Tony Blair's sister-in-law converts to Islam

[The Vegan Marxist]

I'm not sure which section this would belong, so it can be moved if need be.

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[TwoSevensClash]

I'm sure the islamophobia crowd is flipping there shit.

[The Vegan Marxist]

I'm sure Tony Blair's flipping his the most. Not to long ago, he tried claiming that Islamic fundamentalism was the same as revolutionary communism.

[bailey_187]

I'm sure Tony Blair's flipping his the most. Not to long ago, he tried claiming that Islamic fundamentalism was the same as revolutionary communism.

tbh, i doubt he really cares.

[gorillafuck]

tbh, i doubt he really cares.
He probably cares because it could be used against his political party, though. The idea that the former Labour leaders sister is a Muslim now, the non-Labour politicians who try to propagate fear against Muslims and ideas about "Islamification" could jump on that.

[bailey_187]

He probably cares because it could be used against his political party, though. The idea that the former Labour leaders sister is a Muslim now, those who try to propagate fear against Muslims could jump on that.

I cant really see that being used. The Tories wouldnt dare try to.

Even if it was, i dont think Blair cares about the Labour party now he isnt involved. All he cares about is getting his money.

[ed miliband]

He probably cares because it could be used against his political party, though. The idea that the former Labour leaders sister is a Muslim now, the non-Labour politicians who try to propagate fear against Muslims and ideas about "Islamification" could jump on that.

Either George Osbourne or David Cameron's brother converted to Islam sometime last year, so I can't really see the Tories doing something like that.

Anyway, this is a non-story in the Uk. It made the cover of the Mail on Sunday and hasn't been spoken about since.

[gorillafuck]

I cant really see that being used. The Tories wouldnt dare try to.
Yeah, but groups like the BNP. Though I suppose Blair probably doesn't give a shit about what they think, so you are probably right.


Even if it was, i dont think Blair cares about the Labour party now he isnt involved. All he cares about is getting his money.
I didn't know that, I thought he was still involved somewhat. My bad.

[Sir Comradical]

Why would she do such a stupid thing?

[Crimson Commissar]

Oh wow, fucking hilarious. :laugh:

[Notorio]

I'm sure the islamophobia crowd is flipping there shit.

:thumbup:


Heh, i'm not sure to what extent they'd be "flipping their shit", but one things for sure, some people, somewhere in britain, are definately flipping their shit!

It's a minor blow to blairs reputation, not that he needs it anymore.

[bricolage]

It's a minor blow to blairs reputation, not that he needs it anymore.
In what way is it a blow to his reputation?

[Notorio]

In what way is it a blow to his reputation?

He is an outspoken critic of islam. Is he not?

[The Vegan Marxist]

Why would she do such a stupid thing?

Clearly because she found more of a connection to those who consider themselves Muslim, than she did when she was whatever before that. This girl that I know converted to Christianity, not because of any "spiritual awakening" or shit like that, but because she found love & a connection to those at this church she attended to for the first time.

[dearest chuck]

it makes more sense than converting to catholicism.

[bricolage]

He is an outspoken critic of islam. Is he not?
Not really, he is an outspoken critic of 'Islamic extremism' which obviously veers heavily into generally Islamophobia. If anything he'd probably enjoy having a Muslim in the family 'some people accuse me of prejudice, I sat for dinner last night next to my Muslim sister-in-law...' (Not that I think it really matters or he really cares much anymore). Although I think now that he is big of spreading Catholic love he is getting involved in a bunch of 'inter-faith dialogue'.
I think you also have to be pretty confused it was being a 'critic of Islam' that was what built his reputation.

[empiredestoryer]

who cares...im still in shock seeing blair walking around a free man it must be one of the greatest mysteries of modern times that hes not behind bars

[Saorsa]

im still in shock seeing blair walking around a free man it must be one of the greatest mysteries of modern times that hes not behind bars

It's not really mysterious at all. The ruling class protects its own.