Thought for the day from Tony Blair

[riverdees05 Platinum Contributor Find all posts View Profile Close riverdees05]

In case we find ourselves starting to believe all the anti-American sentiment and negativity, we should remember England 's Prime Minister Tony Blair's words during a recent interview. When asked by one of his Parliament members why he believes so much in America , he said:

"A simple way to take measure of a country is to look at how many want in ... And how many want out." Only two defining forces have ever offered to die for you:

1. Jesus Christ

2. The American G. I.

One died for your soul, the other for your freedom.

[Keitht Super Moderator Find all posts View Profile Close Keitht]

Only two defining forces have ever offered to die for you:

1. Jesus Christ

2. The American G. I.

Although I have no doubt that it was not intended that way, I find this claim extremely insulting to all those who have volunteered to fight for freedom throughout the ages. America doesn't have a monopoly on bravery.

[tonyg Goomba & Super Moderator Find all posts View Profile Close tonyg]

But could you have survived the last world war without us ?

[RESORT2ME Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close RESORT2ME]

Although I have no doubt that it was not intended that way, I find this claim extremely insulting to all those who have volunteered to fight for freedom throughout the ages. America doesn't have a monopoly on bravery.

You can be assured these are only well intended phrases. There are many responsible for freedom. Thanks for the speaking up.