2007-02-27 21:17:55 · 27 answers · asked by Connor 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Other - Politics & Government
Neither. He is human. He has made mistakes, and whilst it is "trendy" to hate him currently by anyone too far left to see what is right or simply looking for someone to blame for everything, he has also done a LOT of good things too, and the economy has done well under him, unemployment has fallen etc. A lot of the problems he has NOT overcome are cultural ones that have simmered for years, like the NHS or immigration and so on.
Some of his mistakes, like Iraq as the big one. I think I would have done exactly the same thing. The job of Prime Minister is not an easy one,a nd you attract criticism whatever you do, he has a strong moral compass and he follows it. I respect that.
Also, anyone that has seen him on things like the virgin radio celebrity call in, or hears the story about how he refused to not appear at the Queens birthday despite threats on his life and the warning from MI5 will now, he has integrity.
I have no shame in the fact I voted for him twice, and if he was to stand again, I would still prefer him over the other curs gunning for power currently.
And yes, I expect many thumbs down for this and I don't give a damn.
2007-02-27 21:27:47 · answer #1 · answered by Caffeine Fiend 4 · 3⤊ 5⤋
Tony Blair is a war criminal and traitor to this country so he is definitely no hero, unless you support a political party over your country and the people in it and many do. Tribal voting (pick a political party and vote for it whatever the costs to your country) is rampant and is equal to the football fan mentality. Unfortunately, our Tony has been less than honest with his activities, much of his ill doings will come out in the next few years. Fortunately, Labour and conservative are not the only way forward nowadays, if the tribal voters will only read other parties manifestos and see the alternatives that unlike New Labour and the Conservatives manifestos make sense. Perhaps we just might give these alternatives a chance and provide a balanced Parliament.
ATB Red
Monty, that is a an absolutely brilliant answer and sums up the the New Labour regime. How can anyone defend New Labour but as I said previously the tribal voter will vote for them come what may and sod everyone else. Well done
2007-02-28 09:06:40 · answer #2 · answered by Redmonk 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I never trusted Blair even when he was first elected leader of the Labour party. But, I decided to give him a chance, and voted Labour in 1997. Most things he has said or done since have either dissapointed me, frightened me or angered me. There was a time when I couldn't see myself voting for any party other than Labour, but now Blair and his cronies have completely turned me off, and I am no longer a Labour supporter (although I will never vote for a right wing party).
In short I don't think Blair is either a hero or a villain. But for me he's the most dissapointing Prime Minister in living memory. If only John Smith had survived to lead the country, things might have been very different.
2007-02-28 05:47:16 · answer #3 · answered by Spacephantom 7 · 3⤊ 1⤋
I see him not as a villain but a serial criminal, the only good thing he has done is for the Muslim people of Britain,and created more knighthoods at the cost of £1,000,000
He has taken most of the British peoples rights and pride away.
2007-02-28 11:38:24 · answer #4 · answered by st.abbs 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
he's very weak. People as far as new zealand think he's pathetic. I think he's done a lot of damage to the country but I also think it's a very hard job that he has, which I wouldn't want to try and do for all the world... I also think worse than Tony Blair is yet to come.
2007-02-28 05:34:31 · answer #5 · answered by Sarah H 3 · 5⤊ 1⤋
As you say he has done some good things but the misleading of the British people regarding Iraq was surely his biggest downfall.
The new generations aren't as gullible any more and the politicians should realise that.
2007-02-28 05:49:52 · answer #6 · answered by cassidy 4 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Neither a hero nor a villain - just someone who tried to pick up the pieces of 20 odd years of Tory mismanagement, social injustice and economic greed. He has done a lot for this country (NHS, edcuation, social balance, employment) - those people who said he was the cause of the Dome are wrong - the Tories started that fiasco - New Labour again just had to pick up the pieces. It all started so well, and then we went into Iraq... That has been the major flaw in his premiership for me. As the programme on TV last night said, I believe he has always tried to do the right thing, not just make the rich richer.
2007-02-28 05:35:11 · answer #7 · answered by Roxy 6 · 3⤊ 4⤋
Hero
2007-02-28 05:23:34 · answer #8 · answered by firetdriver_99 5 · 2⤊ 3⤋
A LEADER! Like GW Bush, being popular is not the goal for true leaders. Given the many choices a Leader has to make it is too easy to do the "Please Like me" thing. Look at Edward 1 the long shanks The most hated man in the world to the Scots yet to the English he was a great and good king. If you had a quick look at what Tony the Tiger has seen (secrets) you and everyone of us may have made the very same "unpopular" decisions.
2007-02-28 05:28:03 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 5⤋
Spent too much money - gave us the ridiculous human rights act (for everyone BUT native english...) millenium dome, NHS for sex changes and IVF but not for old, dementia or chronic illness...Brown will be as bad if not worse, god knows why scots should be eligible to be an unvoted PM here in England - time for labour to be voted OUT even if not sure what would work for us nowadays with louts running the streets - we need some zero tolerance and tough laws to get us back to being english again
2007-02-28 05:27:56 · answer #10 · answered by essdee 4 · 4⤊ 3⤋