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To: Ilaine who wrote (35651)	3/19/2004 3:26:37 PM
From: Lane3	Respond to of 793843

I have seen snippets of Blair's sessions with parliament. I won't apologize for wanting my leaders to sound like him.

To: Ilaine who wrote (35651)	3/19/2004 3:58:55 PM
From: DMaA	Respond to of 793843

I think this is the role the Founders intended the press to fulfill. One of their innovations that didn't pan out. He is getting hit from all sides by challenges from the members of Parliament, and they're actually quite rude in substance, and often in tone.

To: Ilaine who wrote (35651)	3/19/2004 5:24:11 PM
From: gamesmistress	Respond to of 793843

A British politician will not get far if he or she is not good at public debate. It's expected, and it's part of their process - a Prime Minister or potential PM has to be good at debating and giving persuasive speeches in the Commons, or they will lose support. There is no equivalent for this capability for the President in the US, nor I think for the Majority Leader in the House or Senate. If we happen to get it we luck out.

To: Ilaine who wrote (35651)	3/19/2004 6:32:19 PM
From: LindyBill	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 793843

I wonder if the British system produces men like Blair, or vice versa? It's the system. You take rhetoric in College, you participate in debates, and the best speakers end up running the parties.