I just wanna say thanks to all you british....

[bobachad]

During these tragic happenings in the states our allie Great Britain has been an outspoken supporter. Starting just hours after the attacks, Prime minister Blaire (Spelling?) was already telling the world that it was not just between the US and terrorist but all democracies and terrorist and that they would stand shoulder to shoulder with us. When I heard this rousing speech I was touched by his strong words. I was also impressed that he crossed the ocean to attend Pres. Bush's speech last night. The british have proved themselves not only strong allies but friends to us. My thanks go out to you it is good to know we have a good friend we can rely on amidst this chaos. I can without a doubt say that I would be proud to have Mr. Blair as my president, he is an excellent leader, I hope you british re-elect him!

 

[Aihyah]

well they did lose 300 ppl worst terrorist act for them too.

 

[AznMaverick]

I think blair's speech was more inspiring and effective than our own president, sorry for saying this but, i liked what he had to say.

 

[Rage187]

I agree, Mr. Blair is one hell of a leader..


You brits are very lucky..

 

[bobachad]

AznMaverick,

^ ditto for me!


He also spoke before our president did.

 

[Haircut]

<< Mr. Blair is one hell of a leader >>



While I think he has done an OK job in the last four years calling him one hell of a leader is perhaps taking it too far.
He has charisma and comes across very well in his speeches but a lot of people consider him to be very superficial and smarmy.
I will agree that he has done a good job in the last couple of weeks though and you can guarantee that whatever action comes in the next few days the British will be right there along side you.

 

[tcsenter]

<< While I think he has done an OK job in the last four years calling him one hell of a leader is perhaps taking it too far. >>

You'll have to forgive us Americans, we're still very superficial people. All outwardly superficial or ostensible things matter to us, true measures of someone's intelligence, character or ability rarely do. I don't know if we're getting better about this, or worse.

 

[metallibloke]

<tears>...*sniff*.....*snivel*...aw, shucks, thanks bobachad....*sniff*...</tears>

 

[Haircut]

I'm sure that applies to just about every country, the Prime Minister, President of whatever is a good actor.
Tony Blair is a good actor, he can convince the majority of the population that what he wants to do is right.

Traditionally the people who vote labour (Blair's party) are the working class because traditionally labour was better for them being a socialist party. Now, Tony Blair is certainly the most right wing Labout PM ever and more right wing than a few of the conservative PMs we've had over the years but somehow he has managed to keep the traditionally socialist voters with him by being a good actor.
He has recently come under a little bit of stick from the trade unions for the major privatisation plans he has for hospitals and schools but still the vast majority of people vote for labour.

 

[almostmakingit]

Yes.. I agree... A Heartfelt Thank you is in order...

 

[mesonw]

The first time I ever voted was when Blair was running for PM. I voted for him based on the wisdom of a colleague who had been paying a lot more attention to politics than me. He convinced me. I now regret it.
He has failed on many promises. He allowed the building of the Millenium Dome (a hangable offense in itself) and his particular style of speech-pause-speech annoys the hell out of me

BUT - he IS sincere in his wanting to aid and stand by the US through what's going to happen. It's important as many countries stick together on this - who knows, this could be the closest thing we get to 'world peace' as the 'good' attack the 'bad'. Ironic how a war could possibly bring about such a coming together of other countries.

 

[rudder]

He also spoke before our president did.

Well I will refrain from name calling, but do you even try to comprehend the news at all? Bush was making his way back to Washington and the secret service had reliable information that he was a target and that the terrorists know his procedures. Cheney urged Bush not to come back to Washington. Bush wanted to address the nation from the White House.


EDIT - But I must say as well Blair did a splendid job and I was glad to see him in the congressional chamber last night.

 

[FettsBabe]

Yea, I like the Brits and their leadership. My favorite singer lives there! Maybe I can go visit one day

 

[daveman]

I've always like GB, although I think that royalty thing is a bit overrated. GB has brought us great music and now they are standing beside us.
Thanks GB

 

[mesonw]

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Can you actually remove posts entirely, rather than just edit out the text?

 

[metallibloke]

Mesonw - Is that Cambridge, UK?

 

[mesonw]

Absolutely old chum. You near/in it?

 

[metallibloke]

<< Absolutely old chum. You near/in it? >>



Slap, bang in the middle!!!!

 

[mesonw]

I work here, but live outta town. You?

 

[metallibloke]

Work in the centre and live near to footy ground (united)

 

[mesonw]

Hah! I work next to the OTHER footy ground and sometimes drive past yours on the way home.

I'll keep an eye out for you on the forum, in case you need any moral support (although its probably me that would need it more!)

 

[MCS]

Yeah, you yanks are alright too (most of the time)

 

[bobachad]

bump because brits gave us "who's line is it anyway"!

 

[Robert01]

Playing the Star-Spangled Banner in the Palace was touching, I think. They've been a great support.

 

[mesonw]

We won't give you any more comedies if you do what you did to Red Dwarf