SIMPLETON

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http://www.michaelmoore.com/words/latest-news/extracts-tony-blairs-new-memoir-journey

September 1st, 2010 10:06 AM
Extracts from Tony Blair's new memoir 'A Journey'
Associated Press
LONDON — Highlights from "A Journey," by former British Prime Minister Tony Blair:

_On George W. Bush:
"George had immense simplicity in how he saw the world. Right or wrong, it led to decisive leadership."
"I had come to like and admire George. I was asked recently which of the political leaders I had met had most integrity. I listed George near the top. ... He was, in a bizarre sense ... a true idealist."
_On the invasion of Iraq:
"I ... regret with every fiber of my being the loss of those who died. ... Tears, though there have been many, do not encompass it."
"On the basis of what we do know now, I still believe that leaving Saddam in power was a bigger risk to our security than removing him and that, terrible though the aftermath was, the reality of Saddam and his sons in charge of Iraq would at least arguably be much worse. ... I am unable to satisfy the desire even of some of my supporters, who would like me to say: it was a mistake but one made in good faith. Friends opposed to the war think I'm being obstinate; others, less friendly, think I'm delusional. To both I may say: keep an open mind."

[geek tragedy]

1. Go away Tony. nt

[Urban Prairie]

2. "George had immense simplicity in how he saw the world."

"Right or wrong, it led to decisive leadership."

"Chimpy was an immense simpleton in how he pushed his "Bush Doctrine" upon the world. Right or wrong, it led to devisive leadership."

Fixed.