Do people think Tony Blair is a good leader?
By snowflake5
@snowflake5 (1579)
United States
December 8, 2006 4:05pm CST
Tony Blair will be stepping down next year after 10 years as British prime minister.
I still remember when he was first elected - he was just a breath of fresh air and could do no wrong. Sadly everything changed after the Iraq war - people started to question his judgement and veracity, and the tide has turned; it's hard to find someone with a good view of him.
So what do people think? Is he a good leader or not?
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5 responses
@ESKARENA1 (18261)
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8 Dec 06
I think tony blair is the greatest leader the uk has ever had. I still remember him taking power in 1997 it came after 18 years of conservative rule and was the great liberation. I for one will never ever forget how much of a relief that was and for that alone he can do no wrong, he got rid of the tories , enough said we will never forget
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@snowflake5 (1579)
• United States
8 Dec 06
Yes, he did get rid of the Tories. But because of Iraq, the Tories have a chance to get in, in the next election, because people are so angry.
@Jaytech (2251)
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10 May 07
Not forgetting Cash for Honours, erosion of civil liberties, political correctness, taking us further into the European Union without the promised referendum, over 600 new laws introduced, a massive hike in council tax along with various other stealth taxes, the NHS being purposely run down to privatise it, A massive increase between rich & poor, The Iraq war.
& before anyone says the minimum wage, that's set so low the doubled council tax alone wipes that out, it's all smoke & mirrors. Nu Labour are no different to the Tories in reality, sponsored by big business & large cooperation's. A big con!
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@snowflake5 (1579)
• United States
14 May 07
I think there are some differences between Labour and the Tories...
@HimArticles (1137)
• India
17 Dec 06
I personally feel Tony Blaire is a great and dynamic leader in world but participation in the Iraq war was his wrong decision. After the post Iraq war he lost his celebrity. Now it will very difficult to Tony to retain his post and govt. in coming elections. What do you think?
@snowflake5 (1579)
• United States
17 Dec 06
Well he says he's stepping down next year, but he's very reluctant to go. And the Iraq business has damaged the whole Labour party, which will struggle to win the next election (ironic as most Labour people were against the war, while most Tories were in favour).
@snowflake5 (1579)
• United States
18 Dec 06
Gordon Brown is almost certain to become leader of the Labour party and therefore Prime Minister (as the Labour party is in government). He is currently Chancellor of the Exchequer and responsible for the good economy we've had these last ten years.
However, some people don't like him, they say he's too stern and boring. They prefer the touchy-feely likeability of David Cameron, who is leader of the opposition Conservatives.
In my view it's better to have someone stern with a good record in government, than someone likeable who is completely untried and might be a disaster in government. I think this is what the argument will be about during the enxt election - continuity with a proven face, or change and a risk with an unknown.
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@HimArticles (1137)
• India
18 Dec 06
Now in your opinion who is the strong candidate for next prime minister of UK or it is too early to predict
@ManInThePub (24)
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15 Apr 07
Blair ignored the largest demonstration in British history and went to war knowingly on a pack of lies.
He is neither good (in the Christian sense) or a leader (in a social sense). He's just another rich scumbag acting in the interests of other rich scumbags.
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@snowflake5 (1579)
• United States
16 Apr 07
You are right, he did betray Britain. Which is why it's a good thing the Labour party is making him step down. I hope the future is better!
@henazea (313)
• Kuwait
11 May 07
I think Tony Blair was a good leader when it came for his country but I was and strongly against the involvement with Iraq.I still remember both the gulf wars,being myself a resident of Kuwait.I know how it was.THough its a good thing that a dictator like Saddam was toppled but the present condition in Iraq is deplorable.
but putting those things aside as a nightmare in TONY BLAIR'S political career,he was an excellent leader and his charisma will forever linger around even after his retirement.
@snowflake5 (1579)
• United States
14 May 07
I agree that Blair will remain influential - lots of politicians in Europe are modelling themselves on him, eg Nicholas Sarkozy in France and the current leader of Sweden.
