08-25-2010, 08:39 AM
You can always tell when a politician is lying--their lips move. They tell you what you want to hear so you will vote for them.
But, Blair didn't do that. He did what he personally believed was right in spite of public opinion.
That's what makes him a genuine statesman as opposed to a mere politician--he was a leader, not a poll-driven panderer. Having said that, he wasn't a great leader--he didn't follow public opinion but he failed to change it.
I think this gift is more of the same--he's doing it because he believes it's the right thing to do. I doubt he believes it will significantly alter peoples perception of him; and it won't.
But, Blair didn't do that. He did what he personally believed was right in spite of public opinion.
That's what makes him a genuine statesman as opposed to a mere politician--he was a leader, not a poll-driven panderer. Having said that, he wasn't a great leader--he didn't follow public opinion but he failed to change it.
I think this gift is more of the same--he's doing it because he believes it's the right thing to do. I doubt he believes it will significantly alter peoples perception of him; and it won't.
"The fool doth think he is wise, but the wise man knows himself to be a fool."