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Re: Theos-World America got a fine taste of Scots national character yesterday

May 19, 2005 05:35 AM
by Iain


Hi there,
George Galloway was the secretary of the Labour party in my home town,Dundee from the 1970's to the early 1980,s he has always caused controversy whereever he goes. The city twined with Nablus, Palestine, which caused untolled political reverberations in local, national. and international politics. He is always seen to be a thorn in the side of the establishment, Indeed a clever and articulate man, he dalies close to the line on many things,many cannot stand him, but he is tenatious in his veiws.In the late '80s he held a press conference where he admitted to having an affair on holiday, much to his wife,s embarrasment. the public outrage went on for days after but he is thick skinned and rode out the storm.Nicknamed the TEFLON MAN as nothing appears to stick to him, well, not yet. You will find that he has still not answered any questions put to him! I have met him he is a likable man, His knowlege of the middle east is second to none perhaps Bush should have listened to him.It will be interesting to see how the establishment deals with him, I'm sure that there are a few operatives raking over the coals to see what they can produce. I see a parallel with the trial of OSCAR WILDE, the clever and robust witt gradually wearing him down, time will tell what will unfold.
cheers Iain
----- Original Message ----- From: "kpauljohnson" <kpauljohnson@yahoo.com>
To: <theos-talk@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Thursday, May 19, 2005 1:08 AM
Subject: Theos-World America got a fine taste of Scots national character yesterday


Dear Iain,

I don't know anything about George Galloway other than (to use a
Texas expression) he opened a can of whup-ass on Senator Coleman that
was a pure joy to behold. He also told off warmonger Christopher
Hitchens in a way that was memorable to say the least:

http://crooksandliars.com/

scroll down for multiple options to hear the Galloway testimony. In
a culture in which rightwing=bully and liberal=wimp (kinda like
Theosophy, huh?) it's a relief to see a leftist who can "get up in
their faces" as Galloway did.

Now, to your post:

--- In theos-talk@yahoogroups.com, "Iain" <ibse03888@b...> wrote:
Is there really a national character? when you look around your own
comunity there are a wide range of persona's from good to bad, sane
to crazy and all points in between.

True, and within nations there are huge variations. Nevertheless,
national character is at least a significant construct. I used to
think of the Marshall Plan as exemplifying the US national
character. Now Abu Ghraib figures into that picture.

the only sembelance of national identity is when the
football is on such as the world cup, but as soccer is substitute
warfare perhaps that is not a bad thing,
cheers from sunny Scotland
Iain
If you're active in the Scottish TS, I should mention that I'm still
appreciative of the kind words in your section journal about my
research years ago.

Cheers,

Paul






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