"Seven deadly mistakes"
"It seems that there have been some very fundamental miscalculations by the British and Washington in this.
First, that there was a link between Iraq and al-Quida. Second, that the rest of the world would support a war. Third, that the UN would find weapons of mass destruction. Fourth, that air superiority would provide the crucial safe passage for the invading forces. Fifth, that Turkey would co-operate with the West. Sixth, that there would be a popular uprising by Iraqis and seventh, that it would all be over by now."
"This is a remarkable time in political history. A coalition of many disparate groups came together only 18 months ago, has stayed together and has an enduring appeal. Not only have the biggest ever demonstrations in British history been held but there is a worldwide movement for justice and peace that will shape the politics of this planet for many decades to come.
Whatever the outcome of the horrors of Iraq, will Balir have the stomach to march with Bush to North Korea, Iran or Syria?
However, the political fallout will go on for a long time."
Chris Burford London
