NickP Posted October 29, 2009 Share Posted October 29, 2009 Tony Blair, do you think this man would be a good president of Europe? Or like me, do you think he is a money grabbing lying toad, who's only interest is himself and his equally self centred wife? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fay Posted October 29, 2009 Share Posted October 29, 2009 Ummm.... is this a trick question? Because, strange as it may seem, I am getting the feeling that the answers you want are 'no' and 'yes' and 'yes' and 'yes'. Just checking, because I can't abide biased polls, in any shape or form. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Coeur de Lion Posted October 29, 2009 Share Posted October 29, 2009 What is the president of europe actually for? Will it change my life? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickP Posted October 29, 2009 Author Share Posted October 29, 2009 [quote user="Fay"]Ummm.... is this a trick question? Because, strange as it may seem, I am getting the feeling that the answers you want are 'no' and 'yes' and 'yes' and 'yes'. Just checking, because I can't abide biased polls, in any shape or form.[/quote]No trick in the question at all, and it's not a poll. I think the man is a charlatan of the highest order, I am just asking for other peoples thoughts on Mr Blair and the behind the scenes manoeuvring to make him unelected president of Europe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gardengirl Posted October 30, 2009 Share Posted October 30, 2009 Richard, I don't really know what a president of Europe is for. But we were told that it was not an important role when we were also being told that the whole treaty was nothing of significance. We now hear that it's to be a very influential role, and that TB would only be interested if it was of great impotance.And yes, I think it might change a lot in our lives when the president is in place. I don't know what, but I suspect that in France it might be less than in UK, for the same reasons that a lot pertaining to the EU seems to be at a more gentle level than in UK. GG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buelligan Posted October 30, 2009 Share Posted October 30, 2009 Like Richard, I should like to know exactly what a good president of Europe might be before committing myself to an answer. However, I would add that if one creates a competition for the world's ugliest dog, one should not be surprised (or complain) if a real hound wins..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bugsy Posted October 30, 2009 Share Posted October 30, 2009 Anyone who is even contemplating putting that prats name forward should seriously have a check for memory loss.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyh4 Posted October 30, 2009 Share Posted October 30, 2009 For many of the reasons already put forward, I think he might just be ideal for the job, and yes I do think he's just there for what he can make out of politics - which politician would you put in the job who isn't. Is putting him as president of the EU going to put him in a position where he can lead the EU into war? NOIs putting him into the job going to mean that the nominal head of the EU has good connections with world leaders? YESWould he know what makes them tick? YESIs he a slimey prat that will engratiate himself with other leaders? (You can decide on the first bit, but the second bit YES) So in my book just the man ........................ or would you prefer Berlusconi or someone of that ilk? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gardengirl Posted October 30, 2009 Share Posted October 30, 2009 Besides not being able to stand anything to do with TB, I think he is a very divisive person. The baggage he would take with him would bring many problems. Presumably the president should be someone who can bring people and their ideas together. A sensible grey man or woman without TB's baggage seems needed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pachapapa Posted October 30, 2009 Share Posted October 30, 2009 If Bliar becomes President of the EU.I shall need a reality check.Not sure what.Possibly go live in Serbia and become an associate member of Al Jazeera. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edward Trunk Posted October 30, 2009 Share Posted October 30, 2009 Today: "Blair hopes of European Presidency sinking fast." Not all bad news, then... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quillan Posted October 30, 2009 Share Posted October 30, 2009 As pointed out on the news a couple of nights back why have a president from a member state that does not use the Euro? It sorts of smacks of I am president of a group of states that I don't 100% believe in. I notice on UK TV that very few have offered good alternatives to Blair. I am sure there are quite a few out there but we never hear about them. They keep saying that Europe needs a serious person for the rest of the world to listen to (they really mean China and the US).Well forgive me if I am wrong but is not Blair the Special Peace Envoy to the Middle East. I can't remember hearing about any positive results he has had out there. The only thing I remember from that part of the world that's happened since he took over the job is the Israeli invasion of the Gaza Strip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterG Posted October 30, 2009 Share Posted October 30, 2009 That sums it up then.http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/europe/eu/6465684/Tony-Blairs-bid-to-become-European-Union-president-appears-doomed.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renaud Posted October 30, 2009 Share Posted October 30, 2009 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l6Cj1b-rp1E&feature=player_embedded#Watch the government benches... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renaud Posted October 30, 2009 Share Posted October 30, 2009 Ps Why can't the people of the EU have a vote on the presidency? Let the candidates put themselves forward and say what they intend to do as president, then let us vote.Or would it like Eurovision and we would end up with a Russian?Or would it be like X-Factor and people would vote for bad haircut Irish twins just to annoy Simon Cowell? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris pp Posted October 30, 2009 Share Posted October 30, 2009 Blair gets an unequivocal NO from me, the man is a creep with blood soaked hands.Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
just john Posted October 30, 2009 Share Posted October 30, 2009 Maybe it's just the softener before they announce that Kinnock has it[Www] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickP Posted October 30, 2009 Author Share Posted October 30, 2009 [quote user="just john "]Maybe it's just the softener before they announce that Kinnock has it[Www][/quote]A very scary thought John, but there is no chance of Kinnock going back into the "family Business" He and his wife are now milking the house of lords. Funny how he changed his tune, because back in the 80s he wanted to abolish the House of Lords on the grounds it was packed with the descendants of “brigands, muggers, bribers and gangsters”. Don't you just love "New Labour" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woolybanana Posted October 30, 2009 Share Posted October 30, 2009 John Major for President ,then? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickP Posted October 30, 2009 Author Share Posted October 30, 2009 [quote user="woolybanana"]John Major for President ,then?[/quote]I'd rather see Ant & Dec in the job, although Jimmy Krankie would be an interesting choice. I find it very sad that in a country the size of the UK there doesn't appear to be a viable candidate. Having said that; in the election for London's Mayor the choice was between Boris and Ken, maybe Ant & Dec is not such a silly idea after all. Of course there's always Norman. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianagain Posted October 30, 2009 Share Posted October 30, 2009 Perhaps Paddy Ashdown might do the job - at least he's pro-European? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krusty Posted October 30, 2009 Share Posted October 30, 2009 Paddy is not qualified , you have to be an ex Prime Minister , unless I missed it when he was ? [Www] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Coeur de Lion Posted October 30, 2009 Share Posted October 30, 2009 [quote user="NickP"][quote user="woolybanana"]John Major for President ,then?[/quote]I'd rather see Ant & Dec in the job, although Jimmy Krankie would be an interesting choice. I find it very sad that in a country the size of the UK there doesn't appear to be a viable candidate. Having said that; in the election for London's Mayor the choice was between Boris and Ken, maybe Ant & Dec is not such a silly idea after all. Of course there's always Norman. [/quote]I would love to see Boris as pm of England.Not that he would fix everything, no politician is capable of doing that, but it would be a bloody good laugh watching him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edward Trunk Posted October 30, 2009 Share Posted October 30, 2009 "Blair gets an unequivocal NO from me, the man is a creep with blood soaked hands"Chris, he's not as good as that... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mint Posted October 30, 2009 Share Posted October 30, 2009 The man's a "blaireau", even his name suggests that. Please Frenchie, Clair or 5-e, come on here and explain the implications of "blaireau"...........I don't mean he's a badger, I mean he is ........er..........not exactly bright.Have I got the meaning right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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