Tony Blair’s decision to go along with the invasion of Iraq destroyed his reputation, killed the Labour Party, discredited Blairism, and gave new life to the Tories. In other words, it was good news for conservatives. There is something odd about punishing the left for the sins of the right. After all, the Tories were more supportive of Blair’s excellent adventure than his own party. But, hey, we’re getting ready to do the same thing in this country, with people voting for people whose twisted worldview is impervious to evidence that their policies lead directly to economic catastrophe.
