Did you even know who Tony Blair WAS?

john8pies · 06-07-2005, 05:26 PM

This is a poll for NON-British readers.

Prior to 11 September 2001 ("9/11" in American) and the British Prime Minister`s support for the war against terrorism, did you even KNOW who the British Prime Minister WAS?

(I only ask because I was on holiday in Oregon up to 1 September that year and 9 out of every 10 Americans I asked just didn`t know - and didn`t seem to care anyway!)

Philadelphia Eagle · 06-07-2005, 05:56 PM

That's about right. There is almost no interest in British politics here and virtually no media coverage of your country.
Incidentally, '9/11' is known as '9/11' all over the world - even in UK!

koan · 06-07-2005, 06:07 PM

I'm really bad at remembering names, and even worse at geography. For me to have a political debate...lots of research. I blame my geography teacher. Hated his interior organs. And...I forget who I blame for my poor memory.

JAB · 06-07-2005, 07:20 PM

I read too many papers, news magazines, internet sites not to know who Tony Blair is. Not quite a news junkie, but close. It is sad though that so many people here don't know or don't care who other world leaders are. Beats hearing the same ole, same old from our Dems & Reps.

Lon · 06-07-2005, 08:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by john8pies

This is a poll for NON-British readers.

Prior to 11 September 2001 ("9/11" in American) and the British Prime Minister`s support for the war against terrorism, did you even KNOW who the British Prime Minister WAS?

(I only ask because I was on holiday in Oregon up to 1 September that year and 9 out of every 10 Americans I asked just didn`t know - and didn`t seem to care anyway!)

I knew, as well as the leaders of Australia, New Zealand, Mexico, Canada, Spain, France, Germany, North & South Korea, Japan, Zimbabwe. Sorry about the others, but us old guys can only remember so much. This is probably not unusual for my age group.

turbonium · 06-07-2005, 08:52 PM

Yes, I knew. I'm a current events, world affairs buff - I like to keep up with all the info I can find.

koan · 06-07-2005, 08:55 PM

Am I the only one who will admit they didn't know?

I heard his name but, quite frankly, didn't care who he was. If it's politics...he's just another liar with a tie.

turbonium · 06-07-2005, 11:38 PM

Maybe it's because the members who don't follow the news STILL don't know who he is, or know now but don't care, so they can't be bothered to look at this thread!!

koan · 06-07-2005, 11:41 PM

I don't mind not knowing stuff. At least I kind of know what I don't know?

turbonium · 06-07-2005, 11:49 PM

Didn't mean you koan - you do show an interest in things that you hadn't previously followed. Some cannot be bothered though......

View Poll Results: For non-British readers only, please BE HONEST!
I knew who the British PM was pre- "9/11"	8	80.00%
No I didn`t know of tony blair pre- "9/11"	2	20.00%
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06-07-2005, 05:26 PM	#1 (permalink)
john8pies Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 1,159	Did you even know who Tony Blair WAS? This is a poll for NON-British readers. Prior to 11 September 2001 ("9/11" in American) and the British Prime Minister`s support for the war against terrorism, did you even KNOW who the British Prime Minister WAS? (I only ask because I was on holiday in Oregon up to 1 September that year and 9 out of every 10 Americans I asked just didn`t know - and didn`t seem to care anyway!)
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06-07-2005, 05:56 PM	#2 (permalink)
Philadelphia Eagle Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Southeastern Pennsylvania Posts: 508	Re: Did you even know who Tony Blair WAS? That's about right. There is almost no interest in British politics here and virtually no media coverage of your country. Incidentally, '9/11' is known as '9/11' all over the world - even in UK! __________________ America the Beautiful website - home.comcast.net/~nmusgrave/
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06-07-2005, 06:07 PM	#3 (permalink)
koan anomaly Supporting Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Canada Posts: 12,699	Re: Did you even know who Tony Blair WAS? I'm really bad at remembering names, and even worse at geography. For me to have a political debate...lots of research. I blame my geography teacher. Hated his interior organs. And...I forget who I blame for my poor memory. __________________ Having the right to an opinion does not make your opinion right.
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06-07-2005, 07:20 PM	#4 (permalink)
JAB Just me! Supporting Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Right here Posts: 5,110	Re: Did you even know who Tony Blair WAS? I read too many papers, news magazines, internet sites not to know who Tony Blair is. Not quite a news junkie, but close. It is sad though that so many people here don't know or don't care who other world leaders are. Beats hearing the same ole, same old from our Dems & Reps. __________________ Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind. ~Dr. Seuss
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06-07-2005, 08:52 PM	#6 (permalink)
turbonium Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 640	Re: Did you even know who Tony Blair WAS? Yes, I knew. I'm a current events, world affairs buff - I like to keep up with all the info I can find.
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06-07-2005, 08:55 PM	#7 (permalink)
koan anomaly Supporting Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Canada Posts: 12,699	Re: Did you even know who Tony Blair WAS? Am I the only one who will admit they didn't know? I heard his name but, quite frankly, didn't care who he was. If it's politics...he's just another liar with a tie. __________________ Having the right to an opinion does not make your opinion right.
Local Time: 11:00 PM Local Date: 12-03-2008

06-07-2005, 11:38 PM	#8 (permalink)
turbonium Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 640	Re: Did you even know who Tony Blair WAS? Maybe it's because the members who don't follow the news STILL don't know who he is, or know now but don't care, so they can't be bothered to look at this thread!!
Local Time: 12:00 AM Local Date: 12-04-2008

06-07-2005, 11:41 PM	#9 (permalink)
koan anomaly Supporting Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Canada Posts: 12,699	Re: Did you even know who Tony Blair WAS? I don't mind not knowing stuff. At least I kind of know what I don't know? __________________ Having the right to an opinion does not make your opinion right.
Local Time: 11:00 PM Local Date: 12-03-2008

06-07-2005, 11:49 PM	#10 (permalink)
turbonium Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 640	Re: Did you even know who Tony Blair WAS? Didn't mean you koan - you do show an interest in things that you hadn't previously followed. Some cannot be bothered though......
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