Wednesday
27Sep2006
Wipe away those tears and say goodbye
Wednesday, September 27, 2006 at 1:59PM
Blair’s speech reaffirmed what Labour will be missing next year, a political heavyweight who has the rhetoric and style to inspire. But let’s not romanticise, Blair may be the most effective politician of the last 20 years, but his alliance with President Bush, and their stupefying decision to invade Iraq, not to mention the lies and ineptitude, has utterly stained his standing with the country and damaged our reputation abroad.
The Labour Party should thank Mr. Blair for delivering them 3 successive general elections, but they shouldn’t get cold feet, this man has become a liability. Our error in joining Bush’s bandwagon is colossal, and the repercussions of this decision have not yet been fully realised. Let us not get teary eyed, Blair’s legacy is not yet determined.
The Labour Party should thank Mr. Blair for delivering them 3 successive general elections, but they shouldn’t get cold feet, this man has become a liability. Our error in joining Bush’s bandwagon is colossal, and the repercussions of this decision have not yet been fully realised. Let us not get teary eyed, Blair’s legacy is not yet determined.
Reader Comments (2)
Well said - being a PM is lot more than being very good at conference. Blair is exceptional, but his time has passed and his mistake on Iraq is just too big to forgive.
His charisma has been misted by his lies, his final post will be one with Murdoch in all likelihood.