Thursday, May 12, 2005
Galloway's Albatross
Once again, George Galloway has been accused of receiving bribes from Saddam Hussein. This time, the accuser is the U.S. Senate. The inherent problem with this new attack on Britain's most contemptible windbag is the source: the Senate is hardly in a position to seem an impartial investigator.
For this to bear any weight, the British government and press will need to pore over the Senate's findings, while awaiting those of the Volcker panel (which will certainly seem more definitive). If Volcker confirms the Senate, Galloway will be in serious trouble.
Maybe Galloway saw an opportunity to profit off of his support of Saddam. I've generally seen the man as being more of a whore than a prostititute, but I suppose being a whore for Saddam wouldn't preclude him from accepting a gratuity.
For this to bear any weight, the British government and press will need to pore over the Senate's findings, while awaiting those of the Volcker panel (which will certainly seem more definitive). If Volcker confirms the Senate, Galloway will be in serious trouble.
Maybe Galloway saw an opportunity to profit off of his support of Saddam. I've generally seen the man as being more of a whore than a prostititute, but I suppose being a whore for Saddam wouldn't preclude him from accepting a gratuity.
