Galloway to stand in West Belfast???
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This could be fun 
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-northern-ireland-1225...
A former Sinn Fein publicity director has suggested left-wing Scottish MP George Galloway would make a suitable successor to MP Gerry Adams in West Belfast.
Danny Morrison, writing in next Monday's edition of the Andersonstown News, says Mr Galloway could take on the "establishment" and raise issues in Parliament such as "collusion" and the Pat Finucane murder.
Mr Morrison suggests Mr Galloway would need to adhere to Sinn Fein's abstentionist policy.
However, he said he could be backed by Sinn Fein as an independent in the republican stronghold.
"In West Belfast, we can think outside the box, and, if so, what about you the people, welcoming into this revolutionary neighbourhood, Mr George Galloway?"
The article begins with the words, "I know it is probably a non-runner but."
Yet Mr Morrison, himself a republican prisoner, goes on to say why the Respect Party member and former MP for Bethnal Green and Bow might be a worthy choice. He describes Mr Galloway as "someone who used his status to tear strips off the establishment".
"He is articulate, personable, loyal and dedicated and one of the greatest supporters of our Palestinian brothers and sisters," he writes.
''Abstentionist problem'
"In 2005, when summoned to the US Senate to be humiliated and explain his stance on the Middle East he turned the anticipated outcome on its head and put American foreign policy in the dock."
In his article, Mr Morrison says that, if Mr Galloway was acceptable to the people of West Belfast, he would probably have to run as an independent because of the "abstentionist problem".
He adds that if republicans could be asked to vote for Alasdair McDonnell, SDLP, who does take his seat, then "I would have no problem in voting for George and with him taking his seat, berating the Brits over Pat Finucane, collusion, the bloodshed they have caused, their war crimes".
Mr Morrison suggests Mr Galloway could be an "incendiary presence" and "a voice for the oppressed of this earth."
He writes: "It would be us 'invading' them, a major reversal of colonialism, a statement of our internationalism."
In his article, Mr Morrison says that Sinn Fein has hundreds of "ex-prisoners and activists" to choose from when considering a candidate to contest a future by-election in West Belfast.
He cites Pat Sheehan, who recently inherited Gerry Adams assembly seat, Mairtin O Muilleoir, managing director of Belfast Media Group, who is seeking a council seat in Belfast, and MLAs Alex Maskey and Jennifer McCann.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-northern-ireland-1225...
A former Sinn Fein publicity director has suggested left-wing Scottish MP George Galloway would make a suitable successor to MP Gerry Adams in West Belfast.
Danny Morrison, writing in next Monday's edition of the Andersonstown News, says Mr Galloway could take on the "establishment" and raise issues in Parliament such as "collusion" and the Pat Finucane murder.
Mr Morrison suggests Mr Galloway would need to adhere to Sinn Fein's abstentionist policy.
However, he said he could be backed by Sinn Fein as an independent in the republican stronghold.
"In West Belfast, we can think outside the box, and, if so, what about you the people, welcoming into this revolutionary neighbourhood, Mr George Galloway?"
The article begins with the words, "I know it is probably a non-runner but."
Yet Mr Morrison, himself a republican prisoner, goes on to say why the Respect Party member and former MP for Bethnal Green and Bow might be a worthy choice. He describes Mr Galloway as "someone who used his status to tear strips off the establishment".
"He is articulate, personable, loyal and dedicated and one of the greatest supporters of our Palestinian brothers and sisters," he writes.
''Abstentionist problem'
"In 2005, when summoned to the US Senate to be humiliated and explain his stance on the Middle East he turned the anticipated outcome on its head and put American foreign policy in the dock."
In his article, Mr Morrison says that, if Mr Galloway was acceptable to the people of West Belfast, he would probably have to run as an independent because of the "abstentionist problem".
He adds that if republicans could be asked to vote for Alasdair McDonnell, SDLP, who does take his seat, then "I would have no problem in voting for George and with him taking his seat, berating the Brits over Pat Finucane, collusion, the bloodshed they have caused, their war crimes".
Mr Morrison suggests Mr Galloway could be an "incendiary presence" and "a voice for the oppressed of this earth."
He writes: "It would be us 'invading' them, a major reversal of colonialism, a statement of our internationalism."
In his article, Mr Morrison says that Sinn Fein has hundreds of "ex-prisoners and activists" to choose from when considering a candidate to contest a future by-election in West Belfast.
He cites Pat Sheehan, who recently inherited Gerry Adams assembly seat, Mairtin O Muilleoir, managing director of Belfast Media Group, who is seeking a council seat in Belfast, and MLAs Alex Maskey and Jennifer McCann.
Edited by Thom987 on Friday 21st January 20:01
Mr Morrison a republican prisoner said:
... why the Respect Party member and former MP for Bethnal Green and Bow might be a worthy choice. He describes Mr Galloway as "someone who used his status to tear strips off the establishment".
"He is articulate, personable, loyal and dedicated and one of the greatest supporters of our Palestinian brothers and sisters," he writes.
'Nuff said..."He is articulate, personable, loyal and dedicated and one of the greatest supporters of our Palestinian brothers and sisters," he writes.
Few get past Gorgeous George...
But some do...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3KNgCBZNahY&fea...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5b9H7iujrvM
Then our Georgy can get a bit tetchy when provoked...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kqpqI6pqQw4
But some do...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3KNgCBZNahY&fea...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5b9H7iujrvM
Then our Georgy can get a bit tetchy when provoked...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kqpqI6pqQw4
Ed5995 said:
They are f
kin stupid enough in that part of Belfast to elect the gobby git!
Well look at what they have elected. The ****.kin stupid enough in that part of Belfast to elect the gobby git!And to make matters worse the Right Honourable member for West Belfast has just resigned his seat so he can run for election on this side of the border, in my own constituency.
I`d much prefer George.Galloway isn't fit to tie Adams' boots! It's a well known FACT that residents of the Shankill have been known to vote Adams over the years because of the tireless work he did serving the working class of West Belfast. Anywhere that gets Gerry as an MP or TD should consider themselves lucky as they have a great leader! No matter what your view of him is!
Odhran said:
Galloway isn't fit to tie Adams' boots! It's a well known FACT that residents of the Shankill have been known to vote Adams over the years because of the tireless work he did serving the working class of West Belfast. Anywhere that gets Gerry as an MP or TD should consider themselves lucky as they have a great leader! No matter what your view of him is!
I think you left the smiley off the end of your post! eccles said:
Odhran said:
Galloway isn't fit to tie Adams' boots! It's a well known FACT that residents of the Shankill have been known to vote Adams over the years because of the tireless work he did serving the working class of West Belfast. Anywhere that gets Gerry as an MP or TD should consider themselves lucky as they have a great leader! No matter what your view of him is!
I think you left the smiley off the end of your post! Galloway would have lasted ten seconds.
Eric Mc said:
eccles said:
Odhran said:
Galloway isn't fit to tie Adams' boots! It's a well known FACT that residents of the Shankill have been known to vote Adams over the years because of the tireless work he did serving the working class of West Belfast. Anywhere that gets Gerry as an MP or TD should consider themselves lucky as they have a great leader! No matter what your view of him is!
I think you left the smiley off the end of your post! Galloway would have lasted ten seconds.
....eloquently put, EricOdhran said:
Galloway isn't fit to tie Adams' boots! It's a well known FACT that residents of the Shankill have been known to vote Adams over the years because of the tireless work he did serving the working class of West Belfast. Anywhere that gets Gerry as an MP or TD should consider themselves lucky as they have a great leader! No matter what your view of him is!
When's the last time you stood on the Shankill Road wonderkid...you perhaps peddle your urban myth about him getting votes there and have forgotten it was his lot who bombed the Shankill Road in 1993 and killed 10.Don't take my word for it, ask the UDA.. urm I mean UPRG http://www.newsletter.co.uk/news/THE-POLITICAL-REV...
And today (26th Jan '11)
And today (26th Jan '11)
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