Elected Dictatorship

[poliphilo]

Democracy is so damn frustrating. Most of us would like to see the back of Blair and his disgusting cronies, but the job remains his until the next election or until one of his colleagues is brave enough to hold a metaphorical gun to his head or until he graciously decides to stand down. His strategy in Iraq is hated. It's particularly, virulently hated within his own party. Over fifty per cent of the electorate want the troops out now. But Blair carries on regardless. I cringe every time someone speaks about "the British position" on this, that or the other, because it's not the British position; it's Blair's.

It's bizarre how one man can become synonymous with the nation and the rest of us- millions upon millions- are utterly powerless to affect what he chooses to do in our name.

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[poliphilo.livejournal.com]

Yeah, pleased to meet you too. Thanks for stopping by.:-)

My paper (the Guardian) is saying this morning that Blair is on the way out. The Labour party knows that he's an electoral liability and wants to dump him. And another article is saying how much the US military hates Rummy- so maybe he's on the way out too.

Looks like instant karma is gonna get them both. Yay!