I think by "the world opening up," Blair means the bounty of American sinecures that keep appearing for him. A regular cornucopia of fees, gratuities and honorariums.
Oh, well, it does keep Cherie happy. Can you imagine what she's like when unhappy? Like waking up to a scene from The Night of the Living Dead.
Tony likely qualifies as the most pampered elder poodle in the world, like one of those dogs that are left millions by an adoring dead blue-haired mistress.
Well, Tony is certainly a worthy figure to quote on current affairs, isn't he? He was such a success at it.
He and his chum Bush have left a mess behind them that will require a generation to set right.
Actually, when you think about it, you have to wonder why anyone would want to become president this time around and inherit a maelstrom.
