Tony Blair leaves office today...

Tony left office today after 10 years as British Prime Minister. As the debate heats up about what his legacy might be one remembers the bold initiatives he led which includes the G8 commitment to helping poor countries in Africa, peace in Northern Ireland and an era of economic growth and increased investment in Britain. Tony Blair did well, and maybe only those who have had to lead at some point in their lives can appreciate the fact that life is not perfect and peace and stability comes at a price. The debate will continue and Iraq will be seen as a failure as chief among the issues with the mission, was that it lacked the necessary support and had its fair share of sabotaging self interest.