Park Life 71 Posted February 21, 2007 Share Posted February 21, 2007 (edited) http://politics.guardian.co.uk/iraq/story/0,,2017824,00.html Porbably best to get out before the Americans do and all hell breaks loose. "All British troops will be pulled out of Iraq by the end of 2008, starting with the withdrawal of 1,000 in the early summer, the Guardian has learned. Tony Blair is to announce the moves - the result of months of intense debate in Whitehall - within 24 hours, possibly later today, according to officials" Edited February 21, 2007 by Parky Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest alex Posted February 21, 2007 Share Posted February 21, 2007 Blair stealing Brown's thunder tbh. The twat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manc-mag 1 Posted February 21, 2007 Share Posted February 21, 2007 Alex reveals hitherto unknown Brownite sympathies. Tongue on Brown tbh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest alex Posted February 21, 2007 Share Posted February 21, 2007 Alex reveals hitherto unknown Brownite sympathies. Tongue on Brown tbh. Not sure about him tbh, but I would imagine this is one of Blair's parting 'gifts' as it were, when he was probably one of the only people in the Parliamentary Labour Party who was in favour of the war (at just about any stage). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Park Life 71 Posted February 21, 2007 Author Share Posted February 21, 2007 Alex reveals hitherto unknown Brownite sympathies. Tongue on Brown tbh. Not sure about him tbh, but I would imagine this is one of Blair's parting 'gifts' as it were, when he was probably one of the only people in the Parliamentary Labour Party who was in favour of the war (at just about any stage). It will be his legacy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lazarus 0 Posted February 21, 2007 Share Posted February 21, 2007 Wont the UN just approve a peacekeeping role once we pull out? and therefore send the same soldiers back? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Park Life 71 Posted February 21, 2007 Author Share Posted February 21, 2007 Wont the UN just approve a peacekeeping role once we pull out? and therefore send the same soldiers back? Seeing as they didn't really approve the invasion, the U.S. is going to be on sticky ground with this. The U.N. needs to play some role, but personally I would like to see Muslim countries take a lead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanTheMan 0 Posted February 21, 2007 Share Posted February 21, 2007 Alex reveals hitherto unknown Brownite sympathies. Tongue on Brown tbh. Not sure about him tbh, but I would imagine this is one of Blair's parting 'gifts' as it were, when he was probably one of the only people in the Parliamentary Labour Party who was in favour of the war (at just about any stage). It will be his legacy. I don't agree with that to be honest. Very few PMs seem to be defined by their foreign policy (bar Eden, but he only served for two years anyway). I think his legacy will mostly revolve around his first term; the constitutional change, devolution, a fairly decent economy, The Good Friday Agreement and (for better or worse) a new style of governance in the UK. Iraq will obviously play some part in it though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest alex Posted February 21, 2007 Share Posted February 21, 2007 Alex reveals hitherto unknown Brownite sympathies. Tongue on Brown tbh. Not sure about him tbh, but I would imagine this is one of Blair's parting 'gifts' as it were, when he was probably one of the only people in the Parliamentary Labour Party who was in favour of the war (at just about any stage). It will be his legacy. I don't agree with that to be honest. Very few PMs seem to be defined by their foreign policy (bar Eden, but he only served for two years anyway). I think his legacy will mostly revolve around his first term; the constitutional change, devolution, a fairly decent economy, The Good Friday Agreement and (for better or worse) a new style of governance in the UK. Iraq will obviously play some part in it though. Churchill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manc-mag 1 Posted February 21, 2007 Share Posted February 21, 2007 Wont the UN just approve a peacekeeping role once we pull out? and therefore send the same soldiers back? Seeing as they didn't really approve the invasion, the U.S. is going to be on sticky ground with this. The U.N. needs to play some role, but personally I would like to see Muslim countries take a lead. I'm surprised Richard Branson hasn't submitted a tender. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Park Life 71 Posted February 21, 2007 Author Share Posted February 21, 2007 Wont the UN just approve a peacekeeping role once we pull out? and therefore send the same soldiers back? Seeing as they didn't really approve the invasion, the U.S. is going to be on sticky ground with this. The U.N. needs to play some role, but personally I would like to see Muslim countries take a lead. I'm surprised Richard Branson hasn't submitted a tender. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Park Life 71 Posted February 21, 2007 Author Share Posted February 21, 2007 Alex reveals hitherto unknown Brownite sympathies. Tongue on Brown tbh. Not sure about him tbh, but I would imagine this is one of Blair's parting 'gifts' as it were, when he was probably one of the only people in the Parliamentary Labour Party who was in favour of the war (at just about any stage). It will be his legacy. I don't agree with that to be honest. Very few PMs seem to be defined by their foreign policy (bar Eden, but he only served for two years anyway). I think his legacy will mostly revolve around his first term; the constitutional change, devolution, a fairly decent economy, The Good Friday Agreement and (for better or worse) a new style of governance in the UK. Iraq will obviously play some part in it though. .....forgot about all that I wonder why? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newcastlebroon 0 Posted February 21, 2007 Share Posted February 21, 2007 that country is fucked, may aswell run away when we can Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanTheMan 0 Posted February 21, 2007 Share Posted February 21, 2007 Alex reveals hitherto unknown Brownite sympathies. Tongue on Brown tbh. Not sure about him tbh, but I would imagine this is one of Blair's parting 'gifts' as it were, when he was probably one of the only people in the Parliamentary Labour Party who was in favour of the war (at just about any stage). It will be his legacy. I don't agree with that to be honest. Very few PMs seem to be defined by their foreign policy (bar Eden, but he only served for two years anyway). I think his legacy will mostly revolve around his first term; the constitutional change, devolution, a fairly decent economy, The Good Friday Agreement and (for better or worse) a new style of governance in the UK. Iraq will obviously play some part in it though. Churchill Bastard. No-one remembers his second term though! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Park Life 71 Posted February 21, 2007 Author Share Posted February 21, 2007 John McDonnell Backbench MP, leadership challenger I have used every opportunity to oppose the government's alliance with George Bush and the US-led military occupation of Iraq which has resulted in the deaths of over 655,000, caused untold human suffering, put at risk the territorial integrity of Iraq, destabilised the entire region, alienated our own Muslim communities and given a huge boost to international terrorism - just as we warned it would. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest alex Posted February 21, 2007 Share Posted February 21, 2007 Alex reveals hitherto unknown Brownite sympathies. Tongue on Brown tbh. Not sure about him tbh, but I would imagine this is one of Blair's parting 'gifts' as it were, when he was probably one of the only people in the Parliamentary Labour Party who was in favour of the war (at just about any stage). It will be his legacy. I don't agree with that to be honest. Very few PMs seem to be defined by their foreign policy (bar Eden, but he only served for two years anyway). I think his legacy will mostly revolve around his first term; the constitutional change, devolution, a fairly decent economy, The Good Friday Agreement and (for better or worse) a new style of governance in the UK. Iraq will obviously play some part in it though. Churchill Bastard. No-one remembers his second term though! Which suggests he was defined by his foreign policy. You can stick Neville Chamberlain on the list too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest alex Posted February 21, 2007 Share Posted February 21, 2007 John McDonnell Backbench MP, leadership challenger I have used every opportunity to oppose the government's alliance with George Bush and the US-led military occupation of Iraq which has resulted in the deaths of over 655,000, caused untold human suffering, put at risk the territorial integrity of Iraq, destabilised the entire region, alienated our own Muslim communities and given a huge boost to international terrorism - just as we warned it would. There's an extra zero in there. Still fucking appalling like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Park Life 71 Posted February 21, 2007 Author Share Posted February 21, 2007 John McDonnell Backbench MP, leadership challenger I have used every opportunity to oppose the government's alliance with George Bush and the US-led military occupation of Iraq which has resulted in the deaths of over 655,000, caused untold human suffering, put at risk the territorial integrity of Iraq, destabilised the entire region, alienated our own Muslim communities and given a huge boost to international terrorism - just as we warned it would. There's an extra zero in there. Still fucking appalling like. Hopefully we won't hang around in there after with special forces and the like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom 14026 Posted February 21, 2007 Share Posted February 21, 2007 Nice one! The US fucked that country like. Go Team Democracy! Looks like a fucking country for the walking dead to be honest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manc-mag 1 Posted February 21, 2007 Share Posted February 21, 2007 Nice one! The US fucked that country like. Go Team Democracy! Looks like a fucking country for the walking dead to be honest What they need is a charity rock concert! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom 14026 Posted February 21, 2007 Share Posted February 21, 2007 Nice one! The US fucked that country like. Go Team Democracy! Looks like a fucking country for the walking dead to be honest What they need is a charity rock concert! To raise awareness Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Park Life 71 Posted February 21, 2007 Author Share Posted February 21, 2007 Nice one! The US fucked that country like. Go Team Democracy! Looks like a fucking country for the walking dead to be honest What they need is a charity rock concert! To raise awareness Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Carr's Gloves 4104 Posted February 22, 2007 Share Posted February 22, 2007 How does America get away with the "promoting Democracy" line they didn't promote democracy in central / south America. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Gloom 22771 Posted February 22, 2007 Share Posted February 22, 2007 america, fuck yeah! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lazarus 0 Posted February 22, 2007 Share Posted February 22, 2007 How does America get away with the "promoting Democracy" line they didn't promote democracy in central / south America. The dont promote democracy in their own country never mind anywhere else Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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