The Legacy

Albie

Albie

Keeping an open eye on the Weeping Angels.
In case you need not be reminded (as most of our non-UK posters seem to be well up with current affairs, I'm sure they will be aware also), Tony Blair steps down next week as the UK Prime Minister. A lot of talk has been made as to what his legacy will be, but, as with most Premiers, the not so positive events of their reign is what they will always be remembered by. Thatcher and the Miners strike, Falklands War and the Poll Tax; John Major and the recession and the Gulf War.

The question is, will people only remember him for the Iraq War and the special relationship with George Bush? He will, I'm sure, be remembered for other things - but that will possibly be the most prevalent.

A satirical viewpoint of what his legacy will be, is made on this little clip - which is quite funny. ;)
 
'Anyway, human rights are a bit like musical chairs...just hope that when the music stops, your chair doesn't have wires coming out of it' :bigsmile:

Classic.

I think that video more or less speaks for itself.  Blair's governments have been one long saga of spin, in-fighting and incompetence.  While I think part of it is not New Labour's fault, they certainly didn't improve the situation (not that any Tory government would have done much better, methinks).
 
Raven said:
I think that video more or less speaks for itself.  Blair's governments have been one long saga of spin, in-fighting and incompetence.
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Very true. The last decade does seem to be spun rather than just be. And yes, the Tories would have not fared any better. But then again, could there ever be a government that we could not criticise, or pull apart? That is why the legacy's of former Premiers never seem to be positive (on the whole).

Now, I would say Thank God for democracy, but on the whole, what is laid out before us, we tend to believe (if it makes us feel better) and so we pander to the most charismatic politician. Don't laugh, but David Cameroon is likely to be next. ;)
 
Albie said:
Very true. The last decade does seem to be spun rather than just be. And yes, the Tories would have not fared any better. But then again, could there ever be a government that we could not criticise, or pull apart? That is why the legacy's of former Premiers never seem to be positive (on the whole).
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If Blair had not plunged UK into the Iraw and Afghanistan wars, he would have the support of the people.  He would have been able to increase (or at least maintain) spending on the NHS, while perhaps attempting to remedy some of the ridiculous bureaucracy that prevents it from operating efficiently.  Bureaucracy and spin are the mainstays of Blair's government, although I believe that the prisons crisis was building for a while...the fact that it was not spotted earlier is inexcusable, though.  I, for one, would not vote for Cameron or Brown when I'm eligible...neither appeal to me.
 
Not a single positive word about Blair? Well, at least I liked him way better than all previous British leaders (that I was aware of; from early 80's that is).

Hell, Blair is even gonna be a Catholic! Good boy!
:p

Sorry lads, couldn't resist mentioning this!
 
This may have something to do with Blair's audience with the Pope the other day.
 
How long was Tony Blair Prime Minister? I remember hearing he was stepping down, just not sure when...next week already? How time flies...
 
Blair was Prime Minister from 1997 til now - a little over 10 years (and just a year short of Thatcher's record). He will officially leave office on Wednesday when Gordon Brown takes over.
 
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