Comments on: Want to hear Tony Blair speak? http://liberalconspiracy.org/2009/08/26/want-to-see-tony-blair-speak/ Left-wing news, opinion and activism Sun, 12 Feb 2012 09:56:37 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3 By: Liberal Conspiracy » Blair: I didn’t know much about Middle East http://liberalconspiracy.org/2009/08/26/want-to-see-tony-blair-speak/#comment-62738 Liberal Conspiracy » Blair: I didn’t know much about Middle East Tue, 08 Sep 2009 14:02:27 +0000 http://www.liberalconspiracy.org/?p=7137#comment-62738 [...] 8, 2009 at 3:02 pm You may remember we pointed out a few weeks ago that Tony Blair was going on a six-talk tour around London to offer his views on faith and politics and why he loved invading foreign countries. Or something [...] [...] 8, 2009 at 3:02 pm You may remember we pointed out a few weeks ago that Tony Blair was going on a six-talk tour around London to offer his views on faith and politics and why he loved invading foreign countries. Or something [...]

]]> By: Daniel Hoffmann-Gill http://liberalconspiracy.org/2009/08/26/want-to-see-tony-blair-speak/#comment-60460 Daniel Hoffmann-Gill Thu, 27 Aug 2009 10:31:37 +0000 http://www.liberalconspiracy.org/?p=7137#comment-60460 No one has as many corpses on their conscience as Henry Kissinger. And I've just read World War Z so corpses do indeed have a dead and alive feel right now. No one has as many corpses on their conscience as Henry Kissinger.

And I’ve just read World War Z so corpses do indeed have a dead and alive feel right now.

]]> By: Jay http://liberalconspiracy.org/2009/08/26/want-to-see-tony-blair-speak/#comment-60459 Jay Thu, 27 Aug 2009 10:29:17 +0000 http://www.liberalconspiracy.org/?p=7137#comment-60459 "I think Charlieman, the point is that for a man of faith, he has a lot of dead corpses on his conscience." Rather dead corpses than live ones... Agree completely, though. Having said that, how many dead corpses does the Pope have on his conscience? Epic fail in "faith and development" is hardly unique to Blair... “I think Charlieman, the point is that for a man of faith, he has a lot of dead corpses on his conscience.”

Rather dead corpses than live ones…
Agree completely, though.

Having said that, how many dead corpses does the Pope have on his conscience? Epic fail in “faith and development” is hardly unique to Blair…

]]> By: Daniel Hoffmann-Gill http://liberalconspiracy.org/2009/08/26/want-to-see-tony-blair-speak/#comment-60451 Daniel Hoffmann-Gill Thu, 27 Aug 2009 10:01:58 +0000 http://www.liberalconspiracy.org/?p=7137#comment-60451 I think Charlieman, the point is that for a man of faith, he has a lot of dead corpses on his conscience. I think Charlieman, the point is that for a man of faith, he has a lot of dead corpses on his conscience.

]]> By: Richard http://liberalconspiracy.org/2009/08/26/want-to-see-tony-blair-speak/#comment-60406 Richard Wed, 26 Aug 2009 23:35:02 +0000 http://www.liberalconspiracy.org/?p=7137#comment-60406 No. No.

]]> By: Sunny H http://liberalconspiracy.org/2009/08/26/want-to-see-tony-blair-speak/#comment-60397 Sunny H Wed, 26 Aug 2009 22:41:49 +0000 http://www.liberalconspiracy.org/?p=7137#comment-60397 Heh at this thread. Heh at this thread.

]]> By: Charlieman http://liberalconspiracy.org/2009/08/26/want-to-see-tony-blair-speak/#comment-60369 Charlieman Wed, 26 Aug 2009 19:15:38 +0000 http://www.liberalconspiracy.org/?p=7137#comment-60369 What's the problem? If, as Prime Minister, Blair had told us that he was on a mission from God, I would have been very frightened. But he didn't, he just lied instead. Blair is now a private citizen as far as UK governance is concerned. If he wants to talk about faith and how it affects his judgement, that is up to him. The Quartet on the Middle East may challenge his judgement, depending on the content of his speeches, and that is their problem. Given that Middle East conflict is ostensibly founded on religious difference, discussion of faith may be a good thing. Simply knocking Blair by comparing his Christianity with his mistakes is childish and unnecessarily offensive to others who propound liberal politics on the basis of faith. What’s the problem? If, as Prime Minister, Blair had told us that he was on a mission from God, I would have been very frightened. But he didn’t, he just lied instead.

Blair is now a private citizen as far as UK governance is concerned. If he wants to talk about faith and how it affects his judgement, that is up to him. The Quartet on the Middle East may challenge his judgement, depending on the content of his speeches, and that is their problem. Given that Middle East conflict is ostensibly founded on religious difference, discussion of faith may be a good thing.

Simply knocking Blair by comparing his Christianity with his mistakes is childish and unnecessarily offensive to others who propound liberal politics on the basis of faith.

]]> By: redcrossmom http://liberalconspiracy.org/2009/08/26/want-to-see-tony-blair-speak/#comment-75868 redcrossmom Wed, 26 Aug 2009 18:50:34 +0000 http://www.liberalconspiracy.org/?p=7137#comment-75868 <span class="topsy_trackback_comment"><span class="topsy_twitter_username"><span class="topsy_trackback_content">(2 of 2) @Peaceful_intent - 2day I found this-Free tickets to listen to Tony Blair talking about his "Faith Foundation" http://bit.ly/jHHfc</span> <div class="topsy_trackback_links">[<a href="http://twitter.com/redcrossmom/status/3561988826">Original tweet</a>]</div></span> (2 of 2) @Peaceful_intent – 2day I found this-Free tickets to listen to Tony Blair talking about his "Faith Foundation" http://bit.ly/jHHfc

[Original tweet]

]]> By: The Grim Reaper http://liberalconspiracy.org/2009/08/26/want-to-see-tony-blair-speak/#comment-60361 The Grim Reaper Wed, 26 Aug 2009 18:22:09 +0000 http://www.liberalconspiracy.org/?p=7137#comment-60361 I would rather have sexual intercourse with a decaying carcass than go and hear one of Tony Blair's speeches. I would rather have sexual intercourse with a decaying carcass than go and hear one of Tony Blair’s speeches.

]]> By: Andy Gilmour http://liberalconspiracy.org/2009/08/26/want-to-see-tony-blair-speak/#comment-60351 Andy Gilmour Wed, 26 Aug 2009 17:02:05 +0000 http://www.liberalconspiracy.org/?p=7137#comment-60351 Since the press release states there'll be "an honest and open discussion about the role of faith and the contribution of the faith communities to development." then if Holy Tony were going to stand up and admit that his irrational belief in his invisible chum convinced him to f*ck-up on a global scale, and that he was "a very naughty boy"... that'd be worth hearing. But only for free mind. Since the press release states there’ll be

“an honest and open discussion about the role of faith and the contribution of the faith communities to development.”

then if Holy Tony were going to stand up and admit that his irrational belief in his invisible chum convinced him to f*ck-up on a global scale, and that he was “a very naughty boy”…

that’d be worth hearing.

But only for free mind.

]]> By: Richard Wilson http://liberalconspiracy.org/2009/08/26/want-to-see-tony-blair-speak/#comment-75867 Richard Wilson Wed, 26 Aug 2009 16:26:06 +0000 http://www.liberalconspiracy.org/?p=7137#comment-75867 <span class="topsy_trackback_comment"><span class="topsy_twitter_username"><span class="topsy_trackback_content">Roll up, roll up - Blair doing a London speaking tour to big up the benefits of religious faith: http://bit.ly/3NFtp8 - email to sign-up</span> <div class="topsy_trackback_links">[<a href="http://twitter.com/dontgetfooled/status/3567200292">Original tweet</a>]</div></span> Roll up, roll up – Blair doing a London speaking tour to big up the benefits of religious faith: http://bit.ly/3NFtp8 – email to sign-up

[Original tweet]

]]> By: BenSix http://liberalconspiracy.org/2009/08/26/want-to-see-tony-blair-speak/#comment-60319 BenSix Wed, 26 Aug 2009 15:20:50 +0000 http://www.liberalconspiracy.org/?p=7137#comment-60319 <blockquote>"...and the price?"</blockquote> Your soul.

“…and the price?”

Your soul.

]]> By: Jay http://liberalconspiracy.org/2009/08/26/want-to-see-tony-blair-speak/#comment-60279 Jay Wed, 26 Aug 2009 13:01:36 +0000 http://www.liberalconspiracy.org/?p=7137#comment-60279 Frankly, I would rather de-grout tiles with my teeth. (Is this the same Tony Blair who led us to war in Iraq as part of his "Christian battle", and who felt that his actions would ultimately be "judged by God" - not, say, the families of the hundreds of thousands of Iraqis who have died in the conflict to date?) Frankly, I would rather de-grout tiles with my teeth.

(Is this the same Tony Blair who led us to war in Iraq as part of his “Christian battle”, and who felt that his actions would ultimately be “judged by God” – not, say, the families of the hundreds of thousands of Iraqis who have died in the conflict to date?)

]]> By: redcrossmom http://liberalconspiracy.org/2009/08/26/want-to-see-tony-blair-speak/#comment-81987 redcrossmom Wed, 26 Aug 2009 11:50:34 +0000 http://www.liberalconspiracy.org/?p=7137#comment-81987 <span class="topsy_trackback_comment"><span class="topsy_twitter_username"><span class="topsy_trackback_content">(2 of 2) @Peaceful_intent - 2day I found this-Free tickets to listen to Tony Blair talking about his "Faith Foundation" http://bit.ly/jHHfc</span></span> (2 of 2) @Peaceful_intent – 2day I found this-Free tickets to listen to Tony Blair talking about his "Faith Foundation" http://bit.ly/jHHfc

]]> By: Daniel Hoffmann-Gill http://liberalconspiracy.org/2009/08/26/want-to-see-tony-blair-speak/#comment-60217 Daniel Hoffmann-Gill Wed, 26 Aug 2009 11:24:07 +0000 http://www.liberalconspiracy.org/?p=7137#comment-60217 Jesus wept. Jesus wept.

]]> By: Dan http://liberalconspiracy.org/2009/08/26/want-to-see-tony-blair-speak/#comment-60211 Dan Wed, 26 Aug 2009 11:10:20 +0000 http://www.liberalconspiracy.org/?p=7137#comment-60211 and the price? and the price?

]]> By: Ian Mansfield http://liberalconspiracy.org/2009/08/26/want-to-see-tony-blair-speak/#comment-75869 Ian Mansfield Wed, 26 Aug 2009 10:29:58 +0000 http://www.liberalconspiracy.org/?p=7137#comment-75869 <span class="topsy_trackback_comment"><span class="topsy_twitter_username"><span class="topsy_trackback_content">Free tickets to listen to Tony Blair talking about his "Faith Foundation" http://bit.ly/jHHfc</span> <div class="topsy_trackback_links">[<a href="http://twitter.com/ianvisits/status/3553964659">Original tweet</a>]</div></span> Free tickets to listen to Tony Blair talking about his "Faith Foundation" http://bit.ly/jHHfc

[Original tweet]

]]> By: Alisdair Cameron http://liberalconspiracy.org/2009/08/26/want-to-see-tony-blair-speak/#comment-60195 Alisdair Cameron Wed, 26 Aug 2009 10:29:00 +0000 http://www.liberalconspiracy.org/?p=7137#comment-60195 <blockquote>I’m sure you’ll agree Tony Blair has much to teach others on how faith (and foreign policy?) can bring communities together. </blockquote> Very drily sarcastic (I <i>hope</i>). Yes. The man managed to get well over a million people from diverse backgrounds turning out together on one day.

I’m sure you’ll agree Tony Blair has much to teach others on how faith (and foreign policy?) can bring communities together.

Very drily sarcastic (I hope).
Yes. The man managed to get well over a million people from diverse backgrounds turning out together on one day.

]]> By: carysafoko http://liberalconspiracy.org/2009/08/26/want-to-see-tony-blair-speak/#comment-75870 carysafoko Wed, 26 Aug 2009 09:12:28 +0000 http://www.liberalconspiracy.org/?p=7137#comment-75870 <span class="topsy_trackback_comment"><span class="topsy_twitter_username"><span class="topsy_trackback_content">Tony Blair lectures about faith? think I'll give it a miss ta...RT @libcon: Want to hear Tony Blair speak? http://bit.ly/ude36</span> <div class="topsy_trackback_links">[<a href="http://twitter.com/carysafoko/status/3553313813">Original tweet</a>]</div></span> Tony Blair lectures about faith? think I’ll give it a miss ta…RT @libcon: Want to hear Tony Blair speak? http://bit.ly/ude36

[Original tweet]

]]> By: Jane Fleming http://liberalconspiracy.org/2009/08/26/want-to-see-tony-blair-speak/#comment-75871 Jane Fleming Wed, 26 Aug 2009 09:01:21 +0000 http://www.liberalconspiracy.org/?p=7137#comment-75871 <span class="topsy_trackback_comment"><span class="topsy_twitter_username"><span class="topsy_trackback_content">RT @libcon: : Want to hear Tony Blair speak? http://bit.ly/ude36 NO I do not. Tony Blair Faith Foundation</span> <div class="topsy_trackback_links">[<a href="http://twitter.com/fleming77/status/3553211011">Original tweet</a>]</div></span> RT @libcon: : Want to hear Tony Blair speak? http://bit.ly/ude36 NO I do not. Tony Blair Faith Foundation

[Original tweet]

]]> By: Liberal Conspiracy http://liberalconspiracy.org/2009/08/26/want-to-see-tony-blair-speak/#comment-75872 Liberal Conspiracy Wed, 26 Aug 2009 08:39:32 +0000 http://www.liberalconspiracy.org/?p=7137#comment-75872 <span class="topsy_trackback_comment"><span class="topsy_twitter_username"><span class="topsy_trackback_content">: Want to hear Tony Blair speak? http://bit.ly/ude36</span> <div class="topsy_trackback_links">[<a href="http://twitter.com/libcon/status/3553010284">Original tweet</a>]</div></span> : Want to hear Tony Blair speak? http://bit.ly/ude36

[Original tweet]

]]> By: Ian Mansfield http://liberalconspiracy.org/2009/08/26/want-to-see-tony-blair-speak/#comment-78387 Ian Mansfield Wed, 26 Aug 2009 03:29:58 +0000 http://www.liberalconspiracy.org/?p=7137#comment-78387 <span class="topsy_trackback_comment"><span class="topsy_twitter_username"><span class="topsy_trackback_content">Free tickets to listen to Tony Blair talking about his "Faith Foundation" http://bit.ly/jHHfc</span></span> Free tickets to listen to Tony Blair talking about his "Faith Foundation" http://bit.ly/jHHfc

]]> By: carysafoko http://liberalconspiracy.org/2009/08/26/want-to-see-tony-blair-speak/#comment-78843 carysafoko Wed, 26 Aug 2009 02:12:28 +0000 http://www.liberalconspiracy.org/?p=7137#comment-78843 <span class="topsy_trackback_comment"><span class="topsy_twitter_username"><span class="topsy_trackback_content">Tony Blair lectures about faith? think I'll give it a miss ta...RT @libcon: Want to hear Tony Blair speak? http://bit.ly/ude36</span></span> Tony Blair lectures about faith? think I’ll give it a miss ta…RT @libcon: Want to hear Tony Blair speak? http://bit.ly/ude36

]]> By: Jane Fleming http://liberalconspiracy.org/2009/08/26/want-to-see-tony-blair-speak/#comment-79322 Jane Fleming Wed, 26 Aug 2009 02:01:21 +0000 http://www.liberalconspiracy.org/?p=7137#comment-79322 <span class="topsy_trackback_comment"><span class="topsy_twitter_username"><span class="topsy_trackback_content">RT @libcon: : Want to hear Tony Blair speak? http://bit.ly/ude36 NO I do not. Tony Blair Faith Foundation</span></span> RT @libcon: : Want to hear Tony Blair speak? http://bit.ly/ude36 NO I do not. Tony Blair Faith Foundation

]]> By: Liberal Conspiracy http://liberalconspiracy.org/2009/08/26/want-to-see-tony-blair-speak/#comment-79664 Liberal Conspiracy Wed, 26 Aug 2009 01:39:32 +0000 http://www.liberalconspiracy.org/?p=7137#comment-79664 <span class="topsy_trackback_comment"><span class="topsy_twitter_username"><span class="topsy_trackback_content">: Want to hear Tony Blair speak? http://bit.ly/ude36</span></span> : Want to hear Tony Blair speak? http://bit.ly/ude36

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