Some of you may be aware that there are accusations made by many in the United States that the two elections which made George Bush president were rigged. Votes were supposedly either stolen, disallowed or miscounted depending on which source you care to listen to.
Smiling smugly to ourselves, we imagine that in this best of all possible countries, similar things cannot happen here. Think again!
http://www.timesonline.co.uk/article...497531,00.html
And while you consider the implications of that article, remember that a General Election is due in May this year. Remember also who Blair's best mate is. Think about one of the most ditrusted and derided politicians of recent years, desperate to lead his party into a third election victory.