Poor little Poodle, I can almost hear him whimper "it wasn't supposed to be this way, George!" as his legacy takes yet another wallop. Who is going to believe Blair at this point, compared to the British chief of the general staff who knows Iraq a hell of a lot better than Blair.
The devastating assessment by General Sir Richard Dannatt, the chief of the general staff, infuriated ministers and caused alarm in Washington.Ouch, ouch, ouch. With the news, many UK soldiers are also chiming in, supporting the general.
However there was widespread backing across the Army yesterday as soldiers of every rank praised General Dannatt for standing up to the Government.
Within hours of his comments being made public, the Army's unofficial website was packed with hundreds of blogs from troops voicing their support. The messages included: "Can Tony Blair recover from this and justify British presence in Iraq, without using the words 'I was wrong ...?'" Another said: "Dannatt gets my vote! Anyone care to disagree with him? We were lied to when it all started and we are still lied to today!"
Other serving soldiers were also quick to voice their relief at the general's intervention.
One senior officer said: "It has been decades since someone senior actually stood up for us, the soldiers and their families.
"People need to take him seriously. This is not a man who is thinking about his career. This is a man who passionately and clearly believes he should tell the truth and represent all of us."
After years and years, AT LAST someone at the top has had the b@lls to stand up and be counted. If he gets the sack, watch out for fireworks - BrandtWell Tony, I'm sure your book and speaking tour of America will still be safe territory for you...at least on the GOP side of America.
At last, someone who had integrity and genuine concern for his men and his country - Hansvonhealing
Bloody well said. B'liar, your legacy is secured, it's called Iraq - Carmbrai-Kid
