Meanwhile, in an authoritarian state near here...

[BeautifulBurnout]

"Curiouser and curiouser!"

said Alice (in Blunderland).

"Evenin' all. We rozzers wants to search the owfices of one of them Members of Parliament of yours. We don't have no warrants and the like, but it has been owthorised *wink*, so could you just sign this 'ere bit of paper, love, and we'll be in and out before you know it... Cup o' tea would be lovely if you're putting the kettle on, ma'am..."