What Blair has done for Bush...
Iraq
Blair gave Bush unquestioning loyalty from first moment Iraq invasion was raised. Stood by him throughout the aftermath of the 2003 invasion despite no WMD being found, and the deaths of 149 British soldiers in the war
Guantanamo Bay
Betrayed the British nationals held without trial at Camp Delta by remaining silent for the first two years. The Prime Minister only called for the camp to be closed in March 2006, after it had been open for four years
Rendition
Blair allowed secret flights from American "black site" prisons to refuel at British airports in the knowledge that prisoners would be tortured, but concealed the information from European investigators
Middle East
PM's support for US policy undermined his position with Palestinians and his desire to be an honest broker. Backed Bush in refusing to demand an immediate ceasefire during the Israeli onslaught in Lebanon last year
Public Opinion
Sacrificed his popularity in the country and provoked hostility within the Labour Party and around the world, to preserve what is seen as a one-sided relationship - summed up in the phrase 'Yo, Blair!'
What Bush has done for Blair...
A Medal
In recognition of Blair's unstinting support for America since 11 September 2001, the PM has been awarded the singular honour of a US Congressional Medal. He has yet to collect it
What Blair wants
Climate Change
Tony Blair hopes his final G8 meeting will give a major push forward to efforts to secure a global agreement to tackle climate change. If that happens, he would deserve the credit for putting the issue at the top of the international agenda. But he will need to squeeze firm commitments rather than warm words out of President Bush. [When hell freezes over perhaps?]
Is Tony Blair the biggest idiot on earth? Answers on a postcard...
Iraq
Blair gave Bush unquestioning loyalty from first moment Iraq invasion was raised. Stood by him throughout the aftermath of the 2003 invasion despite no WMD being found, and the deaths of 149 British soldiers in the war
Guantanamo Bay
Betrayed the British nationals held without trial at Camp Delta by remaining silent for the first two years. The Prime Minister only called for the camp to be closed in March 2006, after it had been open for four years
Rendition
Blair allowed secret flights from American "black site" prisons to refuel at British airports in the knowledge that prisoners would be tortured, but concealed the information from European investigators
Middle East
PM's support for US policy undermined his position with Palestinians and his desire to be an honest broker. Backed Bush in refusing to demand an immediate ceasefire during the Israeli onslaught in Lebanon last year
Public Opinion
Sacrificed his popularity in the country and provoked hostility within the Labour Party and around the world, to preserve what is seen as a one-sided relationship - summed up in the phrase 'Yo, Blair!'
What Bush has done for Blair...
A Medal
In recognition of Blair's unstinting support for America since 11 September 2001, the PM has been awarded the singular honour of a US Congressional Medal. He has yet to collect it
What Blair wants
Climate Change
Tony Blair hopes his final G8 meeting will give a major push forward to efforts to secure a global agreement to tackle climate change. If that happens, he would deserve the credit for putting the issue at the top of the international agenda. But he will need to squeeze firm commitments rather than warm words out of President Bush. [When hell freezes over perhaps?]
Is Tony Blair the biggest idiot on earth? Answers on a postcard...
Last edited by CameronPoe (2007-06-06 10:58:11)
