Kennedy International Airport, something the operator hopes will become an everyday occurrence at locations around the world. Electric air taxi firm Joby Aviation flew the first electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) demonstration flights between two points in New York City on Friday and is continuing testing this week. The electric aircraft, which look similar to a giant battery-powered drone, can carry five people, including one pilot. It takes off vertically like a helicopter, then some of the propellers tilt to propel the aircraft forward. The company says they are quieter than helicopters and produce zero operating emissions because they are electric. The goal is to connect existing heliports in Lower and Midtown Manhattan to JFK International Airport in less than 10 minutes instead of the one-to two-hour drive. “These flights advance our work to determine how next-generation aviation technology can serve the people of New York and New Jersey,” said Kevin O’Toole, chairman of the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, which runs the area’s airports, in a release. Joby owns helicopter ride-share company Blade, which flies similar routes with traditional helicopters, and the company also maintains partnerships with Delta Air Lines and Uber. Joby has done other test flights since 2023, but this 10-day flight campaign is part of the Federal Aviation Administration’s eVTOL Integration Pilot Program. In March,the US Department of Transportation chose eight pilot programs where eVOTLs will be tested. Besides urban air taxi services, regional passenger transportation, cargo, emergency meal response operations, autonomous flight and offshore energy sector transportation are being tested. Joby is working with the Port Authority, as well as the Texas DOT, Utah DOT, Florida DOT and North Carolina DOT. In 2024, the FAA published new rules inching air taxis one step closer to reality. Since then, companies like Joby have been working on testing for certification. “Together, these pilot projects will create one of the largest real-world testing environments for next-generation aircraft in the world,” the DOT said in March. “Data from the pilot projects will be used by the FAA to develop new regulations that safely enable this futuristic technology at scale.” The company is in its final stages of FAA certification. The FAA has a five-stage process for certification.

American Airlines and US Airways confirmed their merger on February 14, 2013. We paid close attention to developments at American Airlines and its merger with US Airways from the start. You can follow the process in reverse-chronological order, below. For further coverage of American Airlines and the aviation industry, follow the links below. Entries are in reverse-chronological order. All dates are from 2013. Posted: February 28, 12:33pm U.S. Sen. Bob Casey urged the carriers not to cut jobs or air service in Pennsylvania. Casey, a Democrat from Scranton,released a letteron Wednesday that he wrote to American CEO Thomas Horton and US Airways CEO Doug Parker asking them to “maintain” the air carriers’ combined 1,900 jobs in Southwest Pennsylvania. US Airways accounts for 1,820 of those positions. I ask that you consider preserving overlapping routes that are currently served by both carriers to avoid a reduction in air service levels, particularly into the New York market. Preservation of routes to JFK and LaGuardia is critical to providing international connections to Pennsylvania. In addition to Pittsburgh and Philadelphia, American and US Airways provide a significant level of service at smaller airports around the state. Maintaining service to these cities is essential to economic development, particularly with the increased traffic due Marcellus Shale drilling. I urge you to not only continue service to smaller airports in the Commonwealth, but also consider expanding service in order to meet the rising demands of the natural gas industry. Full story:US Airways, American urged not cut jobs, air service in state by Sen. Casey Posted: February 28, 12:30pm Allied Pilots Associationpresident Keith Wilson advised pilots Wednesday not to get too worked up yet about the issue of combining the seniority lists of US Airways and American Airlines after the proposed merger. The reason: It’ll probably be a long time before the two sides get to that point. Full story:APA president: We’re probably 24 to 30 months away from combining pilot seniority lists of American Airlines, US Airways Posted: February 27, 1:40pm Executives fromAmerican AirlinesandUS Airwayson Tuesday answered questions from lawmakers about their planned merger. Many of the questions had to do with potential prices increases and concerns about losing regional hubs. While it’s the job of members of Congress to look out for their districts, the job of airlines is to fly where people want to travel in and out of. These two things don’t always match up. Full story:The new American Airlines: Members of Congress fret over service to their districts Posted: February 26, 11:25am Executives from American Airlines and US Airways have been chosen to lead the airlines through the gritty details of the merger. US Airways President Scott Kirby and Chief Restructuring Office Bev Goulet will develop plans so the airlines can close the $11 billion merger by Q3 2013. For more background on the leaders: Kirby, who has been US Airways president since 2006, had a major role in negotiating with labor and analyzing the revenue and costs benefits expected from the merger, the memo said. Goulet was named American chief restructuring officer in December 2011 and has served as vice president for corporate development at the carrier since 2002. She had a prime role in negotiating the equity splits of 28 percent for US Airways and 72 percent for American stakeholders in the merger. Full story:The new American Airlines: Execs picked from each camp to lead integration Posted: February 26, 9:29am Chairman Bachus asks the two airline execs how announced $1.5 billion in synergies would help the traveling public. Both Johnson of US Airways and Kennedy of American said the synergies will enable the new American to invest in the airline. On the issues of airline alliances, US Airways would, in effect, leave the Star Alliance and join American’s oneworld. Johnson of US Airways said the airline was basically a “second class” member of the Star Alliance and not part of the joint venture. Oneworld will benefit, Johnson said, because although it already had access to American hubs at JFK and Miami, oneworld will get new access to Charlotte and Philadelphia. Posted: February 26, 8:55am Wow, they let women participate, too. The lone woman among the committee and witnesses, Rep. Suzan Delbene, asks Mitchell how the merger would impact price transparency. Mitchell argues that IATA’s move to develop its New Distribution Capability would be accelerated because US Airways, which has always been a maverick when it comes to travel distribution, would be swallowed up. Mitchell notes that years ago when airlines were offering web-only fares on their own websites alone, US Airways broke ranks and started offering them to travel agents, as well. Posted: February 26, 8:55am In response to a question, Mitchell of the BTC argues if the AA-US Airways merger goes through there would be an unprecedented capability for airlines to coordinate their fares. Kennedy of AA counters that he has been in the airline industry for 29 years, and that the fare climate is “ultracomompetiive.” Consumers would get more choices and the new American would be better able to compete if the merger is approved. Stephen Johnson of US Airways acknowledges that American could emerge from bankruptcy as a standalone airline, but argues that the two airlines’ customers have been pleading for a larger airline, and have been abandoning the two carriers to fly instead on Delta and United-Continental. In addition, Johnson argued that the merger would give the new American the opportunity to pay employees on par with Delta and United. Posted: February 26, 8:19am Rep. Cohen asks Mitchell of BTC whether hub cities will be hurt by the merger just as previous hub cities have suffered from past mergers. Mitchell says its possible that Philadelphia, Charlotte and Phoenix could be impacted because of the geographies of the major hubs. Posted: February 26, 8:14am Subcommittee chairman Bachus defends the idea of an AA-US Airways merger, saying there are few overlapping routes and there is labor support. “From everything I’ve read, this is going to make a stronger airline,” Bachus said. He argued that airline consolidation could have been stopped prior to the Delta-Northwest merger and the United-Continental merger, but now that gives them a distinct advantage over American and US Airways. Posted: February 26, 8:14am Chairman Bachus asks BTC’s Mitchell what would be the negative consequences if AA-USAir merger doesn’t go through? Mitchell replies that he doesn’t buy into that argument, noting that AA’s Tom Horton repeatedly stated that AA could emerge from bankruptcy as a standalone airline. And, US Airways is doing very well financially, he adds. “I just don’t buy into the notion that these are failing firms,” Mitchell says. Posted: February 26, 7:59am Kevin Mitchell, representing the one-member Business Travel Coalition, and speaking for theAmerican Antitrust Institute, claims airlines andIATAare planning on ending published fares in their proposed New Distribution Capability initiative. According to Mitchell, travelers would have to submit their personal information, including names and even marital status, before being able to view fare quotes. Mitchell’s interpretation of the airline/IATA vision has no chance in hell of becoming reality. Posted: February 26, 7:51am US AirwaysStephen Johnson testifies the merger would create new international opportunities, and the third legacy airline that would be able to compete internationally. On the domestic front, Johnson testified before the Congressional committee that the merger would enable the new American to implement a cost structure to compete withSouthwest,JetBlue,Allegiant,Spirit, andVirgin America. Posted: February 26, 7:38am Rep. Conyers wondered whether Southwest will continue to play the traditional role of low cost carriers with competitive fares now that Southwest is large enough to be part of the big airline club. Posted: February 26, 7:31am Rep. Steve Cohen blasts prior appearance ofDeltaCEO Richard Anderson during Northwest merger when he promised Memphis would get additional international flights, and better service. Cohen said Anderson talked about how he loves the city and the ribs. But, instead today Memphis has 40% fewer flights, and Delta has used its position to block competitors from entering the market, Cohen said. Posted: February 26, 7:22am The House Subcommittee on Regulatory Reform, Commercial and Antitrust Law hearing on the U.S. Airways-American Airlines merger is under way. Rep. John Conyers noted that American is going to emerge from bankruptcy with billions of dollars and US Airways has achieved record profits. Conyers said both airlines are capable of surviving and even thriving on their own. He said the airline have a high burden to show that the merger wouldn’t harm competition, saying past mergers have shown that fares have risen on formerly overlapping routes. He wondered if this could lead to tacit agreement among the three remaining legacy carriers to raise prices. Posted: February 25, 3:06pm US AirwaysandAmerican Airlinesmade big strides prior to the merger to get labor on board, but tough labor talks still lie ahead. New CEO Doug Parker will need to keep on wooing union leaders and rank and file if he wants the love fest to continue. But despite the hugs and good will exchanged when the merger was announced Feb. 13, challenges lie ahead for the unions. Seniority integration lists need to be crafted. Workers must decide which union they want to represent them in contract talks with the merged carrier. Full story:The new American Airlines: Tough labor talks are ahead Posted: February 22, 8:23am The bankruptcy court hearing for the proposed merger between American and US Airwayshas been scheduledby U.S. bankruptcy judge Sean Lane for March 27, 2013. Stakeholders who want to respond or object to the motion have until March 15 to do so. Posted: February 22, 8:19am YesterdayUS AirwaysCEO Doug Parkerheld a meetingwith the pilots unions of American Airlines and US Airways where everyone agreed that a new corporate culture would be needed moving forward. American pilots backed Parker and the US Airways integration early on, which helped smooth the road to the proposed merger. The pilots unions issued the below joint statement following the pow wow: Today theAllied Pilots AssociationNational Officers and Board of Directors and theUS Airline Pilots AssociationNational Officers and Board of Pilot Representatives met at APA headquarters in Fort Worth, TX to affirm our mutual support of the merger between American Airlines and US Airways. The APA and USAPA leadership likewise agreed to work cooperatively to represent the best interests of all of our pilots.The executives each delivered brief remarks to the pilot union boards and fielded questions from APA and USAPA representatives. The pilot representatives emphasized the need for a new culture that effectively engages employees and recognizes our pilots’ leadership role in the operation of the airline. The executives acknowledged the need to create a new corporate culture and to build trust and credibility between the airline’s management and front-line employees.The APA and USAPA leadership look to the future with cautious optimism. The pilots represented by APA and USAPA have made substantial individual and collective sacrifices to put both airlines in a position to execute this merger, and we look forward to reaping the benefits of working for the world’s premier airline. Posted: February 22, 8:06am The new American Airlines will fly withoneworld, whichis expected to boostthe alliance’s world market share up 8 percent to 34 percent. The new AA will also become the largest US carrier atLondon’s Heathrow airport, a strategic base for its international ventures, with most other overseas hubs located in North America and the Caribbean. Posted: February 21, 6:50am It appears the AMR Corp. name will soon go the way of Tom Horton and have little role in the new American Airlines. According to a U.S. regulatory filing, American Airlines Group Inc. will replace AMR “immediately after the effective time of the merger.” On the outside it’s a small matter, but it speaks to the incoming management’s desire to simplify matters and make a break with the old corporate structure that angered employees and led American into bankruptcy. Full text:The new American Airlines: Ditching the corporate name AMR Posted: February 21, 6:46am Merging the technology systems that run US Airways and American Airlines could take as long as four years and cost millions of dollars,the Dallas Business Journal reports. When you look at the combined company’s “to do” technology list, you can start to see why. There are the reservation websites. The check-in systems (both online and via kiosks). Inventory systems. Schedule planning. Aircraft maintenance. Revenue accounting and management. Glitches in reservation systems and online bookings are one of the potential hassles that customers will encounter on the airlines road to integration. Posted: February 19, 10:21am This lengthy piece by Associated Press’s Scott Mayerowitzgives the play-by-play on how the merger went downincluding details of meetings relocated to keep away from journalists’ prying eyes and what stakeholders ate each of their clandestine meetings. When Parker and Kirby flew to Texas to make their case to the union, there was even a higher level of secrecy. They used a private jet and Bates personally made the 12-mile drive to the meeting site in the union’s red Chevrolet Suburban. Union security guards were stationed around the Hilton Arlington, but when Bates pulled up at the back entrance, he recognized a reporter lurking nearby. He quickly made a U-turn and the meeting was moved to the union’s headquarters. Full story:The new American Airlines: How Doug Parker beat out Tom Horton for CEO Posted: February 18, 1:10pm The union representing flight attendants at American Airlines,The Association of Professional Flight Attendants, released previously-confidential information following the the official votes of American and US Airway’s boards last Thursday. Part of the released informationcontained an explanation of the several layers of approvalthat stand between the airlines and a finalized merger, listed below: What’s Left Before American Exits Bankruptcy? Posted: February 18, 9:23am Andrea Ahles’ dissection of the merger as seen through Doug Parker and Tom Horton is a post-mortem, especially fun tidbits like this that reveal a some of the cloak and dagger behind it all: APFA President Laura Glading met Kirby at Oceana a week later to confidentially talk about a merger. “Everyone was a little bit nervous about one of us getting recognized,” Glading said. She said that when she flew to Arizona a few days later to meet with Parker, she was recognized at the Phoenix airport and some asked on Facebook why she was there. Full story:The new American Airlines: Anatomy of an $11 billion mega merger Posted: February 18, 5:42am Business travel guru Joe Brancatelli gets his ten cents in about the merger in theLos Angeles Timestoday: “These guys didn’t merge to make our lives better,” he said. “They merged for their own purposes.” Full story:The new American Airlines: Business travel experts weigh in by Skift Posted: February 17, 11:28am How will Delta and its hub of Atlanta get affected by the AA-US merger? From AJC, an analysis: Delta remains dominant in Atlanta with more than three-quarters of the market share, followed by AirTran Airways, which with merger partner Southwest Airlines carries about 15 percent of the passengers…The direct effect on Atlanta fliers will be muted.Neither American nor US Airways has a big presence in Atlanta — together accounting for just over 3 percent of the traffic at Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport combined. “We think it’s good for the industry,” Delta president Ed Bastian said at a breakfast meeting last week as the American-US Airways deal, announced Thursday, took shape. He added it would lead to more “disciplined” competition in the industry. Full story:Airline merger wave crests with American-US Airways Posted: February 17, 11:23am So how will the competitors get affected with the AA-US merger? Motley Fool goes through the options one by one: United Continental is likely to be the biggest loser. In a message to employees, CEO Jeff Smisek tried to put a positive spin on matters by focusing on the benefits of consolidation. However, as part of the merger, US Airways is moving from United’s Star Alliance to American’s Oneworld global alliance. Delta is likely to see a more limited impact from the merger. Delta also competes in the New York and Los Angeles markets and has been working particularly hard to gain share in New York. American’s East Coast strategy will have a major impact on whether Delta benefits from the merger. Full story:What Does This Airline Merger Mean for Competitors? Posted: February 15, 10:23am US AirwaysDividend Milesmembers will have to fret that their miles will depreciate when their accounts transition to theAAdvantageprogram. But, two groups of passengers who are especially antsy are those who have made it to the ranks of the two airlines’ million miler programs, which designate them for lifetime elite status. Will they get short-changed in the transition? Will they become, well, less elite? The Points Guy takes up the issue. Full story:How Will The US Airways American Merger Affect Million Miler Lifetime Status? Posted: February 15, 9:42am American Airlines’ maintenance center in Tulsa likely got a new lease on life in the merger. Employees at the 6,000+ facility have been on shaky ground since American announced its bankruptcy in November on 2011. You have to realize that we have been on one hell of a roller coaster ride and at least now we can see the end,” said John Hewitt, chairman of maintenance for Transport Workers Union Local 514 in Tulsa. “Of course we see it as a positive for our members because they have been working for a company that’s in bankruptcy. Now we get some new blood. Full story:The new American Airlines: Maintenance crews breathe sigh of relief Posted: February 15, 9:21am Not surprisingly, the usual suspects are rearing up to show their opposition to the AA-US merger announcement, and the answer, as always, lies somewhere in the middle. The two one-person-driven “industry groups” have come out in opposition of the merger, as expected. From Consumer Travel Alliance, which has been vocal from the start when the merger rumors first came out last year: The airlines, as expected, touted the benefits of their merger. There is only one problem — they aren’t claiming any net benefits for consumers. This is a merger that, even the airlines involved, don’t claim provides a net benefit to passengers. However, it clearly reduces competition and it focuses on financial stakeholders. Here’s a rundown on the merger benefits claimed by AA and US. Full story:AA/USAir’s hollow list of consumer benefits from merger From Business Travel Coalition, which published a full length rebuttal of the merger: From a consumer standpoint – individual traveler or corporate travel department – there are few benefits to offset the negative impacts of this proposed merger that include reduced competition, higher fares and fees and diminished service to small and mid-size communities. To be clear, there is benefit in a financially viable air transportation system. However, previous mergers have already enabled seat capacity cuts, higher fares and billions of dollars in fees for ancillary services resulting in a financially strengthening industry. As such, consumer harms from this merger are indeed exacerbated, as there are no substantial countervailing consumer benefits. Posted: February 14, 4:44pm American CEO Tom Horton will receive $19.9 million in compensation as the airline merges with US Airways and he steps aside. Horton will receive the half-cash, half-stock payment when the deal closes. Full story:Departing American CEO Horton to get $20 million as part of merger Posted: February 14, 4:27pm Not that it will happen unless some big regulatory issue blocks it, but in case the AA-US merger does not go through, there are large fees involved, as they are in any merger of this size. From the SEC filings: The Merger Agreement contains certain termination rights for AMR and US Airways, and further provides that, upon termination of the Merger Agreement under specified circumstances, (i) AMR may be required to pay US Airways a termination fee of $135 million in the event it terminates the agreement to enter into a superior proposal and $195 million if US Airways terminates the Merger Agreement in the event of a knowing and deliberate breach of the Merger Agreement by AMR and (ii) US Airways may be required to pay AMR a termination fee of $55 million in the event it terminates the agreement to enter into a superior proposal and $195 million if AMR terminates the Merger Agreement in the event of a knowing and deliberate breach of the Merger Agreement by US Airways. Posted: February 14, 4:21pm No word today on AA-owned regional airlineAmerican Eagle‘s fate, but unit CEO says a spinoff is possible as soon as this year, after an aborted attempt earlier in 2011. Full story:American Eagle’s fate will be decided after dust settles on AA-US merger Posted: February 14, 9:48am The American-US Airways merger is good news for travelers looking to fly between the states and Latin America,according to Fox News Latino.American Airlines is currently the dominated U.S. carrier in the region with more 111 weekly flights to Brazil alone. “This is great news for Latin American,” Pedro Fábregas, vice president of American Airlines told Fox News Latino. He added that “Latin America is super important” for this merger. Though Fábregas would not specify why it would be good news for the region, the merger is widely expected to increase the number of flights to Latin America. The deal will allow each airline to bring something different to the table. While U.S. Airways is the principal carrier to major domestic routes and key European cities, it is American Airline’s large presence in Latin America that could prove to be the most profitable aspect of the deal. Posted: February 14, 9:28am The new American Airlines will have more than 6,700 daily flights to 336 destinations in 56 countries. Last year the companies flew a combined 188 million passengers, and is expected to have about 101 million frequent flyer members moving forward. “Size does matter when you’re going for the most lucrative parts of the business,” said Dan McKone, a partner at L.E.K. Consulting in Boston. “The attraction here is the merger is going to help them reclaim that leadership position they lost.” Access to this many loyalty members will put will put the airline in a powerful position to negotiate with banks and others who want access to points and members. Full story:The new American Airlines: Blended mileage plans and international routes Posted: February 14, 8:54am Still individual airlines in their own right, US Airways is coming out with its first iPhone app in about a month, and American Airlines plans to continue its direct-connect to travel agencies drive. Meanwhile: “On hot-button issues, Andrew Nocella, US Airways’ senior vice president of planning and marketing, argued that the merger won’t necessarily translate into fare increases. “History has shown, Nocella said, that fares are ‘very competitive’ and that travelers have a lot of choice about which airline to fly.” Full story:American Airlines-US Airways merger: Apps, fares and feed Posted: February 14, 8:44am Industry expert George Hobica ofAirfarewatchdogis more optimist than many of his peers on the potential impact of the American-US Airways merger. Heoutlines 9 “silver lining” reasonsthat the merger might actually be good for consumers including: Posted: February 14, 8:04am The new American’s first commercial is narrated byMad Men’sJon Hamm and takes a similar tone to those released when American debuted its new livery. The video states: “It’s time to make a change, to become better version of ourselves, to be greater than expected, and more than you hope for. So starting now we begin a new chapter, one written in passion, ambition, and skills. One where two companies take the best of themselves to create something better. And when all is said and done, we’ll not only have become a bigger airline, but also something so much greater.” Full story:The new American Airlines recounts its collected history in new video ad Posted: February 14, 7:48am Former American Airlines CEO Tom Horton and US Airways CEO Doug Parker quickly rehashed their 27-year relationship as they shared their plans for the merged airline on this morning’s conference call. They noted their respect for one another and threw in some jabs during the friendly banter: Horton spoke first, then Parker, and when he finished his initial remarks, Parker asked Horton if he had anything else to add. Horton quipped that Parker had outlined the same plans as Horton had done a few minutes earlier. “It just took you longer to say what I said,” Horton said. Horton characterized Parker as a “first-rate leader.” “I’m pleased to partner up with Doug to take the new American into the future,” Horton said. Full story:Horton: Parker and US Airways had strong feelings about a merger Posted: February 14, 7:39am US Airwaysis the clear winner in the announced merger gaining access toAmerican Airlines’many domestic and international routes while American fills in some holes to its pervasive domestic coverage. The new airline will have nine hubs in Miami, New York, Dallas/Fort Worth, Chicago, Los Angeles, Philadelphia, Washington, Phoenix and Charlotte, and it has come out withastate by state interactive chartand PDFs on those benefits, of course all PR positive. Full story:The new American: state by state effects of the airlines merger Posted: February 14, 5:38am The AMR-US Airways merger story is really one of smart leadership and management at US Airways and how it was able to pick apart the weaknesses at American that had been created by that carrier’s years of poor executive decisions. Parker “recognized who effectively would be the arbiters of this deal and he put together a campaign to bring them over to his side,” said Robert Mann, an airline consultant in Port Washington, New York. A person familiar with the discussions said Parker and US Airways President Scott Kirby decided early in the process that they would only proceed if they had the support of American employees. “That was a lesson learned from Delta. If we don’t have them, it won’t happen. And they led the way,” the person said. Full story:US Airways’ careful plot to take over American Airlines Posted: February 14, 4:55am The new board of the combined “new American” airline,via Airline Biz Blog: Posted: February 14, 4:37am British Airways parent IAG, which has a big trans-continental partnership with American, sent out a congratulatory media note on the merger, focusing on continuing to work with AA as well as being part of the global airline alliance Oneworld: We wish American Airlines and US Airways every success as they move forward with their merger plans. AA is a key strategic partner for IAG and it has done a great job to restructure its business and establish the prospect of a bright and profitable future in tandem with US Airways. We would like to pay tribute to the work that Tom Horton and Doug Parker have done to bring about this merger and look forward to working with them in their new roles. Our relationship with the new airline will remain strong as we work together to enhance our transatlantic joint business and the oneworld alliance. Posted: February 14, 4:34am Also this morning, US Airways CEO sent out a letter to his employees on the merger with American: The company will be headquartered in Dallas-Fort Worth while maintaining a significant corporate and operational presence in Phoenix. Unlike other transactions that are premised on excessive cost cuts, this merger is about the opportunities to grow revenues, which will also create more opportunities for employees as the combined airline flies more people to more places. Full story:Employee letter from US Airways CEO Doug Parker on the merger Posted: February 14, 4:01am Done deal with further details and speeches during a scheduled 11 a.m. press conference. That was easy. Game on in this historic move for the U.S. — and global — aviation industry as the world’s largest airline is being formed. “In the end,US Airways, once famously dismissed as “the ugly girl,” wooed bankruptAmerican Airlines’unions and creditors, and wrangled an $11 billion merger agreement with AMR Corp., announced on Valentine’s Day, to create the globe’s largest airline.” Full story:Official: American and US Airways merge to create world’s largest airline Posted: February 14, 3:00am How many planes, flights, and employees does it take to run the world’s largest airline?Associated Press estimatesthe new American will have more than the following resources to help it run: These numbers aren’t counting regional affiliates, codeshare partners, or alliances that will make the new American the largest airline in the world in terms of traffic. Posted: February 14, 12:33am Scott Mayerowitz has a great story on Skift about the path to US Airways’ success, but it’s really about America West under new American Airlines CEO Doug Parker. A highlight: Like most U.S. airlines, its origins can be traced back to carrying mail for the post office. The airline started such service in 1939. Its forbearers — Allegheny and Piedmont — soon expanded into shuttling passengers from one small city to another in western Pennsylvania, North Carolina and the Ohio River Valley. Neither were major players. When larger airlines abandoned cities, they swooped in, taking over the service. That’s exactly what happened a few years ago, but US Air was the target, not the buyer. Full story:Will US Airways finally get a bit of respect after swallowing American Airlines? Posted: February 13, 7:19pm The Wall Street Journalhas several terrific visualsthatreview the historyof airline mergers in the United States,map outAmerican’s and US Airways’ major hubs, and break down the market share of each major U.S. airline after the American-US Air merger, seen below: Posted: February 13, 7:12pm Deciding on a merger will seem like the easy part once American Airlines and US Airways actually start integrating operations, management, technology, and corporate culture. Will US Airways’ “easygoing boyish” CEO Parkerbring a new vibeto American? Tempe, Ariz.-based US Airways is scrappier and more relaxed and has rebounded financially and operationally from hard times after its merger. American, a proud and button-down company that was king of the skies for decades, had been in a downward spiral for years and had a bad experience with its ill-timed 2001 purchase of Trans World Airlines. Posted: February 13, 6:05pm What will be the market share breakdown in United States airlines industry following this merger? The numbers, via Innovata: Posted: February 13, 4:24pm The Fort Worth Star-Telegramcreated this interactive chartto help consumers figures out what the American-US Airways merger means to them. Posted: February 13, 3:57pm The final pieces fall into place asWall Street Journal reportsthe boards of American Airlines and US Airways have separately voted to approve a merger to create the world’s largest airline. The boards of American Airlines parentAMRCorp.AAMRQ +3.59%andUS Airways GroupInc.LCC +2.73%late Wednesday separately voted to approve a merger that would create the world’s largest airline, said people familiar with the matter. The merger will be formally announced early Thursday morning, and a so-called plan support agreement outlining all of the deal’s details is set to be filed the same day with the U.S. Bankruptcy Court in New York overseeing American’s reorganization, the people said. Posted: February 13, 3:18pm Reuters reportsthat AMR creditors have approved the American-US Air merger: The unsecured creditors committee of bankrupt AmericanAirlinesparent AMR Corp has approved an $11 billion merger with US Airways Group Inc , sources familiar with the situation said on Wednesday. Full story:AMR creditors give the green light on the American-US Air merger Posted: February 13, 2:57pm What’s the impact of an American-US Airways merger outside of the U.S.? The Australian Business Travellerpoints out several waysthe merger will impact Australian flyers: Full story:American’s US Airways merger: Impacts for Qantas Frequent Flyers Posted: February 13, 2:17pm The American-US Airways merger may one day look like child’s play if the industry goes the way one expert predicts. Frank Aquila, a mergers-and-acquisitions partner atNew York’s Sullivan & Cromwell,tells Bloombergthat consolidation within the U.S. airline industry has likely come to an end, but cross-border deals could be up next. The real question is whether we go beyond just national consolidations, and whether governments allow cross-border consolidations. To some extent the airlind industry has tried to replicate that by the alliances like Oneworld and Star Alliance, but those are not true consolidations in the way you have in other sectors. That’s really the next frontier, if you will, and I would think it’s in shareholders’ and consumers’ best interest that you be able to have an airline that operates on a global basis. Posted: February 13, 1:56pm What are the downsides to being the biggest airline in the world? Jeffrey Pfeffer, a professor at Stanford University,points outthat the largest U.S. airlines received the worst rankings for performance in the nationalAirline Quality Ratingin 2012 and had lower operating margins than those of Alaska, Skywest, and JetBlue. Pfeffer opines: So no, themuch anticipatedAmerican-US Airways merger is unlikely to be a success by any measure. That’s because, in the airline industry, as in many industries, size really does not matter for success, except possibly negatively. Posted: February 13, 1:17pm And we’re moving!American AirlinesandUS Airwaysare said to have reached a tentative agreement on Wednesday afternoon. The board of American parent AMR Corp. is meeting now for official vote followed by a formal vote by the board of US Airways. An announcement is expected Thursday morning. Stay tuned… Full story:American Airlines-US Airways merger: Tentative agreement as board votes looming Posted: February 13, 10:21am American’s flagging Oneworld alliance has been falling behind SkyTeam and Star Alliance for years, but it may get a bump from US Airways if the merger goes through. It will be a little bump, though, as US Air’s addition does nothing to improve the alliance’s large holes in China and South America. Full story:American Airlines-US Airways merger may save weakened Oneworld alliance Posted: February 13, 6:38am One of the unexpected benefits of a potential American-US Airways merger is the availability of used aircraft on the market. Budget carrierAllegiant Airpointed out on Tuesdaythat the merger will likely promptAmericanandUS Airwaysto shed their outdated MD-80 and Boeing 757 jets. That’s great news for budget airlines like the Las Vegas-based carrier that fly all used jets and rely on a supply of cheap old parts to keep costs low. Full story:Allegiant looks to profit from used planes shed in American-US Air merger Posted: February 13, 6:37am One more way this merger makes sense: Few regulatory hurdles. Despite all the other consolidation that’s happened, American and US Air are more complementary than competitive, so U.S. government regulators will have fewer reservations about the merged airline dominating a number of markets and squeezing out competition. “Overlapping routes are bad, and connecting routes are good,” said Herbert Hovenkamp, who teaches antitrust at the University of Iowa College of Law. “If you put these two airlines on a map you’re going to see a lot of complementary routes but you’re not going to see very many where the two of them fly on the same route,” he added. Full story:American Airlines-US Airways merger: The concessions they’ll have to make Posted: February 12, 1:18pm Could the American-US Airways merger be the greatest corporate heist of all time? That’s the opinion ofDallas Morning News columnistMitchell Schnurman whopraises US Airwaysfor its methodical and calculated takeover of American Airlines — a victory for the airline that was supposedly once referred to as “the ugliest girl at the dance” by American management. Schnurman sums up his take on the pending merger in the following: This combination is more a takeover than a marriage and more hostile than consensual. From the beginning, it’s been a clash of visions, cultures and personalities. And the feisty little upstart, dissed and dismissed repeatedly by American management, made all the right moves and ended up on top. Posted: February 12, 8:55am No new routes, no competition, and no savings: Is this what U.S. fliers are looking forward to as a result of the American-US Airways merger? USA Today pegs Charles Leocha, Director of theConsumer Travel Alliance, to form a rebuttal to its ownvery positive pieceon the potential results of creating America’s largest airline. Since it looks like this merger is going to happen, Leochasuggests three potential stepsto ensure continued competition in the consolidated industry: Mandate full disclosure of extra fees charged by airlines so that consumers can efficiently comparison-shop the full price of travel, and purchase airfares and fees in one place. Instruct airlines to add customer service plans to their contracts of carriage. Consider allowing foreign carriers on domestic routes, especially smaller city routes abandoned by domestic carriers. Posted: February 12, 8:16am An American-US Airways merger is absolutely necessarily to bring stability to the U.S. airline industry at long last. That is the opinion of USA Today’s editorial board thatwrote on Monday: For many of the 35 years since the industry was deregulated, airlines have been in a state of near chaos. American Airlines is fighting its way out of Chapter 11bankruptcy. Its would-be partner, US Airways, has been in and out of the process twice. Strapped for cash and often laden with debt, the airlines have struggled to maintain customer service and to raise the money needed to purchase or lease aircraft. An American-US Airways merger would not solve all these problems. But it can be the last leg in bringing the industry much-needed stability. The merger won’t only lead to a healthier industry, but will help fliers as well. With fewer airlines flying to more cities, it will be easier for travelers to use their frequent flier miles on the routes they’re looking for. Posted: February 12, 5:45am CNBC’S Philip LeBeaulooks at stock performanceof major airlines over the past few years and points to some likely investor disappointment when everything is settled. One year runs like the one we’ve seen for LCC (US Airways) don’t come along very often for airline stocks. In fact, some are wondering if this is the end of the line for the run-up in airline stocks. Posted: February 12, 5:39am Would an American Airlines-US Airways marriage spoil the party for Delta at its new hub in LaGuardia? Consider the slot pair tallies at LGA: Delta controls 45.5% of the 1,145 slots pairs at LGA, and AA and US Airways combined would operate 31.8%. Not shabby. This would be a big factor in the competition between Delta and a new American Airlines in the congested New York market. Full story:American Airlines-US Airways merger: Attacking Delta one hub at a time Posted: February 11, 11:32am The boards ofAmerican Airlinesparent AMR Corp. andUS Airwayshave pushed back their individual meetings until Wednesday, or later, depending on which publication’s sources you believe. Both airlines areworking to finish a dealbefore Friday, when nondisclosure agreements signed by some AMR bondholders expire. The future role of American’s CEO Tom Horton appears to be sticking point in the negotiations, which could be problematic given how long the parties have had to settle this. Full story:American, US Airways boards could meet Wednesday – or maybe not Posted: February 11, 7:42am Some interesting data fromThe Airline Zone blog, via masFlight/OAG, on American Airlines’ and US Airways’ largest markets that the other doesn’t serve. For example, US Airways serves Providence (PVD), with 10,449 seats per week, Albany (ALB), with 6,398 seats, and Wilmington (ILM), with 5,999 seats, and American doesn’t have a presence in these markets, according to the blog. On the other hand, US Airways is currently shut out of Guarulhos in Brazil (GRU), Tulsa (TUL) and Oklahoma City (OKC), where American offers 12,884, 9838 and 8,800 seats per week, respectively. There are at least two-dozen such markets where one airline’s shutout is a merger’s gain. Posted: February 11, 7:26am U.S. antitrust regulators have become more activist in recent year clamping down on consolidation in most industries besides aviation. The last four major airline mergers in the past 8 years have all been cleared in 7 months or less. And although the American-US Airways merger is expected to clear, it will likely be the last major shakeup for the foreseeable future. The last four major airline mergers in the US: Full story:History suggests American-U.S. Airways merger would quickly gain U.S. approval Posted: February 11, 5:34am On the eve (or close enough) of his likely appointment as CEO of the world’s largest airline, Doug Parker gets a profile at Bloomberg that highlights his days of being wooed by both American Airlines and one of its flight attendants whiul ehe was still an MBA student, to the failed mergers that have led him to this point. “He learns from his past mistakes,” Gordon Bethune, the former CEO of Continental Airlines Inc., said in an interview. “He’s done this the right way, and it’s showing.” It’s a good read. Full story:US Airways’ CEO Doug Parker has been moving toward this merger his whole life Posted: February 11, 5:12am The impending deal was reported to be finalized at board meetings on Saturday and today and then announced on Tuesday, but Bloomberg reports that we’re likely to see the merger announcement on Wednesday or Thursday: The carriers had been heading last week toward board votes tomorrow and a possible announcement Feb. 12, said two of the people, who asked not to be identified because the talks are private. That time line will slip to later this week, they said. Full story:American Airways-US Air deal has a price: It’s $11 billion, but it may be delayed Posted: February 10, 6:38am After anticipating a formal announcement on the American-US Airways merger by Tuesday,Reuters reportedlate Saturday night that board meetings had been pushed to the middle of the week. The companieshad initially tried to scheduleboard meetings for Monday, the day that AMR’s creditors committee planned to convene, and had aimed to announce a deal as soon as Tuesday, sources told Reuters previously. But AMR needed more time to finalize details and the boards of the two airlines are now not expected to gather until around Wednesday, the sources said. Full story:AMR says it needs more time as airlines’ merger meeting is pushed to Wednesday Posted: February 9, 9:19am It is sometimes easy to overlook the personal side of deal-making. Skadden attorney Jack Butler, who led the AMR Corp. creditors’ committee, was a bulldog who broke the rules of the game, and prodded both Tom Horton and the pilot groups of both airlines into a deal. That irked rival Harvey Miller, the 79-year-old Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP bankruptcy lawyer representing American. During a court hearing in December 2011, Mr. Miller told the airline’s judge that he and the company felt “bushwhacked” by the unusual mission statement Mr. Butler filed and called parts of it “inflammatory” and “erroneous.” Mr. Butler didn’t respond to the concerns. Full story:American Airlines-US Airways merger: Activist lawyer led Horton and pilots to talks Posted: February 9, 8:10am A merger between American and U.S. Airways would form the largest airline in the United States. As a result of the merger, an analysis bytrade publication Airline Weeklyfound that these eight routeswould become a monopoly, controlled entirely by the newly merged carrier: Unless the government stepped in to ensure competition, fares would most likely rise between the city pairs. Fliers could technically still find cheaper fares if willing to booking a connecting flight on another airline. Posted: February 9, 6:37am It’s apparently down to dotting the i’s and crossing the t’s as the major issues in the merger of American Airlines and US Airways have been resolved. The airlines’ boards and the creditors’ committee will have plenty of reading to do as they peruse and vote on an agreement over the next couple of days. “US Airways CEO Doug Parker would lead the new airline, presumably along with US Airways president Scott Kirby. And, lone ranger Tom Horton, the American Airlines CEO, who for months sought to steer the airline out of bankruptcy on its own, would have a role as non-executive chairman, possibly for a year or two.” Full story:American Airlines-US Airways merger: Big issues settled so let’s get on with it Posted: February 9, 4:05am Neither American nor US Airways can afford to lose the latter’s operations center in Pittsburgh: The $25 million facility, which opened in late 2008, is the airline’s nerve center, coordinating US Airways’ more than 3,000 flights a day systemwide, along with the crews who staff them. Full story:The 1,900 jobs on the line in Pittsburgh if American and US Air merge Posted: February 9, 1:28am Executive teams from both US Air and American will be busy this weekend signing off on all the final details before American’s board votes on Monday and an announcement is likely made on Tuesday. It can’t hurt, of course, to point out once again why American’s creditors were so positive on the US Airways deal: everyone was on board — even the unions: US Airways’ pilots union said today that members ratified interim contract terms if a merger occurs. The accord, approved with 75 percent of the vote, would bring US Airways’ pilot pay up to that at American and includes $1.6 billion in “economic improvements” over six years, said Gary Hummel, president of the US Airline Pilots Association. The agreement earlier was approved by leaders at American’s Allied Pilots Association. Full story:American Airlines and US Airways merger: Two big board meetings by Monday Posted: February 8, 3:25pm TheUS Airline Pilots Association, which represents 5,200 US Airways pilots, has approved a provisional labor agreement to help smooth the path to a merger, the union says. US Airways pilots have good reason for wanting the merger to go through as they’re looking at pay increases of up to 35 percent. TheWall Street Journaloutlines termsof the interim labor understanding below: According to the US Airways union, its members would be brought up to American pilot pay levels at the point when a U.S. Bankruptcy Court judge approved the merger as American’s bankruptcy-exit plan of reorganization. …those terms would mean pay increases of 13% to 35% for US Airways aviators this year, future raises and improved employer contributions to their retirement plan… Under the MOU, the new American pilot contract would serve as the base line for a new, joint contract to be negotiated to cover the two pilot groups. While those talks are under way, the aviators would continue to operate separately… Posted: February 8, 12:56pm Here’s the tale of the tape: The DOT has cited US Airways more frequently for trangressions, but American Airlines was subject to stiffer fines over the last few years, a Skift review has found. American Eagle was subject to the largest penalty: American Eagle was fined $900,000 in November 2011 for holding a total of 608 passengers across 15 flights for more than three hours on the tarmac on a particularly foggy day at Chicago O’Hare Airport. Passengers were held anywhere from 3 to 45 minutes over the 3-hour mark. Full story:Who does the DOT fine more: American Airlines or US Airways? Posted: February 8, 11:33am Worth revisiting:a white paper bythe American Antitrust Institute (AAI) and Business Travel Coalition (BTC) from August last year, about the effects the AA-US merger will have on competition and other consumer issues, in light of previous historical airline mergers. Decidedly negative, of course.Posted: February 8, 11:23am We heard something interesting, something often overlooked, in the Doug Parker (US Airways) versus Tom Horton (American Airlines) debate over which exec would lead the new and merged American Airlines. It’s the “it” factor. Someone, who knows both men, writes us: “The successful CEO has to acquire, nurture and lead the management team through lots of minefields. I put a high weighting on the intangibles to identify the candidate most likely to succeed. Doug is a more engaging kind of guy. I think he’s more likely to pull the pieces together and has stronger dimensions of boldness and creativity. The environment is so intense that people are more likely to follow and perform the best with a guy perceived as smart, tough and someoneone you’d like to hang with. From a more basic/less esoteric perspective, I think the general population of AA would like a change based on what they’ve been through. Fairly natural reaction and I would think investors are aware of those feelings. The personal leadership factordoessometimes get downplayed. Posted: February 8, 11:18am While the merger has a lot of benefits for the companies on the operational side, the deal wouldn’t solve a crucial problem for the merged airline:a lack of service to Asia, the world’s fastest-growing air market,according to WSJ. American’s main rivals United and Delta are the two biggest carriers between the U.S. and Asia, accounting for nearly a third of the seats on those routes.. American accounts for less than 5% of those seats, and US Airways doesn’t fly to Asia at all. “China is the flashing red light this merger doesn’t address,” said Bill Swelbar, an airline researcher at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. United and Delta also enjoy partnerships with big Chinese carriers, but the Oneworld airline alliance, in which American is expected to remain after the merger, lacks a member in mainland China. Full story:AMR Stands to Gain Vast Route Network Posted: February 8, 11:14am When it comes to messy airline mergers, travelers need the facts, just the facts, or in this case, a Skift FAQ for consumers: “It may not happen overnight, but as the merged airline consolidates some operations and routes around its hubs and focus cities, service to smaller cities will almost inevitably suffer, meaning you will have to find more connecting flights to get to your desired destinations. If you live in or need to travel on business to a smaller city, this isn’t going to be pretty.” Full story:American Airlines-US Airways merger FAQ: What it means for travelers Posted: February 8, 7:54am Now the regional airlines chime in: American Eagle’s unions are petitioning the bankruptcy court to block parent company American Airline’s deal to outsource some of their work — and presumably jobs — to Republic Airways. The latter airline just happens to do a lot of work for US Airways. “Instead of re-gauging its fleet in line with the best interests of its employee groups, including TWU, American seeks to outsource work that could and should be done by American Eagle and its employees,” said the TWU, which represents mechanics and ground workers. Full story:American Eagle unions balk at giving up flights to Republic Airways Posted: February 8, 5:49am Our friends atQuartzhave been following the merger story closely this week. Last night Tim Fernholz wrote about the back-room labor deals US Air’s Doug Parker was able to pull off with American’s largest unions. The unions have despised AA’s management for over a decade, so this was easier than you imagine, but still fascinating. This quote captures it all: “Within two weeks were able to negotiate what we couldn’t do in six years with American Airlines, and that was a contract,” Tom Hoban, an American pilot who is a spokesperson for the Allied Pilots Association, says. Full Story:The secret agreements that American Airlines’ unions made with US Airways Posted: February 7, 7:34pm TheWSJprofiles the biggest reasonbehind the AA-US Air $10 billion merger:Jack Butler. “Butler, a 56-year-old bankruptcy lawyer, was instrumental in getting American Airlines to the negotiating table with US Airways by prodding and coaxing Tom Horton, AMR’s CEO, and his advisers. He also has pestered American’s unions and US Airways pilots and executives for over a year. As the lead lawyer for the creditors committee watching over American’s bankruptcy case, he begged to differ when the airline said it planned to emerge from Chapter 11 before considering mergers. Butler works at the law firm of Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP. Posted: February 7, 6:47pm What effect would the merger have on Tempe, Arizona, the home town of US Airways? Doesn’t look that good, as American’s HQs Dallas would likely become the hub of the merged company. The merger would mean the headquarters in Tempe would shift to Dallas and at least 2,000 corporate jobs would be lost. Thousands more “indirect” jobs in the Valley would also be lost as businesses that support the airline would also suffer…An economic analysis of the impact to the Valley indicates a $86 million to $345 million loss in wages to the Valley. Full story:Local businesses in holding pattern with US Airways, American merger talks Posted: February 7, 3:13pm Tuesday is shaping up to be the day that we’ve all been waiting for. Reuters reportsthat AMR creditors plan to meet on Monday to potentially cast their final vote on an American-US Airways merger. People familiar with the matter say there is a desire to seal the deal before February 15 Full story:American creditors to meet Monday to vote on merger Posted: February 7, 2:01pm An American-US Airways merger would result in the largest airline in the world, the implications of which have not eluded US Airways’ shareholders. The airline’s share price has more than tripled since American filed for bankruptcy. Adam Levine-WeinbergatThe Motley Foolsuggests that onlookers avoid getting involvedat this point calling an investment in US Airways a “dubious proposition.” It is too late to profit from the likely US Airways-American Airlines merger by buying US Airways stock. The additional upside is minimal, whereas the downside is substantial if the merger falls through (which is still a real possibility). Even if the merger is approved by all of the relevant parties, integration costs could be $3 billion or more, based on United’s experience, and the expected revenue benefits may not materialize. The best thing to do now is to sit tight on the sidelines. Posted: February 7, 10:01am FareCompare’s Rick Seaney has a solid Q&Aover at his siteabout loyalty points, naming, timelines, and, most airfare prices: Most air travel pundits rightly note the minimal overlap between the American and US Airway route systems but they also point to this as a reason why no one should get too concerned about higher ticket prices. I disagree. A merger guarantees the two airlines will never compete in the future and competition is the main driver of cheaper airline ticket prices. There’s a podcast available at his site andover at iTunes, too. Posted: February 7, 4:26am Of the many stories today about AA/US Air, Bloomberg skips the re-write and gets to a bit of the meat, like the equity split between the combined airlines: AMR has urged that creditors get 80 percent of the equity versus 20 percent for US Airways shareholders, while US Airways favors a 70 percent to 30 percent division, people familiar with the matter have said. Full story:US Airways and American Airlines talks are getting intense Posted: February 6, 6:35pm The merger announcement is coming as soon as Tuesday morning next week, according to four sources the local NBC station in Dallas has spoken to.According to NBC 5 in Dallas-Ft. Worth: Under the scenario, now in its final stages, American Airlines CEO Tom Horton would accept a multimillion dollar payout to exit the company or take an honorary role on the board of directors in which he has no real power, the sources said. Posted: February 6, 5:56pm According to theWall Street Journal, the merger is getting to the critical stage, where it will either sail through or blow up. Will Tom Horton acquiesce and give up the reins? In all likelihood he will have to. “Significant points of the deal, including how to split ownership of the airline and how to arrange board seats and management ranks, remain unresolved. The boards of both airlines haven’t yet convened to consider the deal, although American representatives on Wednesday discussed whether to schedule such a meeting, said a person close to the matter.” TheWSJgoes on to point out the milestone that the merger will represent: The combination would represent the final step in a consolidation process that has stabilized the U.S. airline industry by taking seats out of the skies and giving carriers more leeway to raise fares, which are 16% lower than they were in 2000 on an inflation-adjusted basis domestically. The tie-up would leave American-US Airways and three other major carriers dominating the industry in the U.S.—all of which have done their own mergers in the past six years: United Continental, Delta Air Lines Inc., and Southwest Airlines. Posted: February 6, 5:49pm Doug Parker has the inside track to become the new American Airlines CEO in a landslide if you consider his track record in turning around US Airways into a scrappy, high-performing, and profitable airline. While neither Parker or current American CEO Tom Horton have made many friends among the ranks of pilots, Parker is considered by many to be the lesser evil. Darryl Jenkins, an airline analyst who knows both Parker and Horton, credits Parker with straightening out AmericaWest, where he took on the CEO role in September 2001, and for successfully leading its acquisition of, and merger with, US Airways in 2005. “Parker was good at changing operations, he brought in good people, and they cleaned up their pricing,” Jenkins says of Parker’s tenure at AmericaWest. “AmericaWest was always a dog with fleas until Parker cleaned it up.” Full story:American Airlines-US Airways merger: Why Doug Parker will be CEO Posted: February 6, 5:19pm There is now news that an announcement of an American and US Airways mergercould come as soon as next week, although we’re betting that it’s closer to just days away. So what does an American-US Airways merger mean for fliers?The Wall Street Journaladdresses fliers’ biggest concerns: Posted: February 6, 8:06am US Airways is off to a good start in 2013; much better, indeed, than takeover target American Airlines.FlightStats Inc., looked at load factor, on-time arrivals, excessively late flights, and cancelled flights for the month of January, and in every case, US Airways was in third or fourth place and American was dead last. On-time arrival numbers looked like this: Full story:US Airways beat American Airlines by all passenger metrics in January Posted: February 6, 7:29am Although the American Airlines’ rebrandingtriggered a slew of strong emotionsthroughout the aviation community, US Airways has agreed to adopt the new design in the event of a merger. However much you might hate the striped tail, it is probably much better than would have happened if designers attempted to combine American’s stripes with the color blocking on US Airways’ livery. Jonny Clark, a pilot and airline brand consultant who has worked with more than 50 airlines,points out what went wrongwhen United and Continental attempted to integrate both brands in a redesign: When two airlines merge, the most loved brand usually survives. Instead, when United and Continental joined forces in 2011, they decided to blend corporate identities, with disappointing results. Most designers agree this merger has created a weak brand that is easily forgettable. The airline has suffered from what appears to be design by consensus. Full story:Five airlines that botched their rebranding much worse than American Posted: February 6, 4:49am Merger or not, American Airlines is getting a new look. Webroke the storywhen we revealed the designs prior to AA’s official announcement (sure, it was just an hour ahead but we still got there first), and we’vekept up with the debatesince. Here’s anincredibly in-depth lookat the new 777-300ER’s maiden flight from Texas to Sao Paulo, as well as a history of the airline’s looks. This inaugural, flight 963, from Dallas/Ft. Worth to São Paulo, Brazil in the author’s view is one of the most significant in the airline industry in years because it is about something much bigger than just the launch of a new airliner, it’s about the re-birth of a proud American institution that happens to bear the name of our country – American Airlines. Posted: February 5, 7:58am Jonathan Yates, who’s part of the Motley Fool’s Blog Network,writes at the finance sitethat the likely merger is a bad deal for US Airways. After pointing out that the airline just had its best quarter ever, Yates argues: Passenger traffic increased by 3.8%, and the load factor, the number of seats filled, rose by 1.4%. Passenger revenue per seat mile also jumped by 2.2%. About these results, the Chief Executive Officer of US Airways, Doug Parker, stated, “We couldn’t be happier with the performance of US Airways in 2012.” Wall Street agrees with Parker, as the share price has soared 133.54% in the past year. Why risk such a great performance with a merger when things are going so well with the present way of doing business? For one, US Airways will risk it because big mergers are what legacy carriers do these days. There’s an expectation that US Air won’t continue to have stellar quarters if they’re not big enough, even if recent earnings reports fromSouthwestandAllegiantprovide a solid argument that smallish isn’t necessarily bad. Posted: February 5, 6:25am Why doesn’t Chapter 11 lead to more innovation?New York Times‘ Dealbook looks at therecent history of airline re-organizations today, using the impending American-US Air deal as an opportunity to muse on why the bankruptcy process hasn’t produced an innovative airline like Southwest or JetBlue. Airlines never seem to use Chapter 11 to consider a new business model. Among the large domestic, full-service airlines, we have Delta, United, US Airways and American. I have flown most of them in the last few years, and what seems to distinguish American from the rest is the age of the planes. Posted: February 4, 8:14am If you think the United-Continental airlines merger was — ahem, is — a mess, then get ready for the heavy lifting of an American Airlines-US Airways merger, if it indeed comes to be. The integration of the two airlines, with all of the labor, technological and logistical issues to sort out, will undoubtedly take years, and the stakes are extremely high, as United-Continental’s bumpy track record in their merger highlights. Full story:American Airlines-US Airways merger: Painful integration likely Posted: February 4, 6:25am Could Boeing’s 777-300ER give American Airlines the edge it needs to survive either on its own or in conjunction with US Airways?CNET points out the powerof the twine-engine plane and what it could mean for AA: It has become the world’s most-successful twin-engine airplane, but until now, no U.S. carrier has flown Boeing’s 777-300ER. But with the launch on Thursday of its Dallas to Sao Paolo, Brazil, flight, American Airlines has broken new ground, and is now depending on its fledgling 777-300ER fleet to re-earn its once legendary wings. And make it a lot of money. One of the best things it has going for it is that it is not aDreamliner. Posted: February 2, 7:33am Ely Portillo writing at theCharlotte Observerdescribes about the likely merger’s effect on the US Airways hub in Charlotte, as well as the battle of executive wills taking place: “I like to joke the three most important issues in airline mergers are what are we going to call it, where’s it going to be located, and who’s going to run it,” said Bob Mann, head of aviation consulting firm R.W. Mann & Co. The new carrier is set to be called American Airlines and be headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas. That leaves the leadership question. “I think we’re down to the real ego issue,” Mann said. Full story:American Airlines and US Airways are just doing cross-checks before final approach to merger Posted: February 1, 5:38am From American Airlines’ hometown, theFt. Worth Star-Telegram‘sAndrea Ahles reportsthat analysts are pushing for US Airways’ Doug Parker to lead the combined airline rather than AA’s Tom Horton. She writes: “We continue to believe that the US Airways team has clearly demonstrated an ability to handle a complex merger and create value for shareholders and expect it to do it again in its potential merger with AMR,” said Bob McAdoo, an analyst at Imperial Capital. Full story:Analysts explain why US Airways’ CEO would be a better leader post-American Airlines merger Posted: January 30, 10:48am Brett Snyder, aka Cranky Flier, offered this perspective on who needs what out of the merger during a Q&A with Vinay Bhaskara over atBangalore Aviation. It might be true that neither American nor US Airways needs to merge, but I would say that US Airways needs it less. US Airways has found a profitable niche over the last few years. It has been consistently profitable with a lower revenue base because it has been able to achieve costs to match. But that is really what the airline is — a niche player. It can help to complement other larger airlines, as it does in Star Alliance today, but it is not a world leader.

TheNew York Giantsgot off to a strong start to the 2026 NFL draft, bolstering their defense with Ohio State linebacker Arvell Reese at No. 5 overall, and adding offensive line depth by selecting Miami tackle Francisco Mauigoa at No. 10. With quarterback Jaxson Dart already in the fold from last year's trade-up, the focus now shifts to Day 2. The Giants hold just one selection — the 37th overall pick in the second round — after trading away their third-rounder in 2025. Big Blue is likely to target interior defensive line, cornerback, safety, or wide receiver to address remaining roster holes and build around their new young core. Here is a look at 10 prospects the Giants could potentially target on Day 2. Arguably the best player still available, Jermod McCoy missed the 2025 season due to a torn ACL. However, before that, he dominated for the Volunteers, recording 13 passes defensed and four interceptions in 2024. Scouting report from Dane Brugler: A one-year starter at Tennessee (and one-and-a-half-year starter overall), McCoy was the left cornerback (primarily outside) in former defensive coordinator Tim Banks’ man-heavy scheme. Known more as an offensive player in high school, he announced himself as an up-and-coming cornerback at Oregon State in 2023 — his first career interception came against then-Cal QB Fernando Mendoza. He transferred to Tennessee as a sophomore and had an All-America season, with 13 passes defended and four interceptions, before an ACL injury wiped out his junior year. The bad news is McCoy doesn’t have any 2025 tape. The good news is McCoy’s 2024 tape is really, really good. He is patient, agile and balanced in press-man coverage and has the reactive athleticism to gear up or down quickly. Though he has the requisite speed for the NFL, his panic moments downfield can draw him out of phase or lead to flags. He shows terrific awareness in zone to feel and bait routes around him, while also driving on the action in front of him. If the Giants are concerned about the medicals or just unwilling to risk a high second-round pick on McCoy, they could opt to snag his teammate, Colton Hood. Scouting report from Dane Brugler: A one-year starter at Tennessee, Hood was an outside cornerback in former defensive coordinator Tim Banks’ man-heavy scheme. After one season at Auburn and another at Colorado, he transferred to Knoxville for the 2025 season and quickly earned the respect of SEC receivers (Georgia receivers Dillon Bell and Colbie Young both said Hood was the best corner they faced in college). Despite not becoming a defensive player until his junior year of high school, Hood plays comfortably in man-to-man on an island. He competes with the physicality of a bigger and longer player, and he looks to reroute receivers from the jump. He needs to shore up some of his technique and become more consistent in finding the football, but he isn’t a passive or athletically deficient player. He’s also shown promise with his hunting eyes from off coverage and reliable tackling skills. A second alternate option at cornerback is Avieon Terrell, who some have ranked ahead of the aforementioned Hood. Scouting report from Dane Brugler: A two-and-a-half-year starter at Clemson, Terrell was an outside cornerback who slid inside in subpackage looks in defensive coordinator Tom Allen’s scheme. With an All-Pro NFL cornerback for an older brother, Terrell had sky-high expectations at Clemson — and frequently met them. He started 31 straight games to finish his career and led the Tigers in passes defended as both a sophomore and junior. Terrell is a fluid, easy mover, with light footwork in his pedal and read-and-drive reactions. He crowds receivers up and down the field and displays instinctive qualities to find and play the football. You would like to see more interceptions from him, but he made plenty of impact plays the past two seasons (21 passes defended, eight forced fumbles) and competes with a “Honey Badger” aura. His physicality jumps off the tape versus both pass and run, although he will struggle playing through bigger bodies to affect the catch point. How about one more cornerback? Noticing a theme here? If the Giants aren't sold on any of the other cornerbacks listed, the final prospect available with a grade that matches Big Blue's selection value would be Brandon Cisse. After that, any pick would be considered a reach at No. 37. Scouting report from Dane Brugler: A one-year starter at South Carolina (and two-year starter overall), Cisse was primarily an outside cornerback in defensive coordinator Clayton White’s scheme. He played two seasons at NC State before moving to the Gamecocks as a junior. He posted mediocre production (five passes defended, one interception), and he was part of a rotation on several 2025 tapes, averaging just 41 defensive snaps per game. An explosive athlete, Cisse plays with excess burst and speed to fly to the football. He tends to declare his hips early and relies too heavily on his athleticism rather than his technique or anticipation, leading to coverage losses. When he finds the football, he is capable of impressive athletic feats to knock it away, but he needs to be more consistent with his body phasing to shrink catch windows. Despite needing to clean things up in the run game, his downhill toughness is great to see. The Giants passed on Caleb Downs -- twice -- in Round 1, much to the surprise of many. Should they opt to target a safety with the 37th overall pick, Emmanuel McNeil-Warren is the best available. Scouting report from Dane Brugler: A three-year starter at Toledo, McNeil-Warren lined up as a boundary safety in former defensive coordinator Vince Kehres’ scheme (rotated to nickel and deep half during tempo). With five draft picks on defense over the past four years, former Toledo head coach (and current UConn head coach) Jason Candle developed a reputation for finding and developing talent with the Rockets — and McNeil-Warren is next up in the pipeline. He turned down transfer opportunities, and his trust in the Toledo staff paid off in his development over the past four years. Thanks to his footwork and hips, McNeil-Warren is a fluid mover with functional range and improved instincts versus the pass, which allows him to mirror and match tight ends and running backs. He drives on the football in run support and took a master’s class on the “Peanut Punch.” You’d wish there was more meat on his bones and will want to see him continue to improve his take-on and tackle-finishing skills. At some point, the Giants must address their needs at defensive tackle, which only grew following the trade of Dexter Lawrence. Round 2 was always considered the likely wheelhouse for an iDL pick, and Kayden McDonald is the best available. Scouting report from Dane Brugler: A one-year starter at Ohio State, McDonald lined up as the nose guard in defensive coordinator Matt Patricia’s versatile front. After handling a backup role as a sophomore, he became a starter in 2025, as the Buckeyes had to replace all four starters from their 2024 national title-winning defensive line. McDonald emerged as an All-American and was the most dominant defensive player on several of Ohio State’s 2025 tapes, which says a lot considering the defense’s talent. McDonald’s powerful skill set is at its best when he acts as a run defender. He resets the line of scrimmage with his initial burst and power, attacking and shucking blocks from a leveraged position. He plays games of peek-a-boo (and often wins) with ball carriers willing to test A-gap run lanes, and his awareness allows him to fill up the stat sheet with line-of-scrimmage stops. However, he had just 695 career snaps (32 defensive snaps per game in 2025), and his inexperience will be more noticeable against NFL blockers. If McDonald is not to the Giants' liking, the only other defensive tackle in their value range would be Christen Miller, who was a frequent mock to the team. Scouting report from Dane Brugler: A two-year starter at Georgia, Miller played multiple positions on the interior of the defensive line in defensive coordinator Glenn Schumann’s scheme. Typical for Georgia fronts, he was part of a heavy rotation and averaged just 31.2 snaps per game in 2025. His impact was felt more on tape than on the stat sheet, as he combined for only 11.5 tackles for loss and four sacks in his college career. Auburn center Connor Lew called Miller the toughest player he faced in college. More quick than explosive, Miller is an athletic big man who mixes things up against blockers and shows impressive range for his size. He flashes violence in his hands to swipe away the reach of blockers and gain access to the pocket, but he lacks consistency in this area. His quickness and strength allow him to stack and leverage gaps. Five wide receivers went off the board in Round 1. A couple of them were widely projected to be available early in the second round, but that's not how the cookie crumbled for Big Blue. Denzel Boston is the best receiver remaining and the only one that falls into the Giants' window at No. 37. After him, the next best have late-second-round, early-third-round projections. Scouting report from Dane Brugler: A two-year starter at Washington, Boston was primarily a perimeter receiver (81.3 percent of snaps aligned wide) in head coach Jedd Fisch’s offense. He joined a Huskies wide receiver room that included Rome Odunze, Jalen McMillan, Germie Bernard and Ja’Lynn Polk, and he waited his turn before leading the team in receiving in both 2024 and ‘25. He was productive at every level of the field, especially near the goal line (14 of his 20 touchdown catches came in the red zone). A good-sized athlete, Boston plays big and balanced with vacuum hands (3.1 percent drop rate). He treats the catch point like he’s a power forward in the paint, boxing out and using his rangy frame and focus to secure the football. Ball placement wasn’t a strength of Washington quarterbacks, which created opportunities for Boston to show off his catch radius. He doesn’t have the juice to simply run by NFL man coverage, and he won’t be known for his after-the-catch skills, but he is a proven chain-mover (79 percent of his 2025 catches resulted in either a first down or touchdown). Could the Giants double-dip at linebacker after selecting Arvell Reese in Round 1? It seems unlikely, but never say never. If they do, Jacob Rodriguez is an intriguing prospect who likely caught the eye of head coach John Harbaugh. Scouting report from Dane Brugler: A starter for two-and-a-half years at Texas Tech, Rodriguez lined up as the Will linebacker in defensive coordinator Shiel Wood’s 4-2-5 base scheme. A former quarterback, he bet on himself by giving up a scholarship at Virginia and transitioning to linebacker as a walk-on at Texas Tech in 2022. He put together an All-America 2025 season and filled up his trophy case (Chuck Bednarik Award, Lombardi Award, Bronko Nagurski Trophy, Butkus Award). He also finished fifth in the Heisman Trophy race. The “quarterback of the defense,” according to Red Raiders coaches, Rodriguez is quick off his spot with the backfield vision to sort and drive on the football. He lays it all on the line each snap with adequate stack-and-shed strength, but he has marginal length to get extension on blockers or create knockback. His awareness in coverage, go-getter intangibles and turnover production (19 career forced turnovers) are qualities that will win over a war room. If the Giants dip their toe into the running back pool early, Mike Washington Jr. would be an interesting option. While No. 37 may be too rich for his blood, a trade-down scenario could yield a pick that warrants the New York native's selection. Scouting report from Dane Brugler: A one-year starter at Arkansas, Washington emerged as the featured back in former offensive coordinator Bobby Petrino’s balanced spread scheme. After stops at Buffalo and New Mexico State, he transferred to Fayetteville in 2025 with low expectations, but he played the best ball of his career on a bad team, ranking top 10 nationally with 6.4 yards per carry. Washington has an impressive-looking physique and the downhill burst that generally makes tackling him high a bad idea for defenders. Despite some stiffness in his lower half, he is quick to read, collect his feet and cut away from pursuit with speed to finish.