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Chasstev365

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7. Executed

Reply to PoindexterOglethorpe (Reply #3)

Sun May 25, 2025, 06:59 AM

May 25

After dismissing Parliament, events led to the English Civil War and the overthrow and execution of Charles I in 1649. Oliver Cromwell became "Lord Protector" of England for 11 years. In 1650, the monarchy was restored with Charles' son, Charles II.

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A question I would like to ask Congressional Republicans: [View all] Chasstev365 May 24 OP

they think they backing a winner and do whatever he says so long as they get more power nt msongs May 24 #1

They already gave away their power to Krasnov gab13by13 May 24 #2

Remind me again what happened to King Charles I? PoindexterOglethorpe May 24 #3

LOL murielm99 May 25 #4

Sounds familiar. sheshe2 May 25 #5

Executed Chasstev365 May 25 #7

They won't let that happen no_hypocrisy May 25 #6