Galloway in the USA

[srebbe64]

Believe me, I'n no fan of George Galloway - I think he's a prat. However, I can't wait to see him take on his US accusers.

I can't imagine the Americans are prepared for his fiery personality and robust defence - I, for one, will watch with interest!

[Marki]

Yes i to am looking foward to see him up againt the overstuffed overimportant Senators .

I dislike Galloway with a vengence , this will be a real clash of cultures

[srebbe64]

Ahem. Ted, please can you move to P&P!

[Balmoral Green]

Paxman for the starter, now bring on the main course

[Eric Mc]

Would'nt it make a great movie - "Mr Galloway Goes to Washington" (apologies to any remaining Jimmy Stewart fans).

Edited to replace Gary Cooper with Jimmy Stewart)

>> Edited by Eric Mc on Tuesday 17th May 09:22

[hedders]

I just can't understand why an English politician has to go to be cross examined by the yanks in the first place!

He is being accused of making money out of Saddam and the oil for food programme FFS...why the hell was the oil for food programme set up? To make money ..but obviously only for the yanks..silly me.

This has to be the worst case of hypocracy ever.

I am curious, what on earth could the US do to him if he went over there and said:
"Yes, Saddam gave me ten million barrels of oil and I sold them and spent the money on weapons to sell to Iran" for example.

What does it have to do with the bloody US?

[off_again]

hedders said:

I just can't understand why an English politician has to go to be cross examined by the yanks in the first place! He is being accused of making money out of Saddam and the oil for food programme FFS...why the hell was the oil for food programme set up? To make money ..but obviously only for the yanks..silly me. This has to be the worst case of hypocracy ever. I am curious, what on earth could the US do to him if he went over there and said: "Yes, Saddam gave me ten million barrels of oil and I sold them and spent the money on weapons to sell to Iran" for example. What does it have to do with the bloody US?

Hey, when has the truth got in the way of a bit of blame-storming from the US? Next it will be the Mafia if not the man on the grassy knoll - its all a conspiracy you know

However, its brave of Galloway to go their, but I suspect that he might not be able to leave! He is in their sights and there aint much he can do about it. Mind you, I wonder if the Grauniad will get their money back?

[tinman0]

hedders said:

I just can't understand why an English politician has to go to be cross examined by the yanks in the first place!

he doesn't "have" to go anywhere. my understanding is that he has voluntarily taken up their offer of appearing before the committee.

fraid I live with the old adage - no smoke without fire. and this one is smoking again.

apparently there is new evidence against him (eg not the same evidence from the telegraph).


*was it graunaid or telegraph who got sued?

>> Edited by tinman0 on Tuesday 17th May 10:18

[rich1231]

They key here is that he has to appear under oath.

Penalty for lying under oath where he is appearing, 5 years.. Fingers crossed

[jimbeaux]

hedders said:

He is being accused of making money out of Saddam and the oil for food programme FFS...why the hell was the oil for food programme set up? To make money ..but obviously only for the yanks..silly me.

It was set up by the UN to make money for the Iraqi people...not us, the damn French or anybody else!

[Eric Mc]

I wonder will Ollie North make an appearance?

I can't really stand the man but I'm looking forward to his performance. I suspect that the committee will find that the leader of the "Respect" party will not be showing them the "respect" they think they deserve

[Trooper2]

jimbeaux said:

hedders said: He is being accused of making money out of Saddam and the oil for food programme FFS...why the hell was the oil for food programme set up? To make money ..but obviously only for the yanks..silly me. It was set up by the UN to make money for the Iraqi people...not us, the damn French or anybody else!

Now you've gone and ruined a perfectly good thread Jimbeaux!

[hedders]

Trooper2 said:

jimbeaux said: hedders said: He is being accused of making money out of Saddam and the oil for food programme FFS...why the hell was the oil for food programme set up? To make money ..but obviously only for the yanks..silly me. It was set up by the UN to make money for the Iraqi people...not us, the damn French or anybody else! Now you've gone and ruined a perfectly good thread Jimbeaux!

Yeah Jimbeaux, leave it out, I don't have time for facts when ridiculous statements will do

[jazzybee]

Hearing now live on BBC News 24

[vixpy1]

Watching it now...

Very interesting!

[Marki]

vixpy1 said:

Watching it now... Very interesting!

Is he Bellowing at them yet

[nel]

I just hope they keep him.

[srebbe64]

He gave them hell - just listening to the radio!

[fido]

we're all following (laughing at?) this on Sky News at work...

GG: "i've met Saddam as many times as Rumsfeld has..."

hilarious :-)

[nel]

anonymous said:

[redacted]

I think the credit slip system allowed bearers to make between 13 and 30 cents on a barrel at sale, implying income of the order of 2.5 to 5 million dollars.