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It seems likely that Tony Blair is hoping to redeem himself for the suffering in Iraq through his new role in Palestine and Israel. Do you think he can do this?
Submitted by: the6thestate | 30 votes for this..
0 comments | Topic: Politics |
I believe everybody has the potential to redeem themselves and do good and Tony Blair is no different than anybody else in this regard - if he has the will to do so. He certainly has the ability. Unfortunately... Show more »I believe everybody has the potential to redeem themselves and do good and Tony Blair is no different than anybody else in this regard - if he has the will to do so. He certainly has the ability. Unfortunately he seems more focused on self-promotion than redemption Show less »
When Tony blair led the UK into war with Iraq, do you believe he was representing the will of the people of the UK? How do you feel about him as Middle East Peace Envoy?
Submitted by: keithwhu | 27 votes for this..
No I don’t think he was representing the will of the British people. The majority of British people were opposed to the war. The anti-war demonstration on February 15th 2003 was the biggest protest ... Show more »No I don’t think he was representing the will of the British people. The majority of British people were opposed to the war. The anti-war demonstration on February 15th 2003 was the biggest protest in 2,000 years of British history. The comments from Sir Christopher Meyer, Britain's ambassador to Washington at the time, in his book DC Confidential, that Blair was ‘seduced’ by US power seems to me much closer to the point as to whose interests he was more concerned about. It is difficult to believe that he will be taken seriously as a Middle East envoy in view of his uncritical stance to US and Israeli policy and his support for their invasion of Iraq and attack on Lebanon. Show less »
What were your feelings when Tony blair came to power in 1997? And were they different when he left 10 years later?
Submitted by: keithwhu | 28 votes for this..
1 comment | Topic: Politics |
I supported Labour in 1997 and I had been quite impressed by Tony Blair. So I was delighted when Labour were back in power. I was hopeful that Labour really could introduce ‘an ethical foreign policy’... Show more »I supported Labour in 1997 and I had been quite impressed by Tony Blair. So I was delighted when Labour were back in power. I was hopeful that Labour really could introduce ‘an ethical foreign policy’ abroad as they suggested and greater social justice at home. These feelings were gradually replaced by disillusion and anger as Labour transformed itself into New Labour. When Blair stepped down I felt pride that it was opposition to the invasion of Iraq that had dogged him to the end but also sadness at the tremendous opportunity he had squandered. Show less »
Salma, didn't you once write an article for the Islamist magazine, Trends (edited by Inayat Bunglawala of the MCB) which imagined an Islamic Republic of Great Britain? Your Wikipedia page used to say ... Show more »Salma, didn't you once write an article for the Islamist magazine, Trends (edited by Inayat Bunglawala of the MCB) which imagined an Islamic Republic of Great Britain? Your Wikipedia page used to say that you studied the Holocaust - why the obsession with Jews? And why not join a mainstream movement like the Labour or Conservative Party, and use your undoubtable skills to help move change from within - rather than without? Show less »
Submitted by: oneill | 20 votes for this..
The article is a skit and a parody!! It was aimed at students, and was supposed to be a humorous take, which I think it pretty self- evident for anybody who reads it. I studied the Holocaust because... Show more »The article is a skit and a parody!! It was aimed at students, and was supposed to be a humorous take, which I think it pretty self- evident for anybody who reads it. I studied the Holocaust because I wanted to try and understand how an attempt to exterminate an entire race of people could happen right here in the heart of Western European civilization. I was disturbed at the horrors millions of Jews were subjected to. The fact that ‘ordinary’ people supported and participated in these horrors – and millions of others stood by in silence – raised many questions for me : spiritual and political. In my personal journey I am committed to ensuring that I would never stay silent in the oppression of others – regardless of the victims or perpetrators. I did not join a mainstream party because I saw no real differences on policy between any of them. All three supported the invasion of Iraq (granted the Lib Dems were reluctant bombers), all three support the occupation of Afghanistan, and all three are committed to increasing privatisation. Every time I attend councillors meetings in Birmingham where the city council is run by a Lib Dem/Tory coalition and Labour are in opposition, I am reminded how on real issues there is not a fig leaf of difference between them. If I had joined them, I would not have been given the space or platform to advocate the views that I currently have outside the mainstream. Show less »
In a few years time, Birmingham will be the second non-white city after Leicester. What impact do you think this will have in the Muslim community in Birmingham but also accross the country?
Submitted by: rtatoud | 13 votes for this..
I think this is a tremendous opportunity for cites like Birmingham and Leicester to become global role models of multiculturalism, to be examples of genuinely global 21st century cities. I am very excited... Show more »I think this is a tremendous opportunity for cites like Birmingham and Leicester to become global role models of multiculturalism, to be examples of genuinely global 21st century cities. I am very excited about it! Show less »
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