The "Galloway v. Hitchens" Spectacle

There was an absolutely amazing debate, hosted by Baruch College in New York City, September 14, between George Galloway, and Christopher Hitchens. I say amazing because the vitriolic British MP, Mr. George Galloway, took part in a verbal slugfest with Fellow Brit, journalist and author Christopher Hitchens.

The audience, much like the British House of Commons was raucous, and quite vocal in its approbations and disapproval alike. One notable quote from Mr. Galloway, speaking of Britain and the United States,

"You may very well ask, why so many people wanted to come in here and watch and listen to two British guys debating in the United States of America about a war far away. I think the reason is this: our two countries are the biggest rogue states in the world today. And it is therefore vitally important...

[Applause/Boos]

It is therefore, it is therefore vitally important that those who oppose the crimes of our governments, on both sides of the Atlantic, link hands, link arms, stand shoulder to shoulder, until we've rid the world of George W. Bush and Anthony Blair, once and for all. Thank you very much."

To contrast the two participants, Mr. Galloway was loud, clipped, and accusatory, while Mr. Hitchens was calm, witty, and typically British. I was absolutely captivated by the spectacle.

Anyone interested in the transcript-- fair warning, it's quite lengthy --can visit www.seixon.com where you will also find beaucoups of comments... also quite spirited.