Im not a fan of politicians in general, but I particularly dislike Tony Blair. As all of you recoil in shock and horror; let me explain why.
Now I know the guy has problems. For a start, his wife is criminally ugly, and hes no prize pig himself. But what I dislike about Blair is his complete transparency. I heard that he was originally offered the lead role in the film Casper. His ploys to get people to like him are so obvious and unconvincing. Whats even worse is that they seem to work!
The British public seems to be so fickle that they think: Well, he may be a disingenuous bastard, but he did a voiceover on the Simpsons, so he must be cool!
His popularity was low late last year as the public started to see through him. Then rumours leaked about him having heart problems. Suddenly, we all feel sorry for him and forget about everything else.
Just a few years ago, we heard about his sons unruly behaviour. This worked wonders because parents could relate to him and his family because of their own problem children. Im fairly sure that Tony said to him several days before, heres fifty quid. Now go and get yourself wasted and make sure that youre photographed as youre lying face down in the gutter. Theres a good boy!
Its like Blair is trying to appeal to the lowest common denominator. Ok, I know thats what politicians do, but at least other politicians dont make it so blindingly obvious.
Around the same time, we learn that Cherie Blair is pregnant. Now that should have been a crime right there and then; for two people so hideous to have the audacity to reproduce again. But no, its turned into an endearing story about her having the baby she thought she wouldnt be able to have because of her age. Of course, other people could relate to the situation, and suddenly Tony Blair is a hero again.
<*dv_1*> Now only about a year away from the next general election, what else will Tony Blair stoop to? Should we expect an Osbournes-like reality show; The Blairs?
Can you imagine that? Footage of Tony and co going about their day to day life. And of course, if ratings started to drop, they could bring in Lionel Blair to do some tap-dancing for them, or have Linda Blair come in and do her spinning head/spewing green vomit routine. There again, I think a TV show like this would make me spew green vomit; just like I do when I see Tony Blair on television now!
I sincerely hope that Tony Blair doesnt secure a third term as Prime Minister. I dont care whether its Michael Howard that beats him or whether Jordan makes a surprise venture into politics to do the job; ANYONE would be an improvement. Its time for the Blair era to end and for us to have a Prime Minister that isnt so transparent, but at the same time; it wouldnt surprise me if he was re-elected; shortly after making a guest appearance on Eastenders. Or, around election time, well learn that Cherie Blair has been cheating on Tony with John Prescott; making that the ugliest affair ever in the time honoured tradition of adultery. Of course, well all feel sorry for Tony Blair and re-elect him because of this.
<*dv_0*> Am I the only one who sees through him?
Lee
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