Whatever you say, Richard.

Tell us about all the progress made by the Left in the UK in the period 1979-1997--the period of confrontation and refusal to compromise. How many years in that period did the Left have control of the agenda?

Then when Mr. Blair came on the scene and compromise was no longer anathema, things changed.

Or do you deny that he was willing to compromise? And by the way, this interpretation is not mine, it comes from the Economist. Perhaps you've heard of this publication?

They consider Blair is a tragic figure--squandered all his promise on Bush's criminal war.

It seems reasonable that since you are not exactly shy in telling us exactly what is going on in US politics, I can venture a few words on UK politics.

I certainly hope it meets with your approval. I can't tell you how crushed I'll be if it doesn't. But somehow I'll survive.