Donald Trump has banned all Syrians, Iranians, Somalians, etc, etc, from entering his country. We only want to ban one person. Him.

The petitions have started, the protests and marches will be appearing at a Trafalgar Square near you any time soon, to stop the President of the Unaaarted Stayytes of Aaaameyrica coming to these shore to visit with our Queen. And just because he’s an isolationist, muslim-hating, mexican-bothering, anti-abortionist, misogynist, racist, sexist pig.

Virtually as soon as the words had left Theresa May’s lips on Friday, extending the state visit opportunity to Don J and Squinty Melania, an online petition had begun. It already has well over the 100,000 ‘signatures’ required to start a debate in parliament about it. I would imagine a lot of these signatories would be muslims, women or… people.

Before the royal visit, which may or may not happen, the Trump camp have already started making demands. For his diva-ship. He doesn’t want to meet Charles. Well neither did Diana but it didn’t help her much either. The Royals are a package. Ya don’t get to cherry-pick. But why Charles? Because Charlie is a renowned tree hugger, global warmist and flat-earther. And Trump is worried that Charlie will ‘lecture’ him. At which point Don will ‘lose it’, according to his people. Yes, the great statesmanship and diplomacy that is almost the benchmark with the Presidency, ended 10 days ago. This one, rather than make his point, rebuff an argument, state his case, just doesn’t want to get started on it because he’ll ‘lose it’. Just like any spoilt, petulant brat of a child.

Its a great time to be in the placards, posters and marker pen business.

Meanwhile yesterday in Melbourne, 2 veritable kings engaged in 5 sets of jousting in the Australian Open final. It was like 2010 all over again. As, from the ashes, both Rafa Nadal and Roger Federer (now 83 years old… or so you’d think to listen to the pundits) battled royal for the championship. Amazing game; missed it all, and Fed won. The greatest tennis player ever. And though I love Rafa too, Federer has that wonderful elegance, grace and perfection of every shot which only a few of US can ever really produce.

Over here we had giant-killing weekend in the FA Cup. Liverpool were the biggest of the Titans to fall, almost followed by Spurs, but (thank Gawd) not quite. Lincoln beat Brighton, Watford and Hull lost to lower league opposition and Sutton, mighty(???) Sutton, part-timers from the Tandoori Nights of Esher League, division 2, beat Leeds. Ahhhh, the magic of the Cup.

Great, done that, now let’s get back to agonising over the Champions League.

Happy Monday

A xxxx

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