POSTED RESPONSE TO A COLUMN BY IRWIN STELZER IN THE TELEGRAPH
The Special Relationship?
Oh, I believe Irwin Stelzer means by that expression the arrangement whereby Britain waits around to serve as a convenient tool to be picked up or tossed away as need arises.
Britain made it possible for the U.S. to call its international-law breaking murderous effort in Iraq a "coalition" effort.
There is no Special Relationship, but it is hard to communicate that to writers like this, too blind to see.
It's like telling a child there is no Father Christmas.
Blair joined in America's war crimes and demeaned his office in a hundred ways with dishonesty for the sake of the "Special Relationship."
What did Britain get for its disgraceful efforts? Nothing.
It was treated as a mouse squeaking near Uncle Sam's boot. None of Britain's views were even considered on any international issue.
Of course, Blair personally got plenty in return for his dirty work.
He's a wealthy man today with many ill-gotten sinecures from American or American-controlled foundations.
Perhaps Mr Stelzer is hoping to enjoy a bit of the same one day?
