Reflections on the Blair speech

The Messiah complex

The Rev Rt Hon Tony Blair (Tuesday 26 September 2006, Manchester): “in the years to come, wherever I am, whatever I do. I'm with you”.

Rt Hon Mr Jesus Christ (23 July 30AD, Judea) word: 'Lo, I am with you always, even unto the end of the world." (Gospel of St Matthew)

(Hat tip: RW)

West Wing

Season 6: Approaching his last year in office, President Bartlett attempts to bring peace to the Middle East.

Year 10: In his last year in office, Prime Minister Blair announces that he attempts to bring peace to the Middle East.