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okaawhatever

(9,461 posts)
4. For those who didn't watch the President's speech tonight, he said that his critics claimed he was
Sun May 4, 2014, 12:09 AM
May 2014

an Imperial President. He said he wasn't he just got up every day and did his job. Flash to the picture (explanation of pic in above post)

Hekate

(90,645 posts)
5. Thanks, I missed the visuals on that. I thought it was the Peacock Throne, & instead...
Sun May 4, 2014, 12:22 AM
May 2014

...it's all missiles, with a crossbow on the table. Yikes.

TexasProgresive

(12,157 posts)
6. Throne of swords
Sun May 4, 2014, 10:03 AM
May 2014

not missiles- made of the swords of those conquered. The egg shaped things are dragon eggs. It is an interesting metaphor because the one who sits the throne has to be very careful that the swords don't cut him.

Hekate

(90,645 posts)
7. Argh. I'm not only not seeing the details, I'm missing the metaphors and references!
Sun May 4, 2014, 12:53 PM
May 2014

Thank you for filling me in!

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