Respect

So Aretha Franklin was right. All we need is a little Respect for each other. Tony Blair has finally realised that we need it, one for another - or has he? Is he really talking about the loony Respect Party started by Saddam-loving Scots freak George Galloway or is he talking about Respect for Tony Blair? Either way true Respect is only earned. Galloway does not earn respect because, although he has apparently sincere beliefs to which he holds fast, he has too many skeletons in his cupboard. Tony Blair? Respect? I think not. He is just a failed lawyer with a wife who inspired Aardman to design their puppets' mouths, who decided he wanted the limelight and so he went into politics - not for the benefit of his fellow citizens but for his own ends.
Respect goes to those who really believe in their fellow man; dealing with all honestly and sincerely. People who deserve such respect are almost non-existent in politics. A love of political life almost totally precludes respect.
Having mentioned respect eight (oops, nine) times in this blog I think I'll call it a day.