Tony Blair's book signing in Dublin mixes Good Friday with bad Iraq
Protesters chanted 'Butcher Blair', but others noted his achievements for peace in Northern Ireland
Literature and politics have always laid claim to Dublin's O'Connell Street, bookended by statues of James Joyce and Catholic emancipator Daniel O'Connell. Tony Blair, in his modest way, was no doubt hoping connections would be made with both traditions by choosing to launch A Journey here yesterday morning.
From: Books: Books + News | guardian.co.uk
Sunday, 5 September, 2010
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