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2019-06-02 Britain

London mayor says protesters can fly Trump baby during his state visit

[The Hill] London Mayor Sadiq Khan reportedly gave the go-ahead for protesters to fly a giant, orange inflatable baby designed to look like President Trump during his state visit to the United Kingdom next week.

According to The Times, Khan signed off on the protesters’ request to fly the balloon over the city’s Parliament Square earlier on Friday. The balloon will reportedly fly Tuesday, a day after Trump is scheduled to arrive in London for his three-day visit.

Protesters are now reportedly waiting for permission to fly the balloon from the Metropolitan Police.

The Stop Trump Coalition, which is organizing the effort, is also reportedly waiting until it hits its £30,000 ($37,914) fundraising goal before flying the balloon.

Anna Vickerstaff, one of the organizers, told The Times that the money is supposed to go toward organizations "pushing back against the politics of hate and division."

Related: The Guardian - Donald Trump is like a 20th-century fascist, says Sadiq Khan

Posted by Besoeker 2019-06-02 01:59|| || Front Page|| [11133 views ] Top

#1 Only one such air base and sacrifice 'flying' over the UK some 75 years ago:

The 303rd Bomb Group (Heavy) flew a total of 364 missions from RAF Molesworth, comprising 10,271 sorties. The bombers shot down a confirmed 378 aircraft with 104 additional aircraft as probables. 817 men from the 303rd were killed in action and 754 become prisioners of war. After the war, the 303rd Bomb Group (Heavy) departed Molesworth for the United States via North Africa.

RAF Molesworth and the 303rd Bombardment Group (Heavy).

Posted by Besoeker 2019-06-02 02:11|| 2019-06-02 02:11|| Front Page Top

#2 It's a good thing that President Trump is a mature individual, and unlike the dems and other petty bastards doesn't hold grudges or overreact to people whining against him.

Post-Brexit (if it ever happens) they will be ready to kiss his feet.

Posted by Dron66046 2019-06-02 03:25|| 2019-06-02 03:25|| Front Page Top

#3 Well, I'm okay if some Trump supporters fly a Mo' puppet being enjoyed by swine.

Posted by Silentbrick 2019-06-02 04:19|| 2019-06-02 04:19|| Front Page Top

#4 This hosting of fascists, it rankles!
Where barrage balloons hindered Heinkels,
Today we are happy
With Trump in a nappy
And casting our cloaks before Cankles.

Posted by Grusotch Poodle6008 2019-06-02 05:56|| 2019-06-02 05:56|| Front Page Top

#5 Yawn.

Posted by Dale 2019-06-02 07:29|| 2019-06-02 07:29|| Front Page Top

#6 Nothing says mature, principled opposition like a big balloon ~~that someone should put an arrow through~~...

Posted by Raj 2019-06-02 11:12|| 2019-06-02 11:12|| Front Page Top

#7 ..cause giant Papier-mâché puppets are so 70s and 80s.

Posted by Procopius2k 2019-06-02 11:37|| 2019-06-02 11:37|| Front Page Top

#8 Between the balloon and the milkshakes this is one tough bunch.

Posted by M. Murcek 2019-06-02 15:21|| 2019-06-02 15:21|| Front Page Top

#9 Have you seen the giant mechanical Warhammer Commander thingy ? I think it's swell. I could post a link if the button were working.

Posted by Dron66046 2019-06-02 16:47|| 2019-06-02 16:47|| Front Page Top

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