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Originally Posted by Elphaba
I find it odd that this is being described as attacking an ally. Anyone interested in international politics would know that in the last two weeks the Labour Party has all but enacted a coup on Tony Blair, forcing him to give a date for his resignation (as promised in the last election). The sole reason for this action was Blair following Bush in lockstep for any Bush policy, without regard for the best interests of Britain.
Carter didn't say anything that the Labour Party or the majority of citizens had not determined for themselves.
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It's not really just limited to the article Elphaba, I'm coming more in response to the recent torrent of active and interviews coming from Jim Carter.
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Originally Posted by pan6467
Very contradictory statement, sounds to me like you are saying: "I know he is allowed to say anything, but he better not say anything that I deem is hurtful."
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Maybe it all does stem from my perspective, but how does anything Jimmy say help the current situation? He has no cards in play, and as stated repeatedly he has no more information on the issues then we do; he's pretty much incontinent/crazy grandpa spouting off at the dinner table.
It is accepted that not all speech is protected.