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Tough talkin’ in Washington

Posted on May 17, 2005 Written by Diane

George Galloway, British MP, lambastes a US Senator (Norm Coleman, I believe) in no uncertain terms.

Damn, I wish we had a straight talker like him in Washington.

Update: I loved a comment I saw on one blog: Schwarzenegger amendment? Bring it on! Run George Galloway!

The Guardian has an article detailing Mr. Galloway’s Excellent Adventure.

Everyone’s favorite bit:

Before the hearing began, the Respect MP for Bethnal Green and Bow even had some scorn left over to bestow generously upon the pro-war writer Christopher Hitchens. “You’re a drink-soaked former Trotskyist popinjay,” Mr Galloway in formed him. “Your hands are shaking. You badly need another drink,” he added later, ignoring Mr Hitchens’s questions and staring intently ahead. “And you’re a drink-soaked …” Eventually Mr Hitchens gave up. “You’re a real thug, aren’t you?” he hissed, stalking away.

The Times of London has the complete transcript.

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Odd One Out

Posted on May 15, 2005 Written by Diane

Vaara presents the Odd One Out game from the BBC topical comedy quiz show Have I Got News For You:

So, here’s a list of six items. Which one doesn’t belong?

  • Abortion
  • Same-sex marriage
  • A Flagstaff, Ariz. ballot measure that would prevent retail stores from expanding beyond a certain size
  • The death of Terri Schiavo
  • Silicone breast implants
  • The estate tax
  • I’ll put the answer after the break:
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    South Park Republican Bingo

    Posted on May 7, 2005 Written by Diane

    Ted Barlow gives you the game card.

    Unfortunately, you do not have the option not to play, and yes, they are playing with real money. Yours.

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