Quote by Kurt Vonnegut

The New York Daily News suggested that my biggest war crime was not killing myself like a gentleman. Presumably Hitler was a gentleman.

The New York Daily News suggested that my biggest war crime

Summary

This quote, often attributed to former British Prime Minister Tony Blair, highlights the criticism and negative media attention he received. The quote sarcastically refers to a headline by the New York Daily News that suggested Blair's actions during his time in office were comparable to war crimes. It implies that the media prioritizes sensationalism and lacks perspective in comparing Blair's actions to those of Adolf Hitler. The quote emphasizes the harshness and unfairness of the criticism faced by Blair and questions the media's judgement in its depiction of his tenure.

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