seeder Posted September 3, 2014 #1 Share Posted September 3, 2014 Boos and disbelief as Tony Blair is handed 'jaw-dropping' philanthropist of the year title at GQ awards ceremony Award drew immediate criticism including from Labour MP John Mann Tory MP Charlie Elphicke slammed the decision alongside Gary Lineker Mr Blair, 61, was honoured for his work establishing charities in Africa But his reputation has been tarnished by the invasion of Iraq in 2003 PM is worth millions and can command £250,000 for private speeches Tony Blair was last night improbably named philanthropist of the year by a leading magazine. The former prime minister was handed the award to a ‘muted’ response at a celebrity-packed gathering in central London. It was in recognition of his ‘philanthropy, establishing three charities’. GQ magazine’s decision drew immediate criticism, with Labour MP John Mann saying last night: ‘It sends the wrong message. This sort of award should go to an unsung hero who has given up their time for charity.’ http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2741328/What-Middle-East-crisis-Disbelief-Tony-Blair-handed-jaw-dropping-philanthropist-year-title-GQ-awards-ceremony.html#ixzz3CF37o1DA :no: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Space Commander Travis Posted September 3, 2014 #2 Share Posted September 3, 2014 Well, Kim Kardashinian got Woman of the Year, so I sincerely hope that she'll be handing back her award in protest at being in such undeserving company. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shrooma Posted September 3, 2014 #3 Share Posted September 3, 2014 what next, fred west- babysitter of the year? joseph mengele- humanitarian of the year? harold shipman- the next Dr Who?? . idiots. . 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bee Posted September 3, 2014 #4 Share Posted September 3, 2014 . O.....M.....G (muted response....?....disbelief more like... ) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Insaniac Posted September 3, 2014 #5 Share Posted September 3, 2014 (edited) Where's his "Greedy War Criminal of the Year" award? Edited September 3, 2014 by Insaniac Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aztek Posted September 4, 2014 #6 Share Posted September 4, 2014 obama and arafat got nobel prizes for......... peace, lol, nothing surprises me since than. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rafterman Posted September 4, 2014 #7 Share Posted September 4, 2014 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duke Wellington Posted September 4, 2014 #8 Share Posted September 4, 2014 Boos and disbelief as Tony Blair is handed 'jaw-dropping' philanthropist of the year title at GQ awards ceremony Award drew immediate criticism including from Labour MP John Mann Tory MP Charlie Elphicke slammed the decision alongside Gary Lineker Mr Blair, 61, was honoured for his work establishing charities in Africa But his reputation has been tarnished by the invasion of Iraq in 2003 PM is worth millions and can command £250,000 for private speeches Tony Blair was last night improbably named philanthropist of the year by a leading magazine. The former prime minister was handed the award to a ‘muted’ response at a celebrity-packed gathering in central London. It was in recognition of his ‘philanthropy, establishing three charities’. GQ magazine’s decision drew immediate criticism, with Labour MP John Mann saying last night: ‘It sends the wrong message. This sort of award should go to an unsung hero who has given up their time for charity.’ http://www.dailymail...l#ixzz3CF37o1DA :no: 151 messages on the GQ article, not a single one supports his award. I hope their revenues drop! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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