So we’re all set for the ‘G7’ meeting in Canada. The annual meeting of the world’s most powerful (by numbers) economic nations in the entire known universe. They started as a group of about 5, then it grew up to 8 when Russia was invited to join, post-Soviet era, and then they got kicked out again in 2014 after the invasion of Ukraine and annexation of Crimea. Although if its about economic might, what’s the odd bit of territorial modification of questionable morality got to do with it? But heh, we can’t be sitting at the table with people we disagree with and disapprove of, can we? Wouldn’t be right. So its back to 7.

Theresa May wanted to use the meeting as a platform for proposing more sanctions against Russia in the wake of the Salisbury ‘incident’ and various other naughty Putinistic stuff. But, as they say; man plans, Trump laughs. Before the fat president had even walked up the steps of Air Force 1 to take him to the meeting, he announced that in fact Russia should again be included in the Group. A statement that would have gone down as well as a doner kebab at a fashion shoot with the other 6 who were all waiting to attack the blond one for his prohibitive trade policies.

Trump doesn’t care what the others think. He really doesn’t. As a massive anti-Trumpeter that I am, even I simply have to admire his ‘America First’ attitude, stated (so fucking loudly and repeated, obviously, he repeats everything in case you missed it the first time) during his election campaign. And thus he acts accordingly. If the president of France disapproves, then fuck him. He’s not an American.

There are those who feel that Trump stands by Russia as the quid pro quo for their invaluable assistance in him winning the presidency. Oooohhhhh. Others just think he’s a nob. Its all a matter of politics.

I was more concerned that at the G SEVEN meeting, the early photos, the inevitable, faux-pally, brothers (and sisters)-in arms shots, there were at least 10 ‘leaders’ and Trump hadn’t even arrived yet. Because up there were the European Leaders, even though they represent no ‘nation’ that I’ve ever heard of, and other freeloaders who just like taking expensive flights and eating free food. No show without Punch. And punch them I’d like to.

Happy Summit

A xxxx