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muriel_volestrangler

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16. It varies a lot
Mon Apr 8, 2013, 08:43 AM
Apr 2013

though I wouldn't say HuffPost UK looks particularly anti-Thatcher at the moment; and the earliest comments are more likely to be anti- than pro-, because the pro-Thatcher people are sad, not energised.

The obvious comparison is with Reagan; loads of Tories still regard her as the 'true' Conservative leader, and all they want from one now is to behave exactly like her. Perhaps the neutrals aren't as favourable to her as many seem to have been to Reagan. But, against that, pretty much everyone acknowledges her ability (studied science at Oxford when it was rare for women to, especially from a modest background; made her way in an undoubtedly sexist party).

K&R BumRushDaShow Apr 2013 #1
It's official! pipoman Apr 2013 #2
Roger Ebert, Andy Johns, Les Blank..... Champion Jack Apr 2013 #3
Don't forget Milo O'Shea Ghost of Tom Joad Apr 2013 #78
Just heard DainBramaged Apr 2013 #4
RIP Mrs Thatcher. Obviously I did not agree with all of her policies, Nye Bevan Apr 2013 #5
May she rest in peace. In_The_Wind Apr 2013 #7
Did what she could??? KatyMan Apr 2013 #18
Do you honestly think that was her desire? In_The_Wind Apr 2013 #20
Yes n/t. KatyMan Apr 2013 #22
Really In_The_Wind Apr 2013 #24
as was I. KatyMan Apr 2013 #25
I know that better than anyone. In_The_Wind Apr 2013 #28
.. BlancheSplanchnik Apr 2013 #128
Her desire was to enrich the people who bought her Kelvin Mace Apr 2013 #42
Thank you for bringing that to my attention. I truly am sorry for the ones she hurt. In_The_Wind Apr 2013 #43
who cares? CreekDog Apr 2013 #100
. In_The_Wind Apr 2013 #110
Look, I understand the need to find some good in a person who has passed away CreekDog Apr 2013 #121
Well, I learned quite a bit today that I honestly didn't know before. In_The_Wind Apr 2013 #122
to get rid of England's safety net and health care system CreekDog Apr 2013 #99
Excellent job with the Falklands war! I must disagree. pangaia Apr 2013 #36
An Argentinian military dictatorship decided to invade British territory, Nye Bevan Apr 2013 #37
Sort of true. pangaia Apr 2013 #40
And Britain's claim over the Falklands was Kelvin Mace Apr 2013 #61
Should all non-native Americans be forced to leave the USA? Nye Bevan Apr 2013 #62
Well, yes actually, Kelvin Mace Apr 2013 #63
There's no one to pay in regards to the Falklands ButterflyBlood Apr 2013 #89
Then they can pay the Argentine government Kelvin Mace Apr 2013 #102
Pre-1982 maybe that'd be a reasonable suggestion ButterflyBlood Apr 2013 #114
Somebody needs to be the adult Kelvin Mace Apr 2013 #115
And what's Argentina's based on? ButterflyBlood Apr 2013 #66
The British residents of Las Malvinas wouldn't have even been there Beacool Apr 2013 #79
There have been lots of other territory changes in the last 150 years ButterflyBlood Apr 2013 #85
Pretty much the same Kelvin Mace Apr 2013 #82
While I have no sympathy for Galtieri et al... LeftishBrit Apr 2013 #97
Post removed Post removed Apr 2013 #52
OK. I will self-delete the post. Nye Bevan Apr 2013 #53
This message was self-deleted by its author devilgrrl Apr 2013 #54
If she was alive today, I wonder whether she would be advocating "chained CPI" (nt) Nye Bevan Apr 2013 #56
This message was self-deleted by its author devilgrrl Apr 2013 #57
I'm sure she would muriel_volestrangler Apr 2013 #64
I daresay. She advocated everything of that nature that she could. LeftishBrit Apr 2013 #92
Oh yeah, great job on the Falklands........ Beacool Apr 2013 #59
Remember when Hoboken, NJ belonged to the Native Americans? Nye Bevan Apr 2013 #60
The natives got screwed in the whole American continent. Beacool Apr 2013 #67
The Falklands have been British since 1833. Argentina did not exist as a country until 1853. (nt) Nye Bevan Apr 2013 #81
What are you talking about???? Beacool Apr 2013 #104
See: Nye Bevan Apr 2013 #105
That's the year they approved the Constitution. Beacool Apr 2013 #109
The Falklands are whose land? ButterflyBlood Apr 2013 #88
I'll admit it: I liked her PolitFreak Apr 2013 #75
Message auto-removed Name removed Apr 2013 #113
A miner? Do you mean a minor? A miner is the last person who could support Maggie! LeftishBrit Apr 2013 #125
the problem is not speaking ill of her will help enhance what she did CreekDog Apr 2013 #96
People need to consider their legacies LeighAnn Apr 2013 #116
Post removed Post removed Apr 2013 #6
right wing, yeah, but intelligent and eloquent bigworld Apr 2013 #8
The people of Britian truly disliked her amuse bouche Apr 2013 #12
This just about says it all. Beacool Apr 2013 #118
Yes amuse bouche Apr 2013 #120
Right wing is right. pangaia Apr 2013 #38
I am sorry. iandhr Apr 2013 #47
That's what made her dangerous. backscatter712 Apr 2013 #91
Being intelligent and eloquent are gifts not virtues. LeftishBrit Apr 2013 #95
You know, this is Obama's fault. Ian David Apr 2013 #9
I was intereseted to see how the Brits were amuse bouche Apr 2013 #10
As we all should proud2BlibKansan Apr 2013 #11
It varies a lot muriel_volestrangler Apr 2013 #16
Well Huffpo amuse bouche Apr 2013 #21
I went back to check again amuse bouche Apr 2013 #30
I'm sure her family is very proud of her RedstDem Apr 2013 #13
Now do we have to wait for white smoke from Parliament to see who will be the new Baroness? Botany Apr 2013 #14
Some poignant words from John Lydon come to mind. HughBeaumont Apr 2013 #15
These days Mr Lydon is worth $10 million+ and advertises butter in Country Life magazine. nt Nye Bevan Apr 2013 #19
What, is he supposed to "maintain integrity" and live in squalor forever? HughBeaumont Apr 2013 #31
Not at all. Good luck to him. Nye Bevan Apr 2013 #34
Johnny Rotten selling butter! Vinnie From Indy Apr 2013 #39
nah, Johnny's cool Adenoid_Hynkel Apr 2013 #106
My condolences to her family. RevStPatrick Apr 2013 #17
Congratulations, Mr. Costello... Tom Ripley Apr 2013 #23
If you're in the mood today for a slow dance to a fine ballad, here's the tune . . . leveymg Apr 2013 #27
Great lyrics: Arugula Latte Apr 2013 #111
George Galloway has quoted that on Twitter muriel_volestrangler Apr 2013 #35
I have still got that on vinyl Kolesar Apr 2013 #71
I'm supposed to speak good of the dead..... lastlib Apr 2013 #26
Agreed primavera Apr 2013 #124
oh god, here we go: JanMichael Apr 2013 #29
I agree completely amuse bouche Apr 2013 #32
I'm quite positive her family has never heard of an American Democratic website such as DU. HughBeaumont Apr 2013 #33
Why should I show respect in death for someone I disrespected in life? n/t backscatter712 Apr 2013 #48
I have nothing to say about her. DinahMoeHum Apr 2013 #41
Any comment from Billy Bragg? Nye Bevan Apr 2013 #44
That's what you're using to trash Billy? bluedigger Apr 2013 #50
This message was self-deleted by its author devilgrrl Apr 2013 #45
Half of Britain is singing a dirge for her death... backscatter712 Apr 2013 #46
RIP Ter Apr 2013 #49
She was in power before I really became politically aware, but... Orrex Apr 2013 #51
I highly recommend The Iron Lady, the film with Streep as Thatcher Bluenorthwest Apr 2013 #90
Pictures are starting to arrive Warpy Apr 2013 #55
I should have expected that .. but I still choked! nt. polly7 Apr 2013 #65
Took a look at some right wing sites this morning. Paladin Apr 2013 #58
You're forgetting one. polly7 Apr 2013 #68
Hey, if you want to check for Mulroney's presence, be my guest. Paladin Apr 2013 #72
Agree.. not the most pleasant thing to be doing, by any means. nt. polly7 Apr 2013 #76
Gotta take one for the team every once in a while, don't we? (nt) Paladin Apr 2013 #80
I can't stand that woman!!! Beacool Apr 2013 #119
I guess the Scots are getting to work on the hole straight to Hell then... Yukari Yakumo Apr 2013 #69
Lots of Brits are popping champagne bottles now ButterflyBlood Apr 2013 #70
I'm sure that "lots of Brits" aren't as classless as you think. Renew Deal Apr 2013 #74
You'd be surprised Warpy Apr 2013 #77
I'm sorry to hear that. Renew Deal Apr 2013 #73
I love George Galloway's tweet- Tramp the dirt down. Gregorian Apr 2013 #83
I might well go to hell for this, but... bitchkitty Apr 2013 #84
Rust In Pieces. idwiyo Apr 2013 #86
This has to be posted: Arugula Latte Apr 2013 #87
Rest In Peace PM. hrmjustin Apr 2013 #93
and there was much rejoicing RetroLounge Apr 2013 #94
She was a pioneer in the art of waging stupid, pointless little wars for fun and profit. alarimer Apr 2013 #98
I disliked Thatcher as much as I disliked Reagan. Beacool Apr 2013 #101
margaret thatcher proved that women can be equally agressive, sociopathic and cruel as men. La Lioness Priyanka Apr 2013 #103
From the time... Spitfire of ATJ Apr 2013 #107
Now who's going to defend the murderous Gen. Pinochet and his regime? Adenoid_Hynkel Apr 2013 #108
I think she secondvariety Apr 2013 #112
All I can say, is... Aquavit Apr 2013 #117
She and Ronny are probably together now right where they belong Liberalynn Apr 2013 #123
Now, now. We should only say good about the dead. She's dead... GliderGuider Apr 2013 #126
RIP Thatcher jzodda Apr 2013 #127
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