From: John Cuccia 

On Wed, 23 Aug 2006 19:37:05 +0100, "Phil Payne"
 wrote:

>> >I would have used stronger language about the lapdog.  In fact, I regard
>> >that term almost as a compliment.
>
>> For a head-of-state?  Sorry, I'll try to do better next time .
>
>Prime Minister.  Head of State is 'er Maj.

De facto head of state, then.

>> Finally, your government's support of and
>> participation in the invasion gave it the veneer of
>> international legitimacy that the Bushies absolutely needed.
>
>I agree.  The measure of a true friend is that he/she tells you when you're
>up yourself.
>
>In this context we seriously betrayed the USA and its people.

Maybe.  The Bush people were going into Iraq, with or without your
participation. Blair just gave them some political cover.

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