By hate I mean strongly dislike for some reason. it could be because of their manner, their attitude, their politics, style, anything. So I guess I'm with the teenage girls here. I "hate" Tony Blair for his politics and his style. However, if I ever got to know him - fat chance! A bit above my social circle - I don't doubt for a moment that I would like him. I have freinds with whom I profoundly disagree but with whom I remain good freinds. To prove my point,I have a freind who both likes "Titanic" and is an admirer of Ken Livingstone, and yet I still go out drinking with him.