May 14, 2007 at 10:52 am
As most of you should all be aware by now, Tony Blair is standing down as Prime Minister on 27th June, and it is more than likely to be Gordon Brown who will succeed him.
With this in mind, I thought I would start this thread to gauge people’s thoughts/opinions…
1. What, if anything, will you will remember Tony Blair for?
2. a) Do you approve of Gordon Browns succession to No. 10?
b) Do you think the Labour party should be in control now?
3. Bearing in mind their success at the recent local elections, do you think the Conservative party has any chance of winning the next general election?
By: mike currill - 20th May 2007 at 22:06
As the leader of the worst government I can remember. The only PM to make a decade feel like a century for the electorate.:mad:
Being too pig headed to listen to either his own cabinet or the people he was elected to serve. It is time politicians remembered that they are elected to serve the people not the other way round.
Pity he didn’t stand down sooner.
Personally I think that when a PM stands down it should automatically trigger a general election.
By: Phil Foster - 20th May 2007 at 18:23
http://eclectech.co.uk/blairsway.php
click on link:D
😀 😀
LOL but gods I hate him.
By: Phil Foster - 20th May 2007 at 18:19
Smug, smarmy, grinning little c**t and I’d love to slot the arrogant lying streak of p!ss with his own ‘policy’ documents.
I think I’d rather not remember ‘it’ at all.
By: steve rowell - 20th May 2007 at 02:38
Former US President Jimmy Carter blasted George W. Bush’s presidency as “the worst in history” and denounced British Prime Minister Tony Blair’s loyal relationship with Mr Bush.
“I think as far as the adverse impact on the nation around the world, this administration has been the worst in history,” MrCarter, a Nobel Peace Prize winner, told the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette.
“The overt reversal of America’s basic values as expressed by previous administrations, including (those of) George H.W. Bush and Ronald Reagan and Richard Nixon and others, has been the most disturbing to me,” Mr Carter said.
In an interview on Britain’s BBC radio, Mr Carter slammed Mr Blair, who leaves office next month, for his tight relations with Mr Bush, particularly concerning the Iraq war.
“Abominable. Loyal, blind, apparently subservient,” Mr Carter said when asked how he would characterize Mr Blair’s relationship with Mr Bush.”I think that the almost undeviating support by Great Britain for the ill-advised policies of President Bush in Iraq have been a major tragedy for the world,” Mr Carter said.
Mr Carter, who was president from 1977-1981 and won the 2002 Nobel Peace Prize for his charitable work, was an outspoken opponent of the invasion of Iraq before it was launched in 2003.
In the newspaper interview, Mr Carter said Mr Bush had taken a “radical departure from all previous administration policies” with the Iraq war.
“We now have endorsed the concept of pre-emptive war where we go to war with another nation militarily, even though our own security is not directly threatened, if we want to change the regime there or if we fear that some time in the future our security might be endangered,” Mr Carter said.
Mr Carter told the BBC that if Blair had opposed the invasion he could have reduced the ensuing harm by making it tougher for Washington to shrug off critics, even if the British prime minister had not been able to stop the war.
“It would certainly have assuaged the problems that have (arisen) lately,” Carter said.
“One of the defenses of the Bush administration in America and worldwide … has been: ‘Okay, we must be more correct in our actions than the world thinks because Great Britain is backing us,'” Mr Carter said.
“I think the combination of Bush and Blair giving their support to this tragedy in Iraq has strengthened the effort and has made opposition less effective and has prolonged the war and increased the tragedy that has resulted,” he told the BBC.
By: Manston Airport - 17th May 2007 at 15:14
1. What, if anything, will you will remember Tony Blair for?
Everything What he has done, He is a good PM, Well the only PM I can remember:o . John major I was told made alot off people go poor and business went bust and made the NHS go crap then it is now . I dont care about the Iraq war like most people I think this country will always be in wars if you like it or not.
2. a) Do you approve of Gordon Browns succession to No. 10?
Dont care really aslong he dont just target Aviation as the cause off climate change and increase the green tax:mad:
b) Do you think the Labour party should be in control now?
Yeah They should be in control the best party we have. Sometimes I wonder what it be like if the BNP was in Control:rolleyes: 😀
3.Bearing in mind their success at the recent local elections, do you think the Conservative party has any chance of winning the next general election?
I hope they dont win the next general election if they do I moving to Vancouver BC Canada 😀
By: hpsauce - 17th May 2007 at 14:05
1. What, if anything, will you will remember Tony Blair for?
Ramping up the 1997 Firearms Act beyond the oppressive level of added controls initiated by the Tories; allowing that dreadful Ann-something woman to preach on the subject at the pre-election Labour conference.
Presiding over the biggest wave of largely-uncontrolled immigration the UK has ever seen, averaging 300,000 a year in recent years, with dire consequences for cultural tradition and social cohesion.
Presiding similarly over the UK’s becoming the most surveillance-intensive country on earth, and aggravating this assault on liberty by supporting ID cards.
Managing to persuade bafflingly large numbers of people that he’s an impressive speaker – I just don’t get it…
2. a) Do you approve of Gordon Browns succession to No. 10?
No – it’s like the succession of medieval monarchs, rigged up without reference to anyone except a handful of cronies. Brown is an arrogant Stalinist authoritarian trying to kid everyone that he’s something more cuddly. Be very worried about this man. And he’s Scottish – too many of his compatriots in the English government already – roll on devolution.
b) Do you think the Labour party should be in control now?
Not sure what is meant by this: do you mean, Should its confidence & vigour be rejuvenated following the Brown “succession”? I hope not.
3. Bearing in mind their success at the recent local elections, do you think the Conservative party has any chance of winning the next general election?
Yes, I suppose so, though it’s difficult to find any enthusiasm for this prospect. We suffer from a social-democratic tyranny with virtually nothing separating the three main parties but small percentages on or off this tax or the other. Blair got into power by dumping Socialism proper, and Cameron hopes to emulate him by dumping Conservatism in favour of Blair-Lite; the LibDems are as ever a conundrum, but not to be trusted on political liberty. Anyone recommend a respectable destination for emigration?
hps
By: EGPH - 17th May 2007 at 11:49
1. What, if anything, will you will remember Tony Blair for?
Keeping interest rates down, sorting out Northern Ireland, bringing in the minimum wage, bringing peace to the Balkans and getting rid of Saddam Hussein. Quite a lot really!
2. a) Do you approve of Gordon Browns succession to No. 10?
Well if no one else will stand against him with mahy people behind them then Gordon will win the election and move in next door (or stay where he is as he already is at No 10!)
b) Do you think the Labour party should be in control now?
Well they did win the general election so until June 27th yes they have every right to be. After Blair’s successor takes over I think they should still be in office as they won the election for 5 years and I dont see why a new leader should change that. The electorate voted for a party not a leader.
3. Bearing in mind their success at the recent local elections, do you think the Conservative party has any chance of winning the next general election?
I think they are in with a chance, many people hate Tony Blair and he has lowered their opinions of the Labour Party. I think Tony’s successor has his work cut out to win an other election.
By: andrewm - 15th May 2007 at 19:27
Well, whatever he’s done or wrecked or got ourselves into, the sight of Paisley and Maguiness walking down the steps together at Stormont has to be a great achievment and one I thought I’d never see.
Has anyone thought about the fact that Paisley is going to be leaving within 5 years to retire. Given this was his last opportunity to put his name as the leader of Northern Ireland do you think he would really pass up the opportunity just so they would not conceed to work with terrorists?
Given his days back in the 1970s with his talks of NEVER NEVER NEVER, he does seem to be going back on his word….
Like all politics its about the persons ego not about the people. Had Paisley been 61 not 81 last week I am confident it wouldnt have happened as he still has fighting power in him.
(As a side note within his close circle it is known he is suffering a long term, some would say terminal, illness)
By: Grey Area - 15th May 2007 at 17:57
He’ll be remembered for taking the politics out of UK politics. 😎
By: J Boyle - 15th May 2007 at 16:31
Nice hair.
By: Pete Truman - 15th May 2007 at 12:05
Well, whatever he’s done or wrecked or got ourselves into, the sight of Paisley and Maguiness walking down the steps together at Stormont has to be a great achievment and one I thought I’d never see.
As for that sad little public schoolboy called Cameron, anyone who wants to vote for him needs psychiatric help, God help us if he gets into power, and I’m very concerned that he will as a backlash against staid old Brown.
Trouble is, every party is the same nowadays, there’s no choice on policies or ideology, but Cameron, my God what a jibbering little ****, help us please, I’d sooner see Maggie ressurected.
By: Moggy C - 15th May 2007 at 11:37
Who? :confused:
By: andrewm - 15th May 2007 at 10:50
Ladbrookes are already paying out on Gordon Brown being PM. It seems there is a more high profile candidate list for the Deputys job than the PMs one.
Peter Hain is a muppet and everyone wants him out of Northern Ireland, but I think sticking him in Wales is the best course of action…
He really couldnt give a anything about Northern Ireland and it showed in the way he conducted himself.
It will be interesting to see who the next NI secretary will be as it we will no doubt be a dumping ground as we were with Hain. Whoever comes here may as well be on gardening leave!
By: richb - 15th May 2007 at 08:49
1. What, if anything, will you will remember Tony Blair for?Those very long pauses between words .
ever a case of listening too much to the voice coach? – it drives me mad! (he didn’t used to be like that)
2. a) Do you approve of Gordon Browns succession to No. 10?
It will be interesting to see what happens – sounds like Tony has left us on the begining of a slippery slope!
b) Do you think the Labour party should be in control now?They have had a good run at the ‘big game’ – let someone else have a go. Time for change
3. Bearing in mind their success at the recent local elections, do you think the Conservative party has any chance of winning the next general election?
If the Mirror and Sun don’t warm to Gordon you can bet Conservatives will be in – its not a matter of politics – they are all much the same these days – it will be decided by the media dictating to the masses – the masses following like sheep as always :rolleyes: .
By: Comet - 14th May 2007 at 18:43
1. What, if anything, will you will remember Tony Blair for?
The war in Iraq and wrecking the NHS – people being told they must go blind because the drugs they need are too expensive. Where I live people can’t get to see a dentist, that is the fault of Blair.
2. a) Do you approve of Gordon Browns succession to No. 10?
No, I don’t approve of the Labour Party at all. Brown will be just as bad as Blair.
b) Do you think the Labour party should be in control now?
No I do not.
3. Bearing in mind their success at the recent local elections, do you think the Conservative party has any chance of winning the next general election?
The Conservatives are no different to Labour. David “hug a hoodie and love a lout” Cameron would be just as bad for this country as Blair was. He is a red Tory (ie a Labour in Tory colours).
As a member of a different political party, I have no wish to see either Labour or the Tories in power. (And I am not a Green either!)
By: adamdowley - 14th May 2007 at 18:36
1. What, if anything, will you will remember Tony Blair for?
Iraq War. I will also remember him for taking the country through a pretty tough few years (on the international stage, that is – terrorism etc), and doing pretty damn well IMHO
2.a) Do you approve of Gordon Browns succession to No. 10?
I’m not sure. If he gets the keys to the door, it will be interesting to see what he manages to do. When you watch movies that feature a portrayal of the US President for example, you have some opinion about whether or not the actor ‘looks like a President’ and fits the role well. I don’t think Gordon ‘looks’ like a Prime Minister. I can’t imagine seeing him stand beside Mr Bush.
b) Do you think the Labour party should be in control now?
Yes – Labour won the last General Election.
3. Bearing in mind their success at the recent local elections, do you think the Conservative party has any chance of winning the next general election?
I’m going to vote Labour in the next General, just to do my part to try and keep Cameron and Conservatism OUT of Number 10.
Yes, they have a chance – of course they have a chance. But I’d be mighty pissed off if Cameron won. They’ll bury me deep in the ground before the Tories become the leading party.
By: Ren Frew - 14th May 2007 at 11:12
1. What, if anything, will you will remember Tony Blair for?
Good thing: Bringing a semblence of peace to Northern Ireland
Bad thing: That stupid bloody war in Iraq
2.a) Do you approve of Gordon Browns succession to No. 10?
I don’t see why he shouldn’t do the job any worse than TB.
b) Do you think the Labour party should be in control now?
Given TB’s Iraq record I’d say no, but I don’t see who else would have told the USA to get stuffed. It’s very easy being wise in opposition parties.
3. Bearing in mind their success at the recent local elections, do you think the Conservative party has any chance of winning the next general election?
I hope not, some people have very short memories and after the devastation they wreaked upon the traditional industries where I live, it’ll be a cold day in hell before the Conservative Party rule the roost round here again. And why would anyone want to vote for ‘Kevin the teenager’ as PM ?
By: Future Pilot - 14th May 2007 at 11:04
1. What, if anything, will you will remember Tony Blair for?
Iraq.
2. a) Do you approve of Gordon Browns succession to No. 10?
Looking at the other runners for the position on the news the other night it was laughable, Gordon Brown will be the new Labour party leader and PM.
3. Bearing in mind their success at the recent local elections, do you think the Conservative party has any chance of winning the next general election?
Well I certainly didn’t vote for Labour at the recent local elections so my vote will definatley be going to David Cameron.