Baby Inflatable Trump

[Old Greg]

Perhaps it's a daft idea because tact and diplomancy usually work better than insults?

It probably is a daft idea, but that's nor reason not to allow it.

[Bean]

Not as grossly offensive as beheading people.

Not surprised you have nothing to say about that though.

Of course not, but that's not what we're talking about.

We're talking about protests, with the one suggested by you being grossly offensive and obscene.

I have in the past, but can't remember if it was on here or not.

So, why do you think small children should see images of bestiality and execution?
(Since that would be a by-product of your suggested protest blimp)

[WTFH]

Just don't think the London mayor should disrespect a visiting head of state in 'childish' manner. He should 'rise above it'.

It devalues the mayors office.

On what legal grounds should he not have approved it?
Is it a security threat?
Is it likely to lead to riots/violence (apart from gammonflakes)

Would your opinion be different if the mayor in question was not Labour?
Would your opinion be different based on the mayor's religion?
Would your opinion be different if the person was not a US Republican?

Just asking.

[Mordac]

I think it's childish and not in great taste but as said, that's not a reason to ban it. Allowing things we violently disagree with is an important principle as long as it's not harmful.

When it involves political leaders and use of 'official areas' lie Parliament Square (if I have this right) more care is needed but the mayor allowing it is not the same as agreeing with it. I'm not sure why it got as far as the mayor anyway?

Of course if a rival group wants a Boris or Sadiq inflatable this should be allowed too - but I think British people are quite good at accepting this kind of thing in good humour.

This. All day long.

[Old Greg]

Of course not, but that's not what we're talking about.

We're talking about protests, with the one suggested by you being grossly offensive and obscene.

I have in the past, but can't remember if it was on here or not.

So, why do you think small children should see images of bestiality and execution?
(Since that would be a by-product of your suggested protest blimp)

You're not the most astute, are you?

[Bean]

You're not the most astute, are you?

Does that question mean your virtue signalling is over?

[Old Greg]

Does that question mean your virtue signalling is over?

I reject the premise of that question.

[Bean]

I reject the premise of that question.

Hardly surprising of you

[saptastic]

On what legal grounds should he not have approved it?
Is it a security threat?
Is it likely to lead to riots/violence (apart from gammonflakes)

Would your opinion be different if the mayor in question was not Labour? No
Would your opinion be different based on the mayor's religion? No
Would your opinion be different if the person was not a US Republican? No

Just asking.

Answers as above. Lets not infer my political thoughts from my non approval of a baby inflatable !
No legal grounds just like I say IMO petty.

[Old Greg]

Answers as above. Lets not infer my political thoughts from my non approval of a baby inflatable !
No legal grounds just like I say IMO petty.

So should pettiness be grounds for refusing permission?