Sleipnir Posted April 8, 2013 Report Posted April 8, 2013 (edited) "Margaret Thatcher, one of the most important British politicians of the 20th century, died Monday morning after suffering a stroke. She was 87. Thatcher was the first woman to become U.K. prime minister and Britain's only prime minister of the 20th century to win three consecutive terms. After leading the Conservatives to victory in the 1979 election, Thatcher shook Britain to its economic roots in a relentless battle to restructure the country." Regardless of political stripes, It sad to see another icon leave us soon after Ralph Klein, but I guess that's the circle of life. How do you remember her? Or what do you remember her for? Edited April 8, 2013 by Sleipnir Quote "All you need in this life is ignorance and confidence; then success is sure." - Mark Twain
eyeball Posted April 8, 2013 Report Posted April 8, 2013 Helping to put the economic pedal to the metal that's driven the world to the brink of financial collapse. The silly twit. Quote A government without public oversight is like a nuclear plant without lead shielding.
Wilber Posted April 8, 2013 Report Posted April 8, 2013 Britain was on the brink of economic collapse. Like every other politician, her accomplishments are a mixed bag but she was what the country needed at the time. She had the guts to take on the British Disease and just about anything else for that matter. Quote "Never trust a man who has not a single redeeming vice". WSC
Shady Posted April 8, 2013 Report Posted April 8, 2013 RIP to one of the great leaders of our time. Quote
DogOnPorch Posted April 8, 2013 Report Posted April 8, 2013 The Iron Lady. From grocers daughter to Attila the Hen. Quote Nothing cracks a turtle like Leon Uris.
Hudson Jones Posted April 8, 2013 Report Posted April 8, 2013 Looking forward to the state funeral being privatized. Quote When I despair, I remember that all through history the way of truth and love have always won. There have been tyrants and murderers, and for a time, they can seem invincible, but in the end, they always fall. Think of it--always. Gandhi
DogOnPorch Posted April 8, 2013 Report Posted April 8, 2013 Looking forward to the state funeral being privatized. No state funeral for Margaret Thatcher http://www.guardian.co.uk/politics/2013/apr/08/no-state-funeral-margaret-thatcher Quote Nothing cracks a turtle like Leon Uris.
Guest Posted April 8, 2013 Report Posted April 8, 2013 RIP to one of the great leaders of our time. Seconded. Quote
-TSS- Posted April 8, 2013 Report Posted April 8, 2013 There really has been a mixed reaction in Britain following her death. Such a reaction was totally to be expected. many people have eulogised the great leader when as simultaneously there are news-reports of people dancing in wild celebrations in the streets of Brixton and elsewhere in London. I wonder what the reaction has been in Buenos Aires. Having said all that, she surely stood out for her own country on the international stage, something which can not be said of the current leaders in Europe. Quote
DogOnPorch Posted April 8, 2013 Report Posted April 8, 2013 There really has been a mixed reaction in Britain following her death. Such a reaction was totally to be expected. many people have eulogised the great leader when as simultaneously there are news-reports of people dancing in wild celebrations in the streets of Brixton and elsewhere in London. I wonder what the reaction has been in Buenos Aires. Having said all that, she surely stood out for her own country on the international stage, something which can not be said of the current leaders in Europe. They have no clue as they weren't even born. Thatcher they heard about from Otto on the Simpsons. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sgm9G_EO3t4 Quote Nothing cracks a turtle like Leon Uris.
Guest Posted April 8, 2013 Report Posted April 8, 2013 They have no clue as they weren't even born. Thatcher they heard about from Otto on the Simpsons. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sgm9G_EO3t4 It's easy to see why they are dancing in the streets at news of her death. She's responsible for some of them having to work for a living. What terrible people. Quote
DogOnPorch Posted April 8, 2013 Report Posted April 8, 2013 It's easy to see why they are dancing in the streets at news of her death. She's responsible for some of them having to work for a living. What terrible people. Indeed. Thatcher Death Celebration shows generally young people with a smattering of old hippie types. Even here in Canada and in other countries other than the UK, my younger acquaintances have been generally unkind to her on this day. Odd...disturbing in many ways. In no way have they ever been affected by her or her government...other than being integral to ending the Cold War with President Reagan and friends, of course. I bit my tongue. Quote Nothing cracks a turtle like Leon Uris.
DogOnPorch Posted April 8, 2013 Report Posted April 8, 2013 Oh...and, of course, Mr Wonderful, George Galloway is leading the band. Quote Nothing cracks a turtle like Leon Uris.
-TSS- Posted April 8, 2013 Report Posted April 8, 2013 Indeed, what an odious personality that muslim-apologist Galloway really is! However, nothing he does or says surprises me anymore. Quote
Guest Posted April 8, 2013 Report Posted April 8, 2013 He's actually the "Respect Party" MP for my home town. I'm glad I don't even visit anymore. Quote
Hudson Jones Posted April 8, 2013 Report Posted April 8, 2013 She called Mandela a terrorist and defended the apartheid regime. Good riddance. Quote When I despair, I remember that all through history the way of truth and love have always won. There have been tyrants and murderers, and for a time, they can seem invincible, but in the end, they always fall. Think of it--always. Gandhi
Guest Posted April 8, 2013 Report Posted April 8, 2013 Actually, Nelson Mandela told my cousin's servants that if they killed her, they could have her house and land. I guess it would have served her right. Quote
Guest Derek L Posted April 8, 2013 Report Posted April 8, 2013 Actually, Nelson Mandela told my cousin's servants that if they killed her, they could have her house and land. I guess it would have served her right. Exactly.........My wife’s family kept actual assault rifles in the home for fear of ANC guests……….And the British stance on Apartheid wasn’t one of support, but one of negotiation on the liberalization of it’s policies, all the while it playing the anti-communist bulwark in Sub-Saharan Africa……… But back on topic, the Iron Lady will be (has been) missed. Quote
DogOnPorch Posted April 8, 2013 Report Posted April 8, 2013 Actually, Nelson Mandela told my cousin's servants that if they killed her, they could have her house and land. I guess it would have served her right. The UWZ apparently doesn't ring a bell with Hudson. Quote Nothing cracks a turtle like Leon Uris.
jbg Posted April 8, 2013 Report Posted April 8, 2013 RIP to one of the great leaders of our time.I concur. One of her greatest quotes was words to the effect of "the Continent (of Europe) brings all the problems; the English-speaking people bring all the solutions." Quote Free speech: "You can say what you want, but I don't have to lend you my megaphone." Always remember that when you are in the right you can afford to keep your temper, and when you are in the wrong you cannot afford to lose it. - J.J. Reynolds. Will the steps anyone is proposing to fight "climate change" reduce a single temperature, by a single degree, at a single location? The mantra of "world opinion" or the views of the "international community" betrays flabby and weak reasoning (link).
-TSS- Posted April 8, 2013 Report Posted April 8, 2013 I concur. One of her greatest quotes was words to the effect of "the Continent (of Europe) brings all the problems; the English-speaking people bring all the solutions." I think her best quotes was something along the lines: Socialism is a great experiment until other people's money runs out. Quote
Wilber Posted April 9, 2013 Report Posted April 9, 2013 Longest serving prime minister since the 18th century. Small wonder there is a mixed reaction. Love her or hate her, she will go down as one of the most influential prime ministers in British history. Quote "Never trust a man who has not a single redeeming vice". WSC
-TSS- Posted April 9, 2013 Report Posted April 9, 2013 It really beats the hell out of me how many Finnish youngsters, many of whom weren't even born before Nov 1990 when Maggie resigned, take such delight in her death. Just reading the facebook-profiles. After all, had it not been for people like her, we in Finland would be in a much more jeopardised position than we are now. The Soviet Union collapsed mainly because Reagan and Thatcher called its bluff. Quote
WWWTT Posted April 9, 2013 Report Posted April 9, 2013 It's easy to see why they are dancing in the streets at news of her death. She's responsible for some of them having to work for a living. What terrible people. That's a freekin funny thing to say! WWWTT Quote Maple Leaf Web is now worth $720.00! Down over $1,500 in less than one year! Total fail of the moderation on this site! That reminds me, never ask Greg to be a business partner! NEVER!
WWWTT Posted April 9, 2013 Report Posted April 9, 2013 Actually, Nelson Mandela told my cousin's servants that if they killed her, they could have her house and land. I guess it would have served her right. Ya that's funny,because that's how the white people got the land in South Africa and many other parts of the world in the first place. I guess when you are right,there are laws that apply to you,and another set of laws that apply to other non whites! WWWTT Quote Maple Leaf Web is now worth $720.00! Down over $1,500 in less than one year! Total fail of the moderation on this site! That reminds me, never ask Greg to be a business partner! NEVER!
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