[Kazanne]

How stupidly childish is this,we must be a laughing stock,he may not be liked by some,but there are much worse people than him who have visited,maybe this idiot mayor was too scared of the ramifications of doing it for more radical visitors, as bots said, a bigger person would not have allowed it, The mayor is happy to have Trump made a figure of fun,maybe he should be looking a little closer to home,it's bloody embarrassing.

[Brillopad]

Originally Posted by Northern Monkey

Row breaks out over giant baby Donald Trump blimp which will be flown over London during US president's visit.

A row has erupted after Sadiq Khan gave his permission for a giant balloon of Donald Trump to be flown over Westminster by protesters during the US President’s official visit to London.

The controversial decision has sparked outrage amongst pro Trump campaigners but has been widely applauded by those planning to protest the President’s visit.

The police and national air traffic service will have the final say on whether the unflattering portrayal of the President can take to the skies.

But Mr Khan has described the balloon as a symbol of “peaceful protest”.


https://www.standard.co.uk/news/uk/r...-a3880581.html

They are all a bunch of morons throwing a tantrum and Sadiq should be sacked for being so unprofessional. That’s what we have as a major. He needs to direct his energies to tackling knife crime in London but would rather poke his tongue out at Trump. No wonder London is in such a state.

[arista]

Typical of the mayor

[Northern Monkey]

Trying to piss off our greatest ally Just before we Brexit.Very clever Sadiq you fecking brain donor.

[smudgie]

Pathetic.

Not one of his best decisions, shows him up somewhat.

[Vicky.]

OK I am not thrilled by Trumps visit and the way so many police are being taken off the street to protect an arsehole, however, this is childish as ****. Yes its a peaceful protest, but its still childish.

[Matthew.]

meh

it’s not as funny as the Mayor of Sheffield calling him a “wasteman” and banning him from Sheffield, though

[Cherie]

Commuters in South London were told not to travel to London yesterday, has he been vocal on that shambles?

[chuff me dizzy]

1 word .................. IDIOT

[Kazanne]

Originally Posted by Matthew.

meh

it’s not as funny as the Mayor of Sheffield calling him a “wasteman” and banning him from Sheffield, though

I just heard this,wtf ? and the dick is on The Wright stuff now,pathetic.

[Matthew.]

Originally Posted by Kazanne

I just heard this,wtf ? and the dick is on The Wright stuff now,pathetic.

i’ve just switched over now, Kazanne
im not keen on his shirt tbh or his hat

[Kazanne]

Originally Posted by Matthew.

i’ve just switched over now, Kazanne
im not keen on his shirt tbh or his hat

Yes how bad mannered, wearing that hat inside. He's a cocky sod aswell.

[chuff me dizzy]

Originally Posted by Matthew.

meh

it’s not as funny as the Mayor of Sheffield calling him a “wasteman” and banning him from Sheffield, though

This idiot is an unelected, plastic "Mayor" with zero power .My niece is a councillor and was invited to his robing ,needless to say she didnt go ,neither did countless others ,Hes a muslim and being used to make the people of South Yorkshire look inclusive, Im sure if they had given it a bit more thought they could have chose someone a lot more suitable than this idiot

[Maru]

I'm not at all bothered. It's freedom of speech and it is much more likely to effect the political atmosphere there than here... would just be another headline in a never-ending news cycle for us. Anyway, Trump eats this stuff up and it only emboldens him... remember the lesson: Do Not Feed The Troll from your Welcome to The Internet pamplet... I feel like it should be in the school curriculum next to a caption with a picture of Trump grinning in front of his float. Oh well, parenting ftw.

[Ammi]

...Sadiq Khan couldn’t really do right for doing wrong, whatever he did would have been criticised...was he to say, no you can’t do that I absolutely forbid it...and take away a nation’s right to peacefully protest, to against the values of our democracies...or say yes, if it passes health and safety etc and is deemed ok, then go ahead...and they get ‘threatened’ with having a mocking balloon of himself as well because he should have removed the right to peaceful protest and should have banned.....poor guy, who would be Mayor with choices like that...damned if you do, damned if you don’t...

[Ammi]

...I think the reasons for the feelings against Trump as opposed to other leaders as well is that his country’s ethos is democracy ...while he himself has values that are more akin to dictatorship...nothing that other US presidents have displayed before...



....it’s funny that he might get all out of place and offended by a balloon image of himself...but he’s fine to encourage prejudice against Mexican people...

[Crimson Dynamo]

Originally Posted by Ammi

...I think the reasons for the feelings against Trump as opposed to other leaders as well is that his country’s ethos is democracy ...while he himself has values that are more akin to dictatorship...nothing that other US presidents have displayed before...



....it’s funny that he might get all out of place and offended by a balloon image of himself...but he’s fine to encourage prejudice against Mexican people...

"while he himself has values that are more akin to dictatorship"


that will be news to the American political system, what nonsense


."it’s funny that he might get all out of place and offended by a balloon image of himself"

There is no evidence that he will see it or be bothered by it, unless you have some?

[Vicky.]

Originally Posted by Ammi

...Sadiq Khan couldn’t really do right for doing wrong, whatever he did would have been criticised...was he to say, no you can’t do that I absolutely forbid it...and take away a nation’s right to peacefully protest, to against the values of our democracies...or say yes, if it passes health and safety etc and is deemed ok, then go ahead...and they get ‘threatened’ with having a mocking balloon of himself as well because he should have removed the right to peaceful protest and should have banned.....poor guy, who would be Mayor with choices like that...damned if you do, damned if you don’t...

Yup, also a good point

I don't much care either way to be honest, protest or no protest, it won't affect me. I am just findng the reaction of some really amusing. Pointing out to this guy who only a few weeks back was posting about the Tommy Robinson protest and how everyone should go to it..and also how everyone should sign the petition (nether of which would actually have any affect, same as this really) about how he and he alone should not be prosecuted for breaking the law, for reasons unknown...led to me being called a 'far left prick' I would say I am pretty centre these days, used to be more left wing (though never far left)...but haven't been for a while now. The 'prick' part may well be true, he is entitled to his opinion after all

I kind of hope Khan does sanction the baby Khan blimp also, if it actually happens. THough if he does, then it will be 'oh he hadno choice so he had to' and such. Again, something he cannot really win on.

Finally, I am certainly no fan of Khan, he behaves likea child fairly regularly and I don't think he is right for the job at all. However, I accept that he was voted in and people do want him. Kind of similar to Trump, though Khan actually got the most votes.

[Brillopad]

Originally Posted by Vicky.

Yup, also a good point

I don't much care either way to be honest, protest or no protest, it won't affect me. I am just findng the reaction of some really amusing. Pointing out to this guy who only a few weeks back was posting about the Tommy Robinson protest and how everyone should go to it..and also how everyone should sign the petition (nether of which would actually have any affect, same as this really) about how he and he alone should not be prosecuted for breaking the law, for reasons unknown...led to me being called a 'far left prick' I would say I am pretty centre these days, used to be more left wing (though never far left)...but haven't been for a while now. The 'prick' part may well be true, he is entitled to his opinion after all

I kind of hope Khan does sanction the baby Khan blimp also, if it actually happens. THough if he does, then it will be 'oh he hadno choice so he had to' and such. Again, something he cannot really win on.

Finally, I am certainly no fan of Khan, he behaves likea child fairly regularly and I don't think he is right for the job at all. However, I accept that he was voted in and people do want him. Kind of similar to Trump, though Khan actually got the most votes.

Khan is a figurehead - no more. Simply a case of positive discrimination.

[Crimson Dynamo]

No surprise with the vile mayor and his agenda

embarrassing for London

[user104658]

The USA is all about free speech (allegedly) and this is an expression of freedom to protest . As an American, Trump should understand .

As for alienating US tourists... The majority of US citizens who are fans of Trump have most likely never left their home state, let alone the country.

[Crimson Dynamo]

Originally Posted by Toy Soldier

The USA is all about free speech (allegedly) and this is an expression of freedom to protest . As an American, Trump should understand .

As for alienating US tourists... The majority of US citizens who are fans of Trump have most likely never left their home state, let alone the country.

nonsense

[bots]

Originally Posted by Toy Soldier

The USA is all about free speech (allegedly) and this is an expression of freedom to protest . As an American, Trump should understand .

As for alienating US tourists... The majority of US citizens who are fans of Trump have most likely never left their home state, let alone the country.

when the **** hits the fan and tourism rates go down I will quote this. Irrespective of that, the mayor is still letting personal views dictate his judgement, and that's not what he is there for. He is supposed to represent all Londoners, not just those that share his political stance.

[Cherie]

Originally Posted by Toy Soldier

The USA is all about free speech (allegedly) and this is an expression of freedom to protest . As an American, Trump should understand .

As for alienating US tourists... The majority of US citizens who are fans of Trump have most likely never left their home state, let alone the country.

Who is supressing the right to free speech, if Americans flew an inflatable blimp of Khan I would say the same thing, it’s inane and has no place in a protest that wants to be taken seriously

[user104658]

Originally Posted by Cherie

Who is supressing the right to free speech

The people who think it should have been disallowed / banned.

if American flew an inflatable blimp of Khan I would say the same thing, it’s inane and has no place in a protest that wants to be taken seriously[/b]

Maybe. Protesters in the US would be allowed to fly it if they wanted to, though.