http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/...rticle1693304/

The North American editions of A Journey: My Political Life begin with an encomium to the United States that, for reasons obvious to anyone familiar with recent history, is purposely absent from the version of the book he intended for domestic consumption.

“In a strangely different but deeper way than when PM, I have come to love America and what it stands for,” writes the ex-Labour chief who transformed his left-leaning party into a centrist juggernaut to win to three consecutive majorities. “America is great for a reason …There is a nobility in the American character … a devotion to the American ideal that at a certain point transcends class, race, religion or upbringing.”

There are other omissions coming to light but the biggest may be this:

http://motherjones.com/politics/2010...aq-george-bush

Tony Blair's hot air could bring him into bad odour.

A letter in the UK's Daily Telegraph says it all

SIR- I shall wait for the German edition of A Journey, Tony Blair's book. Eine Fahrt sounds a much more appropriate title.

“Mine is the first generation able to contemplate the possibility that we may live our entire lives without going to war or sending our children to war.” (Tony Blair, speech as newly elected Prime Minister, 1997.)

Good old Tony; looks as if the Southern Irish seem to know about the real Tony.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-northern-ireland-11187320

Unfortunately this is good publicity for the book though.

Oh but the sale profits are going to charity aren't they. No doubt a few management fees being taken out to some off-shore company for Tony and Cheryl somewhere.

I still can't understand how Tony could have been a representative for the peace in the Middle East with his reputation with Iraq and Afganistan.

Or perhaps Omissions and Emissions would be a more accurate title?

An interesting open letter to Blair, from his sister-in-law.

Lauren booth has no problem supporting Iran (fair enough - she is employed by them) & other less-than-savoury regimes. Her only advantage is her sister's husband.

Not surprising that "Anti war" crowd & Sinn fein rioted...

Peter Mandelson was interviewed on Charlie Rose. I am not sure if I really like Mandelson but think that his book will be a more intelligent read (less I am God) and give the read a better insight into the Labour Party.

Are you kidding? He was eminently successful - they didn't want peace there

Don't forget Mandy used to hand out the socialist worker back in the day