Is the war just for a globalised capitalist economic system?
By 4ftfingers
@4ftfingers (1310)
March 11, 2007 5:52am CST
George Galloway, the outspoken anti-war British MP, who's known for his colourful rhetoric and combative debating style, believes that Bush and Blair are criminals, responsible for the mass murder in the world, for the war, and for the occupation, through their support for Israel and through their support of a globalised capitalist economic system, which he believes is the biggest killer the world has ever seen. He says they are the real rogue states breaking international law, invading other people's countries, killing their children in the name of anti-terrorism, when infact all they're achieving is to make more terrorism in the world, and more dangerous.
He also said that the people who invaded Iraq and those who have murdered more than a million Iraqi people by sanctions and war will burn in Hell.
What do you think about the statements he makes, do you think he is right in beleiving the war is all about economy, and nothing to do with humanity?And will Bush, Blair and the others burn in Hell?
6 people like this
5 responses
@nuffsed (1271)
•
11 Mar 07
I really do not understand, the caution, scepticism and plain hatred that George has had to endure for simply telling the truth repeatedly and fearlessly.
The number of honourable MP's, Senators or Congressmen, who are prepared regardless of the Party line, to trumpet the truth and defy the tactical lies and propaganda that is politics as we know it, is miserably low. So lets us praise an honourable man and promote his ideals.
Yes global Corporations are leading Western Politics into an endless series of wars and breeches of humanitarian values both against others and our own populations. The American current model of Capitalism is immoral and inhumane and failing.
If we want "god on our side" we have to stick to humanitarian values, so I look to likes of George Galloway and Hugo Chavez to force a new set of values to the fore.
5 people like this
@4ftfingers (1310)
•
11 Mar 07
Thanks a lot, great response nuffsed!
I completley agree, and the man fascinates me. His way with words, his confidence, regardless of peoples thoughts on his policies, they can't fault him for his composure. He looks like a right evil thug aswell, I think that's why it's so easy to demonise him.
Here is a great clip of him damning the News Corporation, on Sky News which is owned by News Corp. It just made me laugh because they can't turn him off they just had to grin and bear it and at points it sounds like they're trying to play sound over the top of him.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=kbEv0T2rwgo
@4ftfingers (1310)
•
12 Mar 07
c1masters thats a really interesting point. Galloway says that he was completely opposed to us sponsoring saddam and condemnd him back when we supported him. So why then did he decide to support and praise him, as he became unpopular with the west?
Do you think it is because he's after attention and celebration? I know alot of politicians are but he seems particularly egotistical. But is he just out to spite the British and Ameican governments?
1 person likes this
@rdurusan (624)
• Philippines
12 Mar 07
Yes,he's absolutely right,but the point is why they are doing this.They are supposed to be servants of the people not the executioner of the people.I think Busch and Blair are connected to this global capitalist and they owe them to were they are in government.In short this global economist,capitalist are responsible for their election or position.That is the only possible answer why Busch and Blair are campaigning for war and terrorism.So my point is were barking at the wrong tree.The real culprit are the global financial institutions
3 people like this
@whacks (774)
• Philippines
13 Mar 07
War is not only for the economy of the warring countries. There are other reasons. But in all of them, the innocent people suffer especially the children. Not only Bush and Blair who will burn in hell but all people who do not obey God - that's what's in the Holy Bile.
@soccermom (3198)
• United States
11 Mar 07
Another stellar discussion for 4ft! I think George Galloway may be going a little extreme, but the fundamental idea is correct. The war is all about economy, and more importantly the oil that is behind it. I think the Bush administation has overplayed the "for the safety of the world" card. There are more terrorist attacks now than ever, and as I posted to someone else before I think Bush manipulated the American people after 9/11 because the citizens were in such a state of fear and panic it made it easy for him to do whatever he wanted. Iraq had nothing to do with 9/11. It was Saudi extremists, but nobody is sending troops to invade them. Bottom line is that this has turned into a religious war, and it was not or will it ever be contained within Iraqi boundries. I don't think the avergage soldier is going to burn in Hell, but I know Bush and the other major players just might. It's all about oil and unfortunately the American people elected an oil man from Texas. I read that Canada has one of the largest oil fields in the world, I wonder how come we're not hitting them up for some of it yet?
2 people like this
@4ftfingers (1310)
•
11 Mar 07
oopsies sorry i think i balls up on the link.
hopefully this will work
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wj0dSUPR8
2 people like this
@4ftfingers (1310)
•
11 Mar 07
Cheers my dears! Well you can thank George Galloway, he's the one with the balls to embarass Senator Coleman and the US gov, did you see that?
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wj0dSUPR8
It's really long you might not want to watch all of it but just compare them, Coleman is like a giggling school boy compared to him.
You are exactly right they have well overplayed it and unfortunately for them not everyone's just gonna sit and buy it. People may want to for their various reasons, it sounds like some people will follow Bush off a cliff. I am talking in support, not about the brave forces that do all the work, as you say we cannot blame them at all they are admirable and heroic, only doing their job as commanded!
And religious war it is too, Obama you dirty muslim, who's gonna vote for you now your sorded little secrets out lol.
Apparently we're meant to be the enlightened ones who don't judge by religion or race.. ya right.
Not just in America over here too, I've read people saying that Blair is trying to turn Britian against Muslims by bringing up issues such as wearing the vail at school and such. I can agree with that.
2 people like this
@askguru (96)
• India
12 Mar 07
My dear you are absolutely right about the globalised capitalist economic system.I support Mr. Galloway's statement to treat Bush and blair as criminals,that in the
name of terror(although) there main motive was to capture
the oil reservoirs)they have killed millions of people in Afganistan and Iraq.
2 people like this
