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TACO Calling PACO - 9

Talking formerly royal arrest

By Lana V LynxPublished 7 months ago 3 min read
Ukrainian political cartoonist Oleh Smal, specifically fo the author

This conversation happened on February 19, 2026, after formerly prince Andrew was arrested in the UK.

"Vlad, Vlad, Vlad!" [panicked]

"Yes, Donnie, what's the panic?"

"Prince Andrew got arrested! Can you imagine? They finally got to him! They arrested him on his own birthday! He is turning 66 today. Can you imagine, arrested on his own birthday?"

"So? Why are you panicking, it's not you they arrested, Donnie."

"No, but do you know what they arrested him for?"

"Misconduct in public office, as they reported on the news."

"Yes, but it is connected to Jeffrey. Allegedly, Andrew shared some state secrets with Jeffrey!"

"Again, why are YOU panicking?"

"Because if they find out where those secrets went and who Jeffrey shared them with, both you and I will be in trouble. In so much trouble, Vlad! I am already hardly keeping this Epstein business under the lid! If they connect state secrets to you and me, I'm toast! That's treason, Vlad, a lot more serious than pedophilia."

"Jeffrey's dead, Donnie, he can't talk. Andrew is not going to talk either, because he won't want to bury himself. He'll just deny everything. Or play dumb."

"But do you remember how this whole thing started? Epstein blew up because Andrew decided to sit down for that wretched BBC interview! Back then, remember, and said what he was not supposed to say. He is a good guy, Vlad, I like him, but he is a coward with a leaky mouth."

"So, what do you want me to do?"

"I don't know, Vlad. I honestly don't know. Obviously, it won't affect you because you are in Russia, well protected. So well protected in your bunker! By the way, which bunker are you at now? Can we switch to video?"

"Don't get carried away, Donnie. You were saying?"

"I was saying that I don't feel safe. What if they come to arrest me?"

"Who? Your FBI? Or Washington police? Your DOJ? Who would arrest a sitting president? You've got immunity from your Supreme Court, Donnie!"

"Did I?"

"Of course you did, don't you remember? No one can arrest you because it will interfere with carrying out your presidential duties."

"Oh, yes, now I remember. That was a big win for me."

"Yes, it was, Donnie, so I wouldn't worry about the arrest if I were you."

"What if they decide to impeach me, Vlad? I'm still not immune to impeachment."

"Again, who will impeach you now? Your House or your Senate? As long as Republicans are in control no one will impeach you."

"But what if the dems take control after the midterms?"

"We'll think about it then, Donnie. It's months away. For now, you are safe."

"Not really. I'm already losing support of some GOP Congressmen. What if this Andrew scandal blows up big, so big, Vlad, that they turn on me and join the dems to impeach me right now?"

"What is the likelihood of that, Donnie?"

"I honestly don't know. And I don't want to find out. How can we make sure Andrew doesn't sing?"

"I have some tried and true methods."

"Will they work in a British prison?"

"Of course. They will work anywhere, Donnie. Prisons are guarded by people and people love money. Anyone can be bought at the right price. Just say the word, Donnie, and I will take care of it."

"I don't know, Vlad. Wouldn't it look suspicious?"

"It won't if we make it look like suicide."

"Maybe you are right, Vlad. Andrew screwed up so badly that even King Charles doesn't want to interfere and help him. Can you imagine, Charles said the law must take its course or something like that. When your own brother turns his back on you, it can make you suicidal, I guess."

"So, do you want me to do it then?"

"Let's sit on it, Vlad. But I'm already feeling better after talking to you. I need to go to the Board of Peace meeting now, but let's talk again, OK?"

"OK, Donnie, good luck with your Board of Peace." [chuckles] "Bye!"

"Bye, Vlad." After hanging up, "What's so funny about my Board of Peace?"

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Lana V Lynx

Avid reader and occasional writer of satire and short fiction. For my own sanity and security, I write under a pen name. My books: Moscow Calling - 2017 and President & Psychiatrist

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    Written by Lana V Lynx