Well, in Scotland the protests have started in earnest. We saw earlier that “I predict a riot“, and some violence has been seen. Of course, there are many clowns in the crowds, peace activists, ageing rock stars, even the odd politician. There’s another free gig on tonight so the numbers will swell once more.
But despite the violence I’ve not noted any police casualties. Oh yes, there was one. A certain George Bush landed a policeman in hospital with “ankle injuries” after running into him with his bike. The president’s hand, we are told, required bandages. I kid you not.
Meanwhile Sir Bob Geldof shared joint honours with Lord Coe and Jaques Chirac for winning London the 2012 olympics. As the French have stated theirs was an “ethical bid”. London, after all, used underhand tactics, like live8 and bad food.
Chirac was extremely courteous in an interview, heartily congratulating London, and pointing out that he will have the chance, very soon, to congratulate Tony Blair in person. Oh to be a fly on the wall.
