Shall we invite Britain to officially become the 51st State?

Question

Under Blair, Britain has lost it's independence to formulate Foreign Policy ref: G8 summit. The discussions going on in the UN is being conducted by France and the US. Under this leader, a World recognised power in Diplomacy is now nothing more than a bit player. I love the British way of life but they are being sold down the river by Blair.

Answer 1

Yes we are being sold down the river, may as well sign on the dotted line at least then we might have some rights under the constitution. Most of ours are being slowly eroded so perhaps its not such a bad idea.

Answer 2

I think Britain still maintains it's independence, not that the Americans are actually aware of this. I heard a senator talking the other week about the Britain being one of the states of America. I was quite amazed as I had no idea I had suddenly leaped across the Atlantic. Britain has always agreed with US policy, and we both have a pact that is hard to break. We maintain a good working relationship with Europe and we are seen as one of the stronger countries, both economically and militarily. It is through us that American diplomacy can sometimes be persuaded to be acceptable to other countries as Britain has always shown itself to be quite sensible when accepting foreign policy. I'm not saying that everything they do is right, just that people accept that we would have studied it thoroughly first. Blair is doing the best he can in the fight against terror, especially as he has that bumbling beefcake Brown trying to push him out. Could you imagine what disasters would happen with him and Bush teamed up? At least Blair adds an air of decorum and hesitancy to George Bush's plans.

Answer 3

An interesting idea, but, luckily, that sort of request would have to go to a referendum. And I honestly believe that the vox populi will be a resounding "No!". We're British; we like being British. Not all of us approve of the way that the current Prime Minister and his government are running this country, and I will be very suprised (and disappointed) if Labour win the next election. Tony Blair doesn't have the good of the country at heart, merely his self-aggrandisement, and the sooner he is gone, the better. He's been in power too long, and there is much truth in the adage that "Power corrupts; absolute power corrupts absolutely". Blair doesn't want to be Prime Minister - he wants to be President.

Answer 4

I have to say no thank you. I couldn't stand to be governed by Bush!...I feel for you over there!

I just wish Blair would stop being such a yes man, and actually think for himself. The UK is supposed to be a democracy, but Blair is ignoring the wishes of the majority of British people and sucking up to Bush.

Why did people vote Blair back in? Because they thought the alternative in the 2 horse race was even worse! The only party which was anti (Iraq) war is the Liberal party, and a lot of people see a vote for them as a wasted vote because there are so many lazy people who vote Conservative or Labour "because they always have" that the Liberals don't stand much chance of getting in.

Answer 5

I'd like to blame Blair, but this has been going on for a long time. Reagan's planes which bombed Libya took off from England. The US invaded Grenada - and that was British territory, and they were remarkably laid back over the Falklands War. I think Reagan said it was like two bald men fighting over a comb. I know it was something really profound.
Don't invite us. It's always so hurtful when an invitation is refused.

Answer 6

one million. No it won't because of the fact purely a tiny share of the inhabitants is islamic and different of those do no longer prefer an islamic state themselves. 2. No it hasn't. the main needed and unsafe aspects interior the international are probable to be putting out in Pakistan, Iran and particular North African states. 3. that is not. no one is giggling at Britain because of the fact no one has any choose. different ecu countries have their own issues. the thought Britain is a "giggling inventory" because of the fact its immigration rules are much less severe than different countries' is a stupid paranoid lie promulgated by applying the far stunning.

Answer 7

I do not want to be the 51st state. I don't like blair but there is no way I would want to join america (no offence) either. What the UK needs is a strong independant leader who won't allow civil rights and political correctness to stop the fight against terrorists.

Answer 8

Unsurprisingly I agree with the majority, no thank you. However, I would like to see Gordon Brown take over as PM; I think he may prove to be a silent strength behind the UN and even be strong enough to listen to Bush then say 'No!' when the need arose. As for America's President, I think even the fictional Santos would make a better President than what they have now - and I believe even all you Americans out there would probably agree! :-D

Answer 9

The invitation would be sent, and then hopefully Blair would respond not unlike Hugh Grant did in Love Acutally.

Answer 10

The people running America are so incompetent and deluded that I'd like to ask the queen if she'd take us back and forgive us for the revolution. For now though, the Brits have it rough because they got sucked into Bush's bull$hit, and now they're paying the price with increased terrorism attacks and attempts.