Phew, thanks.
The Scum newspaper, thanks to the interweb, is something of a cult hit in the US - their website and headlines are read outside of the UK and they are ridiculed / laughed at/with as a peculiarity of Brit wit.
Gertcha!
I used to work at the Airport (where my views on the Afghan war earned me the nickname "Muja Mat") and we used to have fun with each issue of the Scum counting how many times their journos had used the words "blasted" or "slammed".
Gorgeous "George" Galloway
I still recall the Falklands War. At the time Private Eye did a mock up of the Sun the headline was "Shoot an Argie-Win a Metro"Dadaist wrote:Phew, thanks.
The Scum newspaper, thanks to the interweb, is something of a cult hit in the US - their website and headlines are read outside of the UK and they are ridiculed / laughed at/with as a peculiarity of Brit wit.
Gertcha!
I used to work at the Airport (where my views on the Afghan war earned me the nickname "Muja Mat") and we used to have fun with each issue of the Scum counting how many times their journos had used the words "blasted" or "slammed".
Porty, this style of answering questions with questions may have worked on your primary school teacher, but you are a big boy now.
You know perfectly well what Gemini is asking for - indeed she posted a couple of links backing up her side of the argument, so the least you can do is back up yours in a similar fashion.
So, as I am no doubt you are aware, Gemini seeks an example of how Blair has become, or should be regarded as, trustworthy. This is the opinion you've stated, but have so far not backed up with any real evidence.
Gemini posted a link which detailed how Blair had rejected calls for an enquiry into the legality of the Iraq war, made by relatives of dead UK servicemen. Whilst he may argue that no such enquiry was necessary, in my opinion this deliberate blocking act backs up Gemini's side of the argument, or in the very least begs a response from someone (yourself) who is claiming that Blair *is* trustworthy and is willing to put something on the table *other than* simply saying that you trust him, and that's enough for you.
We are well aware that you think Blair is trustworthy, and we respect that opinion. But other than saying you *think* he is trustworthy and has changed / won't do it again, we have nothing to go on. He won an election, but then so did GW Bush who you have said you don't trust one bit. Go beyond mere speculation and show us the goodies now please.
You know perfectly well what Gemini is asking for - indeed she posted a couple of links backing up her side of the argument, so the least you can do is back up yours in a similar fashion.
So, as I am no doubt you are aware, Gemini seeks an example of how Blair has become, or should be regarded as, trustworthy. This is the opinion you've stated, but have so far not backed up with any real evidence.
Gemini posted a link which detailed how Blair had rejected calls for an enquiry into the legality of the Iraq war, made by relatives of dead UK servicemen. Whilst he may argue that no such enquiry was necessary, in my opinion this deliberate blocking act backs up Gemini's side of the argument, or in the very least begs a response from someone (yourself) who is claiming that Blair *is* trustworthy and is willing to put something on the table *other than* simply saying that you trust him, and that's enough for you.
We are well aware that you think Blair is trustworthy, and we respect that opinion. But other than saying you *think* he is trustworthy and has changed / won't do it again, we have nothing to go on. He won an election, but then so did GW Bush who you have said you don't trust one bit. Go beyond mere speculation and show us the goodies now please.
I believe Gemini's link is more reason toi trust Blair than mistrust him. What on earth is to be gained by a public inquiry? The country has had its opportunity to bring him to task, there have been 4 inquiries up until now, he is still our PM and his party are still in Government.
Our economy is stronger, there is more money in our schools, only yesterday they announced an increase in aid to Africa etc etc. You could even argue that he has helped keep the more hawkish US politicians at bay.
Our economy is stronger, there is more money in our schools, only yesterday they announced an increase in aid to Africa etc etc. You could even argue that he has helped keep the more hawkish US politicians at bay.