UK Government 'recognises' anger at Donald Trump comments

Government 'recognises' anger at Donald Trump comments

The government has responded to a petition calling for presidential hopeful Donald Trump to be banned from the UK after he proposed a temporary halt on Muslims entering the US.

"The home secretary may exclude a non-European Economic Area national from the UK if she considers their presence in the UK to be non-conducive to the public good," it said, adding that Theresa May had said coming to the UK was "a privilege and not a right".

Not sure how this is being reported in the USA

It's an interesting response from the UK Government, a tacit acknowledgement if you will of wider public opinion.

Of course, the establishment isn't likely to ban a potential US presidential candidate from the UK... yet.

Should Trump not get the GOP nomination, and drop out of the race, I can imagine the decision may be re-visited.

If he says anything else that causes a public backlash in the UK (and frankly, on a global scale) during his campaign the decision may also need to be looked at again.

a reply to: neformore

I, for one, am glad that someone, officially, said SOMETHING about this looney toon.

I think they are jealous he is not a candidate for Prime Minister.

They cannot get over the fact that what he says in public, is what many people say among each other when the camera is not on them.

No flies on the Donald. One risky and clever person indeed.

originally posted by: charlyv
I think they are jealous he is not a candidate for Prime Minister.

They cannot get over the fact that what he says in public, is what many people say among each other when the camera is not on them.

No flies on the Donald. One risky and clever person indeed.

We have our own idiots thank you.

If we wanted one on that level we would use Boris Johnson.

Over half a million people signed the petition but many(myself included) did so because it seemed like a funny thing to do.

originally posted by: charlyv
I think they are jealous he is not a candidate for Prime Minister.

They cannot get over the fact that what he says in public, is what many people say among each other when the camera is not on them.

No flies on the Donald. One risky and clever person indeed.

Jelous?

No we just know the damage facists can do.


In fact we had a candidate like him a few years back called nick griffin. And he got barely any votes so the UK population has had a chance for a trump and we said no.

a reply to: charlyv

They cannot get over the fact that what he says in public, is what many people say among each other when the camera is not on them.

There is a reason people don't say the sorts of things he does in public. Why would someone want to be known to be ignorant, uninformed and lacking basic communication skills?

He's an ass and most people strive to be a bit better than that.

Then again, there are a lot of people that are ignorant, uninformed and lack basic communication skills. So I can see why he appeals to some.

originally posted by: nonspecific

originally posted by: charlyv
I think they are jealous he is not a candidate for Prime Minister.

They cannot get over the fact that what he says in public, is what many people say among each other when the camera is not on them.

No flies on the Donald. One risky and clever person indeed.

We have our own idiots thank you.

If we wanted one on that level we would use Boris Johnson.

Over half a million people signed the petition but many(myself included) did so because it seemed like a funny thing to do.

I did it because he is a walking security risk and dont want to see police and MI5 resources wasted protecting his sorry arse.

a reply to: charlyv

I'm guessing you have no idea of the global backlash against his comments?

That or don't care.

Fact is, your countries #1 ally has seriously considered banning your next potential president from its shores.

That should be something of a wake up call really, but if you want hatred to cloud your better judgement, then so be it I guess.

a reply to: neformore

Trump is going to your Queen "stay out of our business or else"...

And high time someone does!!!

a reply to: neformore

All this does is give Trump more press. That he will spin.

I'm not a big fan of his but he does seem to be able to use this kind of petty BS to his advantage.

originally posted by: Granite
a reply to: neformore

Trump is going to your Queen "stay out of our business or else"...

And high time someone does!!!

Eh?

I dont get what your saying?

originally posted by: Granite
a reply to: neformore

Trump is going to your Queen "stay out of our business or else"...

And high time someone does!!!

It seems that your understanding of world politics rivals your Idols then.

a reply to: Granite

Sorry to burst your bubble, but the Queen has nothing to do with this.

This was everyday British people and politicians exercising their right to free speech, because they found something a US presidential candidate said to be abhorrent.

trump will never represent me or my values. he is the antithesis of all that i value about this country. if not for the first amendment i would advocate silencing him.

originally posted by: crazyewok

originally posted by: Granite
a reply to: neformore

Trump is going to your Queen "stay out of our business or else"...

And high time someone does!!!

Eh?

I dont get what your saying?

You will in March 2016...

I think it says more about us than it does about him, we don't like what he says, ok let's ban him from the country.

It's censorship at its core and while I disagree with what he says and think he's an idiot when it comes to politics I don't think we should censor him from our country

It sets us on a very slippery slope where we begin banning plenty of other people just because a vocal minority (500k is a minority number compared to the population) are offended by someone says

Would it not be better to let him in ? Challenge his views with logic and reason rather just ban him with no chance of changing his mindset or making him see sense ?

Fact is, your countries #1 ally has seriously considered banning your next potential president from its shores.

I doubt those in control of the US would care.

I have the feeling the US government is very good at blackmail and even better with threats carried out.

originally posted by: Granite

originally posted by: crazyewok

originally posted by: Granite
a reply to: neformore

Trump is going to your Queen "stay out of our business or else"...

And high time someone does!!!

Eh?

I dont get what your saying?

You will in March 2016...

It's hope and change all over again.

Too many people are so caught-up in the messenger that they fail to hear the message.

originally posted by: neformore
a reply to: Granite

Sorry to burst your bubble, but the Queen has nothing to do with this.

This was everyday British people and politicians exercising their right to free speech, because they found something a US presidential candidate said to be abhorrent.

Perhaps you missed the news that Jimmy Carter did the same exact policy implemented on Iranians?

Kind of takes your hyperbole to new heights?

originally posted by: Granite

originally posted by: crazyewok

originally posted by: Granite
a reply to: neformore

Trump is going to your Queen "stay out of our business or else"...

And high time someone does!!!

Eh?

I dont get what your saying?

You will in March 2016...

Now I do not understand what you are saying in response to him not knowing what you are saying.

What are you saying?

It appears that even you do not seem sure?