Breaking news: Blair has had 'irregular heart rhythm'

[muriel_volestrangler]

no link yet (just on Channel 4 news in UK); had checkup today (ie on a Sunday); will take a day off work, and then return

[Lindacooks]

1. He has a heart?

n/t

[StClone]

7. No heart, no problem

We got the guy without a brain. So who doesn't have the courage?

[arcane1]

22. the Dems

:grr:

[Jack Rabbit]

25. Da-da, Boom!

Good one.

[The Zanti Regent]

18. Did Chimp share his secret stash of cocaine with Phony Tony?

Or did Rush get him more OxyContin?

[Liberal Veteran]

2. Is the news the part about him having a heart?

That is shocking.

Although it would be more shocking if they found his soul.

[virtualobserver]

3. maybe he will step down for health reasons.....

and it isn't because of IRAQ so stop saying that.

[NNN0LHI]

9. One more bout with a pretzel and Junior may retire too n/t

[bluestateguy]

4. When will Jerry Falwell call it "God's judgement"?

[jeter]

5. Maybe he will use this as a reason to leave

He may retire now. Citing health reasons.

[IndianaGreen]

6. Sky News: PM Suffered 'Irregular Heartbeat'

PM SUFFERED 'IRREGULAR HEARTBEAT'

Prime Minister Tony Blair was admitted to hospital for chest pains, Downing Street has confirmed.

Sources say he had been suffering "irregular heartbeats" and had been feeling under the weather.


But he returned home after being treated, said Downing Street.

Mr Blair, 50, was taken to Hammersmith hospital in west London after complaining of chest pains while at Downing Street.

But his spokesman insisted he was feeling "fine" and had returned to Number 10.

http://www.sky.com/skynews/article/0,,30000-1107918,00.html

[E_Zapata]

8. Oh, what are they worried about? This is totally normal!

I remember a few years back when I was in a position of authority -- placed there by the people, btw -- and I was offered this irresistable deal (we be talking M-O-N-E-Y and P-O-W-E-R!) to engage those I led in this illegal war. And it was a hard sell to the people who might have burned the government chambers to the ground in their resistance, had I not come up with some really colorful things to say about why we should all get behind this new war product. Okay, okay, so I lied a bit. And had to strongarm a few in my cabinet. But for the most part, I got things rolling.

And, well, 10s of 1000s were killed in the first few months. (We be talking lots of blood and pain and suffering). And 8 years later, man, that one little itty bitty illegal invasion has served as an ember of unending war. I don't see an end to it, to be honest. Which is good, because in my new job (since I had to get out of that elected position. Okay, so the people threw me out!), at this big company called Carlyle (Hi John Majors!), I am making a mint. I live here on this island in isolation but I have all the amenities any shunned person could ever ask for. (I just can't get the blood off my hands - maybe some day).

And, well, I too had an irregular heart beat for a bit -- before I figured out how to get out of the limelight. The entire world was P.O.'d at me, and it just really taxed my nervous system.

I was lucky because -- like a stroke of luck -- there was suddenly a whole bunch of these little blue pills available on the streets -- oxy... oxycon..something like that. I just pop a handful of those everyday, stay away from the news, collect my checks from Carlyle, and, well, the heart is fine - just fine. Nothing to worry about.

So, Tony - not to worry. This is perfectly absolutely normal. Hang Tuff, dude! (But I should warn you, don't expect your wife to ever get all snuggled up with you again. Our women folk just hate this shit. Consider that just collateral damage, dude)

Oh, and don't worry - your really won't miss not being the president of the EU. Consider it a blessing that you didn't have to work with all those froggies!

[Dead_Parrot]

10. Groundbreaking surgery !

After suffering pangs of guilt, Bliar went to Hammersmith hospital to have his heart removed, along with the final sheds of his cancer-ridden soul. He's now back at Downing Street, and continuing the plans to destroy the Syrians for having the wrong skin colour.

[AP]

11. If he dies, I swear, the first thing I'm going to assume is that he was...

...assasssinated.

What has he done lately? The CIA planned to blame Tony for the uranium claim, but he's still standing, still liberalizing the economy. Yesterday, he told Bush he couldn't have his photo op with the queen (whose parents and uncle were nazi sympathizers) on the mall. He also foiled a plot to assassinate Putin.

[T_i_B]

32. Don't worry AP

Blair is apparently taking meetings at Downing Street already. It's not an unusual condition either. Apparently neither it is life threatening if treated, just a bloody nusance for Blair.

Mind you,if I were Blair I would take time off out and relax out of common sense.

[kayell]

12. * always has his revenge

and Tony wouldn't let little george have that big victory parade he was looking forward to. We should have seen this coming. :evilgrin:

[DoYouEverWonder]

13. Stressing out Tony baby?

At least he has enough of a brain to feel stressed out. On the other hand, W - stress, what stress?

[AP]

14. Hearing about Blair's health probably relieved a little stress for Bush.

[notadmblnd]

15. Panic attacks are setting in?

Tends to happen when a persons conscience is eating away at them.

[Fridays Child]

16. Poor Tony...must be that 7,784th death that finally got him.

Sources:

Coalition fatalities
http://lunaville.org/warcasualties/Summary.aspx

Minimum civilian fatalities
http://www.iraqbodycount.net/

[DeepModem Mom]

17. My guess, as well...

I still believe Blair to be a man of conscience, intellect, and enormous gifts. Why he made his Faustian deal mystifies me, but the strain must be taking its toll. Sky News now speculating that Bush's scheduled visit is an added stressor --

[NNN0LHI]

19. If Blair survives this he may want to consider using mice for food testers

[goforit]

20. Well......No big deal!!!...I've always had one! Look at Chenney!!!

Who gives a hoot at this point!!!

:nopity:

[Benhurst]

21. Update: bad news about Blair's condition ...

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/3205888.stm

According to the BBC:

"The hospital says this is a relatively common condition and is easily treated.

"He has suffered no damage and he is fine. There is no reason why this should reoccur. They have advised him to rest for 24 hours."

It looks like it's not serious. :shrug:

[Desperadoe]

23. Tony should ring up the Queen

And ask her if she has a spare food taster hanging around the palace. Considering his present bidness partners, precautions should be taken. No telling what's in that Texas Barbecue that Shrubbie sent him as a measure of their friendship.

[Loyal]

I hope he's all right

Blair is not a bad guy, granted the Labour party there has turned into our DLC, but I don't think he is a bad guy.

[Unknown Known]

24. Freaky! I've been writing about Blair since Thurs.

and barely anyone has read my thread. Tony has the Queen and bushistas pissed at him right now.

Here's the thread

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_topic&forum=104&topic_id=543395

Also, Blair had a cardioversion done which is usually done for sustained V-tach or V-fib. This is no biggy, but cardioversions are usually scheduled in advance and patients are on blood thinners for usually a week before to prevent clots from dislodging.

Blair had this done on an emergency basis. He has been looking like shit for a long time.

[snippy]

26. Probably just excited about Whistle Ass's upcoming visit.

[TacticalPeek]

27. False alarm.

Upon examination, it turns out that the blood on his hands wasn't actually his. Relieved at hearing this, the PM is now calm and all systems are back to normal.

[dArKeR]

28. Faked it so he doesn't have to go outside with Bush and face protesters?

I'd like to see this poll on MSGOP!

[arikara]

29. Maybe it was atrial fibrilation

Can be scary but is usually easily treated, sometimes by drugs, sometimes by cardioversion or even surgery. Can be caused from such things as an overactive thyroid, infection, hypoglycemia, allergic reaction, caffeine, nicotine, binge drinking and stress. My ex had it happen to him and it was most definitely caused by booze and stress.

[MetaTrope]

30. Hook Blair and Cheney up to the same pacemaker

since their hearts beat in unison anyway.

[rocktivity]

31. He has the irregular brain rhythms to match

rocknation

[Media_Lies_Daily]

33. Just proves what I've always thought...lying creates a lot of stress.

[emad]

34. He saw the Putin assassination story and realised it would be

HIM next - only it wouldn't be a botch-job this time...

[Nihil]

35. Just when you thought things couldn't get worse ...

Remember chaps: if Phony Tony suddenly drops dead, the leadership of
the country passes to ... JOHN PRESCOTT! Woo ha ha hah aa aaarggh my heart! <Thunk>