In the Uk Tony Blair is very often referred to as George W Bush's poodle. Do Americans see him that way?

Question

From a Uk citizen

Answer 1

nope... George W Bush is not smart enough to care for a poodle... we see him as the one who can sound convincing about the same bull crap that Bush is so retarded on... I wish I could move to the UK

Answer 2

I don't see Tony Blair as being Bush's poodle. In fact I honestly feel that were there an absence in the appearance of US support with England, he would possibly have had a much easier job seeking and possibly obtaining additional support from other nations who shared a like opinion with him on many matters. He is a much more polished and articulate leader than is Bush who is far less likely to offend others by appearing dogmatically arrogant. And as I recall he did push Bush on the issue of agreeing that it was not the intent to indefinitely have troops in Iraq; that it was certainly not Britain's intentions. To the best of my knowledge I have never heard of one incident in which he crudely got caught putting his foot in his mouth to the extent that Bush repeatedly has. I've never once seen him on live television giving some of the snide, sarcastic glances at people that Bush has. I guess when it comes down to it the man has class - something Bush is sorely lacking. No, Tony Blair should not be perceived as Bush's poodle; if anything George Bush should look to Tony Blair as a mentor.

Answer 3

Many Americans are not sure exactly how to frame Tony Blair. He seems to be a competent leader, very likable and supportive of American policies abroad and at home.
But, there seems to be a lapdog essence to him. He doesn't appear to go against American policies at any time for any reason. (Of course, more often than not, the US returns the favor.)
The UK is a staunch and loved friend of the US. But true friends stand up to you when it is warranted, and tries to talk some sense into you.
Either Blair truly believes in the rhetoric he spouts, along with Bush, or he is a lapdog, as many have accused. It would be nice to occasionally see points of dissension.

Answer 4

I definitely see him as such! He's done nothing but kiss Bush's a** from Day One, and as a result, thousands of Brits have died in a war that was based on a lie. What really surprises me, though, is the fact that the Labour Party won in the last election, because I know that Blair became VERY unpopular after he decided to side with Bush in the so-called "War on Terror".

Answer 5

I've personally never heard that. I don't see him that way, but then again, I don't really hear much about him.

I do wish he would've slapped Bush for eating with his mouth open at the G8 summit, though.

(And I agree that Bush isn't smart enough to care for a poodle.)

Answer 6

Absolutely not. I see him as a man who stands up for his beliefs and does what he thinks is best for the future of his country, even if it isn't popular. That is a leader. To bad there are so few in this world.

Answer 7

No...I see him as a strong leader...making the hard distasteful decisions that every other leader of the UK was afraid to make.

Answer 8

Not at all. We see him as an ally, in the tradition of Margaret Thatcher and Winston Churchill.

Answer 9

no i see him as someone who stands up for what he believes in. you should be proud to have such a leader. unlike the cut and run french with no backbone the english are americas best friend to help stand up for what is right. be well my friend and never give in to the weak

Answer 10

Nah I think he is a good leader, and a close friend of Bush.