George Galloway describes The Sun

George Galloway discusses The Sun newspaper with one caller.
From Talksport radio show, February 14th, 2009.

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[Eddiclight]

Eh yes, I remember the newspaper salesman assaulted by an officer, it was on Sky news repeatedly for several consecutive days, which surely undermines your claim that the western media only focuses on Iranian internal conflict. Anyway this debate is going nowhere, I'd just like to reiterate, contrary to the views and conspiracy theories of George, I happen to believe that their is a serious degree of oppression and police brutality taking place in Iran which has now digressed into an autocracy

[ignaciosanmon]

Of course it was, and I'm not denying there is repression in Iran, as there is in other countries. But that killing was not reported outside the UK, unlike repression in Iran, why?

[Eddiclight]

WE'VE BEEN THROUGH THIS!!!!! Look Im going to put forward this concept one more time to you and then I will officially give up!! I mean really, the more I talk to you the more I can see why an ill educated demagogue like galloway would appeal to you. The volatile situation in Iran is the source of significant media interest and attention due to the particularly fragile state of the middle East in this present political climate. Not to mention its egregious leader and his provocative views.

[ignaciosanmon]

Ok then, if you are so worried about human rights in the middle east, let me tell you Israel has arrested Mordechai Vanunu for the horrible crime of having a love affair with a Norwegian woman. Have you seen Israeli police smashing down gay protesters? Have you heard provocative views from Livni, Peres and others? My point, and like you, this is the last time I'll make it, is that you have double standards when it comes to freedom/repression.

[Eddiclight]

Look your obviously a devout Galloway admirer, but please open your eyes, pay attention and get abandon this unproductive conspiracy theorist down with the west agenda, time to grow up. Stop watching Press TV and imbuing this overtly anti-Zionist agenda. Its funny but you like Galloway (coincidently!!) seem incapable of discussing Iran without Condemning Israel. its almost like the Iranian government are paying Galloway wages or something!!;)

[ignaciosanmon]

No, my point is that the focus is always on Iran, never on West-back oppressive regimes, or like in this case, on an apparently democratic state which plays dirty. BTW - I'm not in any conspiracy theory, nor have I pointed anything that can be described as that. But you failed to comment on the repression of Vanunu, why? It's ok, let's finish the discussion here.

[brownie1982ad]

British starved millions in India. This caller is a cunt!

[deeds1957]

Goerge galloway what can you say about the man.

We all have to answer to the high heid yin and george being catholic, well I dont think a blessing from the pope or an irish child buggering priest will save him.

[vaj99]

I think people shud just mind there own business about iran.Ive seen demstrators being battered senseless in london. so it is just hypocracy. the demonstrations are being stirred up by the whiteman.even if they still succeed in ousting the government. duznt mean the whiteman will attack them to seaze there assets.

[Eddiclight]

Agreed, farewell.

[Eddiclight]

Ok, I know I said my last retort would be my last, but I cant let you off with that. Israel was repeatedly in the news this time last year for their disproportionate response to the Hamas missile attacks. It was criticized vehemently by all British media outlets (with the possible exception of the BBC) There was a panorama episode not so long which focused entirely on the occupation of the West bank and assessed the concept Is Israel a racist state?? Hardly double standards,

[Eddiclight]

The situation with the newspaper sale-man was a disgrace, but it was also an isolated incident, in addition the victim had underlying medical conditions. Name me one other victim who was killed as a result of British police brutality last year. The officer involved was dismissed immediately and his actions condemned by the metropolitan commissioner, a subsequent review of crowd control techniques ensued. In contrast, countless Iranians have died as a result of Government enforced oppression.