[HanneyBean]

Ivan,
Just how much heat is Blair taking in Britain because of his stance on the Iraq issue?
I had always assumed he was a MAJOR socialist pantywaist - a counterpart to our own Bubba- but I have to tell you that he's impressed me mightily since 9-11.

[MadIvan]

Just how much heat is Blair taking in Britain because of his stance on the Iraq issue?

From the public? Not much. From left wingers in his own party - well enough to be annoyed.

Regards, Ivan

[MadIvan]

I had always assumed he was a MAJOR socialist pantywaist - a counterpart to our own Bubba- but I have to tell you that he's impressed me mightily since 9-11.

I should point out the difference between Blair and Clinton - Clinton believes in absolutely nothing except himself and his own power. Blair believes in things. He may believe in the wrong things, or the things he believes in may be too vague to be of any use, but he is motivated by a faith of some kind.

One reason that is little talked about, why Blair and Bush get on so well - both are practicing Christians.

Regards, Ivan