I'm not sure what channel 4's intentions are with the title "his friend". I think George is spot on in what he's saying. God I hate the mainstream media...
it's obviously meant in a pejorative sense given that C4 generally push a neoliberal narrative when it comes to those opposing the "Washington Consensus"
@@adielstephenson2929 are you dense? The person who posted that video works for channel 4, they don't post videos without it being checked by a peer as it's not a basic UA-cam channel.
The Congressman says “.. he looks forward to interacting with the citizens of that great nation..”. He left out one important word in that statement.. he meant to say rich citizens. .. that would be maybe 1%
@@fitzjameswood5486 No wonder that other satanic/zionist, bolton keeps such an ugly mustache, it appears evil neocon shills for the mic/msm/large corporations/the wealthy sweat through their upper lip. UCK!!! #BDS
I disagree with George Galloway on some subjects, but he is spot on here. Chavez was always portrayed as a despot and a dictator by the USA and its allies, because he wouldn't dance to their tune. Rest in peace, Senor Commandante. Hasta la victoria siempre.
George Galloway said the worst day of his life was the fall of the Soviet Union. He used to kiss the ass of the Assad regime, the Castro regime and Hamas.
Brainwashed by socialism, ideals sound great but in practise it becomes corrupt, you cant have government running everything...its the most innoficient and non accountable way to run a nation. Pvt enterprise always has its place
@Sp00ky Socialist M-26-7yes "socialism" is too simplified....a better description would be chavez style socialism incorporating Dutch disease and ejecting the whole political landscape, lack of accountability and pure ignorance.
can you guys show me link to US sanctions on venezuela. I dont know much about venezuela other than worlds most oil reserves, wealthy and friendly with cuba iran palestine russia.
@@speak_your_truth. With all due respect, our Sadistic Zionist controlled D C, is heading towards a Fascist State, there's no Democracy in America, a Democratic nation will never perpetrate a Coup, against another Democratic nation's elected leader, ( Ukraine is the latest Coup against a Demicratic nation ), now, in regards to Fascism, our freedoms are slowly taken away , Freedom Of Speech, gets censored, or you wind up behind bars, or you'll be silenced , Freedom to assemble peacefully in protest, you get pushed back forcefully by the police, you get pepper sprayed, you wind up behind bars, etc. , IF AND WHEN, AMERICA BECOMES A FASCIST STATE, YOUR CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS, WILL CEASE TO EXIST, enjoy your Freedoms while you still can, be careful what you wish for Gavin, thank you 🙏❤🙏
I am a socialist, However I agree with you that if the insanely rich didn't screw over other people and other countries to become even more insanely rich socialism would probably not even exist.
factually wrong? inflation through the roof, crime stats worst in the world, jailed political opposition, funded colectivo criminal gangs, reduced inequality by making everyone equally poor, reduced democracy, put the entire economy dependent on oil exports and died before it all collapsed completely. lol
Hugo Chavez was an ordinary man who rose to power and did not forget or compromise and it is sad to see the situation now. It would be very different if the USA had not once again secretly and not so secretly, meddled in south american politics with the conivance of US owned multi national companys. I hope Venezuala can find a way. Viva Chavez.
Mustapha Saeed yes. I live in a country that benefits from a free market and I can drive to a supermarket with my wages and buy food. My dog is safe at home because we do not have to eat her to survive. I assume you live in similar circumstances?
@@MrH4eafy i lived in europe but due to its interference and meddling in other countries affairs i left i did not like how the countryi lived in was operating so i left rather than moan about its laws and its racism and its thievery i left that says it all
Ninety per cent of the owners of capital in London have their headquarters offshore. Jersey and the Caymans are the access gates to criminal capital in Europe and the UK is the country that allows it. ‘London is the most corrupt city in the world’. R.Saviano
Congress man did not dare getting into direct conflict and confrontation with George presumably because he knew George would swallow him Up..😁 weldone George
keep the americans ot, and you shall live an golden life. if you let the americans in, you will have hungry and sleep on the streets. keep strong and get them out and keep them out
Messer ??? Now how do they pick these congressman with such fitting names - miraculous - Messer by name and Messer by deed; Pompeeo - no need to explain !!! You creamed him, by George !!
Thanks YOU TUBE for allowing me to see this interview 8 years later. In any case there's not way around : the Americans (and I have to capitalize "Americans"simply because YOU TUBE uses "american spelling) do not want anything that may harm the 1%. George,as usual, was very clear on what what's happening in Venezuela. The "American" politician (note that I have to capitalize that) doesn't have a real and clear answer for any of the questions.;he will never have it. Just look at what is happening now in USA today when the Capitol has been taken over by the armed white supremacist in one of "the most democratic country in the world". The rest will be history and I hope we have learned something from it. Greetings from Toronto.
White supremist? What a blind clown you are. They were Americans who tried to express their disapproval of a tyrant becoming the leader. Like what you in Canada have!
When Thatcher said that, she really meant that they spend her plutocrat mates' silver-spooned ill-gotten gains on the people, and that 'people rising from the bottom to the top has got to stop' (to quote Cassette Boy's spoof on Cameron).
Actually Chavez did NOT build a sustainable economy despite the opportunity to do so. After this video was published, Venezuela went into hyperinflation for that reason. Chavez failed to facilitate new business and a national reserve as was done in successful ‘socialist’ countries in Europe. Chavez, with honest intentions for the people, did not provide what they would need in the future, even though he had the opportunity. Now the USA sees an opportunity to get control of the oil and will use the CIA toward that objective.. this is sad for humanity. USA has the power to do good but that option is off the table now.
Doesn’t it take an entire day’s worth of wages working as a school teacher to buy 1lb of beef in Venezuela? What a joke. I know now to not take anything Galloway says seriously.
Huge Chavez never moved away from capitalism. The collapse of Venezuelan today is partly because the ruling class was never expropriated in the full. It gave them power to fight the government as most import sectors remained in private hands. Now this does not exclude the government of both Chavez and his successor, who have build not socialism but a bureaucratic mess. If Venezuelan was genuine socialist then working class councils would be in control, not a almighty bureaucratic state that is still build on a privileged layer of people. Venezuela is in crisis also because it is under siege by western imperialism. So you have a deathly mix of a incompetent government, a powerful capitalist class working against the government and western imperialism trying to install their political puppet as President of Venezuela. internationalsocialist.net/en/2018/06/venezuela
But why is the economy of Venezuela in a bad shape? Is it because of the lack of foreign investment? Or is it because the foreign companies are withdrawing their capital?
they have a heavy oil reliance i think. The oil prices fell (im not sure how that happens) and the country hasnt been too good. Also their Currency is gone.
@@majg9141 No. That's due to the price of and they're over reliance on OIL. For instance, Iran get even worst sanctions, and it's been much longer than Venezuela. Iran has a diverse economy, Venezuela thought it could provide everything to every citizen for free because it has the largest oil reserves on earth.
They can dance on the Lions grave. but they can never be a lion! well said Mr Galloway!!
They are maggots looking to feast on the corpses of lions.
"They can dance on the lion's grave, but they can never be a lion" Wise words mr. galloway
“They can dance on a lions grave, but they can never be a lion
Americans put illegal sanctions on Venezuela that kill the economy .....Then , say , there you go , Democratic Socialism does not work .
Chavo a lion?
Well put by George Galloway.
@@JohnnyBrooks22 Nail on the head 👍
@@JohnnyBrooks22 True
I'm not sure what channel 4's intentions are with the title "his friend". I think George is spot on in what he's saying. God I hate the mainstream media...
it's obviously meant in a pejorative sense given that C4 generally push a neoliberal narrative when it comes to those opposing the "Washington Consensus"
There's a metaphorical guillotine in the likes of Jon Snow's star
Calmn down, mate - it wasn't the media who said that, it was the person who posted this video.
@@adielstephenson2929 are you dense? The person who posted that video works for channel 4, they don't post videos without it being checked by a peer as it's not a basic UA-cam channel.
Galloway kicked the Republican congressman's ass, and rather effortlessly!
And Jon snow licked it!
Not in my opinion. You're probably just interpreting the debate in light of preconceived notions.
@@yevgeniyzharinov7473 he owned that congressman
GG is an individual of total conviction!
Great gentleman Sir GALLOWAY,VERY A FEW MEN HAVE THE INTEGRITY THAT YOU HAVE, GOD BLESS YOU AND EMPOWERED YOU TO SPEAK THE TRUTH.
Lol... The United States of Israel 🇮🇱 🇺🇸 is truly a joke. Thank God for George Galloway.
Lol right!
Well said 👏🏽
George , and other men of principle such as Jermey Corbyn , and Mick Lynch are a Beacon of light in the increasingly murky world of politics.
The congress man is the kind of problem the world doesn't want 😂
Bravo Mr Galloway!
America is on its last leg
@@AA-ek5kz Good
The Congressman says “.. he looks forward to interacting with the citizens of that great nation..”. He left out one important word in that statement.. he meant to say rich citizens. .. that would be maybe 1%
Messer messed his pants when he realized his debate was with the Great George Galloway!
Messer left messier! LOL!
Yes, he looked decidedly nervous and ill-at-ease.
@@fitzjameswood5486 No wonder that other satanic/zionist, bolton keeps such an ugly mustache, it appears evil neocon shills for the mic/msm/large corporations/the wealthy sweat through their upper lip. UCK!!! #BDS
@@fitzjameswood5486 haha yeah he looked sickly pale and was sweating.
Thank you very much Hugo, may God's blessing be on you.
Amen
I disagree with George Galloway on some subjects, but he is spot on here. Chavez was always portrayed as a despot and a dictator by the USA and its allies, because he wouldn't dance to their tune. Rest in peace, Senor Commandante. Hasta la victoria siempre.
He paid the heavy price for not dancing to their tunes
He was an hero , loyal for his country's and his people. Thats why they don't like
He was an hero , loyal for his country's and his people. Thats why they don't like
Eh? How can you be so ignorant of how horrible chavez was? Delusional , as are the rest of the people who liked that comment.
RIP Hugo Chavez . George Galloway is a great man God bless him
George Galloway said the worst day of his life was the fall of the Soviet Union. He used to kiss the ass of the Assad regime, the Castro regime and Hamas.
Are you serious?
Brainwashed by socialism, ideals sound great but in practise it becomes corrupt, you cant have government running everything...its the most innoficient and non accountable way to run a nation. Pvt enterprise always has its place
@Sp00ky Socialist M-26-7yes "socialism" is too simplified....a better description would be chavez style socialism incorporating Dutch disease and ejecting the whole political landscape, lack of accountability and pure ignorance.
George right again.....
See what the Republican did there … He used the word theft. Then also leaves out America's sanctions impact on the economy.
If you think Venezuela is like this because of some sanctions you're way overestimating US's power
@@euroleon7748 if you really think that then you are underestimating US's power.
can you guys show me link to US sanctions on venezuela. I dont know much about venezuela other than worlds most oil reserves, wealthy and friendly with cuba iran palestine russia.
Crippling sanctions WERE places on Venezuela. That is a FACT!
RIP Hugo Chavez. And you, George Galloway, ought to be the UK's next Prime Minister!!!
Hes a Putin stooge now..defending a fascist dictator..
Viva Hugo Chavez. A true champion of the people.
Look at his people now.
Doing great after criminal US sanctions and illegal manipulation of oil prices.
You could see the capitalist fascist sweating in anticipation of the moment when George would wipe the floor with him but he got off lightly.
Paulie Walnuts is this satire?
He was nothing but a corrupt scumbag using great ideals as a cover..buying votes with oil, all
basically, he confuses democracy with capialism
Yanks have no distinction btw the two.
@@speak_your_truth. With all due respect, our Sadistic Zionist controlled D C, is heading towards a Fascist State, there's no Democracy in America, a Democratic nation will never perpetrate a Coup, against another Democratic nation's elected leader, ( Ukraine is the latest Coup against a Demicratic nation ), now, in regards to Fascism, our freedoms are slowly taken away , Freedom Of Speech, gets censored, or you wind up behind bars, or you'll be silenced , Freedom to assemble peacefully in protest, you get pushed back forcefully by the police, you get pepper sprayed, you wind up behind bars, etc. , IF AND WHEN, AMERICA BECOMES A FASCIST STATE, YOUR CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS, WILL CEASE TO EXIST, enjoy your Freedoms while you still can, be careful what you wish for Gavin, thank you 🙏❤🙏
@@speak_your_truth.i'm a yank democracy=mob rule capitalism=the ability to make your own way without a government hand out
@@dennytuma Lol, you make my point for me. Thank you 😆
@@speak_your_truth. the only point you seem to make is your ignorance
"They can dance on the Lions grave, but they can never be a Lion " 🦁
Messer is really messed up!
Galloway the man of truth
Long live George Galloway,
Mark Twain " Ladies and Gentlemen the Senator is an idiot but the I repeat myself."
Socialism would not have such a firm hold if the blessed the ones with wealth would give back to society in some way.
I am a socialist, However I agree with you that if the insanely rich didn't screw over other people and other countries to become even more insanely rich socialism would probably not even exist.
This aged really well. Venezuela is now having the US beg them for oil
It aged badly but now well amazing isn't it they were an evil country now they are friends of the USA 🤣🤣
Just have to love how George Kelloway dressing down the illiterate corporate shrill of an American politician.
Astonishing you use the word "illertate", in the same sentence where you misspell Mr Galloway's surname 🤣🤣🤣🤣
@@NC2871926 most likely was a voice to text comment
the congressman is wrong factually wrong by saying left off his country worst off than he found it
factually wrong? inflation through the roof, crime stats worst in the world, jailed political opposition, funded colectivo criminal gangs, reduced inequality by making everyone equally poor, reduced democracy, put the entire economy dependent on oil exports and died before it all collapsed completely. lol
@@hgewhewhewdhewr3142 Sounds like you're describing THE USA to a T!!
Νικολέττα Γ. Λεωνίδας facts
@@spartanmoon are you still here Νικολέττα?
He was murdered just like Ariel Sharon murdered Yasir Arafat.
But look at Venezuela now. The results speak for themselves.
Because of the blatant sanctions the international order has placed on them.
Galloway all the way!
Good balanced interview
Hugo Chavez was an ordinary man who rose to power and did not forget or compromise and it is sad to see the situation now. It would be very different if the USA had not once again secretly and not so secretly, meddled in south american politics with the conivance of US owned multi national companys. I hope Venezuala can find a way. Viva Chavez.
He has destroyed the country. How can you defend him and socialism when people are starving in the street as predicted??
@@MrH4eafy i take it you are european?
Mustapha Saeed yes. I live in a country that benefits from a free market and I can drive to a supermarket with my wages and buy food.
My dog is safe at home because we do not have to eat her to survive.
I assume you live in similar circumstances?
@@MrH4eafy i lived in europe but due to its interference and meddling in other countries affairs i left i did not like how the countryi lived in was operating so i left rather than moan about its laws and its racism and its thievery i left that says it all
@@MrH4eafy P.S. i do not have and never have wanted such a filthy creature as a dog then again europeans love dogs lets leave it at that.
Fair play that’s how you conduct an interview 👍🏼
Found George great spoken
John Snow is trying to assist the congressman, still George puts him bang to rights!
What do telejournalists have against Galloway?
American politicians, you just have to look to their faces to know exactly who are you dealing with, let alone when they start to talk.
"The problem with Socialism is you eventually when you run out of other people's money". Not when you earn that money for the these people.
@CNN is Fake News Have you heard of US sanctions to prevent them from selling their oil, or can't you read?
@CNN is Fake News Yes, and I hope Maduro and South America in general tell the US to do a Foreign Office job.
wow this aged really well
Repose en Paz Comandante Chávez 🫡🫡🫡
Luke Messer is a mess.
This aged well. Look at Venezuela now!
America begging them for oil!
George the British lion defending the South American lion Chavez
galloway's beard is as on point as his arguments.
American talking about Democracy Hahaha.
George Galloway made the other congressman look like an utter fool.
viva Hugo Chavez viva
Love how the right talks about redistribution. An activity which they themselves engage in.
That time when you kidnapped a president and had to give him back. You have to give the yanks props for trying.
Love it , when George , call them Oligarchs, because that’s exactly what they are !
Jon Snow was a great interviewer.
Ninety per cent of the owners of capital in London have their headquarters offshore. Jersey and the Caymans are the access gates to criminal capital in Europe and the UK is the country that allows it. ‘London is the most corrupt city in the world’.
R.Saviano
The US chap looks a bit slimy. To me.
I stand with Mr. Galloway ,how does American Congressmen know so much about other country's and they can't clean own, they c......
Bizarre comments on here given the state of Venezuela.
This is how socialism always ends!
Bankruptcy.
That Republitard looks high.
At 6:30 he looks like he had an existencial crisis, crying and dying inside.
'They've seen the future and it works' - hasn't exactly aged well George, has it?
Has now USA is begging them for oil all the countries in south America are socialist! Colombia for example!
@ 6:00 right on George!
Congress man did not dare getting into direct conflict and confrontation with George presumably because he knew George would swallow him Up..😁 weldone George
keep the americans ot, and you shall live an golden life. if you let the americans in, you will have hungry and sleep on the streets. keep strong and get them out and keep them out
Guess Colombia is enough democratic for that Congressman.
If the US is the shining star 4 capitalism, it doesay much for capitalism
george first round knockout...brill
George is The real roaster.
RESPECT Hugo Chavez
Galloway I love e you
Messer ??? Now how do they pick these congressman with such fitting names - miraculous - Messer by name and Messer by deed; Pompeeo - no need to explain !!! You creamed him, by George !!
We also have government interference in elections here
Thanks YOU TUBE for allowing me to see this interview 8 years later. In any case there's not way around : the Americans (and I have to capitalize "Americans"simply because YOU TUBE uses "american spelling) do not want anything that may harm the 1%. George,as usual, was very clear on what what's happening in Venezuela. The "American" politician (note that I have to capitalize that) doesn't have a real and clear answer for any of the questions.;he will never have it. Just look at what is happening now in USA today when the Capitol has been taken over by the armed white supremacist in one of "the most democratic country in the world". The rest will be history and I hope we have learned something from it. Greetings from Toronto.
White supremist? What a blind clown you are. They were Americans who tried to express their disapproval of a tyrant becoming the leader. Like what you in Canada have!
"Socialism, Capitalism, Fascism"..nah, the only "ism' that works is "Lesbianism".
Lol
He is a brave human. He is not one of the mass.
Ch4 is the Public Arm of British Broadcasting without the Licence Fee.
All are state run.
Hasta siempre Comandante Chávez!
Was the U.S. republican talking about Trump ? The comparison is scary.
That Congressman is describing elections in the US.
This discussion was 9 years ago. Now USA, look what happened to Venezueal after your intervention in the guise of "democrazy and human rights"?
Yes George what you got to say about
Look Venezuela now
When Thatcher said that, she really meant that they spend her plutocrat mates' silver-spooned ill-gotten gains on the people, and that 'people rising from the bottom to the top has got to stop' (to quote Cassette Boy's spoof on Cameron).
Republican vomit they don't like ordinary people having 3 square meals a day...
Put George and Congressman Messer in a room for a debate and he'll wipe that smarmy smile off his face.
The American guy is totally wrong. We love peace
Shame on you Washington DC
Actually Chavez did NOT build a sustainable economy despite the opportunity to do so. After this video was published, Venezuela went into hyperinflation for that reason. Chavez failed to facilitate new business and a national reserve as was done in successful ‘socialist’ countries in Europe. Chavez, with honest intentions for the people, did not provide what they would need in the future, even though he had the opportunity. Now the USA sees an opportunity to get control of the oil and will use the CIA toward that objective.. this is sad for humanity. USA has the power to do good but that option is off the table now.
Very good of America to leave other Independent countries alone
"Ladies and Gentleman.....the Congress Man is an idiot..... but then i repeat myself" Mark Twain
Up DATE 1
When misinformation is normalized!!
Hugo Chavez was a guy from South America !
Valenzuela is so good now, everybody is leaving.
One day everyone will be leaving America but the joke will be on you as your fat people can't move out of their beds
very strange statement allowing latin America
Doesn’t it take an entire day’s worth of wages working as a school teacher to buy 1lb of beef in Venezuela? What a joke. I know now to not take anything Galloway says seriously.
Huge Chavez never moved away from capitalism. The collapse of Venezuelan today is partly because the ruling class was never expropriated in the full. It gave them power to fight the government as most import sectors remained in private hands. Now this does not exclude the government of both Chavez and his successor, who have build not socialism but a bureaucratic mess. If Venezuelan was genuine socialist then working class councils would be in control, not a almighty bureaucratic state that is still build on a privileged layer of people. Venezuela is in crisis also because it is under siege by western imperialism. So you have a deathly mix of a incompetent government, a powerful capitalist class working against the government and western imperialism trying to install their political puppet as President of Venezuela. internationalsocialist.net/en/2018/06/venezuela
Bay Route is where George belongs.
But why is the economy of Venezuela in a bad shape? Is it because of the lack of foreign investment? Or is it because the foreign companies are withdrawing their capital?
they have a heavy oil reliance i think. The oil prices fell (im not sure how that happens) and the country hasnt been too good. Also their Currency is gone.
Posts that didn't age well
'i hope they choose wisely" is code for you better support the puppet we choose for you or else
Mr Galloway be good for president oh ya!!!!
"In.... In the west" dude they are the west. South America is the west, just like North America is the west
Those yanks are so blinded by hate
4:22 "94% of Venezuela now eat 3 times a day". Where's this guy now?
Hanging out with his commie friends to avoid facing reality.
Thats due to sanctions, remove them and see where they go lol
@@majg9141 No. That's due to the price of and they're over reliance on OIL.
For instance, Iran get even worst sanctions, and it's been much longer than Venezuela. Iran has a diverse economy, Venezuela thought it could provide everything to every citizen for free because it has the largest oil reserves on earth.