George Galloway, again
Posted by Moonage on 04 Aug 2005 | Tagged as: International Politics
It’s not the Muslims who are the terrorists. The biggest terrorists are Bush, and Blair, and Berlusconi, and Aznar, but it is definitely not a clash of civilizations. George Bush doesn’t have any civilization, he doesn’t represent any civilization. We believe in the Prophets, peace be upon them. He believes in the profits, and how to get a piece of them. That’s his god. That’s his god. George Bush worships money. That’s his god - Mammon.
What exactly is Mr. Galloway’s goal with this crap? According to The Guardian, here’s his voting record on the relavent issues:
| ID cards bill (second reading) - 28.6.2005 MPs voted to give the ID cards bill a second reading, 20 Labour rebels voted against the government. |
Against |
| Prevention of terrorism bill (3rd reading) - 28.2.2005 MPs voted on an amendment to make all control orders at the discretion of a judge. Rebels voted in favour. The amendment was defeated and the bill given its third reading. |
No vote |
| Prevention of terrorism bill (2nd reading) - 23.2.2005 Second reading of a bill to introduce control orders for terrorist suspects. Rebels voted against. |
Against |
| Identity cards - 20.12.2004 MPs voted on the second reading of the government’s identity cards bill. The Conservative frontbench supported the measure, with Labour and Tory rebels voting against |
Against |
| Hunting ban - 15.9.2004 The government reintroduced a bill to ban foxhunting and hare coursing, to be debated and voted on over the course of one day. MPs voted 356 to 166 in favour of the ban. |
No vote |
| Higher education funding bill - 27.1.2004 MPs voted on the second reading of the government’s higher education bill - which included plans for variable student tuition fees. Rebels voted against. |
Against |
| Lords Amendment on foundation hospitals - 19.11.2003 MPs voted to reverse the Lords¿ decision to remove references to foundation hospitals from the health and social care bill. Rebels voted against. The amendment was defeated by 17 votes. |
Against |
| Rebel Amendment on Foundation Hospitals - 8.7.2003 MPs voted on Frank Dobson’s amendment to remove references to foundation hospitals from the health and social care bill. Rebels voted in favour. The amendment was defeated by 35 votes. |
No vote |
| Total ban on hunting with dogs - 30.6.2003 Rebel motion to ban hunting with dogs outright. Rebels voted in favour. The motion was carried. |
No vote |
| Foundation hospitals rebel amendment - 7.5.2003 MPs voted on an amendment opposing the creation of foundation hospitalsRebels voted in favour. The amendment was defeated. |
No vote |
| Amendment to government Iraq motion - 18.3.2003 MPs debating the Iraq crisis voted on an anti-war amendment. Rebels voted in favour. The motion was defeated. |
For |
| Anti-war amendment in the Iraq debate - 26.2.2003 MPs voted on an amendment tabled by Chris Smith and Douglas Hogg. The amendment was not carried. Rebels voted in favour. |
For |
| All-appointed Lords - 4.2.2003 Motion to appoint all peers in a future House of Lords. The prime minister backed the introduction of this option. Cabinet rebels voted against, although this was a free vote. Motion was defeated. |
No vote |
| All-elected Lords - 4.2.2003 Motion to introduce a fully elected House of Lords. The leader of the Commons backed this option. All MPs given a free vote. |
No vote |
| UN resolution 1441 - 25.11.2002 Liberal Democrat amendment limiting justification for war with Iraq without further UN sanction. Rebels voted for the amendment. |
No vote |
| Adoption and children - 4.11.2002 Vote on government plan to allow unmarried and gay couples to adopt children. Supporters voted for. The motion was passed. |
For |
| Morning sittings of the House of Commons - 29.10.2002 Proposal to reform Commons working hours to introduce morning sittings and end business at 7.30pm. Supporters voted for the motion. |
No vote |
| Emergency Iraq debate - 24.9.2002 Procedural motion to adjourn the house following emergency recall. Rebels voted against. Motion was lost. |
Against |
| Licensing of hunting with dogs - 18.3.2002 A compromise proposal to allow foxhunting to continue under licence |
Against |
| Full ban on hunting with dogs - 18.3.2002 Proposal to completely ban hunting wild mammals with dogs. Supporters voted in favour. |
For |
| Opposition to single faith schools - 6.2.2002 Rebel amendment to require faith schools to take 25% of pupils from other backgrounds. |
Against |
| Home Office anti-terrorism legislation - 21.11.2001 Vote on the contoversial bill giving the governemnt the right to detain foreign terrorists without trial. Rebels voted against. The motion was passed. |
Against |
| International action against terrorism - 1.11.2001 Rebel vote against government’s backing for airstrikes on Afghanistan. Rebels voted for. Motion was lost. |
For |
| Transport select committee appointments - 16.6.2001 Government motion proposing the removal of Gwyneth Dunwoody from the transport committee. Rebels voted no. The motion was defeated. |
No vote |
| Ban on hunting with dogs - 17.1.2001 Free vote on motion to ban hunting with dogs. Motion was carried. Related articles Ban on hunting with dogs MPs vote for ban on fox hunting |
For |
| Extension of freedom of information legislation - 5.4.2000 Amendment to extend scope of freedom of information bill. Related articles Extension of freedom of information legislation Straw sees off disclosure rebels MPs incite Labour revolt on freedom of information bill |
Against |
| Age of consent February 2000 - 10.2.2000 Vote on government plan to lower age of consent for gay sex to 16. Supporters voted for. The motion was passed. Related articles Age of consent February 2000 MPs’ third gay sex vote ensures law change Commons approves bill to lower gay age of consent |
For |
| Opposition to incapacity benefits means test - 20.5.1999 Motion to block government plans to limit access to incapacity benefit. Rebels voted for. Motion was defeated. Related articles Opposition to incapacity benefits means test Labour MPs’ revolt may force welfare concessions Modernisers no more |
No vote |
| Age of consent June 1998 - 22.6.1998 Vote on government plan to lower the age of consent for gay sex to 16. Supporters voted for. The measure was passed but defeated by the Lords. Related articles Age of consent June 1998 MPs back gay sex at 16 |
For |
| Newspaper pricing - 10.6.1998 Liberal Democrat motion to ban predatory pricing by newspaper owners. Related articles Newspaper pricing New Labour revolt uniting left and right looms over Murdoch |
No vote |
| Opposition to cuts in student funding - 8.6.1998 Motion to oppose government plan to cut student funding. Motion was lost. Related articles Opposition to cuts in student funding Blunkett defied by 31 rebels |
Against |
| Military action against Iraq - 17.3.1998 Vote to allow UK military action against Iraq if peace bid failed. |
Against |
Not only does he thrive in antagonizing his own countrymen and compatriots, he panders to the Middle East, and, does everything in his power to make sure terrorists roam free in England.
What the hell is wrong with you England? Why is this guy still in office? What does he offer the average voter in England?
Someone PLEASE tell me. He obviously thinks he answers to no one. I really think you guys need to inform him otherwise.
2 Comments »
on 04 Aug 2005 at 7:38 pm 1.Bryan Kerwick
said …
Why would this surprise you? UK is notorious for their outrageous, loudmouth politicians. I like to watch Parliment when is on occasionally on C-Span. It is quite humorous to the average American that is used to watching Congress.
We really aren’t that different though when you look past the obvious headlines and dig into the voting practices of some of our Congressmen. You have illustrated on many occasions the voting of certain members in this blog and Red State America is dumbfounded as to how these lunatics keep getting re-elected.
It is probably time to go dig thru some Senate voting records so we can expose the true ideology of certain members who are up for re-election in 2006. I feel this would make for a wonderful assignment that, if done correctly, will gather some steam and make an impact in 2006. As for me, I’m far too lazy to do that much work, especially during baseball season.
on 04 Aug 2005 at 10:04 pm 2.Moonage
said …
Point well taken. How can I forget my own tirades against Cynthia McKinney?
I’m a Reds fan, I have plenty of time.