Thanks for nothing, UK government
Now he says it: Sir Jeremy Greenstock believes the American invasion of Iraq was of “questionable legitimacy.” As a British naval historian friend I know once noted, the time when the British government could have helped — and perhaps stopped the war — was back in the winter of 2002-2003. Real friends speak up ...
Now he says it: Sir Jeremy Greenstock believes the American invasion of Iraq was of "questionable legitimacy."
As a British naval historian friend I know once noted, the time when the British government could have helped -- and perhaps stopped the war -- was back in the winter of 2002-2003. Real friends speak up when a friend is making a big mistake. Instead, Tony Blair may have destroyed the "special relationship" by supporting the invasion when he should have opposed it. My friend said he believes Blair should be confined right now in the Tower of London.
Now he says it: Sir Jeremy Greenstock believes the American invasion of Iraq was of “questionable legitimacy.”
As a British naval historian friend I know once noted, the time when the British government could have helped — and perhaps stopped the war — was back in the winter of 2002-2003. Real friends speak up when a friend is making a big mistake. Instead, Tony Blair may have destroyed the “special relationship” by supporting the invasion when he should have opposed it. My friend said he believes Blair should be confined right now in the Tower of London.
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