I was in a waiting room yesterday and happened to catch 'The View" on the television. I could not believe I had the opportunity to see the entire segment, but, the estalishment's computer system went down the moment I walked in the door. NO LIE. So, the TV was on and I listened to the guy. He is great man. He really cajoled every question about the Queen and otherwise. He stated, "My wife said if he ever received a phone call from "The View" simply don't answer." He a good deal of fun.
But.
He stated something really interesting when he began to speak to his INVOLVEMENT with Bush. He stated as the President, George was a 'binary' decision maker. You know, it takes a great deal of patience to deal with a binary decision maker. Tony needs a medal from one more person, but, it would require him being Catholic. Sainthood is what I am thinking. I don't believe Blair is Catholic.
I'm going to purchase his book. He deserves that level of dignity by Americans.
I believe Tony Blair's 'Journey' is more than interesting. He had eight years of a nightmare brought on by the corrupt political system in the USA. He is an elegant speaker and words never escape his dialogue to make wonderful statements in ways that flow with conversation to make a point.
I have long said on this blog that it was Tony Blair we have to thank to bring about sanity in a world that was dominated by hate mongers and a Dick Cheney that was intent on desensitizing the American conscience to a nuclear engagement with another country. Even Russia.
Tony is a sincere peacemaker and he has taken his expertise to the Middle East and is an intregate part of the movment to settle the region. It was more than appropriate he received the Libery Medal and the Medal of Freedom. It was more than appropriate that Former President Bill Clinton would find HIM to place still another medal around his neck.
Granted the USA has a strategic partner in Israel. That reality does not diminish the diligent work of decades of Presidents and Secretaries of State to bring about peace in the Middle East. That is the 'character' of our elected government. We are not people that believe in war. We do embrace peace and so much so, that a British Prime Minister recognized a 'detour' to that path after an attack by international criminals on USA soil. Later, it would effect his precious London.
Former Prime Minister Tony Blair is a hero. It is just that simple. He is also a dedicated husband and father. His competency spans his entire 'life journey.' I am proud to call him a friend to the USA and the Middle East and hope his work finds success under the Obama Administration in the hands of Secretary of State Hillary Clinton.
Steady as it goes, Tony.
Liberty medal awarded to Tony Blair (click title to entry - thank you)
Former British prime minister honoured in Philadelphia for role in conflict resolution, in particular Northern Ireland's Good Friday agreement
Mark Tran
The Guardian
Tuesday 14 September 2010
...Clinton said in a statement that Blair "continues to demonstrate the same leadership, dedication and creativity in promoting economic opportunity in the Middle East and the resolution of conflicts rooted in religion around the world"....
January 13, 2009
President Bush awards Tony Blair Presidential Medal of Freedom
Nico
...President Bush said that when America faced the first great challenge of his Administration, Mr Blair was on hand to offer his assistance.
“He was there a our moment of trial,” the President told a gathering of dignitaries and personal friends of Mr Blair. “At his very centre this man believes in freedom.”
Mr Blair received his medal along with John Howard, the former Australian Prime Minister and Alvaro Uribe, the Colombian President.
The President himself clasped the medals around each man’s neck after a military aide read citations in the leaders’ honour. Before today’s ceremony, President Bush had awarded 78 medals during his tenure in office.
http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/world/us_and_americas/article5511389.ece
