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Originally Posted by towny
Margaret Thatcher seems to stir strong emotions one way or the other. She was either the greatest of all post-War PMs, or the bitch queen of hell bent on wrecking Britain. Sadly, I rarely hear anyone, whether expressing a positive or negative opinion of her, give any of the reasoning behind their point of view.
This could be a very interesting thread, very aptly timed to coincide with the anniversary of her gaining office. But if it is to be interesting, IMO we need to get some real discussion of the issues going, and avoid lapsing into a kind of tired re-working of a mid-80s Ben Elton stand-up routine.
So, Thatcher lovers and Thatcher haters alike, please tell me: why?  |
1) She's a hypocrit who extolled the virtue of self sufficiency while she married above her station to an alcholic with a roller,
2) Privatisation, how many train crashes will it take?
3) It's all very well taking a tough stance on terrorism but she managed to indirectly swell the ranks of the IRA far more than Bloody Sunday ever did.
4) Where is Britains manufacturing industry?
5) Poll tax, everyone above 16 above a pitiful wage threshold had to pay it, or risk a spell in chokey.
6) The Belgrano? Why?
7) Wasn't she best buddies with Pinochet?
8) We are a mass importer of coal .. yet she saw fit to close down our own mines.
9) Milk for kids! (thanks debsy
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I could go on for hours, but I'd rather not waste any more effort on her, I experienced the meteoric rise in unemployment under her when I left school and I can't say it's an experience I'd want to relive.
The flags will be out over here the day she's takes the elevator down but I can guarantee you it won't be in mourning.