After ten years as Britain's Prime Minister, Tony Blair is reportedly calling it quits, announcing plans to throw in the towel and step down after a new PM is elected in late June.

"I've been prime minister of this country for just over 10 years," said Blair. "I think that's long enough for me, but more especially, for the country."

Though he didn't mention the words "Iraq war" once when announcing his resignation, Blair nevertheless apologized (albeit vaguely) to the British people "for all the times [he's] fallen short," adding "I did what I thought was right. I may have been wrong—that's your call."

And, while Britons are still adjusting to the news of Blair's impending departure, the initial reaction back in America has already been somewhat mixed.

Though the majority of liberals are sorry to see Blair go, most are already commending Blair for maintaining his dignity throughout his ten year reign and for exiting with all the grace and eloquence we've come to expect.

Meanwhile, Republicans are predominantly shocked and perplexed by Blair's decision to apologize for any/all errors of misjudgment, to voluntarily relinquish his powerful political perch and, most egregiously, his willingness to put his country's needs above his own.

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