War On Reality Part 70 ; Blair's 'Pathetic' Iraq Backdoor

Former Prime Minister Tony Blair was given a last-minute 'get out' on the eve of the Iraq invasion, but didn't take it.

George Bush was concerned about the effect the military action would have on his "closest ally" and the UK government. The President was given advice by the United States London embassy that the war vote prior to the invasion could bring down Mr Blair's government.

The reason Mr Blair didn't take the offer from the President? He thought it would look "pathetic".

Tell The Truthiness ; Since 2003 there's been 1,220,580 war casualties in Iraq. What looks more "pathetic" now Mr Blair?

Are The Walls Coming Tumbling Down At The White House, Leaving A Bare Iraq Policy Exposed For All To See?

A number of things seem to have happened at once in the past 24 hours, though seemingly unconnected, their effect could be the change in the wind which may make the US turn it's tide of offense in Iraq.

Firstly, in Washington, two leading senior Republicans, supporters of the President's strategy (if you can call it that) in Iraq have both spoken out against more of the same in the continuing conflict. Senator Richard Lugar voiced his concerns in a floor speech that the surge in Iraq just isn't working. Plus John Warner agreed with Mr Lugar's comments.

Secondly, the UK Prime Minister stepped down and his replacement, Gordon Brown, the former Chancellor is expected to have a cooled relationship with the US and is due to announce plans to scale down UK troop numbers in Iraq. As one commentator said '' Brown can have a more remote relationship with Bush and no-one will say a word against him, because unlike Tony Blair, Gordon Brown never said he would stand 'shoulder to shoulder' with him''.

Tell The Truthiness ; We might not have to wait until September for changes, Mr Bush may not be able to leave Iraq for the next guy and just might have to begin to clean up his own mess.

James Brown Becomes UK Prime Minister ; Man Got Soul ; Gordon Brown To Set Up Tribute Band

With Tony Blair to stand-down as UK Prime Minister this week, his deputy, Gordon Brown has just been made head of the Labour Party in preparation for his premiership later this week.

In his speech to the party in Manchester, the Deputy PM who many depict as quiet and brooding has said the party has to get soul.

Yes, get soul.

We're not sure yet whether he means UK based, northern soul, or it's fatherly relative, the US original created by people like Mr James Brown.

Tell The Truthiness ; If Mr Brown can sell his Scottishness and soul to the public, he could become a popular leader. He could be a soul man.

Blair Holiday Cut Short ; Don't Get Deposit Back

The Blair family holiday at Christmas, when the Prime Minister's retreat was one of the Bee Gee's Miami homes, got cut short we were told due to mounting pressure at home.

We at the Truthiness Blog can exclusively reveal it was due to their return flight being rescheduled. The family had booked a package deal through British Airways Holidays and rather than opt for the gold package, went for the bronze option including possible changes in flight times.

The cheapness of their deal was shown on their Miami arrival when their arriving 747 on touchdown nearly missed the taxiway at Miami International Airport and almost skidded into the grass.

Rumours that Mr Blair was at the controls remain unconfirmed this evening.

The Truthiness Blog Says ; Fasten your seatbelts, there's turbulence ahead.

PM Catches Bird Flu ; Starts Thinking He's A Weatherman. Chickens Think They're The PM

With the announcement this morning that the fatal form of bird flu, strain H5N1 ( with medical officials saying that the previous strain, N4N1 being called SO last season), the first human in the UK to catch and exhibit symptoms has been revealed.

The first UK effected citizen is that famous face, the Prime Minister, Tony Blair.

Addressing recent controversey about the 'Cash for Peerages' police investigation, the Prime Minister made reference to periods of 'storm' and 'calm'.

Medical experts say the PM is showing symptoms showing he thinks he's a weather forecaster.

Rumours that some officials have commented that they don't need the Prime Minister to tell them when it's peeing down remain unconfirmed this lunchtime.

The Truthiness Blog Says; It's freezing out there, so do wrap up!