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Originally Posted by KMA-628
I didn't see any publications asking for the assasination of Blair, Thatcher, etc.
Imagine the outrage on that side of the pond if one of our newspapers said something like this.
I may or may not like British leaders (past or present), but I would never wish their assasination.
Example: Look what Chamberlain did. Imagine if he had been offed before he appeased? Imagine if a stronger leader took his place? Our history would be vastly different. However, I don't see anything comparable to wishing for his death (yes, I realize this is in the past).
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Chamberlain was dying...
And it was Chamberlain who declared war on Germany, without any attack on British interests - a war that Hitler did not want. Chamberlain understood how terrible war would be with Germany, so sought to avoid it as long as it was possible. when he felt the avoidance was not possible, he declared war on Germany.
So, in the specific example you use, iM not sure that your logic adds up.
And if that article was written by an American about Blair, I can promise you I wouldnt be offended.