GQ names Bush most powerful man in Britain

[quaoar]

http://www.salon.com/ent/wire/2005/01/05/gq/index.html

Jan. 5, 2005 | London -- The most powerful man in Britain is American President Bush, while soccer star David Beckham's sway over British society is in free fall, a men's magazine said Wednesday.

Bush tied with Prime Minister Tony Blair for first place in the list drawn up by the British edition of GQ magazine.

Blair has long faced criticism that he simply follows Bush's orders as his "poodle," but GQ claimed that re-election has given Bush an even bigger say in British life. Last year, the U.S. president didn't make the top 100.

Beckham plummeted from eighth to 23rd place, reflecting a turbulent year for the England soccer captain in which "the wheels seem to have come off Brand Beckham," GQ said.

[SariesNightly]

1. From now onwards..

.. Buckingham Palace must be vacated for the convenience of His Royal Dubness as and when he chooses to swing by for a drink or two.

[Cha]

2. THose poor limeys have a bushtard for

the "most powerful man in Britain".

Hope it pisses them off.

[nine23]

5. This is pathetic and embarrassing, but GOOD: For the election.

[Bush_Eats_Beef]

7. From what I have seen, the average Brit HATES the Emperor.

...that's been one of the major contributing factors to the backlash against Blair. Obviously, the war in Iraq is at the top of the complaint list. But it's the fact that Blair, for whatever reason, sold his soul to Bush that has kept the fire burning.

[saltpoint]

3. Yet another feather in Tony Blair's cap.

[SuperDem1776]

4. That is so wrong!

Craziest is more like it!

[muriel_volestrangler]

6. Another story with all the top 25

here. Quite a few entries are laughable - eg Wayne Rooney, literally. While he may be an interesting footballer to watch, he is a laughing stock off the pitch. He's known for temper tantrums and using prostitutes old enough to be his grandmother. He has no 'power' in Britain at all. There was some justification for putting Beckham on a list of power - he was followed as a fashion icon (he set trends in haircuts), and was put forward as a role model (until this year), for things like his 'new man' role as a husband and father.

I suspect the list was drawn up over a liquid lunch.

Having said that, there is a good case for Bush being the most powerful man in Britain - he's in charge of UK foreign policy, and could do a lot to the country with trade if he wanted. I remember a list a few years ago that put Clinton in the top 5.

[despairing optimist]

8. Second most powerful man: the poodle trainer

[davhill]

9. So who is the most powerful man in America

Ariel Sharon?
Karl Rove?
Chenney?

[quaoar]

10. Grover Norquist

[jimfromthebronx10469]

13. davhill....the answer is

ariel sharon...somewhere i read he or another big shot jew said while in the halls of congress,"the jews own america" daschle and someone else said to him,"stfu" not in those words.its my belief the jews do own this country.:crazy: :think: :crazy: :think: :crazy: :think: :crazy: :think: :hi: :dem:

[Califooyah Operative]

16. please....

If your going to say something crazy like that you should probalby provide a source. It seems sort of imflamitory and pretty anti-semetic.

[jimfromthebronx10469]

18. cali..since i dont have the exact page where sharon claims..

jews own america...google up ariel sharon//"jews own america" many stories support my statement.when i find where sharon said,"if israel goes down so will america"that in regards to nuclear wars in the middle east.sharon boasts of having the 3rd best air force in the world and wont hesitate using that power..imflammatory no..:thumbsdown: :thumbsdown: :thumbsdown:

[LynnTheDem]

11. ROTFLMAO!!! Heeere Tony!!! C'mon boy! HEAL! SIT! STAY!

LOL!!!

[Imagevision]

12. And which repugs own GQ? -- Next Bush will appear on TV guide

[daleo]

14. I thought GQ had something to do with dressing well.

I think Bush's back bulge radio, and other assorted crimes against clothing should rule him out. Maybe Ann Coulter could be the most powerful man in Britain instead.

[Solly Mack]

15. I say, Tony, I do believe you've been soundly bollocked

Course, it's true and well deserved.

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[imenja]

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