Galloway and Fonda: anti-war speaking tour in Boston - 9/13

[welshTerrier2]

how cool is this ?? George Galloway, the guy who ripped apart little Normie Coleman when they dragged him in front of a Congressional committee, is joining Jane Fonda for a speaking tour of the US ...

and it looks like Boston is the first stop on their tour ... this looks too good to pass up ...

source: http://www.commondreams.org/headlines05/0827-06.htm

George Galloway, the anti-war MP for Bethnal Green and Bow who rocked the US Senate earlier this year, is to be accompanied on a speaking tour of America by the actress and activist Jane Fonda.

Few things are more likely to antagonize US conservatives than the combination of Mr Galloway and Ms Fonda - still hated by the right because of her outspoken opposition to the war in Vietnam - joining to condemn the American presence in Iraq. But Mr Galloway can expect a thunderous reception from those he impressed with his performance before a Senate committee last May.

In a statement, Mr Galloway, the Respect MP, said: "I'm really pleased and excited to be going back to America to campaign against this illegal war and occupation. And to have Jane Fonda join me is fantastic. I'll be able to get that autograph at last."

He added: "I'm sure that when the full implications of the constitutional settlement lashed-up by the puppet Iraqi government are understood that opposition will grow massively."

[welshTerrier2]

1. here is the date, time and location

Boston, MA
Tuesday September 13, 7:00 pm
Faneuil Hall

Note: some have suggested that Ms. Fonda will not appear at some of the stops on the tour ... does anyone know whether she will speak in Boston?

[paineinthearse]

2. Is everyone sleeping or apathetic?

I've been away for a few days, what's your excuse for not acknowledging this post?

This is wonderful, I will be in attendance!

[PuraVidaDreamin]

3. Ummm... My excuse is that I was busy protesting and a local church group

wanted to see my photos. I'm already bleeding for the cause!
Almost knocked my head off crawling around on the underpass
rafters getting the Cape ready for Labor Day. I'll give
you my first born!:hi:

ps my and mi madre will be attending at Faniul Hall!
Unhappy, where are you dude? Could only be a woman!

[geckosfeet]

4. Is this an open admission event?

Yes I am planning on being there. May bring a friend,,,,,,,,,,

on edit: BTW - Oddly enough this is not the most lively forum.

[paineinthearse]

5. Oddly enough this is not the most lively forum.

It has the potential. So many events happen here (in the Boston area), yet so few share their opinions.

Pardon the vent, but when I/we have posted about personal appearance events with the likes of Zinn, Chomsky, Bonifaz, Frank, Fox, McGovern, Meehan etc there is very little response.

Let's make an effort of sharing news of its existance with returning college students.

[paineinthearse]

6. Ticket information

Stand Up and Be Counted: No to War and Occupation The George Galloway US Tour September 13-24: Boston, New York, Toronto, Madison, Chicago, Seattle, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Washington, D.C.


BOSTON: September 13, Faneuil Hall, 6:30pm Tickets available at
Ticketmaster for $10 http://www.ticketweb.com/t3/event/EventListings?orgId=10553 Ticketmaster by Phone - 1-866-468-7619 ask for the George Galloway, MP Tour

Seating is limited to first 900!

George Galloway is Respect party Member of Parliament for Bethnal Green and Bow in East London. He recently electrified the United States with his appearance at a Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations hearing on May 17, when he turned the proceedings into a condemnation of the war in Iraq. CNN's Wolf Blitzer described Galloway's speech in the Senate as "a blistering attack on US senators rarely heard" in Washington.

Galloway's new book is Mr. Galloway Goes to Washington (The New Press) and will be published and timed for national release in bookstores in conjunction with the tour.

National Tour sponsored by: The New Press, International Socialist Review, Center for Economic Research and Social Change, the National Council of Arab Americans

Boston Co-Sponsors: Traprock Peace Center

To become a local sponsor or request table space at the event, email:
[e-mail]

For National Tour information, call Todd Chretien at 510-590-6073 or email [e-mail]

To arrange interviews with Mr. Galloway, contact Ina Howard at The New Press, 212-564-4406 or email: [e-mail]

For a full list of cities and local sponsors, please see the website:
http://www.mrgallowaygoestowashington.com

[dddem]

7. My friend Sperk just got us tickets.

I can't wait to hear what Mr. Galloway has to say. Hope to see some of you there!