Aaron Bastani Breaks Down His George Galloway Interview

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[@shayed9930]

Name one other current mp that will do a 2hr long podcast and answer all questions and share their ideas. I certainly can't.

[@amaanhashmi2367]

Loads of them have from all the parties

[@davidmccabe1623]

​@@amaanhashmi2367answered truthfully - doubt it

[@LEEROYY182]

Galloways interview was not controversial, he explained his position and feelings on the matter. I appreciate the honesty which is a rare commodity in politics today.

[@deathstroke334]

His views represent the majority of the general public if you remove the veil of political correctness in private.

[@Ocinneade345]

@@deathstroke334I think you’d find the opposite.

[@ricky2743]

I'd rather vote for someone that is honest about things we disagree on, than someone that dishonestly agrees with everything. George is anti-genocide, which is the most important thing right now.

[@RadiantStar8997]

That's why he deserves our votes.

[@bobnotbobff]

Lol he messaged the white people one letter and the Muslims a different one that's "honest" lol he panders just like starmer he just has a political opinion unlike kier payed by jk Rowling starmer

[@shomulder6854]

you 101% nailed it! 👌👋🤘👍💯❤️🙏

[@jonclay89]

He’s not the only pro-Palestine option and I’m not throwing my trans kids under the bus of his bigotry - or that of his supporters.

[@ljt3084]

How do you rank degrees of dehumanisation? Is there a scale of most important to least important. Trading one minority for another's needs out of desperation is not the answer.

[@hussainalbinali5940]

Full support George Galloway

[@RosemaryBeeds]

Of course you do.

[@emiliobertoncini1083]

Alhamdulillah for GG🔻☝🏼

[@shayed9930]

I agree with more of George galloways view than novara presenters.

[@hybridtoy1555]

Then Novara isn't for you. I'm not sure why you would sub to this channel if you agree with bigots

[@rhuiden4086]

​@@hybridtoy1555 People have a right to refuse to have usage of pronouns forced on them. We dont live in a communist state.

[@deathstroke334]

​@@hybridtoy1555 really sad that you equate having disagreements with bigotry. That sounds... Pretty xenophobic to me tbh.

[@dandelion3391]

@@deathstroke334 Stop pretending like you don't know what the paradox of tolerance is

[@irishmiddle]

@@dandelion3391Karl Popper is only correct to an extent. Try and have some nuance. If you’re putting that philosophy forward in this case it’s just because you disagree.

[@tomj5514]

All the comments on all the NM feeds of this interview are all completely in the favour of Galloway. Interesting that…..

[@catherinebutler4819]

They don't appear to have watched the video, either.

[@fburton8]

@@catherinebutler4819How can you tell that?

[@Tao_Tology]

"All the...." Nope.

[@alice1374]

@@catherinebutler4819 And if they have, it's because they agree with Galloway's views on other issues. I don't personally, but each to their own.

[@catherinebutler4819]

@@fburton8 Because they raise points that have already been answered.

[@miltonhoque2204]

I think George going to get more support.

[@jackdavids2723]

I'm a 40 years old homosexual man, and I'd rather not to be considered normal, or even not being given my full rights for being gay, not that Galloway would do that, than live under a government that finds killing innocent people and children of other countries acceptable. I'm going to vote Galloway all the way.

[@shomulder6854]

👋🤘👍👌❤️🙏💯 you 101% nailed it! ...and GG is consistent for decades and stood up for gay rights ages ago when almost no other did - he got the stonewall award for it (47 year old austrian leftie here following him for +30 years)... greets brother!

[@coolbreez773]

So you'd rather be considered abnormal?

[@anonnymous4684]

Why can't we have leaders that aren't homophobic and don't kill innocent people in other countries?

[@coolbreez773]

@@anonnymous4684 Homophobic...? Or believes the traditional family unit is normal? And therefore two mums or two dads and children is abnormal? Or that this should not be taught in schools....I'm unsure if GG's trolling, used the wrong words or just not explained himself very well......

[@tonybennett4159]

@@anonnymous4684 Exactly. is that such an impossible combination of views?

[@jujutrini8412]

I’d rather vote for George Galloway than Keir Starmer.

[@D-E-S_8559]

Britain left a gamut of anti-gay colonial statutes across it's colonies that are still in the books today in some of those countries----just because the Brits changed their minds, doesn't mean the rest of the world is ready to do the same...

[@coreyc1685]

As much as I dislike Starmer I’d rather have a liberal to a National Socialist. One thing we know from history from these far-right social politics mixed with leftist economics people is that their social views always come first and they always end up cracking down on workers even more than liberals or conservatives.

[@adriftinaboat3452]

@@coreyc1685Galloway is centre left

[@Dionysos640]

I thank the stars that you are in a small minority. Whatever Galloway's talents, and he has talents, he is hugeley egotistical and a deeply flawed, unfocussed human being. You should want your politicians to be selfless, public servants.

[@emergenthub305]

@@coreyc1685 Don't be ridiculous. Galloway is not a National Socialist. He's a socialist.

[@williambutler6317]

A two hour interview and this is what makes the news

[@SamOliverYT]

Of course it does? If this was a Tory, or dare I say labour, politician, I'm sure you wouldn't complain about it being news!

[@J3unG]

Novara decided to feature just this part of the interview which was the original intent of the piece. GG knew that but went on anyway because he knew that people will find out about Bastanis true continues. Bastani lost.

[@kapitankapital6580]

​@@SamOliverYT this was THEIR interview. It's one thing to pick up on something a politician said in a different interview, it's a different thing entirely to frame your own interview (this would have been their audience's first exposure to the interview) based on this one thing. It's just dishonesty, plain and simple.

[@MissBlennerhassett876]

@@kapitankapital6580 It was obviously chosen because it was the most objectionable and controversial thing he said. I didn't know Galloway had these backwards views until now - the rest was unsurprising. What's most revealing is how people are quite willing to give him a free pass on this bigotry because they agree on other issues or like his pluck.

[@kapitankapital6580]

@@MissBlennerhassett876 nothing he said is bigoted in any way.

[@davidreid1805]

This won’t Hurt Galloway at all in the polls. The majority of his voters believe what he said.

[@nodgelyobo1]

Course it won't..He's got more publicity now...He played Bastani like a fool...He'll have more subs on platforms now than before!..And clicks mean dosh!

[@meMobi76]

💯

[@MissBlennerhassett876]

@@nodgelyobo1 What do you mean, played him? It's like people don't know what an interview is.

[@twistedsparky06]

@@nodgelyobo1 Think his platforms were doing just fine before this.

[@naturealbums]

It actually makes me trust him more. He said exactly what is on his mind no avoiding the questions or fake responses to gain popularity. What were people expecting? Galloway is no threat to gays.

[@lilacbookshelf1909]

We literally label ourselves the “queer” community. Queer means strange. LGBT acitvists constantly talk about how we live in a “heteronormative” society, so of course we’re not normal. However, the point I see Galloway making is that there’s a difference between saying “these people aren’t normal but we should afford them the same dignity and respect” and trying to pretend that we are normal to be inclusive at the cost of the truth.

[@MissBlennerhassett876]

lol

[@dogmatictales]

That’s probably the most interesting and sympathetic interpretation of George’s words I’ve seen so far. Do you think he’s really making that much of a nuanced point? Genuinely interested

[@lachlanbell8390]

@dogmatictales did you listen to the interview? Because that's exactly the position that George expressed. Repeatedly. Unambiguously. It was very, very clear. Everything else is just typical leftist screeching over ideological purity tests.

[@marcconaghan1522]

In their full interview, Novara mention that Galloway voted for gay marriage, a Conservative policy, about 10 years after same sex civil partnerships had already established the same rights. I would have liked to have seen that discussed and unpacked and also his Stonewall award for promoting equality for gays and consistently voting for it.

[@hhope-carter9676]

Heteronormativity is seen as a bad thing in queer circles. Assuming straight people to be the norm is something that is pointed out in order to be criticised. And queer is a reclaimed slur it is not us calling ourselves abnormal

[@carlosillich787]

I may not agree with everything that Galloway said but I agreed with a lot.

[@peterhixon371]

It's a topic that is bound to be controversial, as is sex education. It can be difficult to exult the act of sexual desire as a loving and lovely act without promoting it to children bordering on sexual maturity.

[@HistoritorJimaldus]

@@nisahmed9121poor analogy - drinking is something you choose to do, being gay is a way you’re born - and you can’t separate the ‘behaviour’ of being gay from the state of being gay

[@nisahmed9121]

@@HistoritorJimaldus ​​⁠ Some believe their ancestor is a fish, and some believe their ancestor is Adam. Some believe it’s a behavior and some believe it’s a genetic difference. Galloway said he would respect and love others even if he doesn’t agree with their system of beliefs .

[@HistoritorJimaldus]

@@nisahmed9121 some are deluded, and some accept proven scientific fact - this is why we mustn’t let religious zealots decide school curriculums

[@nisahmed9121]

@@HistoritorJimaldus it’s not genetically proven. Nevertheless he said if you want to teach it to your children you have the right to. And he has the right not to teach it to his children. But teach how to respect each others differences.

[@mapulapertunia557]

from South Africa i love George Galloway and i just unsubscribed from this Novara media

[@hughwardjackson4776]

The comments seem to support galloway. So do I.

[@shomulder6854]

💯🙏❤️👍🤘👋👌

[@reddevil9554]

The majority of people aren't LGBT. Britain is way more homophobic and transphobic today than it has ever been with the rise of the far right that Galloway's words incite. That's why there should never be any referendums about the rights of minorities voted for by the majority, a majority that has no real understanding of it and are more likely to be bigoted about it.

[@shalmaahad6915]

Exactly 💯

[@storms9023]

🐑

[@morgenmuffel5747]

Ah, yes, the YT comment section being the arbiter of morality. The majority of UK voters do not agree with his homophobic bigotry

[@dangrindley8247]

You asked him a question and it was refreshing to hear a politician answer clearly and honestly. You have to respect that.

[@dumbl4421]

The last thing I could care about regarding a politician is the aesthetic: how they appear honest or answer clearly. The leader of Germany in the 1930s was likewise honest and straightforward. It doesn't matter, the words are just an indication.

[@desperateliving22]

that's such a lazy and mindless response, which has contributed to electing neo fascists like Trump. "Just because they're honest, we love them"

[@kaalisurfer600]

completly out of the contest,clickbait

[@FergusGrant]

Using that logic, how do you find Israeli politicans' like Gallant and Ben Gvir's claims that Palestinians are "animals"? Are they also "refreshing... You have to respect that"?

[@JM-yz6zb]

you think Trump is honest?? ​@@desperateliving22

[@martinhill9261]

I thought George was honest and fair.Hes a good man.

[@bereal6590]

Either you've a imply believed him or you've been misled but he isnt either of those things. He goes against everything and anything to do with the west. He is the Douglas Murray of the left

[@HistoritorJimaldus]

A bit regressive and bigoted socially - puts me off

[@ajh8156]

Being homophobic is "fair"? Erm, OK...

[@berniethekiwidragon4382]

Honest, yes. Completely bonkers on his take about homosexuality? Emphatically yes. Totally misguided.

[@WilliamAhlert]

I don’t vote for bigots. I go green for that reason 💚 tax the rich, call for a ceasefire. LGBT rights are human rights.

[@nasimgore3744]

George is honest.

[@harveytadman]

Truthful and sincere. George Galloway a higher standard of politician.

[@championsoundrecords]

Novara's disengenuous framing has backfired. Bad look Novara.

[@mikecoxlong4072]

What was the click bait

[@mmarshall1349]

🎯🎯🎯

[@FRD-HDD]

Novara's real face.

[@rhuiden4086]

Yeh that was a dirty BBC type propaganda tactic

[@ahmedsale7elwa7sh]

I fully support Mr Galloway.

[@goj-bh1cm]

Despite him being homophobic?

[@JonnyWard-kg4vu]

And anti abortionist? And a climate change denier? And anti immigration?

[@fburton8]

@@JonnyWard-kg4vuHas Galloway denied the existence of climate change?

[@fburton8]

I don’t like his views on Scottish independence, voluntary euthanasia or climate change.

[@JonnyWard-kg4vu]

@@fburton8 He has said: “I think this net zero is one of the biggest hoaxes in modern politics.”

[@paulleeman4073]

I'm for George

[@splodgenessabounds150]

Novara Media can and should do better than to stoop this low.

[@KevenHutchinson-gt1nn]

You nean just interview people they agree with you.

[@sparks7949]

Why does Novara Media have to be so disingenuous? So disappointed. This is what puts me off being a paid subscriber. George Galloway didn't say any thing wrong.

[@chrispsrk3785]

They've reported what he said lol.

[@interesting7906]

I liked them before this as they 'seemed' like highly intellectual and honest actors, now I come to find out they're the gay, British version of Breaking Points.🤡

[@paulsheppard6586]

Aaron why did you dishonour your promise to Galloway in publishing the interview before a time agreed with him?

[@Humanity101-zp4sq]

He unfortunately showed his true colours when he spent 15 minutes demonising him as a homophobe and then 1 minute saying he's interesting and he learned loads listening to him. These guys are a lot shallower than I had hoped. The channel is unfortunately just current affairs clickbait at the moment. Angry youngsters pointing fingers.

[@goodyeoman4534]

It's what journalists do - lie.

[@Scitzowicz]

Perhaps because AB is a bit of an opportunist syster

[@cosmopolitanwonder9675]

@@Humanity101-zp4sqBastini is a hypocrite so is Owen, don’t talk behind a persons back talk to them face to face or at least write to them first, not get on social media behind his back. I detest that kind of behaviour, It’s nasty and underhanded.

[@Fran1963UK]

George Galloway is for equality for all people of all genders. He's not homophobic and there are many gay members in his party. He is a Roman Catholic and is entitled to his beliefs. Fir that he is being demonised

[@adammorgan1776]

No one is claiming he isn't entitled to believe whatever religion he wishes to subscribe to. But he is not entitled to spread nonsense and fact free rubbish, especially when that can incite more hate and bigotry (whether he means to or not). And as for this "normal" and "don't want kids sexualised", well one, what's normal? (there's no such thing as normal) and two, no kids are being sexualised or taught anything controversial in schools, unless you think telling kids that LGBT+ people exist. And if you think he is being demonised, you've no idea what truly being demonised is

[@naturealbums]

All Abrahamic religions not just the Catholics are uncomfortable around gays. I agree with you Galloway is not homophobic. There are more important issues to focus on.

[@FergusGrant]

He is homophobic, firstly because he claimed that gay relationships are not normal or equal and, secondly, because he equated education about trans and gay people with the sexualisation of children. This evokes on one level an old homophobic trope that gay people are all about sex, furthermore, there's a whiff of another homophobic trope, that of paedophilia. So, no, he is definitely not "for equality for all people of all genders". He said it himself.

[@noreenyasin4584]

​@adammorgan1776 Everyone is entitled to their opinion bt galloway having his opinion makes him bigoted??? Really. These buzz words r losing their worth.

[@FergusGrant]

I'd also like to add that I suspect he is cynically jumping on the socially regressive bandwagon in a bid to gain votes from bigots.

[@naderzekrya5238]

All of a sudden novara sounds shit. I'm movin' on...

[@helo6172]

I agree. A very big disappointment from NM.

[@SalimAsit]

Why? Because they’re calling out homophobia?

[@sarashni2842]

I’ve never liked Aaron Bastani. Here I have confirmation.

[@helo6172]

@@SalimAsitI think NM has failed when it decided not to present the level of understanding to what Mr. Galloway said on the interview, but instead concentrated on the linguistics. It decided to overemphasize the form not the content. He has stated on multiple occasions during the interview that he has personally shown only respect and affection to homosexuals and transsexuals. He supported their rights even at times when many did not. The man was even awarded for his contribution in elevating their rights. From what I understood from a related video on his channel, NM also did not respect their agreement on when to publish that interview.I wonder why they mentioned nothing about that. All of the above makes it reasonably clear to me, that NM decided to smear Mr. Galloway. It decided to do the same disrespectful act as the mainstream media is doing to eg Francesca Albanese when putting their own interpretations for that person's words with the aim of "hurting" their reputation. Based on the same interview I am convinced that George Galloway is not homophobic and I cannot see someone coming to that conclusion unless he is so biased and overly sensitive on the matter, or it is in ill faith.

[@MissBlennerhassett876]

@@helo6172 Galloway said one of the reasons he didn't want his children taught that "Adam and Steve" was normal, was because if the world were suddenly only populated by gays, our species would die out within two generations. This is homophobia by definition - an irrational fear that doesn't align with reality. 3% of the global population is gay and there is no evidence nor reason to suspect that will dramatically change. Why then ruminate on a wholly fantastical counterfactual whose only effect is prejudice? The rationalising over the very obviously loaded term "normal" here is also pretty hilarious. Even if he meant it as akin to statistical likelihood within populations, when talking about a group that has been treated as other, vilified, violently attacked, murdered, criminalised over history because of a departure from straight hegemony, calling that group "not normal" is woefully poor judgement at best. And it's contradictory to his other objection - "Adam and Steve" shouldn't be considered normal because it's a minority, but he's also scared that gays could become the dominant population, which would then be normal, but then we'd all die, so he doesn't want that either. It's all thoroughly bemusing. The mention of "Adam and Steve" is an obvious homophobic slur, despite his backpedaling attempt to say he meant there probably ARE couples whose names are Adam and Steve. Utterly risible and contemptuous. We all know the line 'God created Adam and Eve, not Adam and Steve,' as a way of othering and delegitimising, implying there's something unnatural about homosexuality and therefore not to be accepted by broader society. But perhaps most hilarious of all is the straight people here sermonising on what homophobia is without ever having experienced it or ever having really thought about it. Or even having thought much at all. Lots of 'he's just being honest ', as if honesty is a get-out-of-jail-free-card for offensive remarks; lots of euphemisms like "socially conservative" and "strict religious" views, as they lend respectability to small-minded bigotry. And as for the video going out before the scheduled time, a teaser went out and the full video was released when it was supposed to be. This is pretty common, and this clip was chosen because it's the most divisive. Click bait is right, but he still said the things he said and could only have caused the furore it did because of the content he provided.

[@TomTom-gh1nf]

A stitch up on Galloway really disappointing when we are fighting for our lives with the Criminal ruling class ?

[@gh0stoflectricity]

precisely. best comment on here

[@simontate1712]

He asked Galloway a question and got that answer. You can try spin it however you want, Galloway said those words.

[@TomTom-gh1nf]

@@simontate1712 Why did NM just realise that part of the interview before the interview was to be released as this was not agreed by Galloway ?

[@clivemilne7787]

Novara Media hasn't done themselves any favours here.

[@mojo2679]

They've done us all a favour though by showing their true colours

[@newearthmirror186]

Nope, they haven't..unsubbed!

[@BeornnMcCarthy]

Horrible howse dare they ask questions!!

[@clivemilne7787]

@@mojo2679 ... Yeah... Sexualising children, that crosses a line... There's no coming back from that. Galloway is being too polite here.

[@Tao_Tology]

😅 Oh the tears.

[@ricb7801]

According to Oxford dictionary, "normal" means "the usual, typical or expected state or condition"--so Galloway is correct when he says that homosexuality is not normal. Why is such a claim polemical?

[@tonybennett4159]

It is for the simple reason that the antonym for usual is unusual, the antonym for typical is atypical while the antonym for normal is abnormal. You would have to be disingenuous if you claim that the latter word is not used consistently in a judgemental or derogatory sense. I am left handed. Nowhere have I ever seen myself described as abnormal or even not normal. Here's a question for you to ponder : Is it normal for about 10% of the population to be left handed? Now, by extension : Is it normal for between 5 and 10% of the population to be gay?

[@ricb7801]

@@tonybennett4159 Unfortunately, the word abnormal has taken on negative connotations as you say--so, what if instead I use the term "not normal" which is what Galloway uses . As for your question--well that is just changing the subject. The fact that something happens less than 10% of the time makes it atypical and unusual by definition and your question just asks if it is normal for there to be exceptions to general rules. I don't see the relevance to the question at hand.

[@mattgilbert7347]

​@@tonybennett4159You raised the same points I was going to , only worded it better. It's a question of statistical "norms". Homosexuality is perfectly normal.

[@juliahartshorn2473]

I agree with you, George Galloway grew up and has lived most of his life in a different cultural reality, he isn't disrespectful, he is simply a very conservative person with a four square understanding of family structure, were he younger he would probably be more elastic and broad minded about family structures.

[@morgenmuffel5747]

He was asked specifically if he meant normal as in typical and he explicitly said he didn’t mean it in that manner. I respect his honesty but not his bigotry and his express desire to translate said bigotry into policy

[@liveletlive8754]

Extremely disappointed in you guys Novara Media, this was very disingenuous of you. George is entitled to his personal beliefs and it was very clear that there is no hateful intent and everyone is still to be treated with respect and affection despite his religious beliefs. Unlike many, many other politicians. I don't share the same religious beliefs as him but completely respect him for what he said. The clip you released was virtually clickbait on your behalf, the full interview gave much more context. There was no hate directed from him towards gay people or anyone else for that matter. Shame on you for making a 'thing' of this .

[@selen332]

Would someone be entitled to the belief that what Israel is doing to Gaza is just? Why should we overlook repugnant views in one area, but not another?

[@RadiantStar8997]

@@selen332 ... because his views are not 'repugnant'. He has gay friends and respects their rights.

[@selen332]

@@RadiantStar8997 How does being friends with a group stop someone's views of that group being repugnant? Can someone with a black friend never be racist?

[@RadiantStar8997]

@@selen332 Yes, someone can be racist but the black friend would find out and leave or speak. His friends are still there and never spoke up. Also, 'repugnent' is a too strong word. He never used that and says he accepts them as they are.

[@JM-yz6zb]

​@@selen332Of course people are entitled to beliefs including beliefs which we find repugnant. The alternative is thoughtcrime.

[@muzikmaestro1]

George is absolutely correct. I agree with him.

[@omenow]

The perfect is an enemy of the good. If you are looking for the perfect politician, in the sense that he or she fits with all your ideology and aspirations, don't worry, you won't find him or her. What every voter should look for is that political representatives are decent and capable of defending the main guidelines of human rights and social sustainability. Galloway clearly fits that logical and legitimate aspiration.

[@Jon_lad]

This is such a bad argument. Reform have some socialist policies does that mean everyone should support them despite the rest of the shite they come out with.

[@omenow]

@@Jon_lad Obviously, you haven't understood. Galloway is increasingly favored among progressive voters for his opposition to the decline of their representatives. The Novara Media interview highlights that Galloway is conservative on various ideological points of his agenda. However, disagreeing with the aforementioned, due to his decency, personal capability, and strong respect for human rights, he remains preferable to the other options. What better real option do you think there is?

[@haltonarp8566]

​@@omenowexactly

[@user-yv1od6ho7t]

He has won a stonewall award, and fought for gay rights 40 years ago, your role is to smear him.

[@shomulder6854]

f**k you are right... and i really liked aaron and the whole outlet... very disappointing...

[@andyjmorley]

Not sure where you saw a smear? Pretty sure I saw them simply reporting one of the things he said...

[@mohamedbelbehri3686]

Absolutely agree ​@@shomulder6854

[@isuriadireja91]

​@@andyjmorleywell, dismissively calling Galloway's responses as "stupid" is one form of a smear. And Galloway's not wrong. It's debatable...but, it is in accordance of his religious beliefs..and many others, too. So, who's being stupid and not journalist-lile by calling one's belief as simply "stupid".. or even wrong...??

[@andyjmorley]

@@isuriadireja91 I think they meant that it was politically stupid... As in It would be more of something that would backfire and lose support rather than increase it... Clearly they had a point if it's garnered a lot of controversy / negative attention, especially since they offered him a chance to clarify

[@reachforthesky1576]

Novara cannot even see how miserably they have failed here

[@londonoverground]

explain why

[@reachforthesky1576]

@@londonoverground I have tried. But my comments keep being deleted. Many others in this commentary agree with my sentiment. Their comments remain...for the moment. But let me try again. The deepest complaint about politicians is dishonesty. And the devious doublespeak, decontextualisatoon, character assassination, nit picking focus and many other techniques used to facilitate that dishonesty. Here is someone actually willing to go out on a limb and express his own real views on topics he is very very aware, that are controversial. Especially in modern political culture. He has actually supported gay rights through his political power, his vote. Has received awards accordingly. He has behaved with affection and respect towards gay people and trans people. Yet Novara chose to characterise him as a homophobe and a narrow minded, possibly confused or self destructive dinosaur. Because he actually expressed his own view on how his children should be taught about sexual and relationship matters. And apart from the tired attempts at conflating trans controversy with a gay context....Novara implies that he us a homophobe over the definition of the word "normal". Using the very political cowardice and dishonesty we all complain about. They have very obviously attempted to decontextualise Galloways overall contention and acrual application by dishonest emphasis

[@londonoverground]

@@reachforthesky1576 that's a long winded way to say you're a bigot. bigotry isn't normal so why don't you stop?

[@chronos2669]

@@londonoverground don’t do that. He just gave a very valid and VERY reasonable explanation and you’re calling him a bigot? Don’t do that.

[@helo6172]

@@londonoverground I disagree. Actually you rushing into calling @reachforthesky1576 a bigot, looks more to me like you're the one who's being the bigot here. Would you mind "unwinding" the bigotry in @reachforthesky1576's post?

[@tavuzzipust7887]

Bastiani deflected the conversation from the Palestinian genocide.

[@pensacola2015]

How so? I understood that the interview was to cover more than one topic

[@annaahmed6055]

They need to focus on real news and not what GG personal views on his childrens education. Unsubcribed now.

[@kylemarshall4559]

It’s a 2 hour interview my guy

[@tonybennett4159]

As Galloway has been consistent for many years now on the Palestine issue and Novara agree with him on that, it's pretty much telling us what we already know. More interesting is what Galloway thinks about OTHER issues. He shouldn't be standing as a single issue candidate.

[@mrbwatson8081]

Some people are born blind, is that normal?

[@Think_about_it777]

I admire George’s logic & decency. George Galloway for British PM 🇬🇧

[@shadowofmyfutureself]

You admire his irrationality then

[@hello55125]

The union jack? Really? Ok , another troll then

[@johnwhite.762]

I admire Heorge Halloway too, I hope his health holds out and he hets voded in again, Heorge Halloway for aHaza.

[@jamesdevlin6373]

I don't always agree with George but he's one of the few, very few, that stand against the slaughter of Palestin!ans. Very disappointed with Novara Media .

[@starmersbarber]

The SNP (the third biggest represented party in Westminster) has stood consistently against this...but so much of the focus is on the 'big two'. The farce of their own motion being denied should surely not be forgotten.

[@emberd-l795]

So you think that he’s just allowed to get away with being a bigot and shouldn’t be criticised for it just because he’s right on a different issue?

[@jacksonnn1661]

​@emberd-l795 how was he bigoted? You can see the intent

[@marcoroberts9462]

galloway's position on gaza is good but we can't accept him being deeply socially reactionary just because he's good on foreign policy

[@nostraighttalk2476]

Novara Media, you have exposed yourself, either for your incompetence, complicity or simply as the same clickbait relying media outlet. This was badly done on your part. No amount of virtue signalling over LGBTQ+ will help cover up what you did or tried to do here. Badly done.

[@salopian4037]

They certainly have exposed themselves. Exposed themselves as supporters of free speech, but only when it suits them. My comment critical of them was removed very quickly.

[@redkev81]

They did nothing... George was George... You don't have to ignore his flaws because you agree with him on some things....

[@nostraighttalk2476]

@@redkev81 well, two can play this game. This is Novara Media being Novara Media, which, is being bad at their job. You don’t have to ignore these peoples flaws/incompetence, dishonesty because you agree with them on some things…

[@user-fy7gt7mq9q]

Agreed!

[@redkev81]

Could you elaborate please

[@mohamedbelbehri3686]

Up until now , ive had the utmost respect for you guys at novara and commended you for your stance on Gaza - unfortunately, it seems like you're trying to do a demolition job on him because you support starmerat but it won't work, I and my family and friends will be voting for the most genuine mp and party going

[@nk-gp1ml]

Nothing wrong with Galloway’s opinion. He stated a personal and widely held belief about what constitutes a ‘normal’ family structure and what he thinks very young children should be taught in school. He hasn’t threatened the rights of LGBTQ people. Novara Media is now acting like a Labour Party media source to undermine opposition. Very disappointing.

[@andy1way]

Well stated. We can see in these videos an attempted set up followed by the predictable faux outrage by heaviy biased 'journalists'.

[@goj-bh1cm]

He said “gay people aren’t normal”

[@RadiantStar8997]

Novara were good on the geno of Palestins. But, their attitude to GG is dishonest and Bastini even called GG's opinions as 'dangereous,' which is laughable.

[@shomulder6854]

​@@RadiantStar8997101% correct! 👌👋🤘👍❤️🙏💯

[@meMobi76]

​@@goj-bh1cmfrom his definition of what he perceived as normal re procreation between man and woman that would actually be the correct 'definition' in this particular framing.

[@grahamhorne6956]

Bastani asked Galloway his views. He got them. If he doesn't like it don't ask. When you interview someone guess what. It's about them not you.

[@firstnamelastname-bu1xm]

100% George should be praised for being his usual upfront self. If he just wanted an interview with a politically correct politician, he had plenty more choices than george.

[@goj-bh1cm]

But if it was a Labour MP you would be out for their head.

[@tonybennett4159]

What you appear to be saying is that no interviewee should be challenged or asked to justify their views. Maybe we should get Fox News in the UK too, then.

[@user-yq7yh3me8x]

​@@firstnamelastname-bu1xm There's nothing PC about being anti-racist. There's nothing PC about being anti-homophobic. Next.

[@anonnymous4684]

On the other hand, Galloway agreed to an interview, and is now in meltdown over the follow-up media scrutiny over his comments on homosexuality. If he can't deal with the push-back, then being a politician probably isn't the right vocation for him.

[@permaveg]

A British MP who's doing great work exposing the barbarity of the Netanyahu regime and the corrupt state of British politics is trying to be undermined, it seems, just because of his opinions on sexuality and how he chooses to protect his own children in his own way, that his opinions on the matter differ from the presenter(s) opinions is neither here nor there. I stand with George and not with the presenters.

[@mattyartell9575]

If he doesn't want people to judge him for his bigoted views on LGBT issues, he could have just kept his mouth shut. He chose to voice his honest, heartfelt bigotry, and this is the consequence.

[@jonclay89]

His children don’t need protecting from gay or trans people.

[@selen332]

You wouldn't extend this charity to other retrograde right-wing views, such as say, if a left-wing politician was defending the Netanyahu regime.

[@RadiantStar8997]

@@mattyartell9575 His views are NOT bigoted. He said that most of the world is hetro which is true. Like Cameron and many parents he is worried about the early sexualisation of children because they lose their childhood too soon.

[@mattyartell9575]

@@RadiantStar8997 actually, he didn't say that. He repeatedly said that being gay is "not normal". Aaron asked if he meant "not typical", and he said no, he meant "not normal".

[@sadeekahsaban162]

Agreed, Well done George Galloway 👌

[@carobertson7208]

I don't need to agree with everything he says, and Galloway can be unbearably smug sometimes. But he has balls, he has integrity. He's not a genocide -accepting piece of shit. I'm not sold on the 'normal' argument either. Openly supporting the IDF is done by millions of people. It's not normal. (I wouldn't call homosexuality abnormal, but think your argument that it is not can be easily unpicked).

[@djinghiskhan9199]

Smug he is not

[@dansmith7013]

Release the hostages stop attacking Israel simple dimples !!!

[@HistoritorJimaldus]

@@dansmith7013is Israel going to stop the genocide and give back all the stolen land then?

[@camoTiaras]

It's normal for abnormal people to call George smug. .... It's a joke... Calm down dear.

[@isuriadireja91]

this. if only more people on the left can have this type of level-headedness....they might get even farther...and way more support.

[@user-jm3rb3vx5p]

I really like Galloways straight talking ...everything needs talking and he puts it on the table ..Many many people agree with George

[@margaretcollins9164]

Absolutely!!

[@shomulder6854]

👌👋🤘👍❤️💯🙏...he showed consistent integrity for decades!

[@padraigohooligan8363]

Farage is also often described as "straight talking", as are most authoritarian types.

[@niemand6031]

He voted for gay marriage, and for gays being able to adopt children. What is wrong with you guys? Very disappointing, Novara :(

[@storms9023]

He said what he said. Wake up.

[@niemand6031]

@storms9023 Look up the word "normal."" Please do. These kinds of semantic wars are an absolute waste of time and ridiculous. So if he had said typical everything would have been fine, but saying normal is such a big problem? Come on, go do something useful 🙄

[@sofe821]

He voted for equality and he's right about what children should not be taught in schools. There needs to be a middle ground, why does it have to be one extreme or another? George Galloway is the middle ground and sanity everyone is looking for.

[@look25]

GALLOWAY FOR PM

[@tasadiqhussain6008]

Nothing wrong with giving your true opinion. If you can't handle the answer, shouldn't ask the question.

[@tevildo45]

Where did anyone say he couldn’t give his true opinion ? Free speech works both ways. George isn’t immune to criticism

[@ufpride83]

Nothing wrong with giving your true opinion about someone’s answer. If you can’t handle people’s true opinions about your answers, don’t give answers. See how incredible shit working both ways is 😁

[@krissteele6867]

​@@tevildo45are they criticising him? In order to do so, don't you have to give a differing opinion? If being gay is 'normal' then they need a better explanation than 'some people are gay therefore its normal'

[@JamesCarter1998]

And if Galloway can’t handle his views being challenged by journalists, he shouldn’t be a public figure 🤷🏼‍♂️

[@RSB299]

Well said

[@zuri3692]

Aaron has taken the debate away from genocide and Palestine. The main stream media will literally 'crucify' George for his religious opinion, this is exactly what they have looked for. Aaron has done them a great service.

[@Charley-st5rp]

Agents for the right, they have done this multiple times to people on the left

[@jgmediting7770]

That works out for both novara media and Galloway. It takes working class support away from the far right strategy of the elite. Which works out for everyone, including gay and transgender people.

[@seekingabsolution1907]

My dude. He literally just showed an interview where he explained himself. Why is that so bad? He even tried to make him look better in the interview by saying "do you mean typical" If galloway gets fucked for this that is very much his own mistake.

[@WhichDoctor1]

by reporting his own words that he willingly spoke into a camera and microphone? Does Galloway have no agency? Is he to be coddled and closeted at every point to keep his true opinions away from the voters. Because that sounds a lot like what the tory client media does. I thought Navara was supposed to be different to the slop we get from the MSM, not just yet another corrupt propaganda outlet but from a different side

[@powderedtoastfacekillah734]

Galloway opened this can of worms by himself He didn’t have to be so backwards on this issue but he chose to be

[@user-tt6il2up4o]

NOVARO recognise they screwed up big time over this interview.

[@isuriadireja91]

Absolutely. Hence, this "breakdown" video... 😂

[@user-fy7gt7mq9q]

Novara media you should be ashamed of yourselves trying to take down Mr Galloway! Unsubscribe!

[@Scitzowicz]

I’m going to unsubscribe soon as I get to my laptop

[@TequilaToothpick]

Taking him down by accurately letting Tom speak?

[@marcoroberts9462]

taking him down by giving him a platform for two hours?

[@Alex-jc7eo]

The snowflakery of some Galloway supporters is really funny. I quite like the guy, but that interview was not a takedown. It was journalism. It reaffirmed to me that I agree with him on a lot of foreign policy issues and that I disagree with his position on a lot of LGBT issues, for the most part. I am now better informed. What’s wrong with that? I still prefer him to Starmer.

[@joelbenson5322]

I’m sorry but how biased can you be, Novara rightfully point out all the right wingers in this country that make homophobic and racist remarks. Then when they, after giving George Galloway a 2 hour interview, point out what is blatantly a homophobic stance, you say Novara should be ashamed of themselves?

[@asyd4625]

Bastani and his gotcha ! Shame on you. Thought you were better than that.

[@bleu2680]

What gotcha?

[@Tofu_va_Bien]

I watched the interview in full and I did not hear a single "gotcha" question being asked.

[@yasminsheikh7718]

Thank you George. I know where your coming from

[@anthonyc4812]

" just trying to inform" give us a break. Biased gotcha angle is clear.

[@donaldramsey1288]

I'm now convinced that NM doesn't fight for the Working Class. (petty narcissism of weaponized identity politics - don't upset the rulers)

[@mightymqb4800]

Attack dogs for the establishment, clear as day.

[@nobody.6451]

People are being bombed, but let’s talk about how do you feel bout homosexuality .

[@montyriviera795]

Very well said.

[@ibranoor6168]

Unfortunately this looks like the future of novara and topics that will dominate now that they have become mainstream.

[@ewanjones6329]

Politics is politics, you don't just run on a foreign policy platform, social policy matters. British gay people have suffered tremendously throughout history, many have died, this is not a small matter. It is a red line.

[@misterbonzoid5623]

Novara discuss that as well, and Galloway has fought the Gaza genocide as much as anyone. The subjects are not mutually exclusive.

[@jossaha]

Before the law reform there was a slow genocide of gay men by suicide and marginalisation (plus ca change). Can you hold two thoughts in your head at once? Wait for the full interview, maybe?

[@willemviljoen6180]

One man in parliament standing up for thousands of murdered children in Gaza and you choose to focus on whether he used the correct word to describe gay relationships. This behavior is not normal, but it is typical. Never thought Novara was just a typical media group, very disappointing.

[@gHGhej]

Oh yes look at the lessons learnt from UKIP 😂 Vote on one issue and ignore the rest of his views 🙄

[@jonclay89]

He is not the only person in parliament standing up for Gaza.

[@RadiantStar8997]

Both Novara presenters are bigging this up when it doesn't deserve it. It's just hairsplitting. It's true most of the world's population is hetro. So, yes ''hetro is typical and in layman's terms considered 'normal.'

[@gHGhej]

@@RadiantStar8997 Well you are not normal using that definition of normal 😂

[@emberd-l795]

Being right about one thing most people are wrong on doesn’t make it okay for you to be a bigot on other things. You don’t just get to do bad things with impunity just because you also do good things.

[@Anonymous-411]

Doubling down? Okay. Don't ask about people's personal beliefs if you're going to get offended.

[@ColDaxx-ki3ul]

This isn't a good day for Novara Media. You're tried to label Galloway as both homophobic and trans-phobic when he clearly isn't.

[@crumplepunch312]

Yeah, shame on Novara for judging him by the things he says and expounds upon at length in a long form interview.

[@Thecuriousincident1]

Did you even watch any of this.

[@Charley-st5rp]

@@crumplepunch312 shame on Novara for repeatedly attacking the left

[@scooble]

well, Aron did give him the opportunity to use the word 'typical' instead, which he declined, but he is happy for his kids to be taught by Catholics, which don't have a great reputation with kids. Funny that

[@notfirstyourlast]

Yeah.."do not recommend " button for me. He said nothing wrong.

[@trevorgregory8582]

But Blair doesn’t get bad press , because he’s trained to lie .

[@dympnaoconnell6426]

Tony Blair should be behind bars, with Bush & a few more US Presidents, incl Biden. They have destroyed lives & countries & are responsible for the current destruction of the rest of it.

[@Tao_Tology]

This is just........nonsense. _Blair_ doesn't get bad press? 😅

[@vinozarazzi5633]

Bilder-blair

[@asadzeethree2726]

Or because he's being interviewed by someone who's his bestie off-camera 🎦

[@montyriviera795]

Trained by the very best...

[@joshuan3426]

I don't agree with all his views but it is "acceptable" for me. I respect him because he is against the genocide. That's what counts! You ought to not disrespect that man. He is honorable.

[@Kearnage1]

I agree with you. George isn't so keen on condemning all genocides tho such as the uighurs in China so he isn't consistent on every issue altho I agree with him on Palestine

[@MrBarry465]

So hang on, because you agree with him on one specific issue your happy to let the other shit slide?

[@naqi16]

Novara Media - SHAME ON YOU for trying to down George Galloway. Backfired on you.

[@FikuKromoUzuFajrovulpon]

George Galloway does that himself, he doesn't need their help 🤣

[@rhuiden4086]

​@@FikuKromoUzuFajrovulponwhy are you laughing. Your comment isnt funny

[@martinhill9261]

I agree George came out of the interview a lot better than Novera Media.Even now they are trying to twist his words and most of Georges opinions come from a religious standpoint but they don't want to highlight that point.

[@KevenHutchinson-gt1nn]

How did it backfire, they interview lots of people they disagree with. This is a well viewed 2 hr interview. As Aaron said he kearned allot from this interview.

[@adrianwhyatt594]

Well said, George!

[@mohd8218]

Hes being honest, he has the right to his view. What was not focused is that he said to treat everybody with respect and affection.

[@nathanu6759]

Because it was a contradicting statement. He also used the “I have gay friends argument”

[@TheShortStory]

“Respect and affection”. Until it comes time to set the school curriculum, where according to Galloway, kids must be taught to be nice to the gays, but that they’re abnormal and that trans people can’t use this or that bathroom. “I’ll pat you on the head and have you over for dinner, but I won’t give you rights”. Doesn’t seem very respectful to me. Of course he has a right to this view. And the rest of us have a right to say “that’s abhorrent”.

[@camoTiaras]

Your right, the offence was not offered by Mr Galloway, but people have taken it, they're wrong.

[@camoTiaras]

@@nisahmed9121 Exactly correct, it's people looking for offence.

[@HistoritorJimaldus]

@@nisahmed9121false analogy, you can’t pretend that gayness is a ‘behaviour’ when it’s an innate quality

[@Ruskiodoe84]

I'm disappointed in you guys on this one to be honest. I get that a lot of your subscribers will be more sensitive to issues on trans rights and sexuality than say your aberage GMB news viewer, but isn't George entitled to his view? He said more than once that he believes in equality and he has voted to that effect on gay rights. He's more conservative than maybe some of us would prefer, but on the big issues he's 100% right. He is the only person right now representing a sensible alternative to the neo liberal capitalist dogma that everyone else is wedded too (because their corporate pay masters demand it).

[@seekingabsolution1907]

Well no, strictly speaking corbyn did. Also there's assorted socialist parties and the like that aren't socialy conservative, so I think it is good to remain informed.

[@yardmanharris]

How is this not a ‘big issue’? Imagine if Sunak or Braverman came out saying gay people aren’t normal - would you so gladly turn a blind eye?

[@notfirstyourlast]

Yeah, was partial to these guys. Now off it. "Normal" ....give me a break.

[@Charley-st5rp]

Novara have repeatedly attacked people on the left

[@yardmanharris]

@@Charley-st5rp surely any decent journalism has a duty to criticise politicians from every side..?

[@jacobjones3227]

When GG said normal he was referring to his idea of what a family unit is. Yet the first thing Walker says is that GG was claiming that gay people are not normal. I think GG is owed an apology.

[@user-hy6xp9jj4x]

Pathetic.. hysterical… petty… Arron Bastani.

[@mm44053]

Bastani let me down. I thought Novara were better than this. I’m unsubscribing.

[@daviddavies2945]

So am I.

[@mercurial382]

Yeah, disappointing, but I always had my doubts about them anyway generally.

[@hello55125]

But you're not really suscribed are you?

[@mightymqb4800]

Damn going through the comments they've just wiped themselves out at novara. Shambles.

[@jacksonnn1661]

Yeah I lost a lot of respect for this channel not gonna lie. He has the right to his views and shouldn't be forced into agreeing with the trans agenda.

[@chimombe78]

The first time ever, I find myself questioning Novara agenda

[@asadzeethree2726]

Same here, 100% 👍

[@Tao_Tology]

​@@asadzeethree2726LOL Hopes and prayers to you at this difficult time as you are faced with the _actual words and attitudes_ of your celebrity du jour Galloway.

[@tahirskhan6935]

You just voiced what I felt!

[@ibranoor6168]

Trust me, they do have an agenda. We shouldn’t just follow them blindly and support everything they stand for.

[@montyriviera795]

Same here. I wonder if Novara are more interested or even obsessed with the Gay and Trans issues, than they are with wealth redistribution.

[@joljol345]

So with your 2 hours interviews with him it the gay part you decided to promote.? Just wow

[@user-yq7yh3me8x]

Are we supposed to ignore it? Just wow.

[@Anonymous-411]

@@user-yq7yh3me8x Don't like people's personal beliefs then don't ask about them.

[@discotechwreck]

My parents are very religious and hold similar views to Galloway on sexuality and while I don't in any way agree with them I'm not going to vilify their opinions

[@tevildo45]

Why can’t we criticise George? Is he a snowflake

[@DGmuludnep]

Then you’re a little scaredy cat. You’re just as bad as them if you don’t call them out you helmet

[@jonathand1996]

so brave of the cishet to say 👏👏👏

[@faye_didac]

@@tevildo45 all conservatives are snowflakes, they cry about being "cancelled" whatever tf that means

[@lordpelagius5078]

And if they were politicians seeking election that would be a relevant comparison

[@mranonymos2628]

Leave it, Bastanis.. George's beyond you

[@starmersbarber]

Mmmmmm....not so sure about that. Aaron has presented a thought-provoking interview and has allowed GG plenty of space to express himself. I'm always interested in challenging journalism (it's so rare). Long chats with such polarising figures surely should be more than just unconditional praise showered on the interviewee.

[@PeterJohnBailey]

Exactly, Bastanis is a smug pseudo-intellectual.

[@daoirsemcdaid4797]

Fucking typical of medja, find one point of disagreement and from that ignore and tear apart everything they stand for, well done lads, won't be long before you truly are mainstream.

[@TheMid1900]

I don't get the issue he's perfectly entitled to hold this opinion. He has demonstrated very well historically as an MP his support for gay rights and positive legislation . He doesnt say being gay is not normal he simply has the opinion that he thinks a heterosexual couple with children is more usuall than gay couples with children.

[@AdAstraStakePool]

Galloway just said that the typical "normal" family unit consists of a mother, father, and children. This claim is overwhelmingly backed up by data. I dont understand how this can be controversial.

[@firstnamelastname-bu1xm]

He possibly offended some particularly sensitive gay people.

[@Charley-st5rp]

@@firstnamelastname-bu1xm Should he be shamed for it. This is what Novara repeatedly do to people on the left.

[@paulmarshall6732]

Agree with George 1000 percent

[@sharonpearson420]

You were asked and assured George that you wouldn't publish before the election. This station has gone down in my estimations

[@ShiftyGeeza]

I'd rather have a straight Galloway response than a poll tested finger in the wind Starmer or Sunak response. At least we know where he stands and everyone can take what they want from it. Personally I don't have that an issue with what he said.

[@annastasia7664]

I'm with George

[@rothwellaudio]

No, it wasn't controversial. You just used it to attack George Galloway.

[@Tofu_va_Bien]

Why this word "attack"? I see no attack, verbal or physical, against Galloway in NM's coverage.

[@BeornnMcCarthy]

Those mics were cannons trained on my boy George! How dare they!

[@Tao_Tology]

​@@BeornnMcCarthyI know, right? They cruelly showed......his own words, freely given on camera. The fiends!

[@seekingabsolution1907]

None of this video is an attack on him. It treats him with the exact same respect that he gave in the interview.

[@shomulder6854]

​@@seekingabsolution1907yes me too - that shows that the usual dishonest "strategy" did not work on us and on many others (people are waking up)... 👌👋🤘👍❤️🙏💯

[@londonauction5816]

sorry.....but he was totally right !!! Well done George !!!! Keep Going !!!

[@scatmann5839]

It's clear the future path of Novara Media. I've been rather uncomfortable with NM lately. I suspected the gutter journalism was lurking beneath the surface and this just confirmed it. NM are going to lose followers real quick if they persist with this dirty gotcha type of journalism. Many, myself included, just aren't impressed.

[@shomulder6854]

👌👋🤘👍❤️💯🙏 ...damn you are so right... and as a 47 year old leftie i really liked aaron and the whole outlet...

[@eldrago19]

Very good interview, I appreciate it. Personally, when compared with him and other conservatives just dog whistling in the past, I appreciate his honesty in the interview even if I don't agree with his views.

[@mattygroves21478]

@@nisahmed9121 What about murderers, can they not be criticised?

[@Ohman401]

Dear Novaro team, as an outsider non-west, as much as i appreciate your meticulous approach to news topics you pick, i have to say, there is something called “Opinion” “facts” “history” etc. that you cannot agree with but true. Galloway is the only Man that many outsiders can related to. Yes, relate to, in terms of social ethics and integrity. I would be amazed to see if any of you are believing in God or religion .

[@LCOF]

This interview really changed the way I feel about Novara Media. I was 100% in support of them but now I see things differently. I don’t think I can support a liberal, centrist organisation.

[@CapucineSky]

lol?

[@hello55125]

I don't think you have ever watched Novara Media have you really?

[@mikelevy6623]

Novaria report correctly on Palestine but they actually suck in most other issues including this one

[@matty7758]

Not sure if serious

[@AlbertoGarcia-wd7sc]

Galloway is more centrist than Novara. Being homophobic is being right wing so on that Galloway is to the right

[@sheystapaul3851]

His views have not changed in 50 years, he is honest and brave to articulate his views, even if some does not agree with him and may cost him votes at the ballot box, its a personal view about sexuality, gender and family, millions would agree with him, others may not, but he did clarify that he does not hate those with opposing views and nor should anyone else

[@Vahloksavjul]

Yeah but that means he will lose votes for holding those opinions. That is the nature of democracy.

[@shomulder6854]

💯💯💯

[@jessicahansen1288]

What do you mean "personal"? It's an opinion about other people.

[@user-yq7yh3me8x]

But you'd kick off if he said anything racist. That's what a coward is.

[@betrousaltaweel]

His views have definitely changed. He used to say to he was against the bombing of “any Arab country” and then changed his position and said he supported the Russia bombing of Syria and RAF bombing of Iraq in 2015. He used to support the Baathist elements in Iraq then flipped a couple of years ago and started supporting the Khomeinist elements instead.

[@dayglofreak81]

Think this has blown up in your face NM....

[@shomulder6854]

💯🙏❤️👍🤘👋👋...lol, im so glad that people are waking up and dont fall for this manipulative bullshit anymore...

[@sylhetiuk2918]

I expected better from novara and bastani for trying to stitch up Galloway. What next? Accuse him of antisemitism?

[@shomulder6854]

Exactly! 👋🤘👍👌❤️🙏💯

[@Mikethebike721]

Michael Walker sneering at George Galloway is incredibly offensive. How dare you? Just look at the comments on this video. I don’t agree with a lot of what Galloway says, particularly about Scotland but he deserves to be listened to respected. Galloway’s assessment of Corbyn was extraordinary and deserved a lot more attention

[@shomulder6854]

👋🤘👍👌❤️🙏💯 ...exactly! ...aaron knows that GG said nothing wrong but he spins it that way because its better for the *brand* - not more, not less. ...and people by now see through this manipulative dishonest behaviour... its that simple...

[@aboveboard4914]

Michael Walker has always had that condescending attitude to George Galloway, despite the fact that intellectually he couldn't come close to George

[@zerosub9450]

I agree with George Galloway.

[@daniindie9447]

Did anyone else see GG's response to this interview on 'Not The Andrew Marr Show"?

[@shomulder6854]

yes, and he was right...

[@vmax4steve524]

Yes, just watched it and that's why I'm here commenting on a channel I unsubscribed from, guess I was correct to do so. Novara Media just another outlet for the trans agenda that's part of the narrative to divide and rule, fuck 'em!

[@jwright2995]

There is nothing wrong with Galloway’s statement. The normal sexual orientation for most all species is heterosexual and anything different from this is not normal. It absolutely doesn’t mean it’s wrong or something that should be discouraged, it’s just different. The statement, I also believe, was not implied in a derogatory fashion either.

[@RationalistMH]

Normal in the way Galloway uses it necessarily has a normative connotation to it, it is not just a description of what most people do or what orientation most people have. Since he is a Catholic, homosexuality for him is a sin and intrinsically immoral, so according to his worldview it would make sense why it is not 'normal' and why it should not be encouraged. Now what you said doesn't make sense. You can't have your cake and eat it too. If by 'not normal' you mean anything else other than not typical, then you are stigmatizing gay relationships. Period.

[@SamsonsNannyMilly]

Bastani described straight parents as hetero-normative (the clue is in the definition) literally admitting they are normal, ergo anything to the contrary is not normal. lol 😂 fake outrage and a failed attempt at an hatchet job is all this is.

[@Ahl-im7on]

This interview actually showed NM's true colours. Galloway clearly stated that homosexual relationships are not normal i.e. that which is usual, typical or standard. This is obviously a fact attested to by almost any individual with eyes in their head. Bastani then spinned (or at least made an awful attempt to spin) his words into saying that not normal means an aberration or an abomination (i.e. he fixated on the negative connotations associated with not normal). This disgraceful conduct by Bastani and the subsequent inappropriate behaviour of the rest NM is particularly distasteful. The left is a spectrum. It should accommodate a range of different views and ideologies on shared concerns. Galloway is in fact an outstanding example of this. He disagrees with LGBT and Green views in a way that is neither dismissive nor calls for them to be cancelled. He disagrees respectfully and yet remains inclusive (despite the offence brigade trying to undermine this approach).

[@RadiantStar8997]

Dead right. Spot on. Thank you.

[@mightymqb4800]

NM are behaving like hopenothate, like establishment attack dogs.

[@Avid_Fan]

Excellent comment 👌

[@isuriadireja91]

Agreed.

[@MontyCantsin5]

@Ahl-im7on: That summation isn’t quite accurate. If you listen to the interview carefully, you will realise that GG went a step further by describing same sex relationships as being ‘not equal’ to those of heterosexual couples. That’s an odd, and to some, offensive, claim.

[@Lebaneze_86]

Respect Georges

[@ballerblocks]

I just watched not the Andrew Marr show........you guys did not look good, in fact I would say, you guys are quite the establishment dogs, maybe it's very difficult to understand what your politics is/are, if Galloway is correct as regards the time you published your videos, and the article about the article you wrote about Rochdale, then you are working directly for the people you purport to oppose.

[@Charley-st5rp]

Establishment dogs, absolutely. If the 'left media' are accepted and entertained by the right they are definitely not the left, same for Owen Jones.

[@Allspice321]

I watched that too. It was there I discovered NV had lied to GG about when the interview was going out. Always had a bad feeling about Bastani, this confirmed he is wearing a mask.

[@ballerblocks]

@@Allspice321 you know when someone's back story is too good, fits a profile, and alarm bells.

[@ubiktd4064]

Your concerted effort to try and get a good man cancelled is disgusting.. He's done a lot of good for minorities and disadvantaged people.. Who's side are you on exactly?

[@shomulder6854]

exactly! 👌👋🤘👍❤️🙏💯

[@kellyheighway5411]

I suppose Galloway, Novara when you do stunts like this you are really are showing us YOU aren't any different from the main stream media & you are just as awful as them. People are going to start turning their backs on you

[@mojo2679]

Answer this. Why did you release the clip on the eve of the local elections after you'd assured him you wouldn't??

[@NANA-kf1cs]

A publicly elected politician shouldn't try and hide their political views. If you don't want your political views known, don't run for public political office.

[@xensonar9652]

Because in a free and fair election, the voters should be well-informed about the candidates?

[@theredboneking]

Because this is a smear campaign.

[@fburton8]

@@xensonar9652Yes, but if assurances were made… that is underhanded / discourteous / wrong, isn’t it?

[@davidspencer7254]

You've seen the receipts on that have you?

[@montyriviera795]

Galloway came out of that interview very very well. NM, you've convinced me to vote for him. I thank you for being brave enough to interview George The critique your giving him is frankly irrelevant. The man SHONE in that interview.

[@zakdee2732]

They did the same when he won the election up north, I said in the comments back then to just get him on the show and clear things up. Credit to them for doing it. Clear things up he certainly and revealed their bs rainbow colours like it the only thing that matters while living through some of the craziest times. This type of "typical" media is designed to distract and put smoke and mirrors in front of real issues.

[@shomulder6854]

as he did for decades because of honesty and consistency... 👌👋🤘👍❤️🙏💯