Remember the happy days of the 1997 elections? Weren't you convinced Tony Blair's victory was the beginning of a new era? Well, we all know how it ended. In fact it hasn't ended yet, but it sure went pear-shaped right from the start. With their determination to out-Tory the Tories in both policies and rhetoric, New Labour's roll call of lies, privatisations, tuition fees and the Iraq war (as well as much more) won't be easily forgotten.
Fast forward to 2008 and Barack Obama's victory in the US Presidential elections is also being hailed as 'history in the making' and the start of a new dawn. At Hagley Road to Ladywood we actually think he's a more genuine article than Saint Tony. This time, however, we've decided to keep a close eye on his latest decisions and actions in office, week by week. Will Obama walk the walk, keep his promises and bring change? Hagley Road's new online section "The Obama Files" will help you to keep track of the new US President's first term in office.
1 comment:
Great idea. Glad someone's doing this so I don't have to.
This will be an item I shall keep visiting. But be gentle with us, Claude. A girl can only slit her wrists so many times.
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