Tag Archives: George Galloway

Execution of anti-Western al-Gaddafi suggests he wasn’t strongman enough

I know very little about the dark side of Colonel Gaddafi. I’ve never seen him outside the filter of Western media. For all I know he emptied baby incubators, hid WMDs and ran rape camps. He wasn’t responsible for Lockerbie, … Continue reading

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Relief convoy to bring media Armada

What this Freedom Flotilla has over previous relief efforts like the Viva Palestina caravans is a momentum building in the international press. It’s the big ship effect that works for gunship diplomacy, brought to bear this time to enforce social … Continue reading

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Where is humanitarian airlift for Gaza?

    When the Soviet Union laid siege to West Berlin in 1947, the Western powers mounted a famous airlift to supply the city’s inhabitants for ten months until the siege was broken. At its height, the Berlin Airlift hauled … Continue reading

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Convoy given hero’s welcome in Gaza

VIVA PALESTINA made it to Gaza! See the crush of media awaiting their arrival? None of them from the US or UK.   Though it took all night, the 200 vehicle convoy made the last leg from Al-Arish to Rafah … Continue reading

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Viva Palestina convoy to arrive in Rafah NPR fails to name it, or mention the Gaza Freedom March

After endless impediment, not the least of which was a sudden Israeli naval exercise to block its path, the Viva Palestina aid convoy appears finally about to reach Gaza. Permission to enter has been granted, although last week Egypt reneged … Continue reading

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Canada welcomes Bush, bars Galloway

Canada refused to bar entry to Ex-president George Bush, then declined calls for his arrest for war crimes and prevented attempts by others to make citizen’s arrests. But in the same breath, Canada denied entry to a prominent antiwar voice, … Continue reading

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Viva Palestine Gaza Convoy

GEORGE GALLOWAY SPEECH VIVA PALESTINA GAZA CONVOY, 14 February 2009 sees convoy off. Viva Palestina aid convoy sets off for Gaza …Also of note is Tony Benn and his speech to see the convoy off … TONY BENN VIVA PALESTINA … Continue reading

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British activists bring aid convoy to Gaza

Yes, the aid convoy to Gaza has been scrutinized by UK authorities, and three members have been detained as terror suspects. But the 110-vehicle relief effort left London yesterday, due to arrive at Gaza’s border in 20 days. Hopefully the … Continue reading

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Huge British demo against Iraq War- ‘War, What Is It Good For?’

It happened, though today’s Gazette and yesterdays TV news didn’t mention it no doubt. One hundred thousand demonstrated in London against the Iraq War yesterday. See the demo and hear George Galloway’s speech. See and hear the song , ‘War, … Continue reading

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I don’t understand all this talk about impeachment?

I don’t understand why liberals obsess about impeaching Bush? Just the word ‘impeach’ is something that has strong negative connotations like with the phrase, ‘they tried to impeach his credibility.’ In fact, isn’t that what the Republicans and Kenneth Starr … Continue reading

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The other George

After going over all the official Democratic Party web sites what comes to mind, is how much America needs the other George. I’m talking about the George of RESPECT, not the George of MURDER INC. on this side of the … Continue reading

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Where have we heard that before?

When Israel initiated its new incursion into Lebanon, it was deja vu at first sight and just hasn’t let up. But it’s not so much to do with Israel’s previous invasion of Lebanon, actually.   When Israeli troops prepared their … Continue reading

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