MPs debate call for Donald Trump to be banned from the UK - live

[arenean]

Source: Guardian

Rolling coverage of MPs in the British parliament debating a call for Donald Trump to be banned from the UK



Read more: http://www.theguardian.com/politics/blog/live/2016/jan/18/uk-mps-debate-donald-trump-banned-from-uk-commons-live

[3catwoman3]

1. I wish we could ban him...

...from the US.

[Jack Rabbit]

6. I wouldn't go that far . . .

I might make him wear a badge with a yellow swastika, however.

[jwirr]

2. Good for them. Europe is having problems adjusting to the

influx of refugees from the ME. This is no time to allow an idiot like trump the hater into their countries. He preaches hate and fear at a time that the world needs reason and calmness. We should ban him here as well.

[sorefeet]

3. Perfect slap across the mouth

for that arrogant prick. We will see if his money can bully the UK.

[T_i_B]

7. This debate was forced by a petition

Which gained enough signatures to force a Parliamentary debate. All very awkward for the British government.

[stevil]

4. FWIW

Live coverage on CSPAN right now.

[dhill926]

5. I'm sure he'll end up suing them....

asshole...

[3catwoman3]

8. Mr. Thin Skin will not be able...

...to let it go without a response. He addresses every slight, no matter how minor.

Can you picture him trying to deal with all the negative things President Obama has put up with during his presidency? Nothing would ever get done because he would be spending all his time responding to "attacks," real or perceived.

[Angel Martin]

10. It is a joke

to host the Dictator of China for a State visit in the UK...

and then ban Trump the very next year because he is beyond the pale...

[onwardsand upwards]

13. Democracy is a fickle mistress ...

... don't expect consistency from it.

If you insist on consistency, your only hope is dictatorship.

Surely, though, you're not arguing for that!

[T_i_B]

16. There are many reasons why I didn't sign that petition

Old Fartface won't get banned from the UK in any case.

[burfman]

11. Perhaps those who live in glass houses shouldn't throw stones....

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/British_National_Party

[onwardsand upwards]

15. This isn't an attack on the USA ...

... only on one of its foulest citizens.

You should be offended only inasmuch as you are in tromping around in lockstep with Trump.

[onecent]

12. Won't Happen.....

I think people may as well realize, Trump is becoming a force to be reckoned with.

People want what he is saying. They are sick of the crooks we have to deal with year in and year out.
So AM I.

[onwardsand upwards]

14. Don't expect Trump to take on the crooks ...

... only the weak and vulnerable.

First and foremost, he is a bully and a demagogue.

Second, a narcissistic clown.