Mr Blair said London's bombers and others used Iraq and Afghanistan as an excuse. He again denied the invasion of Iraq had made Britain a target.
Following Blair's logic:
1. If we hadn't occupied Iraq, terrorists could not use it as an excuse.
2. Ergo, the occupation has provided a potential excuse.
3. Ergo, it must have increased the risk.
4. Ergo, the invasion of Iraq has made Britain a more likely target.
5. Ergo, Blair has contradicted himself. Which is how you catch out liars.
Following Blair's logic:
1. If we hadn't occupied Iraq, terrorists could not use it as an excuse.
2. Ergo, the occupation has provided a potential excuse.
3. Ergo, it must have increased the risk.
4. Ergo, the invasion of Iraq has made Britain a more likely target.
5. Ergo, Blair has contradicted himself. Which is how you catch out liars.
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