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Paul Oakenfold's Pal Trashes Tony Blair

Author: Jonty Skrufff
Saturday, November 6, 2004
Fear & Loathing In Las Vegas author Hunter S Thompson, who guest starred on Paul Oakenfold's album Bunkka last year, ridiculed Oakey's new next-door neighbour Tony Blair this week, attacking him over his close personal relationship with President Bush.

"We are losing this stupid fraudulent war in Iraq and every nation in the world despises us," the American underground icon complained, "except for a handful of corrupt Brits, like that simpering little whore Tony Blair." (The Independent)

His comments could pose problems when the British prime minister moves into his Paddington mansion next to Oakey's London pad, particularly since the superstar DJ is a massive fan of Thompson's literature and views.

"You can pick up one of his books and still relate to it today," he told Australian magazine 3D World last year.

"It's dangerous- I like that, it appeals to me and it appeals to youth; the danger is what he says because it's so truthful," he added.

Chatting to Skrufff soon after (to Skrufff's then man in China Seb Bayne) Oakey revealed he's also kept in close touch with the Colorado based renowned gun fanatic, since collaborating on Bunkka.

"I speak to him every time I am in his part of the world", Oakey revealed.
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