Tony Blair - A Journey: My Political Life

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Former British prime minister Tony Blair discusses his political memoir, "A Journey: My Political Life," in conversation with journalist Tina Brown. "A Journey" is Tony Blair's firsthand account of his years in office and beyond. Here he describes his role in shaping recent history, from the aftermath of Princess Diana's death to the war on terror. He discusses the decisions that were necessary to reinvent Labour Party, negotiations for peace in Northern Ireland, the implementation of the biggest reforms to public services in Britain since 1945, and his relationships with leaders on the world stage -- Nelson Mandela, Bill Clinton, Vladimir Putin, George W. Bush. He analyzes the belief in ethical intervention that led to his decisions to go to war in Kosovo, Sierra Leone, Afghanistan, and Iraq. Presented by Harvard Book Store.
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This talk was taped on September 16, 2010.

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@sdjokr1 10 лет назад

No, I'm not. He done great things for our country. I'm a Blairite but I must concede, the Iraq war isn't something I agree with.

@maciejzagdan2124 8 лет назад

I don't care what people say, this was a politician and a half, ignore the haters Tony.

@WORLD8NSH5KNIGHT1 10 лет назад

I wish the woman would stop saying 'in England' Blair and Brown were PMs of the UNITED KINGDOM

@davids.794 8 лет назад

Nathan Hazlett She is a silly twit who doesn't know any better....

@philbrainy2399 Год назад

Scotland Wales and NI are irrelevant

@jimmy27paul 10 лет назад

Im from Ireland and to absolutely fair to Tony Blair, only for him there would be no peace in Northern Ireland. Thats a fact.

@paulgrahamedwardspencer5161 8 лет назад

Let's let out all the ira prisoners who killed people went too bed with Gerry Adams for peace Blair has shook hands with so many evil scum

@erichami 10 лет назад

I really have gained an admiration for Tony Blair. I wish all progressive politicians could read his book and borrow some pages from him; they could be much more successful. He really gets it.

@149musicfan 9 лет назад

Unbelievable. So you think a lying 2 faced scumbag is to be admired. You really need to find a new role model..

@darkstarr2321 2 года назад

Whether you agree with Iraq or not, at least Tony Blair was a competent politician.

@welcome33333 Год назад

And at least he helped removing the hitler of the Middle East

@B-Bigbawz 11 месяцев назад

Wipe the sh¡t from your lips, Christ man....

@sdjokr1 11 лет назад

Best Prime Minister our country has had, along with Clement Atlee.

@wbafc1231 3 года назад

What did he do that was so great other than murdering millions and implementing policies that have enriched financial gangsters and empoverished millions.

@joestewart-paul7181 2 года назад

What did you think of Harold Wilson?

@CharlieCarterCreative 8 лет назад

awesome politician

@paulgrahamedwardspencer5161 8 лет назад

Do you have blood on your hands like Tony has ? Mans a evil liar

@Momchil92 8 лет назад

+sid snot Well judging by your profile picture you have on your feet the blood of many Iraqis and Bosnians for just walking by and not doing anything.

@paulgrahamedwardspencer5161 8 лет назад

+Momchil92 I don't reply too idiots

@clevercypriot1629 8 лет назад

+sid snot Funny that you call him an idiot and fail to spell 'to'

@pippipster7705 7 лет назад

Or some politician

@johncraske 10 лет назад

I totally agree. I still rate Tony Blair highly. And you forgot his key role in bringing peace to Northern Ireland.

@farinaweir3088 2 года назад

Major laid the groundwork for that, moron.

@jaixzz 2 года назад

That was done by John Major

@davidnichol6282 Год назад

What about bringing peace to the world does he get paid for these speeches. ?

@Abraham-uk4xy 10 месяцев назад

Indeed it.was started by John Major and completed by Tony Blair. Even during Blairs time the chief negotiator was Jonathan Powell.

@WORLD8NSH5KNIGHT1 10 лет назад

lets wait to see the Blair-hate bandwagon...

@149musicfan 9 лет назад

So are you on the Blair love train then?

@pippipster7705 7 лет назад

CP = Yep, here it is ... not difficult (!)

@WORLD8NSH5KNIGHT1 7 лет назад

149musicfan- No, im balanced.

@sarahvintageart2273 7 лет назад

It does get old, I'm open minded... id like to emphasise with they're points, the trouble is most of it, if not all... are lies from newspapers. All I see from the haters is just nastiness. They provide no valid argument for the name calling they often throw around. At the end of the day it's a question of education. Tony Blair did the Labour Party and made it modern. The Tories hate it when labour (new labour especially because they are actually electable) allow everyone to achieve despite where your born or how much money you've not had to begin with. I've met him and honestly we will never have such a decent honest hard working caring prime minister again, I know I'm going to have shade on me for saying all of this but I'm so proud to have been a part of the new labour machine. I desperately hope that the Labour Party come back to the third way, it's the only way.

@joestewart-paul7181 5 лет назад

I don't really hate the guy. Despite his obvious mistakes, he has some good achievements.

@Roland_Tr909_Swing 2 года назад

I've got 2 words to sum up Tony's life .War Criminal

@jonnobloggs8642 Год назад

I have another two .Tory Slayer.

@cabdiwelicalidhimbil7782 6 лет назад

When dealing with human rights in different sectors of the society, it is important to evaluate the different cultures of the people around the world and there are people who have been informed and uncertain there are people who are convinced that some people pay money Waiting for a variety of thoughts and submissions that want the most sensible idea that people can be told to spend money on submission and work day and night to work on crime or misinformation. People who refuse to do anything that is harmful to someone or people who do not listen to some stories there are people who believe that people live in a rush of political confusion and that they all want to believe everything that is in common in the community but always open a national prayer by abdiweli ali coal s

@sinnatamu4043 Год назад

What a way to explain the real meaning of faith and express your view.

@sinnatamu4043 Год назад

We must remember even after the Iraq war Tony Blair won an election with reasonable majority.

@jaixzz 2 года назад

"the job" is statesmanship -but that's news to Blair

@magnuswalker7957 3 года назад

Many feel his journey should end in prison, I don't disagree.

@sarahvintageart2273 7 лет назад

History will judge him differently, he was a great leader, ignore the haters/sheep tony, they'll soon miss you wether they admit it or not!

@jamesward4191 Год назад

Are you out of your mind???😮😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

@leecarney4373 3 года назад

The thing that always strikes me about Blair is just how normal he is, yeah grading on a curve for politicians seeming normal, but he really does come across as just a normal guy

@dreamer2260 3 года назад

Yep, I agree. The hatred of him imo is way overboard.

@farinaweir3088 2 года назад

@@dreamer2260 You wouldn't say that if you were effected by The Illegal and unnecessary Iraq War (as in the Chilcot enquiry) you selfish moron.

@farinaweir3088 2 года назад

@Alfie Stephens Here, here old fruit.🤪

@farinaweir3088 2 года назад

Fallen for the mirage, I see, Lee.

@MrMcfly102 11 лет назад

What is interesting is that many people criticize and try to use defamation of character to convince people that another person is wrong in the decisions that they made. During the course of history many government officials have been criticized but what is wrong with this criticism is that the decisions that they made are not only what they thought were right but what they decided based upon information known to them. The problem with making a bold statement that you did must be backed with

@te2393 5 лет назад

I'm a big supporter of Blair, But the lady is so bias when she talked about Gordon Brown, they had a deal the he should be the next PM, but Blair was not respecting the deal, So Gordon had the right to create all those negative press. at least become a PM even for one day.

@wbafc1231 3 года назад

What was Tony's fee for speaking here?. Was it the same as his fee he charges for working for murderous dictatorships around the world.

@derekbentley196 2 года назад

Probably just promoting his book to be honest, but nice one.

@diegowilsonhuamanrodriguez492 8 лет назад

The only rescuable thing from him I admire is his confidence. :)

@despoticmusic 2 года назад

Even when he was completely wrong, telling lies and pushing his own holy war...

@jurgenhoth8750 7 лет назад

Great insights of a great politician in very trying times. In one crucial point in his career it seems, though, that Tony fails to meet his own rational logic as a driver of politics: if as he says the world changed after Sept 11, and that justified his attack on Iraq, did he ever have any REAL basis or good enough evidence to link Iraq or Hussein to Sept 11? I wonder, what made him betray his own logic of operating based upon evidence. Not only here Blair´s greatness becomes no larger that ISIS´, but also begs the question of accountability. Will he ever be held accountable for that decision based upon utter misjudgement?

@jaixzz 2 года назад

"didn't know much about foreign policy" seems like an understatement

@jordan3405 10 месяцев назад

Whilst I didnt agree with Iraq, Blair was a good PM regarding issues at home. A great speaker.

@hassaniluli7634 3 года назад

Very good Politicer

@nickhoward8315 6 лет назад

this interview has changed my view of him completely

@MMM-np4oo 3 года назад

Lol fucking idiot

@nickhoward8315 3 года назад

@@MMM-np4oo you glorious little skid mark.

@MMM-np4oo 3 года назад

LMFAO says who

@nickhoward8315 3 года назад

@@MMM-np4oo says you, you little bitch.

@MMM-np4oo 3 года назад

@@nickhoward8315 LMAO says who

@jasonkingshott2971 2 года назад

Once a clown always a clown, wouldn't trust him to take a dog for a walk.

@cabdiwelicalidhimbil7782 6 лет назад

Wakati wa kushughulika na haki za binadamu katika sekta mbalimbali za jamii, ni muhimu kutathmini tamaduni tofauti za watu duniani kote na kuna watu ambao wamejulishwa na wasio hakika kuna watu wanaoamini kuwa watu fulani wanalipa pesa Kusubiri mawazo mbalimbali na maoni ambayo yanataka wazo la busara zaidi kwamba watu wanaweza kuambiwa kutumia pesa juu ya kuwasilisha na kufanya kazi mchana na usiku kufanya kazi kwa uhalifu au habari zisizofaa. Watu ambao wanakataa kufanya kitu chochote ambacho kinadhuru kwa mtu au watu ambao hawana kusikiliza hadithi fulani kuna watu ambao wanaamini kuwa watu wanaishi katika kukimbilia kwa machafuko ya kisiasa na kwamba wote wanataka kuamini kila kitu ambacho ni sawa katika jamii lakini daima kufungua sala ya kitaifa na abdiweli ali makaa ya mawe

@Slarti 7 лет назад

A journey to hell, it's just a shame he took others with him on his 'journey'.

@MrMcfly102 11 лет назад

No I am actually a person who tries to defend those that make a stand against tyranny and also problems in the Middle East. Also in terms of argument in order to argue logically using Ad Hominem's is wrong because it is one of the logical fallacies.

@149musicfan 11 лет назад

Whatever he did acheive the lies and deceit have left a bad stain on his character,whether you like it or not.

@chrismulhern82 3 года назад

38 min. The perils of speaking a foreign language 🙂

@MrMcfly102 11 лет назад

information and or details as to what the person did wrong rather than just speaking out of turn. The Iraq II war was a war that was decided upon due to physical evidence that was supposedly in Iraq. The interesting point is that weapons were used on Kuwait before the Iraq I War. Weapons of Mass Destruction include not only nuclear but also biological. There are many books defending the commitment to starting the war. Also, the United States in Operation Valiant Guard were going to start a war

@almacmathain6195 10 месяцев назад

Dream on! Why would anyone need to use anything bigger than a couple of tanks to capture Kuwait? The Iraqi Army walked through Kuwait, even if they had weapons of mass destruction why would they use them, the Kuwaiti elite were too busy getting on planes out or driving down to Saudi Arabia to put up any resistance to the Iraqis.

@peanut25john 3 года назад

He’s going to be defending himself for the rest of he’s life ‘ why bother ‘ the average joe doesn’t believe him “ and why should they “ they don’t live in he’s world 🌍 he makes more money 💰 giving a silly speech ‘ than the average person earns in a lifetime. Keep on grinning Tony. 😂

@AndrewHennessey 7 лет назад

things can only get better tony - and thanks for introducing agenda 21 into Scotland in 2000

@kenrunciman8706 Год назад

Imagine taking a country into a war, knowing that tens of thousands of innocent people are going to die for a lie. Then extrapolate that back to relatively minor matters, so that you come to a point that everything you say and do is a lie, all for your own enrichment, and egoism. There is the measure of a man.

@johncraske 10 лет назад

I'm beginning to think you don't like me.

@corcaighrebel 11 лет назад

'Most unique conversation', yes, but probably not for the reasons she's thinking.

@2011minos 11 лет назад

a war criminal and mass murderer. arundhati roy calls him a psychopath.

@johncraske 10 лет назад

I apologise for my first comment. But stupid comments like "mass murderer" make me see red. Tony Blair believed that the war in Iraq was justified. You don't. But I am not stupid enough to call you "yellow" or an appeaser.

@nathanhazlett154 10 лет назад

but to blame Blair and Bush alone for the ongoing violence there is grossly unfair and negates to place any blame on the Islamist thugs responsible for most of the problems. Whatever you think of Iraq, Saddam WAS a brutal dictator who repeatedly ignored international law Yes there are many flaws in his record and there were many of his domestic policies I strongly opposed but im tired of the ignorance so many show when they jump on the Blair-hating bandwagon Blair is still among our top 15 PMs

@user-zd9xy2lr6o 2 года назад

ブレアさん、かっこいい

@Zarathrustrasite 10 лет назад

To;JOHN CRASKE;Are you in the employ of the UK govnt /Intelligence services? Be honest!

@selimahmed8524 Год назад

I think Gordon Brown is right answer was so I think Tony Blair is good leader of the UK government thanks

@welcome33333 Год назад

Does she has a fling for him? Look at how she is observing her.

@johntooth1886 2 года назад

Tony Blair is a Madman.

@welcome33333 2 месяца назад

She is beautiful and that’s part of her attraction. She will be less beautiful next year. He has charisma and he will have more next year. There is nothing not to like about Blair.

@KenHumphrey1 8 лет назад

Why are we still waiting for the Chilcott inquiry summing up, the delay says it all

@149musicfan 11 лет назад

He lied,lied and lied again.Why is this not mentioned?

@chrismulhern82 3 года назад

Oh get over it man ! He was a brilliant politician and a remarkable leader. Moved Britain front and centre. Before his premiership only 5-7% of students went to University. Now it’s 33%

@sibutterworth6542 6 месяцев назад

The only relationship Tony Blair has with religion is his very own God complex

@likeaboss9382 10 лет назад

Strange, you've literally just described your own mother.

@paullinnane8135 2 года назад

I sorta feel sorry for Tony blair, I'm sure he has sleepless nights, maybe not every night but they would be nights he wouldn't sleep, the war in iraq was a disaster, it shouldn't have happened

@davidbradley8226 9 лет назад

JIHADI JOHN SHOULD GET HIM

@flamedestroyer6 9 лет назад

Calm down...

@Daniel-jy9so 3 года назад

War criminal

@chrish12345 10 лет назад

oh dear, such a weak man, yes he did have good intentions but sadly has fallen so far, and not just because he was dragged down by those around him

@RobertK1993 Год назад

Best British Prime Minister of 20th century and probably all time way ahead of overrated Winston Churchill and Margaret Thatcher.

@ryansteffy4487 9 лет назад

To compare Tony Blair to vice is idiotic because of the fact that vice is something that is not only a venial sin but describes something that is not an adjective but rather a noun. Also, how can one compare a person to pure immoral behavior when the person tries to act in a way that he deems moral in their own sense. To speak of hanging someone is also an absurdity because not only is hanging someone not done anymore but one has to explain the crimes and misdemeanors that the person committed in order for them to be killed i.e. as an example. When you try to write and post an attack against someone who was elected by majority, one has to wonder what the PM did wrong and also why would you attack him or even go and say he should be hung?

@Zarathrustrasite 11 лет назад

"A Journey" ? Surely "My Struggle" (Mein Kampf) would be a more appropriate title given Mr Blairs Messianic Pyschopathic personality & his Fascist war crimes.

@steviedawson5454 11 лет назад

silly woman interviewing him clearly doesnt know enough to be in that position. one of the most famous / infamous leaders and you dont event know your guest. silly.

@kulow9729 3 года назад

she looks likes of Princess Diana

@MrMcfly102 11 лет назад

before the weapons were found. A majority of people don't know that. The war effort is something that people fail to recognize. Saddam Hussein was a person who needed to be taken out because of his abuses in terms of domestic and also internationally. So by you laying blame on Tony Blair is a completely wrong point of view based on what I have said. If you can prove me wrong?

@Zarathrustrasite 10 лет назад

That was the work of Mo Mowlam; Blair ostracised her & took the credit;She never forgave him & nor should we.

@nathanhazlett154 10 лет назад

Blair made numerous mistakes and Iraq will always cast moral question marks. BUT the extent of anti-Blair vitriol is absurd Here are some facts for Blair haters- Blair introduced the minimum wage Blair improved gay rights in Britain Blair, along with Brown worked tirelessly on international development Blair liberated Kosovo Blair helped bring peace to Sierra Leone Intervention in Afghanistan removed a fascist theocracy that threatened everyone Iraq was more dubious and badly organised ....

@kenrunciman8706 Год назад

No it isn't-wait 'til you see what he has planned for you over digital IDs, and enforced vaccination.

@yoavb55 11 лет назад

A role model. Blair is admiring and by far, the biggest leader britian has known since ww2.

@hollyylloh515 Год назад

Penny for Pm 🇬🇧

@lulzimmullaj3003 Год назад

Super nova big beng

@willman85 6 лет назад

The audiobook version of A Journey: My Political Life is read by ... Tony Blair himself. He's always talking on about what quantities of what booze he's drunk and going into too much detail vis-a-vis shagging his wife. It's like Bridget Jones' Diary.

@kirsinurmio9441 3 года назад

I listened to the book and there was no excessive drinking or shagging in the book..?

@englishman9020 2 года назад

Opening Britain's borders and the Iraq war

@likeaboss9382 10 лет назад

But you don't have any mates.

@tonymccready685 8 лет назад

Blair in the foothills.........................

@brianbale9511 Год назад

On low interest rates low mortgages and better schools good nhs and better banking credit etc he successfully did it on Ireland 🇮🇪 he did his best but on IRAQ He pathetically got REDMIST he cost us in london 7/7/05 he is not a Christian he carnt be

@jaixzz 2 года назад

Iraq had chemical weapons until Bush I

@jaixzz 2 года назад

Iraq was a scapegoat

@theknightaliraqi4080 5 лет назад

Woe betide him

@johncraske 10 лет назад

Jesus - it's our local fascist again.

@rahulkemp8347 6 лет назад

is that DIANA NEXT TO HIM?? MY 2 HEROS !!!!!!!!!!!!!!

@matthiasbrandt9806 8 лет назад

The most expensive toilet paper ever on the market

@mrchoudhury6611 Год назад

The mass murderer of 1 million iraqi!!

@mercia1198 6 лет назад

War criminal !.

@pinchermartyn3959 6 лет назад

History will not be kind to Tony Blair.

@Gobbycourier 10 лет назад

I wonder how much money Blair demanded for this interview

@imnotgayyy8489 7 лет назад

Thirty quid

@jaixzz 2 года назад

"ahm… erm… uh…" - clueless with a populist style

@alex-sv8ru 4 года назад

Blair was a great prime minister when it came to running the country and taking care of the economy. Aside from his pointless war in Iraq, the main problem was that he allowed immigration to spiral out of control, making Britain a migration state. Once you change the demographics of a nation, there is no coming back.. I'm sure most Brits regret not voting tory, in 97 now.

@jonnobloggs8642 Год назад

Not as half as many who now regret voting for Boris in 2019 .