U.S. Presses Blair to Become Mideast Envoy

So...uh...does this make anyone else shudder?

I don't know about you, but I've not been terribly impressed with his ability to affect positive change in the Middle East.

But British officials said that Mr. Blair has not yet decided if he will take on the task yet, and bristled that public comments from the Bush administration were premature.

Take the hint, Tony, or prepare to bristle frequently.