Oracle wrote:Floda wrote:Oracle wrote:Since George Galloway has (rightly) attracted more interest than Mr Charalambos (honorary threadsterist) ... I'll jump on the bandwagon too and offer my best wishes to George on this his 55th Birthday ....
Proving beyond doubt that despite the enormous amount of opposition to your own political persuasions, YOU have the grace to acknowledge the (possibly hidden or at least slightly obscure) virtues of those who are inclined to 'Tell the Truth', regardless of receiving endless disparaging verbal attacks for having the temerity to do so.
I am sure your good wishes are as graciously received as they are given and (on behalf of George Galloway) thank you for your sincerity.
Among the fields of thorns, one invariably will find a rose, it is merely a question of seeking to find it.
Forgive me Floda, but last time I had the good fortune of listening to Gorgeous George he was: espousing Democracy, being anti-racist, slamming Bush and Blair for invading Afghanistan and Iraq, helping the Palestinian people etc ... So, how am I endowed with "grace" for my birthday wishes to him? ... Unless, you are one of those people I last argued with in a pub, who accused me of merely fancying him for having such a sexy Scottish accent ...
Unfortunately, it would appear that there are several among us who are unable to grasp the significance of George Galloway's speeches.
He has openly condemned the actions of those Western leaders (and allies) severally and in no uncertain terms.
He has defended his principles and exposed the lies of the aforementioned Western leaders with equal success YET, solely because his opposition to the injustices imposed upon those he defends does not suit the ambitions of those same (past and present) leaders, the man is constantly pilloried by the media (obviously under direction of the powers mentioned) and we can see the result of such even on this small forum.
The 'Grace' I endowed you with (if such be as you see it) is the result of my knowing that YOU have the courage to state your opinions and base them upon your own perceptions, NOT under the influence of any who stated (and convinced you of the validity of) them previously.
Such an attribute (whether right or wrong) deserves recognition. (IMHO) of course.