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I believe Tony Blair is an out-and-out rascal, terminally untrustworthy and close to being unhinged. I said from the start that there was something wrong in his head, and each passing year convinces me more strongly that this man is a pathological confidence-trickster. To the extent that he even believes what he says, he is delusional. To the extent that he does not, he is an actor whose first invention - himself - has been his only interesting role.

Tony Blair#69

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About this quote

What does it mean?
He harshly criticizes Blair as untrustworthy and delusional, labeling him a confidence‑trickster.
In plain terms
He sees Blair as a deceptive, unreliable figure.
What can you take from it?
Beware of charismatic leaders who may lack integrity.

Where it applies

  • political analysis
  • media commentary

Putting it to work

  • scrutinize political claims
  • demand transparency

Questions to consider

  • How do we evaluate political trustworthiness?
  • What safeguards exist against manipulative leaders?

Another view

The critique is highly subjective and may be biased.

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