Tad y Genedl-Rhodri Morgan- a view from Joe Public

An interesting thought has been suggested for Rhodri Morgan as he gives up the reins of power in Wales. Adam Higgit over at Wales Home.org has suggested that Rhodri be declared "Father of the Nation"
 (Tad Y Genedl in Welsh). No doubt Rhodri will join that group of former politicians that have the status of elder statesman, rather than descend into the depths of obscurity.

My comment was.

"That’s a joke of course!? Personally I have always liked him. However the idea of Rhodri the man who used to shop at my Tesco on a Saturday evening for the discounts as Father of the nation. I could hear my former work mates split their sides. However saying that he is down to earth unlike some of those who surround him. so maybe not as farfetched as it sounds, except one thing. What has he archieved? Are we heading up the economic ladder? are we he new “Celtic Tiger”? No we are the “Celtic Tigger” bouncing backwards!"

But Father of the Nation! Adam in is response to my own comment said.

"Not a joke at all, and I don’t see why Rhodri’s lack of grandness should disqualify him. Quite the reverse; it’s what endears him to people.

As for his achievements – that’s for another post. The fact is that people admire and respect him. That’s enough for him to qualify."

Yes but why embarrass a humble man like Rhodri with such a grandiose title? Is it actually about Rhodri or those around him?

And dont forget Wales is not enjoying prosperity, and it has existed as a nation for over a 1000 years!

And as I have said I always had a lot of time for him, and he has a exemplary record as both a MP and AM.