Anyone but Bush

[Lothian]

This article (http://observer.guardian.co.uk/focus/story/0,6903,1163828,00.html) was published in the Observer (Sunday paper of the Guardian).

It suggests that Tony Blair would prefer anyone but Bush in the White house. I agree that in the current climate pictures of Tony and George together would probably not do Tony any favours over here, but wonder how it would go down in America.

Are Americans surprised Tony has not been over to collect his medal ? Would it make a difference (to Bush’s popularity) in America if Tony turned up ?

[LeFevre]

Many or most Mericans wouldn't know who the heck you were on about.:p

Seriously I don't think PM Blair would make much difference for Bush.

[Lothian]

Originally posted by LeFevre
Many or most Mericans wouldn't know who the heck you were on about.:p

Seriously I don't think PM Blair would make much difference for Bush. That is pretty much as I see it. As in a lot of things America's influence on the world (Britain) is a lot more than the worlds (Britain's) on America. There is a tendency over here to overestimate our own importance.

[Luke T.]

Blair would probably prefer Ralph Nader. Vote for Nader!

[Nasarius]

Originally posted by Luke T.
Blair would probably prefer Ralph Nader. Vote for Nader!

Give it up; no one gives a damn about Nader since he dumped the Green Party :p

[Luke T.]

Originally posted by Nasarius


Give it up; no one gives a damn about Nader since he dumped the Green Party :p

Vote Nader! (http://www.zwire.com/site/news.cfm?BRD=1994&dept_id=226369&newsid=11070558&PAG=461&rfi=9)


In the first poll since John Kerry locked up the Democratic nomination, Kerry and President Bush are tied while independent Ralph Nader has captured enough support to affect the outcome, validating Democrats' fears.

The Republican incumbent had the backing of 46 percent, Kerry 45 percent and Nader, the 2000 Green Party candidate who entered the race last month, was at 6 percent in the survey conducted for The Associated Press by Ipsos-Public Affairs.

[Grammatron]

I wonder how much the Republican Party is paying him? :p

[†= Crap!]

Nader was recently on Mclaughlin, and stated that he very much wants Bush to be defeated, and that the main purpose of him running is to rail against Bush in an attempt to draw away inde/mod-repub votes.

[KelvinG]

Originally posted by †= Crap!
Nader was recently on Mclaughlin, and stated that he very much wants Bush to be defeated, and that the main purpose of him running is to rail against Bush in an attempt to draw away inde/mod-repub votes.

Yah, that strategy sure worked well last election.

[Zep]

Originally posted by Lothian
That is pretty much as I see it. As in a lot of things America's influence on the world (Britain) is a lot more than the worlds (Britain's) on America. There is a tendency over here to overestimate our own importance. I would concur with that sentiment, and note that it is even more unbalanced for lesser nations like Australia.

[Renfield]

Originally posted by LeFevre
Many or most Mericans wouldn't know who the heck you were on about.:p

Seriously I don't think PM Blair would make much difference for Bush.

Yes. America is a pretty anti-intellectual country. Its one of the reasons I think Bush is still fairly popular here with many. We take great pride in our general ignorance of the rest of the world.