@cstross @Linza Maybe all we really need is a barBq. Charles can bring his big fat pedo #sausage fingers.

@cstross

I love that in the BBC report of the police statement, the police say that they are not naming the suspect and care should be taken by publications so as not to appear in contempt of court, immediately followed by the link you just posted in bold

@abstractcode

Both.

Admittedly swift action over the Epstein business is the only way to save the British monarchy at this point in time. Anything Epstein is radioactive kryptonite to the King, and the monarchy was already in big trouble as the halo of deference conferred by his late mother's longevity dissipated. (*She* was a national institution and symbol of unity: he's just a stuffy old billionaire in a fancy hat.)

@cstross <nods> The _in custody_ was the bit that most surprised me most earlier

@cstross these later seasons of The Crown are getting a bit unbelievable.

@cstross well that's one way to evict an unwanted tenant...

@Klassika @cstross they'd have to append "alleged" which dulls the vibe.

@cstross @abstractcode

Look, give him another sixty years and he'll be an equally hallowed institution.

... and a serious concern to those wondering how he's still going.

@GF493D body-shaming? Blocked.

@deborahh
I know about libel, but they don’t need to use positive adjectives either

@cstross Hello friend Greetings
‎How are you doing today hope you’re feeling well and your family? You are having a direct text from Elon.