John, let me make this simple for you. Yes, I (and many others) think that Blair is taking Britain in an appallingly statist direction, but, no, that is not the same thing as saying that he is turning Britain into a fascist country. But then you knew that. As to Matthew Parris being a “respected” journalist, like it or not, John, in England he is, mainly for what he writes on domestic politics. Incidentally, the article that so offended you was, primarily, concerned with local matters. Do I agree with his views on Afghanistan, Iraq and so on? No, of course not. But then you knew that. Moving on, I’m happy to debate the substance of Blair’s career, and what it says about the PM’s character, with you at any time, but until then…