"The US was wrong to invade Iraq, therefore it's OK for Russia to invade Ukraine."

[President Punxsutawney Phil]

Speaking of the Iraq War this idea that America is solely responsible is dumb. Between Bush and Blair it is quite clear who would be more likely to actually do something like that.

Could Blair had single-handedly caused a war with Iraq, though? He was an Atlanticist. Atlanticist means you don't start a war with US  as buddy-buddy partner, no? It isn't exactly the 1950s. Britain lacks the ability to act as an autonomous actor in the region anymore.

[President Punxsutawney Phil]

Speaking of the Iraq War this idea that America is solely responsible is dumb. Between Bush and Blair it is quite clear who would be more likely to actually do something like that.

Could Blair had single-handedly caused a war with Iraq, though? He was an Atlanticist. Atlanticist means you don't start a war with US  as buddy-buddy partner, no? It isn't exactly the 1950s.

No, I'm saying Blair gets a lot less flak than he should.

Considering that he was unwilling to go in Iraq without US support and the US was the hegemon of the time without any serious competition, I don't think it's *wrong* to blame Bush for the start of the war and at least mostly absolve Blair for it starting.