That is Priceless by Steve Melcher for November 03, 2017

It is with mixed emotions that we must report, that we can not fit the family jewels in a box.

The inventor of the messy desk explains that indicates creativity.

12 aye, 3 nay, and 220 who cares?

…And I say….Who will wear the crown???

…And then can we get on with tax reform…?

You’ve been served a Rick roll.

Now let’s head to the bar.

Before making the crown disappear, The Great Fred gives his usual, “As you can see, nothing in my hands.”

The House of Commons, 1860, during the Debate on the French Treaty: 

https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Lord-Palmerston-Addressing-The-House-Of-Commons-During-The-Debates-On-The-Treaty-Of-France-In-February-1860,-1863.jpg 

(best viewed by Google Chrome – can translate pages if necessary) has info and links that point to info about this painting.

http://www.avictorian.com/Phillip_John.html 

has info about this artist.

Again, a larger strip image is shown by clicking the image in Mr. Melcher’s MASTERPIECE #1817 (November 2, 2017) blog entry, accessible by the Check out the blog! box after the last comment; so, I won’t point to it here.

My Honourable Friend is evidently proud to show us his lunchbox is considerably bigger than mine.

Harumph Harumph Harumph!

Halloween, and dammit – they sent the sceptre. I distinctly asked for a spectre…

“Right! We’re here, so what’s next?”