What do you think of Blair's speech to Congress?

Excuse me but I ran out of airsick bags half way through it.

So I'll mark that one as nausiating.

Teacher says write out nauseating 100 times

[except if writing for a predominately American audience in which case nausiating will do]

I voted self-delusional in spite of not having heard it (!!) because I feel I know Blair by now.

Wonderful.

Powerful.

Glad to see him so well recieved.

Many memorable insights into America. Loved the part about 'the guy in Nebraska, minding his own business, wondering why his country is embroiled in global affairs..'

It wasn't all a backpat. He chewed some bones.

I believe history will be kinder to Blair than the current media/public has been.

anyone have a good definition for "dog and pony show?"

Well, your PM believes "with every fiber of instinct and conviction" that the U.S. and British led war on Iraq was justified - and that history will forgive them if weapons allegations used as
justification were wrong.

'Ego te absolvo' - analogous to the Catholic confessions? (He could know from from his lovely wife Cherry :wink: )


"Our job is to be there with you - we will be with you in the fight for liberty."

Bad luck for Blair that the presentation of the Congressional Gold Medal had be postponed, reportedly because it has not yet been minted.


However, he really spoke excellent pro his government. And made -IMHO- a much better figure than Maggie.

Sofia

I'm very much pleased that you like one of the leading personal of the International-Socialist Group so much!

Thanks Walter I appreciate your comments which of course have nothing to do with your current friendship with a senior member of Blair's government...?

Of course not!

(But I since I don't want to have my tea in the canteen in Westminster Palace ... :wink: )

The citation for Blair's medal made reference to his work in disarming Iraq; so they are delaying presenting it - can't think why.

Glad to please you.
I don't discount everything someone does, just because they have different policies than my preferences. That is bias, and I avoid when I can.

I think Blair is a statesman, and a person of high calibre, who comes upon his views honestly. That is to be respected, no matter what 'party' he affiliates with.

The poll doesn't allow for, "Speaking To The Converted

Disraelian

Thanks Sofia

I'm pulled all over the place on this one

Pleased that Blair is listened to and applauded
Pleased that the Labour party has produced a world statesman
Worried that he has finally dissolved any difference between UK and USA. I am now a citizen of the USAB (uNITE States and Britain)
Worried that the leader of my party who I trust and worked hard to get elected lied and lied and lied to get this country into an unnecessary and illegal war for reasons that remain obscure.


And....when all is said and done I have a sneaking suspicion that history will show him to have acted in Britains best long term interests (i.e. recognised our position in the world vis a vis America) and lies over the legal excuse made for war will be forgotten.

I think Mr. Clemen's general observation on such bodies would apply here as well:

No man's life or property are safe while the legistlature is in session.

Steve

I've heard some rumour that the correct nam was something like "The USA and her 4 British colonies". But probably just impaired hearing.

Thanks O&Knew. I tried to edit the poll for preaching to the converted but ITS TOO LATE NOW story of my life

Great quote from Mr Clemen, Setanta.

At least Blair prevented them from doing much harm for nearly 45 minutes whilst they all sat enraptured listening