Category Archives: Tony ‘King Blair

Patrick Mercer claims Tory conference is terror target. Maybe.

Let me do you the courtesy of explaining why I think Patrick Mercer’s ‘Tory conference terror alert’ story is a crock of beans. To begin with, Patrick Mercer claims his sources are retired police and Army intelligence officers: Sources in … Continue reading

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Tony Blair finally gets his first reach-around

As reported by the BBC and in the Guardian, Times and Daily Mail, Tony Blair received his Medal of Freedom today, but did not receive his long-delayed* Congressional Gold Medal at the same ceremony. (*Phew, I almost said ‘overdue’ then; … Continue reading

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Tony ‘two medals’ Blair

Next week Tony Blair will return from holiday and rush to Gaza and actually do his job as special envoy to the Middle East rush to the White House to collect not one but two medals for his stellar work … Continue reading

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Linkdump ahoy!

1. Joseph Obi is on the warpath. The attack on Louise Redvers is particularly appalling… and actionable. Sadly, The Obi One has yet to reveal what he’s really angry about (i.e. what triggered this greatly delayed outburst). 2. Thank you, … Continue reading

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Blair: the job hunt

1. How many jobs does an ex-PM need? 2. I don’t mind so much myself; whatever keeps him out of trouble. 3. But I like this lots. 4. And LOL-BLAIR rocks!

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Become one in a million

Sign the petition against the nomination of Tony Blair as “President of the European Union” I just did. I’m #7012, me.

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Playing the man

Remember when some of us were trying to ensure that Iraq was addressed as an issue during the 2005 General Election and Tony Blair responded to those efforts by (a) timing his response to suggest that it was a purely … Continue reading

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Tony Blair to ‘do God’ in a new (and totally unexpected) manner

Guardian – After 30 years as a closet Catholic, Blair finally puts faith before politics Justin McKeating – BREAKING NEWS: Blair anointed Left Footer: It’s official: Tony Blair has converted to Catholicism in time for Christmas… Apparently Blair, when giving … Continue reading

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SOCPA petition response

The government has responded to the ‘Repeal SOCPA’ petition. The response includes a timely reminder for me to get my two cents in on the relevant consultation paper. (The government has yet to respond to my call for the PM … Continue reading

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He is the very model of a Middle Eastern peace envoy

Flying Rodent, Garry and Justin already have this well-covered. All I wish to add is; “I told you so!” Oh, and this from Pandora: Tony Blair, return to sender Best to take a few precautions if you are a Prime … Continue reading

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