James Callaghan Quotes
Either back us or sack us.
James Callaghan, 1912-2005, British Prime Minister (Labour), Speech, Labour Party Conference, Brighton, October 5, 1977
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The confusion of dissent and dissidence and loyalty has plagued many political parties and nations throughout time. The Communists neither originated the concept and certainly were not the last to operate by it, but under Stalin, it took on a virulence that was later emulated by the American McCarthyism.
Many historians believe that Cheney really knew how to manipulate the President. In this case, he left the President with the feeling that if he did not strike at Saddam, he was somehow weak. Bush was a Texan who viewed many things in the perspective of the old West. Also Bush’s father had not “taken care” of Saddam earlier and the right wing war hawks portrayed him as “weak.” for not finishing Saddam off. See {621248}
Everyone who is employed owes the employer some degree of loyalty and cannot give his public opinion on an issue if it differs from the candidate or party that employees him. This is why it is so important if a Democrat criticizes Democrats or a Republican criticizes Republicans.
Leonard James Callaghan, Baron Callaghan of Cardiff, KG, PC was Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 1976 to 1979 and Leader of the Labour Party from 1976 to 1980. Callaghan is the only person to have held all four Great Offices of State, having served as Chancellor of the Exchequer from 1964 to 1967, Home Secretary from 1967 to 1970 and Foreign Secretary from 1974 to 1976. He was a Member of Parliament (MP) from 1945 to 1987.
